Misguided Naturopathy Proponentry at the Times Colonist 2011-03-10

001. at the Times Colonist, D.M. Bell writes in "Naturopathic Doctors Can Keep Us Healthy" [saved 2011-03-10]:

"from my extensive personal and family experience, I can attest to the quality of the medical system's surgical and critical care interventions. But where this system falls down, and miserably so, is in its focus on disease rather than promoting health [...and is an] expensive specialist trap [...] naturopathy shines [...it stresses] prevention [...] naturopathic doctors are well trained  [...] they're worth it - and so are we."

Note: I think the disease vs. health tactic is a false dichotomy.  First, we'd have to decide what constitutes evidence: the archaic imaginary, or what modern science illuminates.  Naturopathy has made-up reasons for disease that have no scientific support, like "toxicity" and warped vital forces.  Yes, medicine may be expensive but that shouldn't open the door for naturopathic nonsense.  Isn't it more expensive to pay for magic beans and unicorn tears overall?  Naturopaths, in my experience, equate the science-ejected and the science-based, falsely label the whole thing science, and therein are NOT well trained or scientifically competent. That is not worth paying for, it doesn't even sound worth trying for free.  It is nonsense, and nobody deserves that kind of false basis for their medical care if they have any self worth.

Naturopathy At Griffin Hospital (Derby, CT), Transparent Definition, and Suggestions For Research

here, out of curiosity, I searched the web pages of Griffin Hospital [GH] regarding naturopathy and these are the findings [see 001., below]; then, I tell you what Griffin doesn't tell you about naturopathy, because I value informed consent [see 002., below]; finally, I suggest some research items [see 003., below]:

001. GH writes:

Note: I searched their site per "site:griffinhealth.org naturopathic" and "site:griffinhealth.org naturopathy", without the quotes, via google.com.

001.a. in "Diagnostic Services" [vsc 2011-02-12]:

"Integrative Medicine [IM] Center.  The IMC offers dual evaluation by physicians, trained in internal and preventive medicine, and naturopathic physicians [NP] with expertise in a wide array of natural [N], complementary and alternative [CA] therapies. We produce treatment and referral recommendations across the full spectrum of natural and conventional care. For more information contact: 203-732-1370."

Note: there's IM subset NP / N / CA.

001.b. in "The Integrative Medicine Center at Griffin Hospital presents 'Naturopathic Approaches to Pain Management'" [vsc 2011-02-12]:

"on Thursday, June 24, 2010 [...] the Integrative Medicine Center at Griffin Hospital will present Naturopathic Approaches to Pain Management, presented by naturopathic resident, Dr. Barbara Siminovich [...] a first-year Integrative Medicine resident at Griffin Hospital and the University of Bridgeport College of Naturopathic Medicine, and serves as a research assistant at the Yale-Griffin Prevention Research Center [...who] graduated in 2009 from the University of Bridgeport College of Naturopathic Medicine in Bridgeport, CT. She is licensed by the Connecticut Department of Public Health [...it's] free and open to the public [...] naturopathic approaches to pain management that are alternative or complimentary to conventional methods, including the use of herbal remedies and supplements, following an anti-inflammatory diet, hydrotherapy, exercise, acupuncture, massage, chiropractic and craniosacral therapy [CST]."

Note: so, mention of their partners UBCNM and CDPH, plus some therapeutic nonsense like CST.  Who knew that pharmacognosy, medical nutrition, diet, massage and exercise are CAM.  I'll bet their efficacy claims have been hokey'd up, CAM-style.

001.c. in "Meet the Staff" [vsc 2011-02-12]:

"Ather Ali, ND, MPH.  Assistant Director, CAM Research/Co-Director, Integrative Medicine Center [...] he oversees naturopathic care and education. He is an associate research scientist at the Yale School of Medicine [...] Dr. Ali completed a [...] doctorate in naturopathic medicine from Bastyr University in Seattle, residency in Integrative Family Medicine from Griffin Hospital and the University of Bridgeport, and a Masters of Public Health in Chronic Disease Epidemiology from the Yale School of Public Health. He completed a NIH/NCCAM National Research Service Award Postdoctoral Fellowship and is part of the leadership board of Integrative Medicine at Yale."

Note: ah, that claim of science upon the naturopathic.  Poor Yale, how they slum.  Ah, Bastyr.  And UB naturopathy again.  And the NCCAM.

001.d. in "April Showers Bring May Flowers...and Allergies" [vsc 2011-02-12]:

"on Thursday, May 20, 2010 [...] the Integrative Medicine Center at Griffin Hospital will present 'April Showers Bring May Flowers…and Allergies,' presented by naturopathic resident, Dr. Lisa Rosenberger [...] both naturopathic and Chinese medicine principles and approaches will be brought to the discussion [...] Dr. Rosenberger is a second-year Integrative Medicine resident at Griffin Hospital and the University of Bridgeport College of Naturopathic Medicine and a research assistant for the Yale-Griffin Prevention Research Center. She is a graduate of the National College of Natural Medicine in Portland, OR [...] Dr. Rosenberger is a licensed naturopathic physician by the Oregon Board of Naturopathic Medicine."

Note: so, there's naturopathic principles mentioned, NCNM, OBNM. Those will come in handy to help explain what GH doesn't publicly  mention.

001.e.  in "Time Change for Free Cooking and Nutrition Class for Cancer Patients Beginning June 2" [vsc 2011-02-12]:

"the Center for Cancer Care at Griffin Hospital is offering a free four-week Cooking and Nutrition program [...] the program is team-taught by a chef, a clinical dietitian, and a naturopathic physician."

001.f.  in "The Yale-Griffin Prevention Research Center Newsflash July 2010" [vsc 2011-02-12]:

"Ather Ali, ND, MPH, Assistant Director of Complementary and Alternative Medicine Research at the PRC and Co-Director of the Integrative Medicine Center [...] Chronic Disease Prevention: Research Review of Naturopathic Approaches on May 22nd at the New York Association of Naturopathic Physicians CME Conference."

Note: so there's mention of the NYANP.

001.g. in "The Integrative Medicine Center at Griffin Hospital presents Women's Health - Everything You've Always Wanted to Know...But Were Afraid to Ask!" [vsc 2011-02-12]:

"on Thursday, July 22, 2010 [...] the Integrative Medicine Center at Griffin Hospital will present [this talk...] this talk will be presented by  [...in part] Dr. Lisa Rosenberger [...] both naturopathic and Chinese medicine principles and approaches will be brought to the discussion [...] Dr. Rosenberger graduated in 2008 from the National College of Natural Medicine in Portland, OR."

Note: naturopathic principles and NCNM again.

001.h. in "The Campaign for Breast Wellness" [vsc 2011-02-12]:

"Integrative Medicine Center - as a supplement to traditional treatment, the Center offers a variety of non-traditional therapies to help ease possible pain, nausea, and stress. A team of physicians, nurse practitioners and naturopathic physicians work directly with you to develop treatment plans based on your needs and preference."

Note: seems to demand informed consent, upon the 'team' preponderance.

002. a transparent definition of naturopathy's context via:

Note: I don't find a definition of naturopathy at the GH site.  The CDPH and NCCAM aren't all that helpful either.  But, there's UBCNM, NCNM, Bastyr, NYANP and OBNM.

002.a. UBCNM:

you can find naturopathy's essential science-ejected vitalistic premise archived here, and their current opaque definition here, and a science label upon all this science-exterior sectarian crap currently here.

Note: the actual context of naturopathy is pseudoscience: the quite irrational position of falsely claiming as science what EASILY isn't science at all.  GH didn't mention that, by the way.

002.b. NCNM:

on a single web page labels the hugely science-ejected as scientific.  Again, pseudoscience.

002.c. Bastyr:

in a single sweep labels as science the supernatural, coded vitalistic therein equating all knowledge types irrationally.  Superpseudoscience.

002.d. NYANP:

has in the past transparently related naturopathy's vitalistic essence, though now codes it.  This manipulative opacity / dysinformation is inherent to naturopathy's cultic nature.  I think they want licensure in NY this year, so vitalism has been swept under the rug.

002.e. OBNM:

of course takes the prize for being the '.gov' Rosetta Stone that reveals all of the nonsense that is essential to naturopathy.

Note: you could, also, use naturopathy's printed textbooks, like:

the 3rd ed. of the Textbook of Natural Medicine

or Lloyd's History of Naturopathic Medicine.

That's not just cyberspace nonsense, it's nonsense bound and here in meatspace.

003. research suggestions:

principally, I'd like to see naturopathy establish the scientific basis of what's profoundly nonscientific.

yes, it is THAT absurd -- akin to claiming it's a scientific fact that the world is flat.

so, we ask simply, now prove it naturopaTHICKists.  It's quite a challenge to undo logic, and somehow get something to be what it can never be.  Naturopathy should start with its vitalism and supernaturalism -- the essentially naturopathic.

you've got huge science claims upon that nonscience and what I see in it all is:

licensed falsehood, unprofessionalism, and false trade.

The Quackometer on UK Homeopathy Opacity, and My Extension onto the NA Naturopathy Apparatus

here, it cite from a recent post by Andy Lewis at the Quackometer [see 001., below]; then, I extend those observations onto North America's naturopathy apparatus [NANA, see 002., below]:

001.  the Quackometer writes in "The Media Code for Homeopaths" (2011-02-06):

"in December, various homeopathy groups from the UK have held a conference [...] one of the results of that conference was a 'Media Code', a set of rules designed to help homeopaths present their views to the media [...] a version of that Media Code has leaked out, and I am sure they will not be happy about it as it shows how they intend to be less than straightforward about their beliefs [...] this media code is amateurish, deceptive and will be ultimately inconsequential."

Note: so say we all.  So, overall there is opacity -- a lack of transparency / truthfulness -- concerning BELIEFS.

002. parallels with NANA:

002.a. NANA's TRUE belief set:

This can easily be found at the '.gov' site of the source of it all, pretty-much, the State of Oregon [SoO].  I won't go through the rigors of directly citing [as I've done this all too often on this blog], instead I'll summarize.  On this web page, naturopathy claims that the hugely science-ejected is able to survive scientific scrutiny.  It's a decree; not a finding that has made its way through any kind of scientific community process.  Claiming, de novo, that something is what it is not is quite a contraction and irrationality -- and all this has '.gov' sanction.

The ejected ideas / claims are best categorized as prescientific sectarian belief, such as vitalism and supernaturalism: that physiology is run by / imbued with a 'purposeful life spirit' which can be manipulated to cure disease.  Overall, then, we're told that current science-fact is current nonscience-figmentation.  This leads me to the conclusion that, within this belief system, a 'physician' and a 'metaphysician' are the same thing, and that it is deemed rational to visit a so-called physician who's overall worldview conflates science with nonscience, belief with objective fact, and the archiac science-ejected with that which actually survives scientific scrutiny.  My well-being is more important to me, I suggest you too avoid such medievalism.

But there you go, etched in marble at the Oregon state capital [sort of].  Having the whole thing on a '.gov' site is, by the way, a data-forensics wet dream.

002.b. then there's the more typical obfuscation / opacity, as you'd be hard-pressed to find that same SoO language at either:

002.b1. the State of Connecticut [SoC] site for naturopaths, the Connecticut Naturopathic Physicians Association [CNPA], who state in "About Naturopathic Medicine" [vsc 2011-02-06]:

"naturopathic medicine is a licensed medical profession [professions claim...] individualized therapy may include [...] homeopathy [empty pills, essentially, claimed as medicinal...] in an effort to stimulate natural healing forces within the body [coded vitalism...NDs] possess an in depth understanding of human and plant biochemistry and physiology [...] empowering the patient in the process."

Note: and that's really ALL you get there.  This CNPA page doesn't contextualize either, merely briefly mentioning: "according to my best ability and judgment, I will use methods of treatment that follow the principles of naturopathic medicine [...#1] vis medicatrix naturae - to act in cooperation with the healing power of nature [...while claiming naturopathy is] science."

What kind of profession is based upon deception's like homeopathy, and false claims about physiology?  What kind of profession codes its premises and therein does not provide enough information to be truly informed in a decision about whether to engage with it?  Who exactly is empowered by such?  CNPA claims that its primary principal is "first do no harm", truly the reversal of all values in the sense that now harm / manipulation and benefit / transparency are the same thing.

Most of the board at CNPA went to the Oregon school that wrote that Oregon description!  At least with the Oregon site we get some details of the whole absurdity-irrationality.

CNPA also states at their homepage [vsc 2011-02-06]:

"a millennium of experience, decades of scientific research the ancient new medicine that works for everyone."

Wow.  A huge science claim, and that great "ancient new" contradiction in terms like 'science-based naturopathy' or 'the naturalistic supernatural'.

I'd love to know how homeopathy works for ANYONE: Randi has a million dollar challenge that NOBODY at CNPA, I'll guess, will participate in.

In fact, not even SoC's '.gov' site transparently communicates naturopathy's actual contents / context [that I can find].  The State of Connecticut Department of Public Health [vsc 2011-02-06; the propaganda arm of CNPA!?] is actually falsely claiming that naturopathy's contents are SCIENCE.  So, I'd say: don't expect enforcement action in the State of Connecticut regarding naturopathy's commerce-illegality [clinical, educational and such].  SoC would have to prosecute itself [its DPH, its DHE], and I doubt that's going to happen.  Better to call in the Feds?

002.b2. at the Province of New Brunswick, Canada site for naturopaths, the New Brunswick Association of Naturopathic Doctors [NBAND] states in "About Naturopathic Medicine" [vsc 2011-02-06]:

NOTHING about naturopathy's science-ejected vitalistic basis, instead coding it as: "to cooperate with the healing powers of nature - we cannot have healthy people on a sick planet, so we must take care of our environment and use the gifts of the earth in a respectful manner."  Really, wow, how INACCURATE   No wonder David Suzuki supports them, and speaks at their meetings.  There is a touch of naturopathy's supernaturalism there, per "we take into account the physical, psychological and spiritual health of each patient."  And there's a lot of talk of science.  But, nowhere are you transparently informed that naturopathy is a belief system comprised of science-ejected ideas.  You are instead manipulated with opacity and false science claims placed upon the profoundly science-ejected.

Perhaps NBAND's statement "naturopathic treatments can be used effectively on their own [...like] homeopathy" says enough about all this naturopathic nonsense.

Ironically, we're told: "an ND emphasizes patient education with the intention of empowering individuals towards self responsibility and control over their own health care decisions.  We are also eager to share our knowledge."

The irony is killing me.

Now, they are not licensed / regulation yet by the province, but I am eager to see what language ends up there.

ND Purcell - Naturopathy "Makes Sense, It's Logical", 'Vitalism is the Future' [aka Naturopathy's Reversal of Values!]

here, I've cited ND Purcell first from a Youtube.com video that claims naturopathy "makes sense", is "logical" and is of the "future" [see 001.a., below]; then, from another Youtube video wherein she explicitly states naturopathy's vitalistic context and that naturopathy is "the medicine of the future" [see 001.b., below]; then, I cite her homeopathy proponentry and coded vitalism from her web pages [see other parts of 001., below]; finally, I reflect on naturopathy's HUGELY absurd context [see 002., below]:

001. Purcell, A. (ND SCNM) states [from either Youtube or her own web pages]:

001.a. in "Meet Dr. Andrea Purcell" [vsc 2011-01-15]:

"naturopathic medicine makes sense.  It's logical.  The concept that we are regenerative instead of falling apart [coded vitalism], the philosophy that naturopathic medicine stands upon.  Such as: doctor as teacher, treat the cause, do no harm. These are all incredibly important components of health care. Now and for the future."

Note: so, sense and logic and coded vitalism!  It's very interesting that "life force" / vis medicatrix naturae isn't explicitly communicated here.  We'll get some of that old time, science-ejected, naturopathy-overarching vitalism from ND Purcell in the next video, below.  And, obviously overall, naturopathy's context is claimed by the ND in this video as "the future".

001.b. in "Ask Dr. Purcell - Integrative Natural Medicine" [vsc 2011-01-15]:

"[description] naturopathic health care provider Dr. Andrea Purcell explains integrative natural medicine [naturo.'s more recent marketing label!] and why she believes it is the health care approach of the future [...video] integrative natural medicine is the medicine of the future.  This is where science meets the art of good medicine [...] as medicine evolves, it's going to be much more important to look at the person as a whole.  And not just the parts, or a mechanistic view.  Is really going out of style and a vitalistic, whole-body perspective is coming into style.  And for good reason."

Note: ah, so the "vitalistic" which is hugely science-ejected.  So, naturopathy isn't science of the future, it's stuff from the past that is science-ejected.

This is an example of naturopathy's reversal of values:

science is nonscience,
the past is the future,
what's important is the discarded unimportant,
good medicine is sectarian illogical nonsense,
a scientific fact is also an article of faith! 

001.c. in "Dr Andrea Purcell Lecture series - Boosting Immunities" [vsc 2011-01-15]:

"I'm an ND, naturopathic doctor [...] I specialize in natural and alternative medicine [...] natural medicine often has the other side of the story [I'll say QUITE A STORY...] there's just so many more options when it comes to natural medicine [...since] nature provides for us."

Note: I'd think that when science equals nonscience as it does in naturopathy, yes, there is quite a vast selection of junk to call nonjunk.  You can make whatever you wish up and call it macaroni.  But, there can be made reasonable distinctions in spite of naturopathy's desire to integrate / blend / conflate all things into a meaninglessness of knowledge type.

001.d. in "What Is a Naturopathic Doctor?" [vsc 2011-01-15]:

"naturopathic doctors in North America [...are] trained in conventional medical sciences, diagnosis and treatment [...they] blend the best of modern medical science and traditional natural medical approaches [...such as] homeopathy [...]

naturopathic medicine explained.  Naturopathic medicine is defined by its own philosophy. The philosophy is based upon these six principles: [...]

2. doctor as teacher [...] we believe that it is our role as naturopathic doctors to educate our patients about their health and the steps necessary to stimulate the natural recuperative processes within them [coded vitalism...] naturopathic doctors are committed to educating you [...]

5. the healing power of nature [HPN]: nature acts powerfully through healing mechanisms in the body and mind to maintain and restore health [coded vitalism]. Everyone has within them the power to heal [coded vitalism]. Naturopathic physicians work to restore and support these inherent healing systems [coded vitalism...] naturopathic medicine is based on the belief [I'll say] that the human body has an innate healing ability [coded vitalism]. Naturopathic physicians teach their patients to [...] enhance the body's ability to ward off and combat disease."

Note: so they love homeopathy, in fact labeling it [falsely] a clinical science on their board exams [more homeopathy in the next section].  But, in this supposed explanation of the basis of naturopathy above, notice that they don't love to be transparent about HPN.  Though the ND has stated the vitalistic explicitly in the second video I mentioned, it's not on her web pages -- though it is EXPLICITLY at her alma mater.

I for one don't feel very educated / taught when I'm not given the 'actually science-ejected essential to naturopathy context' in a transparent manner by an ND.  How can I engage in informed consent and a fiduciary relation -- an ethical / professional relationship -- when NDs hide their premises?  I can't even engage in honest commerce when things are so opaque, never mind the higher standard of professionalism!

001.e. in "What is Homeopathy?" [vsc 2011-01-15]:

"homeopathy is a system of therapy in which very small non-toxic doses of natural medicines are given to stimulate a healing reaction in a person [...] I use homeopathy with each person [!!!] because it is very effective in stimulating your body’s own healing mechanism [coded vitalism] allowing your body to overcome the disease state naturally [...] patients of all ages and a wide variety of problems can benefit from this form of natural medicine.  Conditions homeopathy is effective [!!!] at treating include but are not limited to: acute and chronic pain, ADD / ADHD, anxiety, arthritis, behavior disorders, chronic ear infections, chronic fatigue syndrome, depression, fibromyalgia, gastrointestinal disorders, migraine headaches, PMS/Menopause."

Note: so there's the claim of  homeopathy's broad efficacy, and its use by ND Purcell on every patient.  Again, as often is the case, the vitalistic context is coded and never stated as 'science-ejected but lets do things -- like take homeopathy's empty pills -- in that figmentatious context anyway'.

002. some reflections concerning naturopathy's absurdity and reversal of values:

where else can you find such JUNK THOUGHT? 

E.g.: wherein, science is falsely used in supposed professional commerce as a label upon the hugely nonscientific?

If you were a physicist, you'd have to put a minus sign in front of so much said by NDs to arrive at the truth.

Executive Branch on Scientific Integrity and Public Trust, and the Fake Branch of Medical Science Unworthy of Public Trust

here, I cite from recent White House documents on science [see 001., below]; then, I reiterate naturopathy's claim that it is a branch of "medical science" while essentially hugely-of-the-science-ejected, with examples provided from the National Academies and a Canadian ND [see 002., below]: 

001. the White House states:

001.a. in "Scientific Integrity: Fueling Innovation, Building Public Trust" (2010-12-17):

"John P. Holdren is Assistant to the President for Science and Technology and Director of the Office of Science and Technology Policy [...states] President Obama [has] issued a Presidential Memorandum on Scientific Integrity emphasizing the importance of science in guiding Administration decisions and the importance of ensuring that the public trusts the science behind those decisions [...] he highlighted six principles of scientific integrity [...] he asked me, in collaboration with other Federal officials, to craft recommendations for ensuring scientific integrity throughout the executive branch [...this includes] a clear prohibition on political interference in scientific processes and expanded assurances of transparency [...] as the President said at the annual meeting of the National Academy of Sciences last year, 'science is more essential for our prosperity, our security, our health, our environment, and our quality of life than it has ever been before.' I am confident that today’s Memorandum will help ensure that science and technology continue to be brought to bear by this Administration with the greatest effectiveness and integrity in the service of all of the national goals the President has so clearly articulated."

Note: so, good science / science-with-integrity is worthy of trust and vital.

001.b. and Holdren specifically states in that "Memorandum for the Heads of Executive Departments and Agencies" (2010-12-17):

"on March 9, 2009, the President issued a Memorandum articulating six principles central to the preservation and promotion of scientific integrity and assigning to the Director of the Office of Science and Technology Policy the responsibility for ensuring the highest level of integrity in all aspects of the executive branch’s involvement with scientific and technological processes [...] foundations of scientific integrity [...] scientific and technological information is often a significant contributor to the development of sound policies. Thus it is important that policymakers involve science and technology experts where appropriate and that the scientific and technological information and processes relied upon in policy-making be of the highest integrity. Successful application of science in public policy depends on the integrity of the scientific process both to ensure the validity of the information itself and to engender public trust in Government [...] agencies should develop policies that ensure a culture of scientific integrity. Scientific progress depends upon honest investigation, open discussion, refined understanding, and a firm commitment to evidence [...] adopting appropriate whistleblower protections [...] facilitate the free flow of scientific and technological information [...] establish principles for conveying scientific and technological information to the public [...an] accurate presentation of scientific and technological information."

Note: pretty good stuff.  I wholeheartedly agree.  It may even lead to smarter decisions,  like not going to war over imagined weapons of mass destruction as we stay more grounded in reality.

002. naturopathy's absurdity / irrationalism and nonintegrity:

002.a. recently, I'd posted about the pan-naturopathic claim that goes like this:

"naturopathic doctors cooperate with all other branches of medical science".

Note: science, science, science.

002.b. now, another pan-naturopathic claim:

that naturopathy is based upon vitalism (see my collection here) [this is a figmentation they ofen hide with coded language], which is an amalgam of vitalism, spiritism and teleology, a purposeful life spirit [truly science-ejected] figmentation held responsible for physiology.

002.c. vitalism is hugely science-ejected, and that is a fact so established that it may as well be fossilized.  I'll provide one quote towards that fact, from THE scientific organization of organizations, the National Academies:

John Whitfield's "In the Beat of a Heart: Life, Energy, and the Unity of Nature" (ISBN 0309096812; 2006) states:

"the problem with vitalism [...] was the belief that the explanations for biological phenomena could be found in biology. Instead, biologists should go up the chain of explanations, to chemistry and beyond. They had neglected the physical sciences to their detriment. Why invoke vitalism when so many of the forms in the living world can be explained by simple physical principles? The physics of surface tension, Thompson noted, explain why raindrops are spherical, because this shape has the minimal surface area. Likewise, he argued, surface tension could explain the shape of amoeboid cells, or the spread of sticky droplets over a spider’s web. 'Has the biologist,' Thompson asked, 'fully recognized [...] that the physicist may, and must, be his guide and teacher in many matters regarding organic form? [...] in many of the simpler cases the facts are so well explained by surface tension, that it is difficult to find a place for a conflicting, much less an overriding, force.' Vitalism, in short, was unnecessary [so PAST TENSE UNNECESSARY!]."

002.d. in sum, naturopathy has NO SCIENTIFIC INTEGRITY:

when 'that which it isn't is the same as that which it is', run -- particularly when that person is claiming ability to diagnose and treat.

Note: why else do you think such nonsense as applied kinesiology would be espoused by Canadian ND Leung, K. (ND CCNM):

"applied kinesiology is a system that evaluates structural, chemical, and mental aspects of health using manual muscle testing alongside conventional diagnostic methods [hmmm, they must compare well!]. The essential premise of applied kinesiology that is not shared by mainstream medical theory [because it is false] is that every organ dysfunction is accompanied by a weakness in a specific corresponding muscle, the viscerosomatic relationship [which is bullshit]."

As regards homeopathy, we're told:

"based on the principle of 'like cures like', homeopathic medicine uses minute amounts of natural substances to stimulate the self-healing abilities of the body [coded vitalism]."

As regards acupuncture, we're told:

"based on balancing the flow of chi (energy) [vitalism] through the meridian pathways, Asian medicine includes the use of acupuncture and Oriental herbs." 

His bio. says:

"Dr. Kin is licensed to practice naturopathic medicine in Alberta, and is registered with the Alberta Association of Naturopathic Physicians (AANP) [...and] is also a member of the Board of Directors of Drugless Therapy - Naturopathy (BDDT-N), in Ontario, and the College of Naturopathic Physicians of British Columbia (CNPBC) [...and] a member of the Canadian Association of Naturopathic Doctors (CAND) and the Oncology Association of Naturopathic Physicians (OncANP)."

And CNPBC states in "Prescriptive Authority for Naturopathic Physicians: Objectives, Rationale and a Framework for Regulation: A proposal for The British Columbia Ministry of Health 22 December 2006":

"demand for naturopathic medical services continues to rise as patients seek valid, science-based alternatives [...] guided by scientific, evidence-based approaches to treatment and intervention [...] 'in common possession of scientific facts' [...] 'a shared scientific foundation'."

Note: fascinating, science-based nonscience.  Evidence-based figmentation. Facts that are sectarian phantoms.  A scientific-foundation not the basis of anything in science.

Naturopathy is your brain on bone-headedness.