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Debunking Trick or Treatment and the Realities of Medical Research

The latest in a string of books about complementary and alternative medicine was just released.  After Natural Causes, Snake Oil Science, and Suckers, we now have Trick or Treatment.  This book has caused quite a stir, and it was even reviewed recently by the Wall Street Journal.  We have taken a longer-than-usual post to review [...]

Posted on September 11th, 2008 under Book Review, Traditional Medicine. Tags: , , , , , . Comments: None

The Incredible Shrinking Doctor’s Appointment: Is Natural Medicine Being Pushed in the Wrong Direction?

In their September 2008 issue, Family Circle featured an article entitled “The Incredible Shrinking Doctor’s Appointment,” written by Sally Kuzemchak.  According to Ms. Kuzemchak, research conducted by Case Western Reserve University in Cleveland has revealed that patients only get 11 minutes of face time with their doctors per visit.  This is shorter than the amount [...]

Posted on September 2nd, 2008 under Arizona Naturopathic Board, Traditional Medicine. Tags: , , . Comments: None

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  • Protection for Lyme Physicians Increases as Treatment Guidelines are Revisited August 4, 2009
    On July 16, 2009, Connecticut Governor M. Jodi Rell signed into law a bill that protects physicians who treat chronic Lyme Disease.  The bill passed unanimously through both houses of the Connecticut General Assembly.  The new law is a victory for patients and physicians alike.  Chronic Lyme patients have found that doctors are extremely hesitant [...] […]
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