Article I wrote for The Mercurial about my trips to Jamaica :)
Wednesday, July 6, 2011
Ital is Vital, and Other Lessons from da Jamaican Bush
Ital is Vital, and Other Lessons from da Jamaican Bush
Sunday, May 1, 2011
DC Federal Legislative: Support Naturopathic Medicine!!!
On Monday May 2, 165 naturopathic doctors and students will swarm Capitol Hill and meet with almost 200 Members of Congress. Carrying the message that naturopathic medicine can play a significant role in “Curing the Crisis Called Health Care.”
YOU CAN SUPPORT US AND OUR EFFORT to gain federal recognition of naturopathic doctors by participating today as a 'virtual lobbyist,' using Capwiz to write your Senators and Representative. Let your Members of Congress know that the high educational standards for naturopathic medicine warrant equity in access to loans, scholarships and residencies.
Click Here to be a virtual lobbyist :)
What are we fighting for exactly? On the federal level, we are simply looking for equity.
Why? FOR THE PATIENTS. There is an increasingly daunting demand for primary care physicians and NDs can help fill that void. We have an estimated 5,000 practicing NDs in 20 different states. Our seven accredited schools in North America graduate between 400-500 primary care doctors as NDs every year. Studies show that medically under served areas diminish when we get licensure in a state.
One step towards this is amending the Public Health Service Act so we have access to the same loans, scholarships and residency opportunities as our conventional colleagues.
Heres some more links on Naturopathic Medicine-
YOU CAN SUPPORT US AND OUR EFFORT to gain federal recognition of naturopathic doctors by participating today as a 'virtual lobbyist,' using Capwiz to write your Senators and Representative. Let your Members of Congress know that the high educational standards for naturopathic medicine warrant equity in access to loans, scholarships and residencies.
Click Here to be a virtual lobbyist :)
What are we fighting for exactly? On the federal level, we are simply looking for equity.
- NDs are graduates from accredited institutions equivalent to those in conventional med school.
- NDs must successfully pass board exams administered by the North American Board of Naturopathic Examiners as well.
- The Council on Naturopathic Medical Education (CNME) accreditation standards are recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education.
- Naturopathic Medical programs consist of at least 4 years, 4,100 hours of study and 1,200 direct patient contact clock hours.
- An ND degree is classified on par with MD and DO as a First-Professional Degree under Doctorate-Professional (Clinical).
Why? FOR THE PATIENTS. There is an increasingly daunting demand for primary care physicians and NDs can help fill that void. We have an estimated 5,000 practicing NDs in 20 different states. Our seven accredited schools in North America graduate between 400-500 primary care doctors as NDs every year. Studies show that medically under served areas diminish when we get licensure in a state.
One step towards this is amending the Public Health Service Act so we have access to the same loans, scholarships and residency opportunities as our conventional colleagues.
equal work. equal education. equal cost. equal debt...equal RECOGNITION.
Heres some more links on Naturopathic Medicine-
- Naturopathic Medicine in the Princeton Reviews Top 168 Medical Schools
- ND overview
- Naturopathic Health Care Option from Gradsource.com
Friday, April 15, 2011
Great Naturopathic Videos
I just stumbled upon these great Naturopathic videos- perfect for students or patients!
The Naturopathic Perspective
Also- Congratulations to North Dakota for passing ND licensure!!
The Naturopathic Perspective
Also- Congratulations to North Dakota for passing ND licensure!!
Saturday, April 2, 2011
Homeopathy Rebuttle
Homeopathy...the great debate...
Everyone seems to have an opinion on homeopathy. It is one of the most controversial aspects of the "alternative" medicine world and often under attack by all the "real scientists" out there.
Here is nice rebuttal to the recent mass homeopathic overdose attempt that was aimed to prove homeopathy doesn't work. Of course, this entire ploy overlooked the fact that- we know that you can not overdose on homeopathic remedies, thats kinda the point...its one of the great benefits of using them. Just because allopathic medicines are so toxic that taking simply one pill too many can kill you, does not mean all medicines are. It is the same sort of critique that most natural medicine is faced with. These "real scientists" need to adapt their mode of evaluation to the substance they are testing- you can't compare apples to oranges and expect the same results.
Homeopathy Rebuttal
Everyone seems to have an opinion on homeopathy. It is one of the most controversial aspects of the "alternative" medicine world and often under attack by all the "real scientists" out there.
Here is nice rebuttal to the recent mass homeopathic overdose attempt that was aimed to prove homeopathy doesn't work. Of course, this entire ploy overlooked the fact that- we know that you can not overdose on homeopathic remedies, thats kinda the point...its one of the great benefits of using them. Just because allopathic medicines are so toxic that taking simply one pill too many can kill you, does not mean all medicines are. It is the same sort of critique that most natural medicine is faced with. These "real scientists" need to adapt their mode of evaluation to the substance they are testing- you can't compare apples to oranges and expect the same results.
Homeopathy Rebuttal
Saturday, February 26, 2011
A human being is a part of the whole...
"A human being is part of the whole, called by us “Universe”; a part limited in time and space. He experiences himself, his thoughts and feelings as something separated from the rest — a kind of optical delusion of his consciousness. This delusion is a kind of prison for us, restricting us to our personal desires and affection for a few persons nearest us. Our task must be to free ourselves from this prison by widening our circle of compassion to embrace all living creatures and the whole nature in its beauty."
- Albert Einstein
- Albert Einstein
Tuesday, February 22, 2011
ND Licensing Battle in Colorado
Heres a few articles on the licensing efforts going on in Colorado :)
http://www.dailycamera.com/boulder-county-news/ci_17435124
http://www.nytimes.com/2011/02/22/health/22license.html
http://www.dailycamera.com/boulder-county-news/ci_17435124
http://www.nytimes.com/2011/02/22/health/22license.html
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