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Category: Autism

Posted on 23 October 20163 January 2017 Autism Pediatrics

Stop naturopathic pediatrics: autism and MTHFR?

I used to be a naturopathic pediatrician. I graduated from Bastyr University and did a one-year residency in naturopathic pediatrics and family medicine. Like many naturopaths, I branded myself as an expert in treating children with behavioral and developmental problems, including autism, ADHD, anxiety, and learning disabilities. If you were...

Posted on 7 October 20163 January 2017 Autism Patient Harm

Naturopaths need to back off autism

Another child has been severely harmed by a naturopath. This time in the UK.

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Defamation Case Update

In 2017, I was sued in Germany for defamation by an American naturopath who treats cancer patients with intravenous baking soda and vitamin C.  In 2018, the German court ruled entirely in my favor. The deadline to appeal the court’s decision has passed, and I have won the case outright. To read more about the legal case, please see this blog post.

My legal costs were covered by an international fundraiser organized by Australian Skeptics, Inc. For information about this past fundraising campaign, please visit the ASI website.

An update on the remaining funds is coming. Stay tuned!

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