Is dubious cancer “doctor” Colleen Huber cybersquatting my name?
Naturopaths appear so frightened by my criticism of their quackery-infused profession that they are registering domain names using my legal name.
Even when children die, naturopaths refuse to blame each other
Naturopaths hate it when I draw attention to examples of patient harm resulting from naturopaths failing to uphold medical standards of care.
Naturopathic pediatrics and genetic testing
Naturopath Jared Skowron reveals his quackery by using anti-gas pills to treat a young girl with Fabry disease.
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...
My first QED, and Naturopathic Diaries wins an Ockham Award
I attended my first QED this past weekend in Manchester, England. Question, Explore, Discover is an annual science and skepticism conference, and this year’s QED was the largest in its six-year history. I had a great time and highly recommend that readers attend next year. I gave a talk on...
Naturopaths need to back off autism
Another child has been severely harmed by a naturopath. This time in the UK.
QED 2016 and Ockham Award Shortlister
I am honored that Naturopathic Diaries has made the shortlist for the 2016 blog category of the Ockham Awards.
What’s the best approach for treating prostate cancer? Don’t ask a naturopath.
Journalists seem to have a difficult time reporting the latest medical findings. Headlines often serve as click-bait rather than conveying accuracy. Last week, news coverage describing a study that investigated different treatment options for early-stage prostate cancer is one such case that generated some alarming and contradictory headlines. In the reported study, researchers...
NaturoFAQs.com: Dispelling the Spin of Natural Medicine
My name is Drew Rouble, and I am a Canadian medical student at the University of Toronto (U of T). I am a proponent of consumer advocacy and the protection of patients from healthcare exploitation, specifically that caused by natural health or complementary and alternative medicine (CAM). There is considerable...
In-office sales is an ethical problem for naturopathic medicine
The internet never forgets. On May 31st, Facebook reminded me of an old post I made four years ago asking friends for ideas on merchandising in a “medical” setting. The truth is I was asking for help to create cute and catchy flair for supplements, health gadgets, and detox programs...