The Career Page Project
for College Success
Naturopathy
Preamble
I made the attempt as instructed to find naturopathy in the Occupational Outlook Handbook (OOH), America's Career InfoNet (ACINET), and the College Board Career Search pages to no avail. Likewise I visited and searched the databases of the Florida Employment Statistics at the Florida Department of Labor and Employment Security and the Pay scales for many occupations from the U.S. Department of Labor with no hits. As impressive (really, kudos to Jimmy and Co.) as the Career Resource Center page of job-market information links is it was very little help in this particular case. As there are only three accredited schools that teach this discipline in the US, it is not something that has wide recognition as of yet. I expect with the current trends toward the integration of holistic and alternative medicine with the standard allopathic model that this will change up, and by the time I graduate there will be plenty of niches for me to fit into.
A general description of Naturopathy
In the dictionary I find an abbreviated version of what Naturopathy is: "A method of treating disease using food and exercise and heat to assist the natural healing process."However, on the website Naturopathics.com a description of the underlying principals may be found: "Naturopathic medicine is a system of healing which seeks to promote health by stimulating and supporting the body's inherent power to regain harmony and balance. One principle of Naturopathy is that the body possesses the power to heal itself through its internal vitality and intelligence. Another is that disease is a manifestation of the vital force applying itself to the removal of obstructions to the normal functioning of organs and tissues. The third principle is that naturopathic medicine is a holistic approach to health."
A version on just what naturopathy is in terms of the various therapies involved, from The Coalition for Natural Health "Naturopathy: a distinct system of non-invasive healthcare and health assessment in which neither surgery nor drugs are used, dependence being placed only on education, counseling, naturopathic modalities and natural substances, including without limitation, the use of foods, food extracts, vitamins, minerals, enzymes, digestive aids, botanical substances, topical natural substances, homeopathic preparations, air, water, heat, cold, sound, light, the physical modalities of magnetic therapy, naturopathic non-manipulative bodywork and exercise to help stimulate and maintain the individual's intrinsic self-healing processes."
In practice, and as simply as I may put it, a naturopath is the "General Practitioner" of alternative medicine trained in all the diagnostic methodology of a standard MD and additionally trained in the alternative and standard modalities for treatment by the various specialties. For the fullest understanding you may go to the Bastyr University site where they give more in depth discourse on each of the topics touched on above.
Educational and other resources
The professional association for naturopathy is the American Association of Naturopathic Physicians . Naturopathics.com is a directory domestic and foreign of the naturopaths worldwide that subscribe to this "yellow pages" listing of practitioners. Additionally, at this comprehensive site is found a listing of the colleges, licensing facilities and professional associations in the US. Finally, there is a refereed professional journal .Doctor of Naturopathic Medicine Program
Bastyr University *PICK*
14500 Juanita Dr. NE
Kenmore, WA 98028
(425) 823-1300
(425) 823-6222 Fax
email:< admiss@bastyr.edu >Naturopathic Doctor (ND) Diploma Program
Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine
2300 Yonge St., 18th Floor
Box 2431
Toronto, Ontario CANADA M4P 1E4
(416) 486-8584
email:< info@ccnm.edu >Doctor of Naturopathic Medicine Program
National College of Naturopathic Medicine
049 SW Porter
Portland, OR 97201
(503) 499-4343
email:< admissions@ncnm.edu >
Teaching Clinic: 11231 SE Market, Portland, OR 97201
Westside Clinic: 4444 SW Corbett, Portland, OR 97201Doctor of Naturopathic Medicine Program
Southwest College of Naturopathic Medicine & Health Sciences
2140 East Broadway Road
Tempe, Arizona 85282
(602) 858-9100
Fax: (602) 858-9116
Southwest Naturopathic Medical Center
8010 East McDowell Road (at Hayden) Suite 205
Scottsdale, Arizona 85257
(602) 970-0000
Fax: (602) 970-0003
<NO e-mail, looked over all their pages>
Employment Opportunities
This course of study would prepare one for Private or Group Practice (read self-employed).
Naturopaths are uncommon so far, they cannot be in surplusage.However, their are business opportunities with folks that have existing practices they are giving up, also clinics and partnerships that are in search of qualified assistance.
Some examples include:
GRESHAM, OREGON--Dr. Pamela Sky Jeanne is seeking a practitioner (ND, DC,
LAc, DO) to share her office space in a lovely medical professional building.
Two+ rooms are available, in addition to reception services. If interested
please call Dr. Jeanne at 503-669-2997, or contact by email at
<psjeanne@ipnic.net> .Portland Oregon practice for sale. 22 years in area. Doctor is relocating to small
town living. Chelation emphasis. Gross in 1997 was $390,000. Gross in 1998
over $400,000 as of October and still going strong and this is based on a Tues,
Wed, Thurs. schedule. 2 1/2 year lease remains on 3,300 sf medical clinic with
lab. Good location close to major freeway and light rail. Please contact General
Manager Craig Huck at 503-491-1067 Tues, Wed, Thurs.HELP WANTED: LICENSED ND ND RETIRING FROM CLINICAL PRACTICE SEEKS
NATUROPATHIC DOCTOR In JUNEAU, ALASKA This is a unique opportunity for a
licensed ND or an ND team to join an established clinic with a strong and loyal
patient base in a highly desirable insurance reimbursable state and location. I
simply need to retire from clinical practice and wish to pass the torch to a kind
soul or souls who want to work hard and serve a very wonderful community. I
will work closely with the selected ND to train and transition toward increasing
management of the clinic, with a goal of full management and purchase at a
fiscally manageable schedule. The terms of the association will be negotiated
kindly and to each person's mutual benefit and highest integrity. This will
provide an excellent opportunity to service student loan debt while
strengthening and developing clinical skills. The business structure includes a
solid computerized accounting and billing system, office management and
support. Financial statements will be provided to interested physicians. The
location is in a professional building with a sports facility, dental offices, and
physical therapy offices. It is fully accessible with elevator and ample free
parking. Hundreds of people walk through the lobby daily. Detailed photos will
be provided to interested physicians.
Glenna Wilde, ND Fax @ 907 586-4025 e mail: wildeotter@aol.comPractice For Sale. Live in beautiful, sunny Santa Cruz, California! Gorgeous
coastal community with access to surfing, swimming, sailing, hiking. Santa Cruz
is a unique, health-conscious community (population 230,000) with a very high
public interest in natural medicine. This established, general family practice has
a seven and a half year history. Nutrition, botanical medicine and homeopathy
are the primary therapeutic modalities. Minimal investment involved - my
highest priority is ensuring continued care for my patients. Take advantage of
this opportunity!
Contact: Michele Goodwin, N.D., Santa Cruz Naturopathic Clinic
555 Soquel Ave., Suite 260-H, Santa Cruz, CA 95062 (408) 459-9206
doctorg@cruzio.comAllergy Self-Management newsletter is looking for an ND consultant. We are
interested in managing allergy and asthma symptoms through natural remedies
and being able to describe how this works and how to do it to educated
consumers. This paid position is part of our Editorial Board. Allergy
Self-Management is in its pilot phase. The first three issues will be sent to
100,000 potential subscribers and will be marketed on television and through
other media. Please send information about yourself to the Editor: Michie Shaw,
LongRunPub@aol.com.JOIN OUR PRACTICE: Maui East West Clinic is looking for an interested
ND/MD/or L.Ac who would like to begin practice in Hawaii's nicest location.
Associates position is open to those interested in learning and growing in the
fields of electrodiagnostic (EAV) medicine, TCM, and effective nutrition based
operations systems, and efficient and effective health education methodologies.
It is a winning combination. Our clinic has an excellent staff and very supportive
client base. Those interested please email us and we can begin a dialogue. Dr.
Kevin Davison ND, L.Ac, Maui East-West Clinic, 444 Hana Hwy #211,
Kahului,Hi. 96732 mailto: kdavison@maui.net for more information on our
services contact us at: http://www.maui.net/~kdavisonJOIN OUR EXPEDITION: The Rainforest Health Project, a non-profit
humanitarian organization, leads 2-week expeditions to Peru four times a year
to render medical assistance. Medical and non medical volunteers are needed
to help set up clinics and treat medical illnesses. Not only do volunteers get a
chance to play, but they have the opportunity to learn about traditional
rainforest remedies from Peruvian Shamans. And, you get to put all that
knowledge to use by helping to heal people with western doctors, naturopaths
and shamans working hand-in-hand! Trip costs are paid for by volunteers
(averaging about $3000 in the US, but it's also a tax write-off in the US). For a
look at what we do, please check out our web site at: www.pobox.com/~rhp/
or contact Kim stewie@pobox.com
Trip dates are schedule for: August 1 - 15, 1998; October 10 - 24, 1998;
January 9 -23, 1999; April 10 - 24, 1999PRACTICE OPPORTUNITY- FULL TIME-in Mystic, Connecticut for an ND, MD,
DO to join a successful, thriving, well-established natural family practice clinic.
We are two naturopathic physicians and offer nutrition, botanical medicine,
homeopathy, oriental medicine and acupuncture as therapeutic modalities. We
are looking for a energetic colleague committed to excellence in patient
evaluation and care and personal and professional growth. Please send resume
to Deirdre J. O'Connor, N.D.c/o Natura Medica-The Center for Natural Medicine,
12 Roosevelt Avenue, Mystic, CT 06355.PRACTICE FOR SALE and or long term coverage and take over and use of
office facilities and equipment in Fairfield County CT. Contact
sshesq@99main.comJOIN THIS PRACTICE: Inner Harmony Wellness Center is looking to employ a
Naturopathic Physician in our suburban community located in Northeast,Pa. We
are offering an attractive salary plus more... To learn more about Inner
Harmony or to arrange an interview please call or fax; phone: 717-5854040 |
fax:717-5878086; Contact: Peter Amato or Barbara Cohen
Bibliography
I Started with LINCC to find books in the Santa Fe library
Title: Natural health, natural medicine : a comprehensive manual for wellness and
self-care / Andrew Weil.
Author: Weil, Andrew.
Published: Boston : Houghton Mifflin, c1998.
Description: xiii, 370 p. ; 21 cm.
Edition: Rev. ed.
Notes: "Completely updated with a new preface by the author"--Cover. Includes
bibliographical references and index.
Subject: Health. , Nutrition. , Naturopathy. , Medicine, Popular. , Medicine --popular
works. , Nutrition --popular works. , Naturopathy --popular works. , Health
--handbooks.
ISBN: 0395911559Title: Encyclopedia of natural medicine / Michael T. Murray, Joseph Pizzorno.
Author: Murray, Michael T. , Pizzorno, Joseph E.
Published: Rocklin, CA : Prima Pub., c1998.
Description: xi, 946 p. : ill. ; 24 cm.
Edition: Rev. 2nd ed.
Other titles: Natural medicine
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (p. 839-921) and index.
Subject: Naturopathy --Encyclopedias.
LC Card no: 97050569
ISBN: 0761511571 (pbk.)Title: Alternative medicine and ethics / edited by James M. Humber and Robert F.
Almeder.
Author: Humber, James M. , Almeder, Robert F.
Published: Totowa, NJ : Humana Press, c1998.
Description: ix, 220 p. : ill. ; 24 cm.
Series: Biomedical ethics reviews, ISSN:0742-1796 ; 1998
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index. "Alternative" medicine: more
hype than hope / Stephen Barrett -- Understanding the integration of alternative
modalities into an emerging healthcare model in the United States / Vimal Patel --
Healthcare plans as gatekeepers: alternative medicine / Grace Powers Monaco and
Gilbert Smith -- Insurance coverage for complementary and alternative medicine:
access, challenges, and policy / S. Mitchell Weitzman -- Legal and ethical dilemmas
surrounding prayer as a method of alternative healing for children / G. Steven Neeley --
Alternative medicine: ethical challenges for the profession of pharmacy / John K.
Crellin.
Subject: Medical ethics. , Alternative medicine. , Naturopathy. , Insurance, Health
--United States. , Holistic medicine --United States.
ISBN: 0896034402Title: Spontaneous healing [videorecording] : how to discover and enhance your body's
natural ability to maintain and heal itself / a Mountain Drive Production, in association
with APS Premium Service Boston, Unapix Entertainment and CNS Communications.
Author: Weil, Andrew. , Greco, Tony.
Published: New York, N.Y. : Inner Dimension, c1996.
Description: 1 videocassette (72 min.) : sd., col. ; 1/2 in.
Notes: Director, Tony Greco ; producer, Patricia Friedman ; Co- producer, Gay
Dillingham ; executive producers, Sandra Hay & Andrew Ungerleider ; co-executive
producers, Pat Faust & David M. Fox. VHS format. Dr. Andrew Weil shares his vision of
the human body's innate healing abilities and appreciation of the healing power of
nature.
Subject: Naturopathy. , Nature, Healing power of. , Healing. , Naturopathy.
ISBN: 1575231484Title: Spontaneous healing : how to discover and enhance your body's natural ability to
maintain and heal itself / Andrew Weil.
Author: Weil, Andrew.
Published: New York : Knopf, 1995.
Description: viii, 309 p. : 24 cm.
Edition: 1st ed.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (p. [290]-298) and index.
Subject: Naturopathy. , Nature, Healing power of. , Healing. , Mental healing. ,
Holistic Health. , Alternative medicine. , Holistic medicine. , Mind and body.
LC Card no: 94048897
ISBN: 0679436073Title: Back to Eden : a human interest story of health and restoration to be found in
herb, root, and bark / by Jethro Kloss ; with introduction by John Lust.
Author: Kloss, Jethro.
Published: New York : Benedict Lust Publications, 1990.
Description: viii, 684 p. : ill. ; 18 cm.
Notes: Includes index.
Subject: Naturopathy. , Therapeutics, Physiological. , Materia medica, Vegetable. ,
Natural foods.
ISBN: 0879040009Title: EastWest natural health.
Published: Brookline Village, MA : East West Partners, c1992.
Description: 1 v. : ill. ; 28 cm.
Other titles: East west natural health Running title: Natural health
Earlier title: EastWest (Brookline, Mass. : 1986) ISSN:0888-1375 (DLC) 87658016
(OCoLC)13501612
Later title: Natural health ISSN:1067-9588 (DLC) 93648731 (OCoLC)27132660
Current Freq: Bimonthly
Volumes: Vol. 22, no. 1 (Jan./Feb. 1992)-v. 22, no. 6 (Nov./Dec. 1992).
Notes: Title from cover. Published: Natural Health Ltd. Partnership .
Subject: Naturopathy --Periodicals. , Naturopathy --periodicals.
LC Card no: 92640612
ISSN: 1061-4664Title: The health secrets of a naturopathic doctor [by] M. O. Garten.
Author: Garten, Max Otto.
Published: West Nyack, N.Y., Parker Pub. Co. [1967]
Description: xvi, 238 p. illus. 24 cm.
Subject: Naturopathy.
LC Card no: 67015170Title: Meetings with remarkable men and women : interviews with leading thinkers on
health, medicine, ecology, culture, society, and spirit / from the editors of East West,
the journal of natural health & living ; introduction by Tom Monte.
Author: EastWest (Brookline, Mass.)
Published: Brookline, MA : East West Health Books, 1989
Description: xiv, 296 p. : ports. ; 26 cm.
Edition: 1st ed.
Other titles: East west journal (Brookline, Mass.)
Notes: "Anthology of the best inerviews from two decades of East West magazine."
Subject: Naturopathy. , Health. , Human ecology.
ISBN: 0936184086Title: The natural remedy bible / John Lust and Michael Tierra.
Author: Lust, John B. , Tierra, Michael, 1939-
Published: New York : Pocket Books, c1990.
Description: xx, 364 p. ; 18 cm.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (p. 357-359).
Subject: Naturopathy.
LC Card no: 91106886
Using LUIS I then searched the books at the University of Florida libraries.
Title: Alternative medicine : the definitive guide / compiled by
p; the Burton Goldberg Group.
Published: Puyallup, WA : Future Medicine Publishing, 1993.
Description: xxxviii, 1068 p.: ill. ; 28 cm.
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HEALTH SCIENCE CENTER WB 890 A4662 1993 Not checked out
LIB, Reference
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Author, etc.: Sharma, C. H. (Chandra H.)
Title: A manual of homoeopathy and natural medicine / C. H. Sharma ;
p; edited by David Leland ; with a foreword by J. G. Bennett.
Published: New York : Dutton, 1976, c1975.
Description: vi, 153 p. ; 19 cm.
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LIBRARY WEST RX 81 p; Not checked out
Author, etc.: Murray, Michael T.
Title: Natural alternatives to over-the-counter and prescription
p; drugs / Michael T. Murray.
Edition: 1st ed.
Published: New York : W. Morrow, c1994.
Description: 383 p. : ill. ; 25 cm.
p;------------------------------------------------------------------------------
p; CALL p; STATUS:
HEALTH SCIENCE CENTER WB 935 M983n 1994 Not checked out
LIBRARY
Author, etc.: Tyrrell, Charles Alfred, 1845-
Title: The royal road to health, or, the secret of health without
p; drugs / by Chas. A. Tyrrell...
Edition: 100th ed.
Published: New York : Tyrrell, c1914.
Description: 224 p. : port., ill. ; 20 cm.
p;------------------------------------------------------------------------------
p; CALL p; STATUS:
HEALTH SCIENCE CENTER WB 120 T993r 1914 Check Shelf
LIB, History
(Non-Circulating)
(Closed Stacks)
Title: The skilful physician / edited by Carey Balaban and Jonathon
p; Erlen and Richard Siderits.
Published: <Australia> : Harwood Academic Publishers, c1997.
Description: xxiv, 293 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.
p;------------------------------------------------------------------------------
p; CALL p; STATUS:
HEALTH SCIENCE CENTER WZ 290 S626 1656F Not checked out
LIBRARY
Author, etc.: Lowe, Carl.
Title: Whole body healing : natural healing with movement, exercise,
p; massage, and other drug-free methods / by Carl Lowe, James
p; W. Nechas, and the editors of Prevention magazine.
Published: Emmaus, Pa. : Rodale Press, c1983.
Description: ix, 564 p. : ill., ports. ; 24 cm.
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p; CALL p; STATUS:
LIBRARY WEST RM701 .L68 1983 Not checked out
Author, etc.: Null, Gary.
Title: The women's encyclopedia of natural healing : the new healing
p; techniques of over 100 alternative practitioners / by Gary
p; Null.
Published: New York : Seven Stories Press, 1996.
Description: 411 p. ; 23 cm.
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p; CALL p; STATUS:
HEALTH SCIENCE CENTER WA 309 N969w 1996 Not checked out
LIBRARY
Title: The alternative advisor : the complete guide to natural
p; therapies & alternative treatments / by the editors of
p; Time-Life Books.
Published: Alexandria, Va. : Time-life Books ; Richmond, Va. : School
p; and library distribution by Time-Life Education, c1997.
Description: 400 p. : ill. (some col.), col. maps ; 27 cm.
p;------------------------------------------------------------------------------
p; CALL p; STATUS:
HEALTH SCIENCE CENTER WB 890 A464 1997 Not checked out
LIBRARY
Author, etc.: Cassileth, Barrie R.
Title: The alternative medicine handbook : the complete reference
p; guide to alternative and complementary therapies / Barrie
p; R. Cassileth.
Published: New York : W.W. Norton, 1998.
Description: xii, 340 p. : ill. ; 25 cm.
p;------------------------------------------------------------------------------
p; CALL p; STATUS:
HEALTH SCIENCE CENTER WB 890 C345a 1998 On loan, Due: 12/14/98
LIBRARY
Author, etc.: Kadans, Joseph M.
Title: Encyclopedia of fruits, vegetables, nuts, and seeds for
p; healthful living <by> Joseph M. Kadans.
Published: West Nyack, N.Y., Parker Pub. Co. <1973>
Description: 215 p. 24 cm.
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p; CALL p; STATUS:
SCIENCE LIBRARY TX557 p; Not checked out
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On-line bookstores
Next I went to the on-line bookstores starting with Amazon.com who probably have most everything in print.Naturopathy : Understanding the Healing Power of Nature
p; (Health Essentials Series)
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p; Paperback - 128 pages 236 edition (October 1998)
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p; Paperback (December 1998)
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p; Amazon.com Sales Rank: 349,69018 Natural Ways to Stop Arthritis Now (18 Natural Ways
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p; 24 hours.p; Paperback - 224 pages (January 1997)
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p; by Rosemary Jones
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p; within 24 hours.p; Paperback - 360 pages (May 1998)
p; Prima Publishing; ISBN: 0761512446 ;
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p; Amazon.com Sales Rank: 40,407
The Heart of Listening : A Visionary Approach to
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p; Paperback - 240 pages 2nd edition Vol 001 (August 1998)
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p; Paperback - 344 pages 2nd edition Vol 002 (September
p; 1998)
p; North Atlantic Books; ISBN: 1556432801 ;
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p; Amazon.com Sales Rank: 57,208Then on over to Barnes and Noble .
The Green Pharmacy
p; James A. Duke Peggy K. Duke (Illustrator)
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p; Format: Paperback, 617pp.
p; ISBN: 0312966482
p; Publisher: Tor Books Pub. Date: May 1998The Chinese Way to Healing: Many Paths to Wholeness
p; Misha Ruth Cohen Kalia Doner Robin Michals (Illustrator)
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p; Andrew Weil
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p; ISBN: 0449000265
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p; Pub. Date: July 1998 Edition
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I accessed some of the FirstSearch databases to seek out references to this occupation.
ERIC NO: EJ241431
| AUTHOR: Redican, Kerry J.; Baffi, Charles R.
| TITLE: Naturopathy: An Emerging Consumer Health Concern.
| YEAR: 1980
| SOURCE: Health Education (v11 n6 p13-15 Nov-Dec 1980)
| PUB TYPE: Journal article; Information analysis
| LANGUAGE: English
| ABSTRACT: Naturopathy, an alternative to traditional health care by the
| medical profession, is examined. An historical overview of
| naturopathy is presented, educational requirements are
| identified, and accreditation procedures are outlined. Some of
| the internal problems of the profession are discussed. (JMF)
| NOTES: Reprint: UMI
| MAJOR DESC: Accreditation (Institutions); Degree Requirements; Health
| Education; Health Occupations; Health Services; Medical
| Services
| IDENTIFIERS: Naturopathy
|CLEARINGHOUSE NUMBER: SP510447| MEDLINE RECORD NO.: 98047416
| AUTHOR: Cantor IS; Rosenzweig S
| ADDRESS: Steiner Medical and Therapeutic Center, Phoenixville,
p; Pennsylvania, USA.
| TITLE: Anthroposophic perspectives in primary care.
| SOURCE: Prim Care (P99), 1997 Dec; 24 (4): 867-87
| LANGUAGE: English
| COUNTRY PUB.: UNITED STATES
| ANNOUNCEMENT: 9804
| PUB. TYPE: JOURNAL ARTICLE; REVIEW; REVIEW, TUTORIAL| MEDLINE RECORD NO.: 97114887
| AUTHOR: Freyer M
| TITLE: [Medical-naturopathy curriculum in education. Introduction
p; and organization of the medical-naturopathy curriculum from
p; the Middle Ages into the 19th century]. Medizinisch-
p; naturkundliche Lehrinhalte im Schulwesen. Einfuhrung und
p; Gestaltung des medizinisch-naturkundlichen Unterrichts vom
p; Mittelalter bis ins 19. Jahrhundert.
| SOURCE: Fortschr Med (F62), 1996 Oct 30; 114 (30): 402-6
| LANGUAGE: German| FASTDOC TITLE: Consumers beware: Naturopathy in Florida.
| SOURCE: NCAHF Newsletter. v18 n6, Nov-Dec 1995, p. 4. 1/6 pages
| PUBLISHER: National Council Against Health Fraud
| ISSN: 0890-3417| FASTDOC TITLE: Moon boosts naturopathy.
| SOURCE: Nutrition Forum. v14 n5, Sep-Oct 1997, p. 37. 1/6 pages
| PUBLISHER: Prometheus Books
| ISSN: 1093-4545
Nothing has meaning until a one attaches meaning to it.
On Christmas Eve 1994 my life took an unexpected turn. I was a passenger, in a head-on collision between two motor vehicles. This very nearly killed me. Afterward, my stay in the machinery of the healthcare industry totaled nearly nine months and left me with impaired mobility and a broken tri-cuspid valve of my heart. Due to my experiences throughout, my humble opinion is little caring exists in the standard "healthcare" system. I felt that the way that people are treated in hospital by doctors and nurses was dreadful, the vibe being they preserved my life and not my dignity. I cannot change the system or the individuals implementing it and I can change what people are offered. I was unable physically to resume my former work in light construction. I have always had an interest in natural means of healing with a strong background in herbal medicine and nutrition. I also feel totally graced by my continued existence against all odds. So to sum up, this acquired attitude on healthcare, my disabled physical condition necessitating retraining, a life long lay interest in health, and my gratitude for continued life led me to Community College of Allegheny County near Pittsburgh, PA where I attended classes for two years. Due to recent family illness in Gainesville, FL, I have relocated and am presently attending Santa Fe Community College . I am majoring in the area of pre-medical professions. This course of study will satisfy the prerequisites for formal education in alternative medicine. The next step in the plan to become a primary care physician is to attend Bastyr University in Seattle, WA. The Naturopathic Doctoral Program seems to fit the bill most adequately.Affecting my decision to some small degree is the controversy that has developed between two political factions in the area of Naturopathy. It seems there is a raging debate between the so called " True Naturopaths " that wish to preserve their traditional role and the " Naturopathic Doctors " that wish to fully integrate with the standard medical community. I feel that both sides have their point and that it is mostly a scramble for what the definition of the titles ND and TN actually mean and what areas of expertise they may legally apply to treating dis-ease. It appears to be a monetarily driven debate and my sense is that the True Naturopath's are going to lose out. Regulation and licensure of doctors of all ilks seems to be a necessary evil to protect the wellbeing of the consumer from quackery. With only 11 states in the US providing for licensing of Naturopaths there is much room for debate amongst the states that have pending legislation in these matters.
The concept of the wounded healer put forth by C. G. Jung states that the best healers have personal experience with compromised health and/or are able to clearly access their woundedness. I hope to live up to this potential bringing a focused, unconditional positive regard and caring attitude to those in need. In this way perhaps I will take the "lemons" presented by my injury and sweeten them up to make "lemonade."
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