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Bastyr University was established in 1978 as the John Bastyr College of Naturopathic Medicine in Seattle. [15] Four co-founders, Sheila Quinn, Joseph Pizzorno, Les Griffith, and Bill Mitchell, named the institution after John Bastyr, a teacher and advocate of naturopathy in the Seattle area.
In general, the safety and effectiveness of alternative medicines have not been scientifically proven [1] and remain largely unknown. [2] Beyond adverse effects from the herb itself, "adulteration, inappropriate formulation , or lack of understanding of plant and drug interactions have led to adverse reactions that are sometimes life ...
The Solawave 2-in-1 Skincare Mini is a pocket-sized red light therapy device that's budget-friendly and perfect for beginners.
The Scientific Review of Alternative Medicine is a discontinued peer-reviewed medical journal published by the Commission for Scientific Medicine and Mental Health.It was established by Wallace Sampson (Stanford University) and Paul Kurtz (Committee for the Scientific Investigation of Claims of the Paranormal) [1] [2] and claimed to be "the only peer-reviewed journal devoted exclusively to ...
Alternative Medicine on Trial (North American title: Trick or Treatment: The Undeniable Facts about Alternative Medicine) [1] is a 2008 book by Simon Singh and Edzard Ernst. [ 2 ] [ 3 ] [ 4 ] The book evaluates the scientific evidence for alternative medicines such as acupuncture , homeopathy , herbal medicine , and chiropractic , [ 2 ] and ...
Breast cancer patients choosing alternative medicine were 5.68 times more likely to die within five years of diagnosis. [10] Although they are more likely to die than non-users, some users of alternative treatments feel a greater sense of control over their destinies and report less anxiety and depression. [24]
Writing for Science-Based Medicine, Harriet Hall gives the series "two thumbs down". She believes it fails in its attempt to present a balanced view of the issues discussed: "The people who made (Un)well seem to believe testimonials and hearsay are good evidence and are just as credible as scientific studies, perhaps even more so."
Essiac is a herbal tea promoted as an alternative treatment for cancer and other illnesses. [1] There is no evidence it is beneficial to health. In a number of studies Essiac either showed no action against cancer cells, [ 2 ] [ 3 ] [ 4 ] or actually increased the rate of cancer growth.