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Joseph Michael Mercola (/ m ər ˈ k oʊ l ə /; [1] born July 8, 1954) is an American alternative medicine proponent, osteopathic physician, and Internet business personality. [2] He markets largely unproven dietary supplements and medical devices. [3]
Gladys Louise McGarey (née Taylor, November 30, 1920 – September 28, 2024) was an American holistic physician and medical activist. Over her career, McGarey promoted better childbirth practices, holistic medicine, and acupuncture through her medical practice, speeches, and books.
In the United States, the Indian Health Service began accepting naturopathic doctors in their clinics and practice in 2013, also making loan repayment available to ND's. [38] In 2015, a former naturopathic doctor, Britt Marie Hermes, began writing critically about her experience being trained in and practicing naturopathic medicine.
Cousens grew up in Highland Park, Illinois. [9] As a freshman at Amherst College, he designed a heart lung machine and spent two summers doing leukemia research. [10] He graduated from Amherst College in 1965 with a B.A. in biology, where he was a football lineman/guard/middle linebacker and co-captain of the 1964 football team. [11]
Alternative medicine consists of a wide range of health care practices, products, and therapies. The shared feature is a claim to heal that is not based on the scientific method. Alternative medicine practices are diverse in their foundations and methodologies. [22]
George Lewith – UK advocate for alternative medicine and professor at Southampton University. Pehr Henrik Ling – Swedish pioneer of physical education. Falsely credited as the Father of Swedish Massage (that credit goes to Johann Georg Mezger). Benedict Lust – Founder of naturopathic medicine in the United States.
The history of alternative medicine covers the history ... and licensed Doctor of Osteopathic ... 1799–1921" (Ph.D. dissertation, University of Chicago; ProQuest ...
The terms alternative medicine, complementary medicine, integrative medicine, holistic medicine, natural medicine, unorthodox medicine, fringe medicine, unconventional medicine, and new age medicine are used interchangeably as having the same meaning and are almost synonymous in most contexts. [1] [2] [3] [4]