Our own Providence Journal reported that the RI Health Department shut down the office of a "naturopathic doctor," John E. Curran, after federal agents raided two of his offices. Before reading the news article, it's instructive to look at Curran's web-site, which was still up, at least through today.
On it he:
Curran's practice is listed on a this web-site which has links to a variety of New England based "holistic" practitioners. Some make claims to treat real diseases that seem far from evidence based, for example:
At a time when health care is derided for its rising costs, declining accessibility to patients, and stagnant quality, I wonder why do there is so little concern about the costs incurred by these so-called complementary and alternative medicine practitioners, and so little skepticism about the expansive claims they make about the tests and treatments they provide?
On it he:
- claims he can treat "catastrophic" or "unusual or rare" diseases;
- implies that his treatments are harmless, and, in comparison to standard medicine, "Treatments are more natural, gentler, and more easily accepted by our bodies;"
- implies he is a licensed ND, naturopathic doctor;
- claims that his version of naturopathy is "evidence-based;" and
- provides a testimonial of a patient who seems to say that Curran put his Stage 4 head and neck cancer into remission.
Curran's practice is listed on a this web-site which has links to a variety of New England based "holistic" practitioners. Some make claims to treat real diseases that seem far from evidence based, for example:
- "The Way to Balance," whose practitioners claim they can treat arthritis, seizures, and asthma
- "The Circle of the Light Studio, " whose practitioners claim that therapeutic touch can treat asthma and cardiac problems, and relieve AIDS symptoms
At a time when health care is derided for its rising costs, declining accessibility to patients, and stagnant quality, I wonder why do there is so little concern about the costs incurred by these so-called complementary and alternative medicine practitioners, and so little skepticism about the expansive claims they make about the tests and treatments they provide?
Princess Health and Local "Naturopathic Doctor" Shut Down. Princessiccia
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