Should naturopaths be allowed to practice?
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Yes, duh.  Not everyone wants to live in a chemically-induced stupor their entire life.  Perscription drugs are the WORST way to fix a problem.  Not everyone agrees with me, but we all need options.  I opt to be treated naturally and wholistically, others may choose to take the short-cuts "traditional" doctors perscribe.
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None so Far ! \nHomeopathy Delivers you from pain and suffering without adding to it ! \nThat is the specialized field of conventional medicine complications and side effects !\nThanks God for Homeopathy,it is safe from them !\nTake Care and God Bless !
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If euthanasia is allowed my concern is a doctor going to try hard to perserve life?  No, basic human nature.  It violates the Hypocratic Oath that they take.\n\nIt inessence makes doctors gods determining life and death.  Doctors are to perserve life.
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ok, first, many doctors and hospitals use Reiki. Universities are studying the effects of Reiki. Reiki is accepted in the Medical community. Some people fail to realize this. \n\nI do not believe you could be prosecuted for prostitution simply because you are not engaged in a sex act. Reiki is done clothes on and typically without touching sensitive areas of the body (breast/groin). There is much evidence to support this - many books and web sites state these ideas. I would not worry about this.\n\nWhat I would be concerned with, however, is if Reiki is added to 'somatic practices' under your state or local laws. Somatic means 'of the body' and can include things like Reiki, Reflexology, Massage Therapy, etc... . Many states are adopting this phrase to include more practices than the traditional licensor of Massage therapy. The scary thing here is that often times, these governments do not recognize certain schools that teach a particular modality. In other words they will not recognize your training if you have not had training from a government recognized school. It has happen with Reflexology in another state. This can leave you in a bind because most Reiki instructors work independently, without association to any state or local governments.\n\nOne way around all of this, however, is to get ordained as a non-denominational minister and refer to your Reiki practice as divinely guided energy. Because of this, Reiki is taken from a physical modality and placed into a spiritual practice. It cant be regulated in the same way and under the same laws. Most importantly, it is legal and allows you to do honest work within the confines of the law. To be certain though, I would consult with local or state authorities first, or a lawyer. \n\nIn my case, this very thing opened the door for me to do spiritual counseling for local area hospitals regarding areas of Buddhist and non-denominational concern. It can also get your foot in the door if you would want to practice Reiki in a hospital. \n\nI wish you well on your journey.\n\nIf you'd be interested in the ministerial thing, let me know. I can direct you to a web site that can give you this in a very short time with very, very little cost to you(< $10.00).
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Go to www.411.com, enter "Naturopath" or "holistic" into the business type section, enter your zip code and state and hit enter.  You'll probably find something reasonbly near by.  I wish you well!
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A healthy imagination and practice.
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While I don't know specifically myself, I can point you to someone who does.  Ralph and Lahni DeAmicis are my Naturopathic Physicians and they are wonderful.  You can learn more about them or contact them through their website http://www.spaceandtime.com/\n\nGood luck!
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According to the medical history you present, you need something more like a Naturopathic Doctor.  You may find some dieticians well-versed in the above conditions, but they typically are not qualified to address your conditions solely through diet suggestions.  \n\nhttp://www.naturopathic.org/
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Wiseguy isn't so wise!\nAs a Naturopath I regularly use reflexology to help people with very positive results. Science doen't know everything  my friend and let us all remember that scientists all thought Einstein was mad at first too!\n\nReflexology works on the subtle energies of the body which incidently have been proven to exists by Quantum physicists and have been mapped. This is what is stimulated by reflexology and enhanced energy flow is what brings about the changes.\n\nWe are all essentially complex energy systems vibrating at different rates at different levels, the physical is the slowest vibrating level same as with solids, liquids and gases.\n\nTo truly reap the benefits of Reflexology, you need to commit to regular treatments for a while maybe around 6. this will have you seeing positive results. miracles can occur sooner but they are the exception rather than the rule.\n\nHope this has helped you.\n\nCraig - Naturopath.
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Ask lots of questions or have the client fill out a health history.  You have the right to refuse service to someone if they have a disease that can be transmitted.  Also, wash, wash, wash your hands before and after a massage, and use disinfected wash or whatever that stuff is called.  I use it every day and I can't even think of the name.  You know that stuff that is like water and dissolves the dirt and germs off.  It's like soap but you don't need water... geez... I'm sure you know what I'm talking about though.
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Yes, if not reated! you may want to proceed with MD or better with MD and someone who practices alternative medicine, such as naturopath or acupuncturist.  this way you will not suffer from side effects of allopathic treatment, and may be able to restore your immune system and your total health.\nPlease make sure the alternative care provider that you choose, is trained or at least well experienced with the treatment of malignant diseases.
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http://www.google.co.uk/search?hl=en&sa=X&oi=spell&resnum=0&ct=result&cd=1&q=top+20+universities+in+the+world+to+study+Naturopathy&spell=1\n\nhttp://scholar.google.com/scholar?q=top%2020%20universities%20in%20the%20world%20to%20study%20Naturopathy&hl=en&lr=&oi=scholart\nhope this helps ayt\nall the best
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Tantric practice is a highly advanced form of psycho-physical exercises in order to achieve transformation of one's body and mind quickly into the perfected state of a Buddha. Simply said, these methods are not without danger when used without the proper guidance and precautions.  To avoid people getting involved in these practices without proper guidance, the practices are kept secret for people without explicit permission to practice from a qualified teacher. Often, teachers require disciples to do extensive practices before being allowed any permission; more about that is written in below paragraphs on prerequisites and preliminaries. So please keep in mind that the secrecy around tantra is basically for safety, just like it is proper to lock a gun away from the reach of children. \n\nTo clarify where tantric practices fit in the Buddhist system, it may be useful to explain a bit more about the various motivations or scopes. Traditionally, only the "small, middle and high scope" are taught to distinguish the various motivations for practising. Here, I would like to present a somewhat unconventional approach, starting even below spiritual practice: \n\n- The "Animal Scope": Wanting immediate happiness for oneself. \n- The "Worldly Human Scope": Wanting immediate happiness for oneself and others. \n- The Buddhist Small Scope: Wanting happiness for oneself in a future life. \n- The Buddhist Middle Scope: Wanting to escape the cycle of uncontrolled rebirth for oneself. (Hinayana)\n- The Buddhist Great Scope: Wanting others to go beyond suffering forever (enlightenment), and reach Buddhahood oneself to help others on their path. (Mahayana)\n- The "Buddhist Tantric Scope": Wanting others to be happy as soon as possible, and reach Buddhahood oneself quickly to serve them. (Vajrayana)\n\nPREREQUISITES \nThe following aspects are considered prerequisites before a disciple can engage in tantric practice: \n1. Refuge in the Buddha, Dharma and Sangha.\n2. Renunciation: a realisation is best, but a proper understanding is essential. \n3. Bodhicitta: a realisation is best, but a proper understanding is essential. For most of the initiations, it is required to take the aspiring Bodhisattva vows or the Bodhisattva vows. \n4. Emptiness: a direct realisation is best, but a proper understanding is essential (see the page on Wisdom). \n5. Reliance on a spiritual teacher: proper confidence in a teacher and verifying his/her qualifications is essential. \n6. Empowerment or initiation: without this ceremonial permission to practice by a qualified teacher, tantric practice is improper. \n7. Tantric vows: for the higher tantric classes, one needs to take tantric vows. These vows are secret to the uninitiated, so students need to take 'a leap of faith' and trust the teacher and the practice before taking them. \n8. Faith/confidence: solid confidence both in the teacher and the teachings is essential to avoid serious karmic problems when doubts arise. 'Blind faith' will generally not have the power to pull someone through when things are difficult. \n\nThe only proper motivation to practice tantra is bodhicitta, or the wish to become fully enlightened in order to help all sentient beings. This is the reason why at least an understanding of bodhicitta is essential prior to engaging in tantric practice. To enforce this motivation, usually, an extra prerequisite is taking either the Aspirational Vows or the full Bodhisattva Vows. \nNext, at least some understanding of the philosophy of emptiness is essential for tantric practice, as this is the basic mental state in which tantric practice becomes more than just ritual or strange practice of imagination. \nIdeally, a tantric practitioner should have full realisations of bodhicitta and emptiness instead of merely a conceptual understanding. In that case, tantric practice can guide one very swiftly to the state of Buddhahood.
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Truth of the matter is, you can be sued to divulging personal information that denies someone of their right to privacy.  This is NOT your information to relay.    The law is very definite on this.  \n\nThe therapist is also obligated to be sure his clients and co-workers are safe.  This should not be a problem as I doubt he is having sex with any of them and the chances of a blood injury from massage is slim.
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NO!\nCraig - naturopath
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Pain may be a symptom of a serious condition. You should be screened by a health professional with formal training in Western allopathic medicine if the diagnosis is not clear or standard treatment options unknown
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If a herbal medicine can pass the same trials regular medicines do, they will be accepted by the scientific community in the same way regular medicines are.\n\nThe "alternative health" community would have a lot to gain if their products went through trials, and were proven effective. In many cases, they are openly hostile to trials because they know their products do not work, and they are skirting around this with weasel words on their packaging like "thought to do X", or "has been used traditionally to do Y".\n\nScientists are not opposed to herbal medicine working, they are opposed to products which are not proven in trials to be effective being promoted as such, possibly directing people away from a treatment which is known to work.\n\nHerbalists often claim their products are safer. This is untrue, there have been dangerous products found on sale in herbal medicine shops, and natural doesn't mean safe.