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Originally Posted by Pinner
Here in BC they need alot of schooling, more than I thought.
What kind of education do Naturopathic Doctors Have?
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The problem isn't the amount of education, it's what they're being educated in. A fairly large portion of the curriculum is pseudo-science and ancient superstitions. Here's some of what they learn in Canada (straight from the Canadian Association of Naturopathic Doctors):
"There are six major disciplines that define the areas of naturopathic practice. Each discipline is a distinct area of practice and includes both diagnostic principles and practices as well as therapeutic skills and techniques. They include: clinical nutrition, botanical medicine, traditional Chinese medicine and acupuncture, homeopathic medicine, hydrotherapy, naturopathic manipulation and lifestyle counselling."
While clinical nutrition and possibly botanical medicine (if taught properly - I have my doubts) may be useful, the rest is pretty much quackery.