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Old 06-08-2008, 09:24 PM   #1
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medical standards? What do you all think of people with little to no actual medical background working as naturopaths, homeopaths, etc. Should states regulate practices like herbalism and force a proof of competency before granting a license to practice?
Contrary to popular belief, most herbalists, homeopaths and naturopaths have NO medical background. A recent study of colonics providers found that 85% of technicians performing this VERY invasive procedure have no medical training at all.
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