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Naturopathic Medicine
HISTORY AND PROFESSIONAL FORMATION TIMELINE
A Living Chronicle: A Tapestry of People, Events and Institutions
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1963
PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS
Informal “Unity Meeting” between Canadian and US naturopathic doctors to discuss definition of naturopathic medicine. XX
ACADEMIC: INSTITUTIONS AND COUNCILS
Sierra States College in California closes post- graduate naturopathic program.
The National College of Chiropractic moves to Lombard, IL.
HERITAGE AND KNOWLEDGE BASE
Research on the Low Potencies of Homœopathy: An Account of Some Physical Properties Indicating Activity. W. E. Boyd, MD.
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1964
HERITAGE AND KNOWLEDGE BASE
The Canadian Journal of Naturopathic Medicine. Publ., Canadian Naturopathic Association. Ceases in 1979.
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1965
PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS
British Naturopathic Association becomes British Naturopathic and Osteopathic Association (BNOA); creates General Council and Register of Naturopaths (GCRN) to act as registering body for naturopaths independent of BNOA, a professional association.
General Council and Register of Naturopaths (GCRN) incorporates as independent registering
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body for the profession. Becomes largest register of naturopaths in the UK.
Lawrence Schnell becomes Chair of CNA until 1974.
ACADEMIC: INSTITUTIONS AND COUNCILS
Robert Fleming, DC, ND, becomes President of NCNM until 1970.
LEGISLATION AND PUBLIC POLICY
US Department of Labor Dictionary of Occupational Titles publishes definition of naturopathy, which is modality- and therapy-based, does not define profession based on philosophy: “diagnoses, treats, and cares for patients.” Does not acknowledge NDs as physicians.
Let’s Get Well. Adelle Davis. Popularizer of healthy living philosophy and practices. XX
HERITAGE AND KNOWLEDGE BASE
Atlas of Protein Sequence and Structure, Margaret Oakley Dayhoff’s book reporting all known protein sequences (totaling 65).
Food Is Your Best Medicine. Henry G. Bieler, MD. /
1966
LEGISLATION AND PUBLIC POLICY
Peter Berry Chowka, investigative journalist, specializes in natural medicine and innovative therapies. Activist in politics of alternative healthcare and naturopathic medicine. Broke important stories on diet, cancer, research, respected critical analyst. Advisor to NIH Office of Alternative Medicine, 1992-1994.
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1967
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