The Power Of Natural Alternative Medicine - Part 2
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The Power of Natural Alternative Medicine - Part 2
Introduction
Natural alternative medicine might seem like a modern trend, but its roots go back many decades. This article explores trailblazing figures who paved the way for the natural medicine we recognize today.
The Pioneers of Natural Medicine
Drs. Wilfred and Evan Shute
In the 1930s, Drs. Wilfred and Evan Shute were among the first to use high doses of vitamin E to treat heart disease. At the time, the concepts of antioxidants and free radicals were little known in the medical community. Using vitamins for serious illnesses like heart disease and diabetes was considered unconventional, if not fraudulent, by mainstream medicine.
In 1985, Linus Pauling criticized the medical establishment’s failure to recognize vitamin E's effectiveness, attributing much unnecessary suffering to this oversight.
Dr. Albert Szent-Györgyi
Dr. Szent-Györgyi discovered a chemical in plant juices that delayed oxidation. By 1933, he isolated this substance, identifying it as "ascorbic acid," or vitamin C, which prevents scurvy. Awarded the Nobel Prize in 1937, he was the first to suggest vitamin C’s potential in combating cancer.
Irwin Stone, PhD
Irwin Stone focused on ascorbic acid, newly recognized for its antioxidant properties, to prevent food spoilage. For half a century, he advocated for higher vitamin C intake, challenging conventional nutritional guidelines.
Dr. Fredrick Klenner
In the 1950s, Dr. Fredrick Klenner pioneered the use of mega doses of vitamin C, sometimes up to 100 grams daily. His research showed significant improvements in patients, such as polio survivors who avoided paralysis. Despite his findings, his work was largely ignored due to the advent of the Salk Vaccine.
Dr. William J. McCormick
Dr. William J. McCormick theorized that vitamin C deficiency could lead to a variety of conditions, from stretch marks to heart disease and cancer. This theory later influenced Linus Pauling’s research. McCormick also advocated for vitamin C in treating communicable diseases and preventing kidney stones as far back as 1946.
Linus Pauling, PhD
Linus Pauling, a two-time Nobel Prize winner, introduced "ortho molecular" medicine, focusing on optimal natural substance intake. Influenced by Irwin Stone, Pauling began taking large doses of vitamin C, noting significant health benefits. His advocacy for vitamin C has stood the test of time, confirmed by subsequent research.
Dr. Josef Issels
Dr. Josef Issels was known for his integrative cancer treatments, which emphasized the immune system’s role. Despite opposition and legal challenges, his clinic achieved notable survival rates for terminal cancer patients. Issels believed in the body’s healing potential through good nutrition and environmental care.
Dr. William Kaufman
Dr. Kaufman used high doses of vitamin B3 (niacin) to treat arthritis, dramatically improving joint movement without adverse effects. His early recognition of nutritional impacts on health anticipated modern findings, including links to attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder.
Emanuel Cheraskin, MD, DMD
Dr. Cheraskin was a pioneer in linking oral health to overall well-being. He emphasized nutrition’s critical role in maintaining youthful vitality, advocating for widespread nutritional education.
Hugh Desaix Riordan, M.D.
Hugh Riordan was a leader in ortho molecular medicine, using high-dose vitamins, especially vitamin C, as a non-toxic cancer treatment. His work has been pivotal in providing safe and effective alternatives for cancer patients.
Abram Hoffer, M.D., PhD
For decades, Abram Hoffer researched ortho molecular medicine, focusing on nutrients in optimal doses. His work on schizophrenia treatment with vitamins C and B3 was groundbreaking, reducing recovery times and influencing cholesterol research.
Conclusion
These pioneers, initially ridiculed by the medical establishment, have since been vindicated, with many of their ideas forming the foundation of today’s natural alternative medicine practices.
In the next installment, we'll explore the regulation of nutritional supplements and delve into the history of natural medicine.
This publication is courtesy of RMBarry Publications, known for their books about Melaleuca Products.
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