Part 2 - Early Evidence of the Healing Power of Vitamins
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Part 2 - Early Evidence of the Healing Power of Vitamins
Introduction
Since the early 1900s, research into natural alternative medicine has often faced skepticism and resistance. Many pioneering researchers risked their careers to explore the healing potential of vitamins. This report highlights notable physicians who recognized the power of natural medicine.
Drs. Wilfred and Evan Shute
In 1933, Drs. Wilfred and Evan Shute began using high doses of vitamin E to treat heart disease, despite widespread skepticism. At the time, the medical community dismissed the use of vitamins for serious conditions like heart disease and diabetes. In 1985, Linus Pauling criticized the medical establishment for ignoring the Shutes' findings, attributing unnecessary suffering and early deaths to this oversight.
Dr. Albert Szent-Györgyi
Dr. Szent-Györgyi's interest in a chemical agent found in plants led to the discovery of vitamin C. He isolated "ascorbic acid," known for preventing scurvy, and won the Nobel Prize in 1937 for this breakthrough. He also predicted the potential of vitamin C in cancer treatment.
Irwin Stone, PhD
Irwin Stone focused on the antioxidant properties of ascorbic acid to preserve food, later advocating for higher vitamin C intake in humans. By the 1950s, he argued that the accepted dietary guidelines underestimated the necessary amounts of ascorbates for optimal health.
Dr. Fredrick Klenner
In the 1950s, Dr. Fredrick Klenner experimented with mega doses of vitamin C, successfully treating polio and other viral and bacterial diseases. Despite recording positive results, his work faced rejection from traditional medicine.
Dr. William J. McCormick
Toronto physician William J. McCormick highlighted vitamin C deficiency as a cause of various conditions, from stretch marks to cancer. Decades before others, he suggested vitamin C could prevent and cure different health issues, including heart disease. His insights laid the groundwork for future research by Linus Pauling.
Linus Pauling, PhD
Nobel laureate Linus Pauling popularized "orthomolecular medicine," which aims to prevent and treat disease through optimal intake of natural substances. Inspired by Irwin Stone, Pauling endorsed high doses of vitamin C and personally benefitted from this approach. His advocacy anticipated later scientific validation.
Dr. Josef Issels
German physician Josef Issels treated terminal cancer patients with a focus on strengthening the immune system through nutrition and a clean environment. Despite initial legal challenges, his significant survival rates among patients were later verified, cementing his innovative legacy.
Dr. William Kaufman
Dr. Kaufman was a pioneer in using megadoses of vitamin B3 to improve joint movement in arthritis patients. He observed no adverse effects from high doses of niacinamide, foreseeing its potential to address diverse health issues, including attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder.
Emanuel Cheraskin, MD, DMD
Dr. Cheraskin connected oral health with overall well-being and stressed the importance of nutrition in maintaining health. He dedicated his life to highlighting the role of diet in preventing age-related decline.
Hugh Desaix Riordan, MD
Hugh Riordan championed orthomolecular concepts and was the first to demonstrate vitamin C's therapeutic effects on cancer. He persistently advocated for non-toxic, vitamin-based cancer treatments, providing safe and economical alternatives to conventional therapies.
Abram Hoffer, MD, PhD
For over fifty years, Dr. Abram Hoffer conducted research on orthomolecular medicine, particularly in treating schizophrenia with vitamins C and B3. His work revealed the potential of vitamins to significantly enhance recovery rates and lower cholesterol levels.
Conclusion
These pioneers faced skepticism and resistance from the medical establishment, yet their work laid the foundation for modern nutritional therapies. In part three, we'll explore the reasons behind the slow acceptance of natural alternatives by contemporary physicians.
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