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Dr. Steven Knope debates Andrew Weil on the merits of Integrative Medicine (Part II)

Written by Integrative Medicine Researcher on January 18th, 2008

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Dr. Steven Knope debates Andrew Weil on integrative medicine theories, techniques, and the use of LSD for medical treatment.

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17 Comments at "Dr. Steven Knope debates Andrew Weil on the merits of Integrative Medicine (Part II)"

Alessandra January 20th, 2008 (#)

Bryan

take out the K, and you got Dr Nope, although Dr Null & Void might be just as appropos
“lets hope so” he says to FDA regulation of supplements in the future. A walking peronsification of FEAR, and IGNORANCE…the singular embodiment of the cancer of corporatism sending out its most deadly emissiaries to assinate the most respected, humble, honest, and broadly educated healer on the planet..Remember people this guy is not a human talking this is
PURE UNBRIDLED CORPORATE INTEREST

Gracie January 21st, 2008 (#)

Camille

Dr. knope does not listen, which is clearly exhibited here. Dr. Knope….you claim you don’t want to advocate alternative medicine to your patients because you don’t have experience using them. How many of the drugs that you prescribe to your patients have you personally had experience taking. And have you ever seen any of Dr. Weil’s Books, which are at the basic foundational level, about eating whole foods and fruits and vegetables. And herbs are plants aka vegetation. think about it :)

Damien January 24th, 2008 (#)

Richard

What nonsense…the idea that you can only help heal people if you’re a doctor who attends emergency situations! Dr Weil’s argument clearly wins out…Knope argues against things that Weil didn’t even say…

Caitlyn January 27th, 2008 (#)

Asia

Did you not listen? It looks like it…

Dr Weil’s first priority is safety, obviously he’s not going to recommend broccoli to a cancer patient, though that’s how you implied it. If it’s not safe, then that would contradict the whole entire point on taking medicine. Dr Weil recommends safe natural medicine that helps people, not safe natural medicine that can’t even stand up for itself.

And labels don’t constitute your knowledge.

Bethany January 30th, 2008 (#)

Mckenna

Are you people on crack? Dr. Knope obviously won this debate. Dr. Weil is very interested in finding the maximum dose of alternative medicine to cause no harm instead of what the minimum dose to be beneficial. Whats the point of taking “safe” medicine if treats nothing? Dr. Knope is not arrogant, he’s intelligent. Dr. Weil did a 1 year residency which is the equivalent of nothing in the medical field. Even primary care docs (Internal Med, Family prac) have to do a 3 year residency.

Kamryn January 31st, 2008 (#)

Keith

“the irony here is that i consider myself more natural than Dr weil”

ahahahahahahahahah
what an asssssssssssssssss

Ryan February 3rd, 2008 (#)

Camden

Edgar Cayce

Vivian February 4th, 2008 (#)

Tucker

Dr. Knope is an arrogant and condescending prick, for whom I have no respect. Dr. Weil conducted himself with dignity throughout this debate, unlike Knope. Knope represents an archaic blind-folded laboratory mentality!

Savannah February 7th, 2008 (#)

Alexander

I am a general surgeon and believe Dr. Weil is correct–integrative medicine is gaining ground because allopathic medicine has recruited no-personality, “junior-scientists”, who can’t communicate with patients. Unfortunately, this has eroded our profession. Dr. Knope is correct–integrative medicine is quackery. Dr. Weil does NOT take of critically ill patients or the side-effects of his medicine. He would NOT be licensed in most states because he ONLY did an internship (one-year).

Desiree February 7th, 2008 (#)

Victor

Dr Knope has NO CLUE, and is ignorant as to how alternative medicine functions… ! DUH, why are SOOOO many people turning to alternative medicines and paying OUT OF POCKET?!!?!…. NOT ALL MEDICINE IS DEALING WITH CRITICALLY ILL PATIENTS… AND, LOOK HOW MANY YOU “Western Docs” KILL WITH PHARMACEUTICALS…. Knope is ridiculous… get a grip!

Bianca February 11th, 2008 (#)

Hanna

Absolutely right! This douche Knope is an obvious shill for big Pharma. Prescription drugs kill far more people every year than vitamins and supplements ever had or will,and yet these drugs meet FDA approval…WTF?!?!

Catherine February 11th, 2008 (#)

Tatiana

there is no way in hell lsd is as dangerous as half the drugs of conventional medications prescribed today. dr. knope is a real whore for the drug industry

Axel February 12th, 2008 (#)

Julia

Dr Knope is so arrogant haha! Dr. Weil is a Harvard educated MD! I did some research on both, they are both geniuses but Knope is just an arrogant self righteous dr!

Mariah February 13th, 2008 (#)

Denise

I recommend Knope wear Weil’s shoes and walk Weil’s walk , then judege Weil.

Ivan February 14th, 2008 (#)

Veronica

Dr. Knope is an obnoxious individual with an extremely condescending tone. It is obvious that he is very uneducated with regard to the importance and influence of integrative medicine, and the sweeping interest and support of integrative medicine across the world.

Derrick February 14th, 2008 (#)

Maria

I love both of these practioners!

Katie February 15th, 2008 (#)

Laila

first of all Dr Weil always promotes organic fruits & vegetables first.

DR.Dope doesnt know anything about Dr Weil & he just showed the universe what an idiot he is for jumping to conclusions. How unscientific hehe.

Dr WEil is a genius and his knowlegde is broader than your arrogance & your ego combined….you just got schooled by the Doctor.

Dr weil operate on this fool I think he needs a labodomy