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1. Unlicensed pair fined for administering fatal fast

Posted by: " Steve " beforewisdom beforewisdom

Sun Nov 18, 2007 5:59 am ((PST))

 

water-only fast.

beforewisdom

From http://www.quackwatch.org/02ConsumerProtection/tanglewood.html

 

Unlicensed Practitioners Cited after Death of Diabetic Patient

Stephen Barrett, M.D.

 

The Maryland Board of Physicians has issued cease-and-desist orders against

Loren Eric Lockman and Timothy Scott Trader for practicing medicine without

a license and representing to the public that they

were authorized to practice medicine. Loren was fined $320,000 for seven

violations, each of which reflected what had happened to one client. Trader

was fined $70,000 for two violations related to two of the clients.

 

Documents in the case indicates that Lockman founded the Tanglewood Wellness

Center, which operated first in Bethesda and then in Thurmont, Maryland. In

2005, he fled to Panama and relocated his facility. Lockman employed Trader

in 2003 and 2004. The pair advocated a raw food diet and administered

water-only fasting for lengthy periods for people whose health conditions

were worsened or could have been worsened by such fasting. They also

discouraged the use of prescribed medications.

Both conducted themselves in a manner that suggested that they were trained

health professionals, even though they were not [1].

 

Documents in the case further indicate that Trader referred to himself as a

" retired " naturopath. In the fatal case, he advised a 22-year-old woman with

insulin-dependent diabetes to stop taking her insulin and undergo a

water-only fast. After she became acutely ill with diabetic ketoacidosis, he

administered huge amounts of insulin, but she lost consciousness and died

soon afterwards. (Insulin alone is not

sufficient treatment for diabetic ketoacidosis.) Three other clients

appeared to have suffered impairment of their memory as a result of

prolonged fasting. Another patient became emaciated and developed

beriberi (a severe B-vitamin deficiency) as a result of severe fasting. Two

other clients were dissatisfied with their experience and left within a

week. One was a man with severe heart disease who could have

been heading for disaster as a result of stopping his medications [2].

 

Lockman still operates the Tanglewood Wellness Center in Panama, which

offers treatment for $900 for the first week and $500 to $700 for subsequent

weeks, depending on the length of stay. His Web site claims that his methods

can enable people to lose weight, never be sick again, have abundant energy

and mental clarity, and look younger - " all with no side effects, safely,

easily, naturally. "

 

Trader has relocated to California. Recent autobiographical sketches states

that he obtained a naturopathy degree from Clayton College and in 1991 got a

" Ph.D. " from the Life Science Institute. Clayton College is a nonaccredited

correspondence school [3]. The Life Science Institute was a correspondence

school that was never accredited or legally authorized to grant degrees. In

the mid-1980s, a Texas Court prohibited it from marketing itself as a

" college " and from granting academic credits or degrees [4].

 

References

 

1. Final decision and order. In the matter of Loren Eric Lockman. Before

the Maryland State Board of Physicians, Case No. 2005-0028. August 31, 2007.

2. Final decision and order. In the matter of Timothy Scott Trader.

Before the Maryland State Board of Physicians, Case No. 2005-0027. August

31, 2007.

3. Barrett S. Clayton College of Natural Health: Be wary of the school

and its graduates. March 20, 2007.

4. Kenney JJ. Fit For Life: Some notes on the book and its roots.

Quackwatch, Nov 12, 1999.

 

 

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" People are disturbed not by events that happen to them, but by their view

of them. "

- Epictetus

 

http://www.beforewisdom.com

[Guest guest]

What a nasty article. It is certainly a very disappointing " decision "

and article! First, the word " fled " is an extreme exaggeration and

inappropriate. Loren was looking for a new location for a long time.

He looked in Costa Rica and Panama, perhaps other locations as well.

He made many visits and eventually sold his US property. That does

not qualify as fleeing!

 

It is very sad that someone lost their life while pursuing

" alternative " methods. I don't know about Tim, but Loren has fasted

thousands of people with success.

 

This article is clearly condescending in nature and attempting to

discredit, not just Loren and Tim, but also ND's, alternative

therapies, fasting, and raw foods. WHAT A SURPRISE, considering the

" decision " was made by the Maryland State Board of Physicians. Should

we assume they are in an unbiased position to judge these men and

these methods, as well as our diets?

 

BTW, who gets the $390,000? The Maryland State Board of Physicians?

 

Jeff

 

 

 

 

 

[Guest guest]

With all respect to both Tim and Loren, they are good people. Unfortunately

this is one of the misgivings of a purely natural hygiene approach. There

were mistakes made. Clayton college, etc does not prepare practitioners for

advanced medical decisions. Stephen Barrett is a ruthless - " quackbuster " so

any info from him is biased, he is avidly against most things I do.

 

However, the attacks were " overkill " and I do not know who gets the

$390,000. I do not know what else to say, however one needs to understand

the difference between medical support and supervision, and simply being a

caregiver during fasting. I believe it would be detrimental for our

community to defend that these cases were managed correctly. And I know that

I have made mistakes in my days and probably will again, though I would

never just take someone off insulin without constant monitoring, etc.

 

I just felt the need to add some perspective, please understand if I do not

take the time to continue fully in dialogue for this issue, though I will be

reading any responses.

 

Namaste,

Yashpal

 

 

Chrysalis Yashpal Jayne, ND

Naturopathic & Homeopathic Physician

1044 Water St #206

Port Townsend, Wash 98368

www.yashpal.com

Office: 360-385-3551

Fax/Msg: 877-860-5110

 

 

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Sunday, November 18, 2007 12:28 PM

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Sunday, November 18, 2007 6:12 AM

[VegSingles] Digest Number 2204

 

1. Unlicensed pair fined for administering fatal fast

Steve

 

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1. Unlicensed pair fined for administering fatal fast

Posted by: " Steve " beforewisdom@ <beforewisdom%40>

beforewisdom

Sun Nov 18, 2007 5:59 am ((PST))

 

water-only fast.

beforewisdom@ <beforewisdom%40>

From http://www.quackwat

<http://www.quackwatch.org/02ConsumerProtection/tanglewood.html>

ch.org/02ConsumerProtection/tanglewood.html

 

Unlicensed Practitioners Cited after Death of Diabetic Patient

Stephen Barrett, M.D.

 

The Maryland Board of Physicians has issued cease-and-desist orders against

Loren Eric Lockman and Timothy Scott Trader for practicing medicine without

a license and representing to the public that they

were authorized to practice medicine. Loren was fined $320,000 for seven

violations, each of which reflected what had happened to one client. Trader

was fined $70,000 for two violations related to two of the clients.

 

Documents in the case indicates that Lockman founded the Tanglewood Wellness

 

Center, which operated first in Bethesda and then in Thurmont, Maryland. In

2005, he fled to Panama and relocated his facility. Lockman employed Trader

in 2003 and 2004. The pair advocated a raw food diet and administered

water-only fasting for lengthy periods for people whose health conditions

were worsened or could have been worsened by such fasting. They also

discouraged the use of prescribed medications.

Both conducted themselves in a manner that suggested that they were trained

health professionals, even though they were not [1].

 

Documents in the case further indicate that Trader referred to himself as a

" retired " naturopath. In the fatal case, he advised a 22-year-old woman with

 

insulin-dependent diabetes to stop taking her insulin and undergo a

water-only fast. After she became acutely ill with diabetic ketoacidosis, he

 

administered huge amounts of insulin, but she lost consciousness and died

soon afterwards. (Insulin alone is not

sufficient treatment for diabetic ketoacidosis.) Three other clients

appeared to have suffered impairment of their memory as a result of

prolonged fasting. Another patient became emaciated and developed

beriberi (a severe B-vitamin deficiency) as a result of severe fasting. Two

other clients were dissatisfied with their experience and left within a

week. One was a man with severe heart disease who could have

been heading for disaster as a result of stopping his medications [2].

 

Lockman still operates the Tanglewood Wellness Center in Panama, which

offers treatment for $900 for the first week and $500 to $700 for subsequent

 

weeks, depending on the length of stay. His Web site claims that his methods

 

can enable people to lose weight, never be sick again, have abundant energy

and mental clarity, and look younger - " all with no side effects, safely,

easily, naturally. "

 

Trader has relocated to California. Recent autobiographical sketches states

that he obtained a naturopathy degree from Clayton College and in 1991 got a

 

" Ph.D. " from the Life Science Institute. Clayton College is a nonaccredited

correspondence school [3]. The Life Science Institute was a correspondence

school that was never accredited or legally authorized to grant degrees. In

the mid-1980s, a Texas Court prohibited it from marketing itself as a

" college " and from granting academic credits or degrees [4].

 

References

 

1. Final decision and order. In the matter of Loren Eric Lockman. Before

the Maryland State Board of Physicians, Case No. 2005-0028. August 31, 2007.

2. Final decision and order. In the matter of Timothy Scott Trader.

Before the Maryland State Board of Physicians, Case No. 2005-0027. August

31, 2007.

3. Barrett S. Clayton College of Natural Health: Be wary of the school

and its graduates. March 20, 2007.

4. Kenney JJ. Fit For Life: Some notes on the book and its roots.

Quackwatch, Nov 12, 1999.

 

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" People are disturbed not by events that happen to them, but by their view

of them. "

- Epictetus

 

http://www.beforewi <http://www.beforewisdom.com> sdom.com

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

[Guest guest]

Jeff,

I don't want to start a debate here, but a local friend of mine had an

expensive, unpleasant and unhealthful fasting experience at Tanglewood. It

ended up turning her away from raw foods. I'm not sure what any of this means,

except that (as we all know) we are ultimately responsible for our decisions and

should check out anyone thoroughly (but kindly) who tries to help us.

 

After saying this, I'm a little discouraged personally because as a heretic in

several categories (eating, transportation and loving) I have few places where

I'm even safe to discuss the possibilities, fewer where I can get competent and

compassionate advice.

 

Maybe I should be discussing this on the raw philosophy forum (?)

 

Peace to everyone, inside and out.

Nick Hein

Morgantown, WV

 

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Jeff Rogers

Cc: Karen Sussman

Sunday, November 18, 2007 4:45 PM

Re: Unlicensed pair fined for administering fatal

fast

 

 

What a nasty article. It is certainly a very disappointing " decision "

and article! First, the word " fled " is an extreme exaggeration and

inappropriate. Loren was looking for a new location for a long time.

He looked in Costa Rica and Panama, perhaps other locations as well.

He made many visits and eventually sold his US property. That does

not qualify as fleeing!

 

It is very sad that someone lost their life while pursuing

" alternative " methods. I don't know about Tim, but Loren has fasted

thousands of people with success.

 

This article is clearly condescending in nature and attempting to

discredit, not just Loren and Tim, but also ND's, alternative

therapies, fasting, and raw foods. WHAT A SURPRISE, considering the

" decision " was made by the Maryland State Board of Physicians. Should

we assume they are in an unbiased position to judge these men and

these methods, as well as our diets?

 

BTW, who gets the $390,000? The Maryland State Board of Physicians?

 

Jeff

 

[Guest guest]

Yes, we obviously have a biased view from the state board. What about

all the people that die from the drugs that get administered to them from

medical " doctors " ? Those drugs do far more damage than properly

supervised fasting.

 

Ron

 

, Jeff Rogers <jeff wrote:

>

> What a nasty article. It is certainly a very disappointing " decision "

> and article! First, the word " fled " is an extreme exaggeration and

> inappropriate. Loren was looking for a new location for a long time.

> He looked in Costa Rica and Panama, perhaps other locations as

well.

> He made many visits and eventually sold his US property. That does

> not qualify as fleeing!

>

> It is very sad that someone lost their life while pursuing

> " alternative " methods. I don't know about Tim, but Loren has fasted

> thousands of people with success.

>

> This article is clearly condescending in nature and attempting to

> discredit, not just Loren and Tim, but also ND's, alternative

> therapies, fasting, and raw foods. WHAT A SURPRISE, considering

the

> " decision " was made by the Maryland State Board of Physicians.

Should

> we assume they are in an unbiased position to judge these men and

> these methods, as well as our diets?

>

> BTW, who gets the $390,000? The Maryland State Board of

Physicians?

>

> Jeff

>

>

>

>

>