To begin with I must confess, I like theories. Theories allow complex systems, once inexplicable to be conceptualized, put into a framework, ultimately to be explained and eventually understood. But theories need to be challenged. I must also confess, I do enjoy challenging theories. If you ask a question to challenge a theory and it cannot provide a reasonable answer, it is time to modify the theory. However if you ask several questions to challenge a theory and there are no reasonable answers, it is time to change your [...]

IMPORTANT NOTICE to former OICS students: As most of you know, Occidental Institute first opened its doors in Weston, Ontario Canada on July 2, 1972. We began our journey to today’s non-profit research organization offering continuing education training to an international group of practitioners as a unique and groundbreaking “school” for traditional acupuncture. Through the years of struggle with the orthodox medical organizations the Institute underwent a series of changes in our business format as we maintained the confidentiality of our member and customer lists. After a number of [...]

Ivermectin Deficiency Syndrome? A small group of researchers are racing to find a new cure for cancer from forgotten old medications. One of the medications is Ivermectin, a common parasite medication for dogs as a heart worm medication. Most veterinarians recommend de-worming dogs with monthly Ivermectin as a preventive measurement. Have you had Ivermectin lately? If you have Medically Unexplainable Symptoms(1) (MUS) or cancer, you may consider trying Ivermectin, de-worming medication. Talk to your doctor, although, unfortunately, most medical doctors are [...]

I must admit that it is somewhat bittersweet to close this final 2012 edition of “The Bridge” in this format. Although we will be invading your Inbox on a regular basis, this newsletter will have a considerably different look. By discontinuing our paid subscription, we are endeavoring to bring this information to a much wider readership without the restriction of membership. We thank our long standing members who have supported us over the years. To all of our colleagues and friends of OIRF, it is your continued support that [...]

FAQs Question: Hey Carolyn, after talking to you about the MORA and BioResonance I also talked to the people at BICOM. In the end I decided to purchase their device – they say they are the original BioResonance but their device was quite expensive. Why does OIRF only recommend the MORA? Is it because you have a distributorship for Med-Tronik? Answer: Thanks for this question which really covers a lot of different things. First, I am sorry to hear that you chose BICOM over MORA, and I know that [...]

Neuschwanstein Castle, Schwangau, Germany Occidental Institute Research Foundation 39th Biological Medicine Tour to Germany Oct. 30 to Nov. 5, 2012 A Personal Diary of our Exclusive Program for 2012 Research Associates Wednesday, 05 December 2012 Attn:  Everyone who missed joining us in Frankfurt for our Germany Tour #39 A big hello to our OIRF members, colleagues and friends . . . Those of you who were unable to join us for this most recent tour program, really missed a good one! The size of [...]

How often are we asked to give our “evidence base” for the very effective treatments that we give? How often are the people who ask these questions really not interested in what we do and only see us as inconvenient irritants to their version of the truth and as competition that should be rooted out? I believe that there is a place for empirical medicine along side of conventional medicine. Especially when conventional medicine does not have a safe or effective treatment, like for example [...]

As we approach the end of another year and suffer the loss of yet another pioneer, I felt compelled to repeat once again why those tried and true methods that Dr. Walter Sturm used in his busy but highly specialized practice continue to be recommended so strongly by OIRF. And primarily, it is because these are the methods and techniques that have allowed so many practitioners to build a long term successful practice! Join with me as I take you on a verbal tour of Dr. Sturm’s office and [...]

Using Pulsed Electromagnetic Field Therapy Allergy is one of those topics that generate a great deal of debate. There is even disagreement about basics, such as what allergies are, the mechanisms of allergy reactions, methods of testing, etc. I am not going to address these issues here, as there are volumes of information available. Rather, I am going to present a brief description of a method of therapy I’ve developed by combining and expanding two separate approaches. Sensitivity Removal Technique (SRT) [...]

Stuart Craig Wagstaff, ND * March 15, 1955 – † September 27, 2012 This year Craig celebrated 30 years of naturopathic practice. He was a rare and gifted man who positively influenced the lives of thousands of people with his knowledge, wisdom and caring. He humbly gave of his time, scholarship and mentorship to any and all he encountered. Craig was a lifelong learner who travelled the world seeking knowledge that would benefit his patients. Craig was a specialist amongst naturopaths and was a sought after lecturer and teacher [...]