Since, by some estimates, the fifth leading cause of death in the U.S. are drug side effects (from drugs prescribed correctly) I would have to say that what NDs do as a whole is far less toxic.

I\'m sorry your experience was negative.

Christopher Maloney, Naturopathic Doctor Augusta and Portland, Maine www.maloneymedical.com Individualized research available for a fee. Informational only, I cannot treat or diagnose via the web.