IASTAM Members,

My name is Robert Steele, a new IASTAM associate member. I hold an MD in
Alternative Medicine from India and a Diploma in Homeopathic Medicine from
England. Currently I'm involved writing a paper on Malaria, its' allopathic
diagnosis/treatment and the historic/present day role of ayurveda,
traditional chinese medicine, and homeopathy in treating this disease. If
time permits, a book on malaria for village health workers and volunteers
will be a part of the overall project. The book is inspired in part by a
1996 work by the World Health Oganization which is now outdated. While its'
basic concept will be maintained, i.e. allopathic diagnosis/treatment, it
will also emphasize the use of alternative medicines for prevention and
treatment of malaria.

I would appreciate any help/suggestions members might have especially
studies carried out on various remedies/herbs with positive or negative
results. Anecdotal evidence will also be helpful.

A bit more about my background. I came to alternative medicine late in life
(50) first studying homeopathy then the more broad-based MD(AM) and now have
a fascination with ayurveda. Before that I was a freelance writer, owner of
a small publishing house and aerial photography business, private pilot,
founder of a group to restore rail service to my area, and various social
service acativities. I retired due to health reason at age 50 and have
chosen to remain active by pursuing a longterm interest in alternative
medicine. My home base is Denver, Colorado but am seldom there. I'm spending
this summer touring the Canadian Maritimes and hope to be in India in
October.

Anyone member who would like may contact me directly at
resteele99@....

Thanks,


Robert Steele

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