I do not understand the medical communities dismissal of alternative therapies.  After all, a lot of these treatments have been around for hundreds or even thousands of years.  It seems arrogant and short sighted to throw away that sort of experience.

There are physicians who say that there’s no proof that these alternative treatments work.  But can we believe that?  After all, who’s performing these tests?  By and large it is the pharmaceutical companies that are running these ‘studies’.

You have to ask yourself if they’d even publish findings that supported the effectiveness of a drug that they did not own the rights to manufacture.

With the recent slew of drug recalls, drugs that were originally approved by the FDA, more people seem to be seeking more natural relief, and prevention of illnesses.

The greed of the pharmaceutical companies has even gotten so bad that they’re trying to lobby Congress to pass a law requiring prescriptions for all medications, including over the counter, and vitamins.

Can you imagine having to go to your physician to get a prescription to pick up some One A Day vitamins?

The good news is this negative view of alternative treatments is starting to shift.  More and more physicians are beginning to recognize the value of a multi pronged system to treat their patients.  They’re more willing to incorporate natural cures as well as spiritual aspects into their treatment plans.

But again the question is, do alternative treatments  work?  The answer is, yes, they do.  And frequently with far fewer side effects than their man made counterparts.

Now I am not suggesting that you should not consult a medical professional if you’re ill, especially if you have a serious illness.  But I do think it is wise to keep an open mind and strongly encourage your physician to seriously consider other forms of treatments, more holistic approaches.

A lot of people are fearful of making their physician mad, or offending them, and they do not speak up and ask questions.  The thing you need to remember is that a physician, no matter how much you like or trust them, is still only human.  They can be set in their ways, and yes, they can even be wrong.

Do not be intimidated to talk to your physician about alternative therapies for the treatment and prevention of illness.  After all, he works for you, not vice versa. And your health is far more important than protecting your physicians ego.