Free Republic
Browse · Search
News/Activism
Topics · Post Article

To: Conservativegreatgrandma
Yes you're right --- some supplements are perfectly safe --- but just like everything one should research before using. Just like use of vitamin pills can lead to imbalances, some of the herbal supplements aren't safe --- depends on the toxicity of the weed.

I find it interesting that doctors seldom ask patients about their eating habits --- how often they drink soft drinks, eat junk foods and all. If the patient has high cholesterol it's just a new prescription. I know a man who had emboli from a hypercoagulation disorder 10 years ago who was told he had to take coumadin -- he said that is rat poison so he told the doctor no thanks --- instead he just takes one aspirin a day and doesn't need expensive lab tests monthly and he said he's had no problems in 10 years doing this. He doesn't have to worry about what he eats--- he can eat salads which he couldn't if on coumadin, he doesn't have to worry about bleeding to death because he watches himself for bruising and bleeding from minor cuts.

59 posted on 11/21/2004 7:21:59 AM PST by FITZ
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 57 | View Replies ]


To: FITZ
Why would doctors ask patients what they eat? They know nothing about nutrition. They only know drugs and there are many times when there are better alternatives than drugs. I know, I've been there and so has many in my family.

Sorry, but I have no faith in traditional medicine any longer. Doctors scare me to death. I wouldn't hestitate to see a doctor for an injury but for chronic illness, they're dangerous.

60 posted on 11/21/2004 12:15:44 PM PST by Conservativegreatgrandma
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 59 | View Replies ]

Free Republic
Browse · Search
News/Activism
Topics · Post Article


FreeRepublic, LLC, PO BOX 9771, FRESNO, CA 93794
FreeRepublic.com is powered by software copyright 2000-2008 John Robinson