Originally Posted by onesnowyowl

And Ustwo, some of the best doctors I've met were those who were both medically trained and had an interest in alternative treatments. They seem more interested in finding the root of the problem than just treating the symptoms. Obviously, in your case, the cure is clear and an alternative method wouldn't work. But for many of us with chronic health problems who aren't interested in a pill for every ill, alternative treatments are quite helpful--and again, part of that big picture that is one's overall health and wellness.