SalmonNationWoman

I said ALLOPATHIC MEDICINE, not the entire medical community. There is a difference. Acupuncturists, Chirorpactors and Naturopaths, etc, AREN'T ALLOPATHS! I NEVER SAID I WAS AN ALLOPATHIC PRACTITIONER, so no I don't trust ALLOPATHS, like MD's and most DO's.

I have a different perspective and insider information. I can say these things from over 25 years in practice and as a patient that's suffered the foolishness of allopathic medicine. Perhaps I haven't mentioned my father was an ENT/allergist and my mother was a nurse practitioner....

I'm about 16 months gluten-free and had horrid periods before. It's taken a while but I don't experience the severe cramps, clotting or as heavy bleeding. On a scale of 0-10 with 10 being the worst pain/adverse menstrual problems I was 9.5-10 pre-diagnosis. Id' say I'm a 3 now and I'm out of my supplements. I'm also perimenopausal at age 49 and not experiencing...

This will sound like some wacko conspiracy theory but her it goes... If a patient can't be pidgeon-holed, they're cullable If a patient doesn't respond to a uselessly expensive and risky drug, they're cullable If a patient doesn't need a joint replacement (or refuses it), they're cullable If a patient can't work 60-70 hour weeks on end, they're cullable...

There's no link to the original article and after much frustration on multiple serach engines, all I get are links back to the Reuters Health News. It's hit-and-run sensationalism disguised as medical journalism. I'm sick and tired of the media jerking us around

You may not want to have to deal with that cr*p but if you don't, you assume all the risks and the symptoms. I had such a nightmarish time when admitted as an in-patient 2 years ago I've changed my advanced directive for care to read that I don't ever want to be hospitlized overnight, even if it's a life-threatening condition. I had out-patient ligament...

But would you want to take that expesnive medicine knowing what you know about Celiac and all the meds that were heavily protmoted in recent history that turn out to cause more damage than good? I don't know when I'll open a clinic. I'm still actively healing. It's only been about 15 months for me. My symptoms include neurological, ligament and bone complications...

You asked for acupuncturists. Have you considered contacting PCOM (Pacific COllege of Oriental Medicine) right in San Diego? They have a clinic at the school and could refer you to licensed graduates in your neighborhood.

There are several points I'd like to make that this article makes obvious: 1. There no such thing as objective research in the 21st century. Mega corporations own our public universities, clinics and even the FDA in this country. ALL RESEARCHERS HAVE THEIR PRICE AND CAN BE BOUGHT. 2.The parameters and results are always influenced by the money trail. I...

First off, it can take up to 3 YEARS to fully heal once you eliminate all gluten. You're not going to magically heal overnight or in a few weeks. It take 5 years for you cancer risk to reach that of the "normal" population. Realisitically, not all your aches and pains may disappear. It's a myth that humans are able to live completely pain-free. Pain is...

You're not going to like what I'll write but here it goes anyway... 1. If a man makes it to adualthood without developing the healthy habit of toothbrushing at bedtime, there's something seriously wrong. Toothbrushing isn't simple orl hygeine, it's a portal to preventative health care for the entire body, especially the cardiac and pulmonary systems. He...

Below is an article that appeared on MedScape. Not only do I not buy that early treatment should be ignored but this is article is very telling of where the medical community is being lead corporo-politically. Instead of working to improve awarenes and diagnosis, the agenda is to push gluten consumption and sell more GE'ed grains. [PUBL] - Asymptomatic...

I've already been visualizing a reinvented style of practice that's more lifestyle counseling with treatments included. Practicing isn't going to be my primary revenue stream, more of an advocation. Honestly though, with so many doctors speacializing (70% v. 30% in PCP), we need more lifestyle and food therapy doctor-educators if we're really going to implement...

With resources like Gluten-Free Mall, Amazon an many of the gluten-free manufacturers available online, why worry about where you live based on your status? Go where you find the best job offers and adjust your gluten-free lifestyle appropriately. SF, SJ and pennisula area are good for gluten-free but also have 24/7 lifestyle bonuses that have nothing to...

Traditionl Chinese Medicine and Naturopathy both see a connection between diet and reproductive issues in both women and men. Why is it that allopathic medicine doesn't? I don't know but if you always remember this when working with an MD, you'll get a lot farther towards proper treatment and control of your care.