Posted by Leighwit on June 25, 2002, at 17:51:39
In reply to Anyone had luck with an 'alternative practicioner', posted by bookgurl99 on June 25, 2002, at 12:58:06
> Has anyone had luck with an 'alternative practicioner' that doesn't use meds, such as someone from 'alternativementalhealth.com'?
My answer to your question is no ~ I've never seen an alternative practioner. I've tried some things like accupuncture and more recently, fish oil supplements, but I've not seen a holistic-based MD or naturopath or anyone like that.
I went to the site you've referenced, however, and found a clinic (Pfeiffer) in my area (Naperville, IL), and their web site is very interesting. Their initial consultation, involving 2-3 hrs. time and several lab tests, costs $915.00 (more if you use an off-main-site location.)
You'd think I'd run the other way, wouldn't you? I mean really ~ a thousand dollars for something that is loosely defined and proven by nothing other than a few testimonials on a website?
But I'm not running the other way. Some of the doctors in the group (one in particular) have some pretty impressive credentials. FDA approval isn't the panacea most Americans think it is. I'm convinced that the research is compromised when it's funded by patent owners. I appreciate the FDA and certainly have benefited from it (as a life-long diabetic) but when it comes to psychotropic drugs I think its performance as a gatekeeper has been mediocre at best.
What kinds of alternative practioners are you thinking about?
Laurie
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