Edited by calmcookie, 07 January 2006 - 03:48 PM.
MORE medical "care" and worse off?
#1
Posted 07 January 2006 - 03:40 PM
#2
Posted 07 January 2006 - 05:34 PM
Edited by Echo, 07 January 2006 - 05:38 PM.
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Posted 07 January 2006 - 05:52 PM
Edited by calmcookie, 07 January 2006 - 05:55 PM.
#4
Posted 07 January 2006 - 08:40 PM
I have seen children put on Ritalin for ADD (an utterly STUPID and made up diagnosis for kids who are simply poorly nourished). They end up on a lifetime of drugs ... ridiculous.
Cookie,
In your opinion , for the children diagnosed with ADD or ADHD, what kind of diet should this child be place on? Meaning, what sould they eat and what should they avoid?
Also, from the essential fatty acid discussion, why is the liquid preferred over capsules? Also, is there a dietary deficiency that accounts for farmed salmon having the essential f.a. deficiency?
--John
PS As you can probably imagine, there is an intense debate amongst Texan fans (I live in Houston) as to whether the team should draft Vince Young or Reggie Bush (that's assuming they both decide to go pro). While it would be cool to see Vince leading the 'horns one more year...
Black is white, up is down, and short is long.
And everything you thought was just so.
Important doesn't matter.
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Posted 07 January 2006 - 09:41 PM
#6
Posted 08 January 2006 - 08:59 AM
#7
Posted 08 January 2006 - 09:52 AM
BIGGEST SCIENCE SCANDAL EVER...Official records systematically 'adjusted'.
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Posted 08 January 2006 - 10:33 AM
But doctors are people. Half of them graduate in the bottom half of their class.
They can suffer from overwork, burnout, depression and all other ailments common to humans. They can even make mistakes.
They are not gods but are people with highly specialized education who can be very helpful.
On the other hand, I am very cautious of "natural" cures promoted by those who profit by their sales or who benefit in other ways.
Many remedies are beneficial, some benign, but others, especially taken in excess are harmful.
Or when taken to treat serious disease such as cancer instead of seeking medical treatment.
See Quackwatch.org
However I am a strong believer in the powers of placebo.
Tests have shown that if you believe a remedy will work then it is more likely to.
I have always felt that just the act of going to someone whom you believe has superior knowledge or powers, whether an herbalist, an African JuJu "witch doctor", or one with a white coat, stethoscope and diplomas, prepares your mind to begin the healing process regardless of their treatment.
I think I'm going to be sick. Where's a cheerleader when you need one?
Edited by Rogerdodger, 08 January 2006 - 10:34 AM.
BIGGEST SCIENCE SCANDAL EVER...Official records systematically 'adjusted'.
#9
Posted 08 January 2006 - 12:57 PM
Last month, the New York Times reported the U.S. drug industry was turning to young, energetic cheerleaders to beef up drug sales in doctors' offices.
Giving new meaning to a pyramid scheme, a New York Times article discussed how the pharmaceutical industry hires college cheerleaders as its drug representatives.
“They don’t ask what the major is,” T. Lynn Williamson, a cheering advisor for University of Kentucky , said of the drug companies who turn to the school to find pompom pill pushers.
Yeah, but where the rubber hits the road is when you start talking about what advantage their drug offers over other competitors in the same drug family. If they can't put a coherent presentation together or answer questions intelligently, then, well, you know how much credibility they get at the end of the day.
#10
Posted 08 January 2006 - 01:12 PM
I have known some VERY GOOD doctors whom I would trust with my life.
But doctors are people. Half of them graduate in the bottom half of their class.
They can suffer from overwork, burnout, depression and all other ailments common to humans. They can even make mistakes.
They are not gods but are people with highly specialized education who can be very helpful.
Nicely put. Don't forget the variable interest in continuing medical education necessary to keep up with a rapidly evolving field. Those that shine, keep up with new developments.
On the other hand, I am very cautious of "natural" cures promoted by those who profit by their sales or who benefit in other ways.
Many remedies are beneficial, some benign, but others, especially taken in excess are harmful.
Or when taken to treat serious disease such as cancer instead of seeking medical treatment.
This is an important point, RD, and the bulk of these treatments are not regulated by the FDA or scientific community. Worse yet, doctors are not always in a position to know how various herbal medicines will interact with the known drugs they are prescribing, especially if the patient is taking a bunch of them.
No one tracks in a registry, how each herbal medicine interacts with others or in the zillion different combinations theoretically possible, including prescription meds. It is relatively uncharted territory and unwanted effects can and do occur. At least with prescription meds, a registry is kept and unusual side effects are reported to see if a pattern develops. The system isn't perfect, but it is better than no surveillence at all.
However I am a strong believer in the powers of placebo.
Tests have shown that if you believe a remedy will work then it is more likely to.
I have always felt that just the act of going to someone whom you believe has superior knowledge or powers, whether an herbalist, an African JuJu "witch doctor", or one with a white coat, stethoscope and diplomas, prepares your mind to begin the healing process regardless of their treatment.
Quite true. The powers of the brain are enormous. Just look at how some are able to quit addictions while others struggle. A firm commitment to health or healthy living can go a long way.
Echo