Health Hints
In the last 5 years or so there have been great advances in medicine mostly by medical scientists and not medical Drs. We forget that "Western Medicine" has been around for a limited time compared to the time that humans have existed and millios of people have survived without manufactured drugs and still do. I know life spans have increased but the worlds medical or healing knowledge is not limited to western style medicine.Example follow. Native Americans: Echinacea, arnica and many other herbal remedies were learnt from these people. Hindu: Ayurvedic medicine has one of the longest written histories going back more than 2000 years. It includes herbal, surgery etc etc etc. This is the source of Chinese medicine especially acupuncture which was bought to China about 900AD. Chinese Medicine: Now becoming "fashionable" in western society. Over 4000 years of written history including surgery. A great book to read is "The Barefoot Doctor" which covers all types of Chinese medicine icluding drawings of herbs and plants to use instead of modern drugs etc. Funnily it is published in USA and was used by the Peace Corp in 3rd world countries. Now are few more western based hints. DENTISTS: Some dentists-very few- are aware that lack of Q10 causes receding gums and other gum infections. This also includes loose teeth. If you start getting loose teeth try Q10. OPTICIANS: For people with possible heart or any cardiovascular problems your optician is No. 1. A good optician can see if the tiny blood vessels behind and surrounding the eye are occluded and should recommend you see your GP for appropriate follow up. CHIROPRACTOR: A 12 monthly check up with a Chiro makes good sense. Mis alignment of spine especially neck can cause pinched nerves which can cause ANGINA even though you have no other obvious problems. ACUPUNCTURE: Many Doctors now also practice this discipline. A good practioner can find many health problems and most work closely with a GP. Sorry for length of posting but from the varied messages it appears that many people are too scared to question their Dr. It is your body and only you can take care of it by using every facility available. If you are unhappy get a second opinion!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! or third. Regards, Warren