tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2441319034735291168.post1412875483059373726..comments2021-09-07T20:27:21.865-05:00Comments on Becker's Blog: The Quick Fix??phathttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08509629680810021331noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2441319034735291168.post-30938681417207260512011-10-10T11:20:16.126-05:002011-10-10T11:20:16.126-05:00Ben and Carley, great blog on Chiropractics. I ab...Ben and Carley, great blog on Chiropractics. I absolutely believe that it is a great alternative to the general belief of going to the doctor for all wellness.<br /><br />Cynthia, I absolutely believe in alternative medicines. I guess my own definition of alternate are natural remedies for health issues. Whether they are better is my question. I believe that doctors have advanced tools and methods to diagnose a problem (which is good), but in my view, it is rare to find one who will suggest natural remedies over the more popular Rx drugs.phathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08509629680810021331noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2441319034735291168.post-11049577612481854362011-10-06T23:08:53.424-05:002011-10-06T23:08:53.424-05:00Ben's blog was quite informative. I had NO ide...Ben's blog was quite informative. I had NO idea that chiropractic adjustments could do so much.<br /><br />Anyway, I almost feel like doctors take advantage of new parents (we've discussed my breastfeeding experience before). Ben's point that we, as parents, don't want to see our children in pain is true. I felt that way the moment I found out I was pregnant. It's one reason why I was scared to have a boy because I didn't want the circumcision to cause pain. I think it is easiest for medical professionals to give into us not wanting our child to be in pain rather than do what is BEST for their immune systems.<br /><br />I have also noticed that when alternative medicines come up in conversations with doctors they tend to not believe that it actually works. That is also what I have viewed on the news.<br /><br />What do you think about alternative medicine?Cynthiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06619924777727844652noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2441319034735291168.post-2411517770879916242011-10-04T22:39:54.022-05:002011-10-04T22:39:54.022-05:00Matt and Rachael,
my response is in the form of a ...Matt and Rachael,<br />my response is in the form of a blog post, please go to:<br />http://carbensblog.blogspot.com/2011/10/drugs-immunity-health-chiropractic.html<br />Everyone should read this.Ben Martinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11860766351210618909noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2441319034735291168.post-61947301387584936272011-10-03T21:52:37.673-05:002011-10-03T21:52:37.673-05:00Thanks Cynthia, points noted.
Just a little devi...Thanks Cynthia, points noted. <br /><br />Just a little devils advocate for some of your points. <br /><br />1. Yes, some bacteria could better be treated with medications, but for ear infections, for instance, there has been some debate on whether antibiotics actually inhibit the bodies defense mechanisms and further the chance of future ear infections.<br /><br />2. On having a list going to the pediatrician. Absolutely. Most of the time we have a list. I think the case with ezcema (in my footnote), I am speculating that the pediatrician might have thought we were overreacting over a natural baby rash, and was maybe to busy or preoccupied with all the other patients that she had to meet in a limited amount of time. There a some patients who go over the allotted 30 minutes. Anyways, my whole point was that perhaps doctors are too quick to pull the prescription trigger rather than asking more fundamental (and possibly probing but necessary) questions.<br /><br />Thanks Cynthia for your response. I am just going off my own experience and a little research on the web and just wanted to hear what others had to say.phathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08509629680810021331noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2441319034735291168.post-75837460819543345472011-10-03T21:26:14.267-05:002011-10-03T21:26:14.267-05:00I do tend to agree with you about using drugs as q...I do tend to agree with you about using drugs as quick fixes for some things. Over the counter medications are typically used to treat symptoms of a virus where you are made to just feel comfortable until the virus passes. <br /><br />Treating bacteria is another thing because when bacteria goes untreated it can cause many problems. Strep, for example, if untreated can cause problems in the brain.<br /><br />Outside of those two things, when it comes to medicating for other reasons it mostly does come down money. I think there are very few exceptions where medications are necessary to live a functional life (i.e. epilepsy, mental illnesses, etc).<br /><br />I do also feel like when I have gone to the doctor and tried to talk to them about something they either want to give me the quick fix or simply don't know what to do. I have found that as an adult it is really easier to go to the doctor who specializes in the problem rather than a family doctor. I'm not sure if you can do that with kids, but it would be nice. You also can't do it with an HMO.<br /><br />I did read that pediatrician's schedule 10 minutes for sick visits, and close to 20 or even 30 for well visits. So well visits are the time to ask your questions, or call and make an appointment just talk to the doctor so they can schedule extra time for you to do so. <br /><br />We haven't had the problems with Julia that you guys have had with Caleb so my opinion isn't worth too much. But we learned quickly to make a list of questions for our pediatrician even at well visits or our questions don't get answered.Cynthiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06619924777727844652noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2441319034735291168.post-70088257428860333092011-10-02T21:31:13.368-05:002011-10-02T21:31:13.368-05:00Rachael is correct that we have a great and well r...Rachael is correct that we have a great and well recommended doctor, but I had the feeling that she was just way too busy for us. Just saying.phathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08509629680810021331noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2441319034735291168.post-39136241423443801112011-10-02T15:57:24.400-05:002011-10-02T15:57:24.400-05:00I believe Matt has portrayed our doctor in a negat...I believe Matt has portrayed our doctor in a negative light. I believe she is a great doctor, and would encourage you to read this post which gives just one substantial reason why I think so (See 5th paragraph):<br /><br />http://rachaelbecker.wordpress.com/2011/08/06/coping-with-food-allergies-part-2/Rachaelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05518303804861025379noreply@blogger.com