How to find a good doctor
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In a message dated 11/13/02 5:59:00 AM Central Standard Time,
[email protected] writes:
<< I'd appreciate your input, or anyone who knows how to find a good doctor >>
I would find out your state laws first of all. If a naturopath is considered
equal to an MD, they will be well trained.
If you don't have laws like that, most states don't, maybe call the College
in Portland OR and ask for recommendations. I will check into that and see if
they have a referral service.
My problem with the ones down here is they want to put you on TONS of
expensive herbs, which is usually not necessary. Both times I went to the
College of naturopathic medicine, I left spending under $10 and got very fast
results.
That's well trained.
Dr. Jill Stansbury was our Naturopath up North, and I've seen her quoted in
several books since I've left. She was extremely thorough and well trained.
Her practice is in Battleground,WA if anyone gets up there. Just across the
bridege from Portland.
Anyhoo....I'd ask where they recieved their training, how many years it was.
Maybe go to them a couple of times and simply feel it out. Some are VERY
thorough, ask a lot of questions and nail it on the head the first time.
Others will rush you, not ask enough, or come to a diagnoses very quickly.
Stay away from those types. They may luck out and get you on some powerful
herbs that help, but in the long run they don't know enough.
I had a guy here diagnose a severe headache and nauseousness after two
questions.
No way.
Thoroughness is one good sign. How much they want you to spend on "cure" is
another. Although some maladies require more extensive treatment for sure.
Ren
Ren
Unschooling support at pensacolaunschoolers.com
And remember,
"A life lived in fear is a life half lived"
[email protected] writes:
<< I'd appreciate your input, or anyone who knows how to find a good doctor >>
I would find out your state laws first of all. If a naturopath is considered
equal to an MD, they will be well trained.
If you don't have laws like that, most states don't, maybe call the College
in Portland OR and ask for recommendations. I will check into that and see if
they have a referral service.
My problem with the ones down here is they want to put you on TONS of
expensive herbs, which is usually not necessary. Both times I went to the
College of naturopathic medicine, I left spending under $10 and got very fast
results.
That's well trained.
Dr. Jill Stansbury was our Naturopath up North, and I've seen her quoted in
several books since I've left. She was extremely thorough and well trained.
Her practice is in Battleground,WA if anyone gets up there. Just across the
bridege from Portland.
Anyhoo....I'd ask where they recieved their training, how many years it was.
Maybe go to them a couple of times and simply feel it out. Some are VERY
thorough, ask a lot of questions and nail it on the head the first time.
Others will rush you, not ask enough, or come to a diagnoses very quickly.
Stay away from those types. They may luck out and get you on some powerful
herbs that help, but in the long run they don't know enough.
I had a guy here diagnose a severe headache and nauseousness after two
questions.
No way.
Thoroughness is one good sign. How much they want you to spend on "cure" is
another. Although some maladies require more extensive treatment for sure.
Ren
Ren
Unschooling support at pensacolaunschoolers.com
And remember,
"A life lived in fear is a life half lived"
Karin
Thanks for all your comments, Ren.
I looked and found out that we have the Southwest College of Naturopathic
Medicine and Health Sciences right here in town. They also have a clinic set
up. It never occured to me to try that out.
We also have the Desert Institute of Classical Homeopathy here. I've been
tempted to try and find a good homeopathic doctor for our family, but have
heard that it can be so costly to become an established patient that I've
been hesitant. Of course, our insurance doesn't pay a thing for homeopathic
or naturopathic doctors. :-/ But maybe if I do some thorough looking, I can
find someone reasonable.
Thanks again for your help.
Karin
I looked and found out that we have the Southwest College of Naturopathic
Medicine and Health Sciences right here in town. They also have a clinic set
up. It never occured to me to try that out.
We also have the Desert Institute of Classical Homeopathy here. I've been
tempted to try and find a good homeopathic doctor for our family, but have
heard that it can be so costly to become an established patient that I've
been hesitant. Of course, our insurance doesn't pay a thing for homeopathic
or naturopathic doctors. :-/ But maybe if I do some thorough looking, I can
find someone reasonable.
Thanks again for your help.
Karin
----- Original Message -----
From: <starsuncloud@...>
To: <[email protected]>
Sent: Wednesday, November 13, 2002 3:26 PM
Subject: [AlwaysLearning] How to find a good doctor
> In a message dated 11/13/02 5:59:00 AM Central Standard Time,
> [email protected] writes:
>
> << I'd appreciate your input, or anyone who knows how to find a good
doctor >>
>
> I would find out your state laws first of all. If a naturopath is
considered
> equal to an MD, they will be well trained.
> If you don't have laws like that, most states don't, maybe call the
College
> in Portland OR and ask for recommendations. I will check into that and see
if
> they have a referral service.
> My problem with the ones down here is they want to put you on TONS of
> expensive herbs, which is usually not necessary. Both times I went to the
> College of naturopathic medicine, I left spending under $10 and got very
fast
> results.
> That's well trained.
> Dr. Jill Stansbury was our Naturopath up North, and I've seen her quoted
in
> several books since I've left. She was extremely thorough and well
trained.
> Her practice is in Battleground,WA if anyone gets up there. Just across
the
> bridege from Portland.
> Anyhoo....I'd ask where they recieved their training, how many years it
was.
> Maybe go to them a couple of times and simply feel it out. Some are VERY
> thorough, ask a lot of questions and nail it on the head the first time.
> Others will rush you, not ask enough, or come to a diagnoses very quickly.
> Stay away from those types. They may luck out and get you on some powerful
> herbs that help, but in the long run they don't know enough.
> I had a guy here diagnose a severe headache and nauseousness after two
> questions.
> No way.
> Thoroughness is one good sign. How much they want you to spend on "cure"
is
> another. Although some maladies require more extensive treatment for sure.
>
> Ren
>
> Ren
> Unschooling support at pensacolaunschoolers.com
> And remember,
> "A life lived in fear is a life half lived"
>
Karin
Thanks for all your comments, Ren.
I looked and found out that we have the Southwest College of Naturopathic
Medicine and Health Sciences right here in town. They also have a clinic set
up. It never occured to me to try that out.
We also have the Desert Institute of Classical Homeopathy here. I've been
tempted to try and find a good homeopathic doctor for our family, but have
heard that it can be so costly to become an established patient that I've
been hesitant. Of course, our insurance doesn't pay a thing for homeopathic
or naturopathic doctors. :-/ But maybe if I do some thorough looking, I can
find someone reasonable.
Thanks again for your help.
Karin
I looked and found out that we have the Southwest College of Naturopathic
Medicine and Health Sciences right here in town. They also have a clinic set
up. It never occured to me to try that out.
We also have the Desert Institute of Classical Homeopathy here. I've been
tempted to try and find a good homeopathic doctor for our family, but have
heard that it can be so costly to become an established patient that I've
been hesitant. Of course, our insurance doesn't pay a thing for homeopathic
or naturopathic doctors. :-/ But maybe if I do some thorough looking, I can
find someone reasonable.
Thanks again for your help.
Karin
----- Original Message -----
From: <starsuncloud@...>
To: <[email protected]>
Sent: Wednesday, November 13, 2002 3:26 PM
Subject: [AlwaysLearning] How to find a good doctor
> In a message dated 11/13/02 5:59:00 AM Central Standard Time,
> [email protected] writes:
>
> << I'd appreciate your input, or anyone who knows how to find a good
doctor >>
>
> I would find out your state laws first of all. If a naturopath is
considered
> equal to an MD, they will be well trained.
> If you don't have laws like that, most states don't, maybe call the
College
> in Portland OR and ask for recommendations. I will check into that and see
if
> they have a referral service.
> My problem with the ones down here is they want to put you on TONS of
> expensive herbs, which is usually not necessary. Both times I went to the
> College of naturopathic medicine, I left spending under $10 and got very
fast
> results.
> That's well trained.
> Dr. Jill Stansbury was our Naturopath up North, and I've seen her quoted
in
> several books since I've left. She was extremely thorough and well
trained.
> Her practice is in Battleground,WA if anyone gets up there. Just across
the
> bridege from Portland.
> Anyhoo....I'd ask where they recieved their training, how many years it
was.
> Maybe go to them a couple of times and simply feel it out. Some are VERY
> thorough, ask a lot of questions and nail it on the head the first time.
> Others will rush you, not ask enough, or come to a diagnoses very quickly.
> Stay away from those types. They may luck out and get you on some powerful
> herbs that help, but in the long run they don't know enough.
> I had a guy here diagnose a severe headache and nauseousness after two
> questions.
> No way.
> Thoroughness is one good sign. How much they want you to spend on "cure"
is
> another. Although some maladies require more extensive treatment for sure.
>
>
> Ren
> Unschooling support at pensacolaunschoolers.com
> And remember,
> "A life lived in fear is a life half lived"
>