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> I am very leery of medical advice where I know doctors are basically there to prescribe drugs and surgeries when I know from experience I can get better resul
by jonnybgood 9y ago
> I am very leery of medical advice where I know doctors are basically there to prescribe drugs and surgeries when I know from experience I can get better results from diet and lifestyle.
That sounds almost like a false dichotomy. I don’t think any decent doctor would exclude diet and lifestyle in regards to health. And neither should the patient. But I can’t help but wonder how often a patient gives up that kind of information. Does a person suffering from obesity and related symptoms disclose the fact they drink a 2-liter of carbonated sugar water a day? And since diet and lifestyle is not in the doctor’s control, what else can a doctor do? Best to get a referral to a dietician I guess.
- DoreenMichele 9y agoDietitians are routinely included on the medical team for my condition and their advice is "high fat, high salt, high calorie diet." They literally prescribe junk food. I have found that this is not in my best interest. I found that it is surprisingly effective to pay attention to nutrition and food quality. And when I began getting better, my doctor was in no way curious. He just scheduled me fewer appointments because I wasn't sick enough to need his time.