Graham and Jim Dixon, there has been a mix in this thread of those of us who have found good doctors AND good alternative therapies. Why do you paint us with a broad brush calling those of us who use herbs "idiots," "anonymous guests" and the like?

Doctors are human, just like the rest of us; they are not infallible. Should we only talk about the good encounters and none of the bad? There's one incredible surgeon who saved Catspaw's life. Am I grateful, are we grateful? Hell, yes! Would I try to treat a massive injury from a car wreck or something JUST with alternative methods, no, but I would supplement allopathic with known-to-work alternative treatments.

I am glad for you, Jim, that you feel you did the right thing, but what works for you isn't necessarily what someone else needs/wants. That may be your type of prevention. Others may prefer to use different types of prevention.

I use herbs and I do not consider myself an idiot, nor do I ever post as an anonymous guest. I also go to a doctor on a regular basis. So where does that fit in with your rant?

kat