Virginia,
You are absolutely correct that CAM is becoming more acceptable and being integrated, although slowly in some cases, into medical education. Even though part of the medical community seems hesitant and rightly skeptical about some alternative therapies, there definitely seems to be a growing acceptance of the treatments that have scientific evidence behind them. I'm pretty hopeful that physicians will get on the ball and patients will learn to mention their health routines during their check ups.
It is true that becoming educated on treatments is a lot simpler with the internet, but there is also a danger in the public getting misinformed. My biggest fear in that case is that many may not be looking at the best sources of information, particulary if it comes from websites selling therapies online. I enjoy blogging about CAM, but I encourage everyone to look towards my references and their health care providers for further information.
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Virginia,
June 28, 2008 - 12:31pmYou are absolutely correct that CAM is becoming more acceptable and being integrated, although slowly in some cases, into medical education. Even though part of the medical community seems hesitant and rightly skeptical about some alternative therapies, there definitely seems to be a growing acceptance of the treatments that have scientific evidence behind them. I'm pretty hopeful that physicians will get on the ball and patients will learn to mention their health routines during their check ups.
It is true that becoming educated on treatments is a lot simpler with the internet, but there is also a danger in the public getting misinformed. My biggest fear in that case is that many may not be looking at the best sources of information, particulary if it comes from websites selling therapies online. I enjoy blogging about CAM, but I encourage everyone to look towards my references and their health care providers for further information.
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