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by (c) 2002 Regena English
Thirty-two year old Kathi was told by her doctor she had a fibroid
tumor and should have a hysterectomy. Like most women, Kathi
sought a second opinion and the response was the same,
hysterectomy.
Had Kathi sought a third opinion or better yet conducted her own
research on her condition she would've learned a hysterectomy
was one of three options. The other options are a myomectomy,
which is the removal of the tumorous growth without harm to the
reproductive organs, and then there was wholistic herbal treatments.
The simple reason the hysterectomy was recommended was due
to it being a simpler procedure to perform, the most costly of the
two, and is most likely covered by HMOs. It's obvious why the
third option of herbs weren't sought, it's not embraced in
mainstream medicine therefore it don't receive the credit and
respect it deserves.
Kathi's situation illustrates two points prevalent in this culture.
The first being our medical professionals are too eager to
recommend evasive procedures out of convenience to themselves,
giving little to no concern to the patient's needs. Secondly, there's
an attitude within the medical community "inquire not as to why the
disease,illness, or disorder exists, take the paths that benefits the
physician".
There's a reason as to why we have growths (i.e. tumors), quite
possibly their origins aren't from the sources we've been lead to
believe. How many physicians take the time to investigate indepth
as to why their patients suffer from growths,illnesses, and diseases?
Not many. To do research requires a special discipline most
physicians lack. Finding the causes of their patients disharmonious
health could lead them to conclusions that would shatter their
conservative medical attitude and or training.
Yes, there are circumstances inwhich time is of the essence thus
preventing a proper investigation into the causes, but these are few
and far between. For too long doctors have been the first and final
word on our health eliminating the need for us to think for ourselves.
You wouldn't have that attitude with your mechanic or plumber
for fear they'll not fix the problem but leave you penniless, so why
have it with your healthcare?
For the record, there are some God sent physicians whose only
purpose is to make their patients well. I know this to be a fact
because I was blessed with one when I suffered a decade ago with
a thyroid disease.
My doctor didn't make patronizing remarks when I shared with him
my research on my health problem, instead he encouraged me to
continue. Not once did he say I'm an endocrinologist who knows
all there is to know about thyroid diseases.
Thanks to Dr.Edgar Benavides' attitude, be responsible for your healing
and get harmonious in mind and body, I'm a healthy woman today.
How much is your life worth to you? Enough to do your own truth
finding? The fact is, in order to live long and healthy lives we must
take an proactive approach to our healthcare. No more blind trust
and loyalty in a doctor(s) who may or may not have your best
interest at heart.
YOUR HEALTH IS YOUR RESPONSIBILITY, SO PLEASE THINK!
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