tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7092603952139807812.post6858935916462179551..comments2024-03-15T19:47:04.133-04:00Comments on Being Ron: Medical Versus NaturalRonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15977027331657615697noreply@blogger.comBlogger56125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7092603952139807812.post-13627150020346913922013-07-07T14:48:50.976-04:002013-07-07T14:48:50.976-04:00hi linda,
thanks for this info. i have heard tha...hi linda,<br /><br /><br />thanks for this info. i have heard that magnesium has helped some people, though i haven't looked into it. i did however look into clothes with copper inside them, but didn't bite the bullet on that one.<br /><br /><br />i'm on the b's, fish oil, flax seed, calcium and lord knows what else. <br /><br /><br />surgery helped me a little bit. i still have pain, but it's no where NEAR what it was before. now i'm considering an epidural in my lumbar spine because the pain is still present there. doesn't seem to end. i don't know. i really will try almost anything to get rid of pain. never heard of toradol though.<br /><br /><br />thanks.ladyVnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7092603952139807812.post-17752587993680661112013-07-07T14:48:49.979-04:002013-07-07T14:48:49.979-04:00Have you seen "fat, sick and nearly dead?&quo...Have you seen "fat, sick and nearly dead?" I JUST saw it this weekend and was so moved and motivated. All natural stuff "rebooting" your body. ABSOLUTELY!<br /><br />It is funny, with my back, so many docs have prescribed medication and look at me funny when I don't take it. This is a prescription driven world!Katherine Murrayhttp://www.shoot-me-now.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7092603952139807812.post-24000074826361506052013-07-07T14:48:48.972-04:002013-07-07T14:48:48.972-04:00What a great post, Ron! Acupuncture and similar tr...What a great post, Ron! Acupuncture and similar traditional healing methods have survived all these years for a reason/<br /><br />I love the concept of "healing the mind and spirit; moving to a place of acceptance and learning how to live a quality life with the illness." I've had a lot of health problems related to the Epstein-Barr virus and I did myself additional harm by getting angry and frustrated about being ill. (I've also turned into a first class hypochondriac, but that's another story.)<br /><br />I've known many fine, dedicated physicians, but I am concerned about putting profit over health and turning to potentially dangerous medications for every single ailment. Please continue to share your insights about natural healing, Ron. It is greatly appreciated. <br /><br />Take care, buddy!Rob Lenihannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7092603952139807812.post-22625469913736269322013-07-07T14:48:46.973-04:002013-07-07T14:48:46.973-04:00Hey there Lady Dianne~
THANK. YOU.
And you'r...Hey there Lady Dianne~<br /><br />THANK. YOU.<br /><br />And you're absolutely right about that. We here in the states are more about 'scientific proof' yet, what's ironic about that is that even though they can prove it scientifically, that still doesn't mean it works all the time. <br /><br />As I shared, it's taking a chance either way.<br /><br />Thanks for stopping by, dear lady. Hope you're feeling better.<br /><br />(((((((( You ))))))<br /><br />Much X to you, Hope, Siren and Isadora!Ronhttp://www.triloquist.netnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7092603952139807812.post-91721624376517100862013-07-07T14:46:48.687-04:002013-07-07T14:46:48.687-04:00more than half the world recognizes nature and spi...more than half the world recognizes nature and spirit as parts of the healing process, we here in the states are so behind in this aspectDianne Wilsonnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7092603952139807812.post-28066577578419701592013-02-27T13:52:52.731-05:002013-02-27T13:52:52.731-05:00Hey there Lisa~
"My joke it, if I'm at t...Hey there Lisa~<br /><br />"My joke it, if I'm at the doctor's office, I must be almost dead."<br /><br />Bwhahahahahahahha! OMG...that's HILARIOUS! And yes, I feel the exact same way.<br /><br />"Fortunately, I don't need to go often, but I can realize when a condition is above my pay grade and better living through pharmaceuticals is needed."<br /><br />I agree! I've had to take things like Antibiotics for a tooth infection, because the natural alternative wasn't working. I think it's important to sense when to use each.<br /><br />"I have a lot of "doctor friends," but have always thought they had somewhat of a God complex. :-)"<br /><br /><br /><br />Thank You!!!!! And I don't mean to generalize about ALL doctors, because my dentist is not that way at all. He's a sensitive and very caring medical doctor.<br /><br /><br />Thanks for stopping by and sharing on this post, Lisa!<br /><br />XRonhttp://www.triloquist.netnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7092603952139807812.post-9138159286092011792013-02-27T13:30:34.655-05:002013-02-27T13:30:34.655-05:00Yes, I'm still here (from SuziCate's), sno...Yes, I'm still here (from SuziCate's), snooping around on your site finding all sorts of great reads. I agree with you about taking responsibility for our own health. My joke it, if I'm at the doctor's office, I must be almost dead. Fortunately, I don't need to go often, but I can realize when a condition is above my pay grade and better living through pharmaceuticals is needed. I have a lot of "doctor friends," but have always thought they had somewhat of a God complex. :-) I agree that the best approach is a combination of natural and pharmacological options. Great topic.Lisanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7092603952139807812.post-87742485343461686322013-02-21T22:08:09.793-05:002013-02-21T22:08:09.793-05:00:):)Ronhttp://www.triloquist.netnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7092603952139807812.post-45173327621861629332013-02-21T20:50:21.717-05:002013-02-21T20:50:21.717-05:00xoxoxoxoxoxomeleahrebeccahhttp://mommamiameaculpa.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7092603952139807812.post-58519563190368209402013-02-21T19:50:06.701-05:002013-02-21T19:50:06.701-05:00Hey there Jay~
" OH used to be very trusting...Hey there Jay~<br /><br />" OH used to be very trusting of them, and would get impatient with me for 'being neurotic' over medical things. Now, with some personal experience of some very nasty drug side effects under his belt, he is a whole lot less trusting and more suspicious of their skill level and motivation."<br /><br />I think a lot of people are the same way, Jay. We grow up being told that medical doctors know whats best, but I'm sorry, they don't. I could tell you counts stories of the horrible treatment my mother got from her primary medical doctor before she was diagnosed with cancer. She BEGGED her doctor to send her to a pulmonary specialist because she could tell something seriously wrong with her, but her doctor refused and just gave her more PILLS.<br /><br />"I'm not sure he's ready to try alternative health yet (apart from chiropractic, which we've both benefitted from), but he's less judgemental of me, that's for sure!"<br /><br />Great to hear that!!!!<br /><br />" Especially for DOING what you need to, after your body had told you which direction to take. Mine has been screaming at me to stop eating all the sugar for some weeks now, but I have yet to listen. *Sigh*"<br /><br />The thing of it is, our bodies will usually tell us what it needs and doesn't need. It's just a matter of listening. Trust me, it's taking YEARS to figure that out, but it seems to work for me if I just listen and then do what it says.<br /><br />Thanks so much for stopping by and sharing on this post, my friend. You've added MUCH!<br /><br />Hope you're having a fantabulous week!<br /><br />XRonhttp://www.triloquist.netnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7092603952139807812.post-78053782627323858402013-02-21T19:35:43.306-05:002013-02-21T19:35:43.306-05:00Hey Meleah~
"I think I am REALLY blessed to ...Hey Meleah~<br /><br />"I think I am REALLY blessed to have such a great medical team working together, and with me, for all of my issues, including the mental & emotional aspect. Because it's exhausting trying to handle it alone."<br /><br />I am sooooooooooo happy to hear that, girl. Because many medical doctors seem to forget how important the mental and emotional aspects of a patients being, help in supporting HEALING.<br /><br />"Sadly for me, I cannot take anything "natural" like supplements or "holistic" things, because 9 times out of 10 I am either HIGHLY allergic, or my stomach completely rejects it."<br /><br /><br /><br />I TOTALLY understand because I know how allergic you are to things. So whatever works for YOU, that's the most important thing.<br /><br /><br />Thanks so much for stopping by and sharing on this post, girl. <br /><br /><br />Hope you're feeling better!<br /><br /><br />((((((( You ))))))<br /><br /><br />XRonhttp://www.triloquist.netnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7092603952139807812.post-82682101918813759512013-02-21T19:15:32.612-05:002013-02-21T19:15:32.612-05:00"And my answer to them is, “No, because the r..."And my answer to them is, “No, because the reality is that you’re taking a chance either way.”<br /><br /><br />And ain't THAT the truth!<br /><br /><br />It's so funny that I came over and read this today because this afternoon, OH and I were talking about how much we DON'T trust the medical profession. OH used to be very trusting of them, and would get impatient with me for 'being neurotic' over medical things. Now, with some personal experience of some very nasty drug side effects under his belt, he is a whole lot less trusting and more suspicious of their skill level and motivation. I'm not sure he's ready to try alternative health yet (apart from chiropractic, which we've both benefitted from), but he's less judgemental of me, that's for sure!<br /><br /><br />I applaud you, Ron. Especially for DOING what you need to, after your body had told you which direction to take. Mine has been screaming at me to stop eating all the sugar for some weeks now, but I have yet to listen. *Sigh*Jay of The Depp Effectnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7092603952139807812.post-23197297362576275682013-02-21T18:53:31.965-05:002013-02-21T18:53:31.965-05:00"And healing is not always about being able t..."And healing is not always about being able to heal the body, especially when it comes to something such as HIV or terminal cancer. But more so about healing the mind and spirit; moving to a place of acceptance and learning how to live a quality life with the illness."<br /><br />um, yeah. for real. <br /><br />I think I am REALLY blessed to have such a great medical team working together, and with me, for all of my issues, including the mental & emotional aspect. Because it's exhausting trying to handle it alone. <br /><br /><br />Sadly for me, I cannot take anything "natural" like supplements or "holistic" things, because 9 times out of 10 I am either HIGHLY allergic, or my stomach completely rejects it.meleahrebeccahhttp://mommamiameaculpa.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7092603952139807812.post-11264360134346161892013-02-20T09:52:42.224-05:002013-02-20T09:52:42.224-05:00Good morning Jeanne~
"I must admit that I ha...Good morning Jeanne~<br /><br />"I must admit that I have a really good relationship with my physician. I have been going to the same practice since I was eighteen years old!!"<br /><br />That's awesome to hear!! And I think it's incredible that you've been going to the same practice since you were 18 years old!<br /><br />"He totally listens to me if I want to try some kind of natural treatments...or homeopathic remedy...he's behind me 100%. I really thank the lord that I have him as an advocate."<br /><br />You are so blessed because (besides my dentist) I've not had experiences with any other doctor like that.<br /><br />"This new high deductable plan is damn near killing us financially...as the first $1500 must be paid out of pocket before ANYTHING kicks in. My little trip to the oral surgeon last year cost us three thousand bucks...."<br /><br />Yikes, that's a lot! I don't have insurance, so ANYTHING I pay for comes out of pocket.<br /><br />"...we were paying six hundred dollars a month and that's the kind of payout we were getting. It is totally ridiculous. The bad thing is that it is going to get worse...it looks like anyway."<br /><br />You're right, is going to get worse. And that's the reason why I strongly believe in using alternative remedies as preventative AND healing remedies because it's so much cheaper than seeing an MD.<br /><br />Thanks so much for stopping by and sharing your thoughts and feelings on this topic, dear lady. You've added much!<br /><br />Hope you're having an awesome week!<br /><br />X to you and the girlz!Ronhttp://www.triloquist.netnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7092603952139807812.post-57874342561753104402013-02-20T04:23:32.215-05:002013-02-20T04:23:32.215-05:00I must admit that I have a really good relationshi...I must admit that I have a really good relationship with my physician. I have been going to the same practice since I was eighteen years old!! When the first doc retired, I was assigned the new guy and we have built a relationship based on mutual trust and respect. He totally listens to me if I want to try some kind of natural treatments...or homeopathic remedy...he's behind me 100%. I really thank the lord that I have him as an advocate. I can even communicate with him via email now...which sure saves big bucks in this economy. This new high deductable plan is damn near killing us financially...as the first $1500 must be paid out of pocket before ANYTHING kicks in. My little trip to the oral surgeon last year cost us three thousand bucks....I think sometimes we'd be better off without paying insurance! I mean...we were paying six hundred dollars a month and that's the kind of payout we were getting. It is totally ridiculous. The bad thing is that it is going to get worse...it looks like anyway. Have a nice day Ron! xo JeanneJeanne Pursellhttp://bermudabluez.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7092603952139807812.post-69892004144229041252013-02-19T18:28:13.086-05:002013-02-19T18:28:13.086-05:00Hey there Diane~
" But I see it more and mor...Hey there Diane~<br /><br />" But I see it more and more, from prayer groups to art, dance and music therapy to yoga, nutrition, image counseling and a variety of other treatments designed to meet the needs of the whole patient. I even know a nurse who led a clinical trial of breast cancer patients who channeled their energies into making quilts."<br /><br />Yaaaaaaaaay! Excellent! I am sooooooo glad and happy to hear that!<br /><br />And it's so ironic that you mentioned " nurse" because I know of more nurses who are open to this kind of Holisitic healing more so than doctors. I once gave a talk at a hospital in Florida for nurses about using Reiki in their practice and they were SO open to it. However, the doctors looked at me like I was insane - HA!<br /><br />"The creative process itself can be healing. mind+body+spirit :)"<br /><br />You said it, girl!<br /><br />Thanks so much for stopping by and sharing on this post. You've added MUCH!<br /><br />X to you and Cristybella!Ronhttp://www.triloquist.netnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7092603952139807812.post-63155897939805062022013-02-19T16:09:09.364-05:002013-02-19T16:09:09.364-05:00I'd agree that selecting an holistic approach ...I'd agree that selecting an holistic approach to wellness is only beginning to emerge in western medical practices. But I see it more and more, from prayer groups to art, dance and music therapy to yoga, nutrition, image counseling and a variety of other treatments designed to meet the needs of the whole patient. I even know a nurse who led a clinical trial of breast cancer patients who channeled their energies into making quilts. The creative process itself can be healing. mind+body+spirit :)hou07grlnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7092603952139807812.post-62302862885740536632013-02-19T12:46:08.248-05:002013-02-19T12:46:08.248-05:00Hey Ho Robert~
" A close friend of mine is ...Hey Ho Robert~<br /><br /><br />" A close friend of mine is a like you, she uses natural remedies initially and has experienced great results, but will also use conventional if needed."<br /><br /><br />I think that's the key, knowing when to use either/or, or even both together. Everyone is different, so I think we need to know what works best for us.<br /><br /><br />Thanks so much for stopping by and for your supportive words, buddy :) <br /><br /><br />Hope you're having a stellar week!<br /><br /><br />XRonhttp://www.triloquist.netnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7092603952139807812.post-52637930440639522552013-02-19T12:40:41.188-05:002013-02-19T12:40:41.188-05:00Ron, I myself have not used much in the way of nat...Ron, I myself have not used much in the way of natural alternatives, but I wouldn't exclude them as being effective. A close friend of mine is a like you, she uses natural remedies initially and has experienced great results, but will also use conventional if needed.<br /><br />Very interesting post topic. I always like the way you present your point of view on controversial topics because you do it directly and intelligently.Robertnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7092603952139807812.post-65238448699661850362013-02-19T10:33:56.310-05:002013-02-19T10:33:56.310-05:00Hiya Mel!
"And then they wanna script you an...Hiya Mel!<br /><br />"And then they wanna script you another medication to treat the sideaffects of the first medication?"<br /><br />*clapping*<br /><br />Thank you!!!!!<br /><br />" I treated symptoms for years and didn't know the 'disease'--that didn't work so well.<br /><br /> Drug A-Z.......none of which changed the problem, all of which created other issues for me."<br /><br />I think MANY of us have done that same thing - treat the symptoms and ignore the "disease." However, through my research and training in certain alternative therapies, I realized that pills are often a "band-aid" until we are willing to address the "dis-ease."<br /><br />" And since I'm not one who happily holds up their bag of pills (seriously.....some do and I understand for some the medications are extremely necessary...) doing solutions that are natural appeals to me."<br /><br />Yes, I too understand that certain medications are extremely necessary because sometimes it's a chemical imbalance in the body. But to use medication AND say, alternative therapies together, can be even more effective because you will be treating the "whole."<br /><br />Thanks oodles for stopping by and sharing on this post, dear lady. Muchly appreciated and respected.<br /><br />Have a maaavelous week!<br /><br />((((((( You )))))))<br /><br />XRonhttp://www.triloquist.netnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7092603952139807812.post-20844697765093308602013-02-19T10:18:07.652-05:002013-02-19T10:18:07.652-05:00Bonjour Barb~
" In an ideal world, you would...Bonjour Barb~<br /><br />" In an ideal world, you would go to a Dr who would ask by which method you want to be treated and send you to accupunture,holistic,reiki,etc and NOT call you loony!"<br /><br />OMG...wouldn't that be WONDERFUL?????<br /><br />"I feel myself that the times that are stressful, I will most likely be prone to colds or getting a case of bronchitis. Stress is sometimes the "switch", so calmness should be its natural counterpoint with whatever one can do to relax and chill out. I meditate and I do walks."<br /><br />LOVE how you said that, my friend, because you're spot on is saying that stress is sometimes the "switch!"<br /><br />Yes, absolutely, we have to be conscious enough to sense when to go solo and when to seek professional help. As I shared, I will always try natural first, then go conventional if needed. <br /><br />"Health is a very personal matter; we can be advised but the decision what to do is the patient's..."<br /><br /><br /><br />Amen!<br /><br /><br />Much thanks for stopping by and sharing your thoughts and feelings on this topic, Barb. Muchly appreciated!<br /><br /><br />Have a super-duper week!<br /><br /><br />X to you and D!Ronhttp://www.triloquist.netnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7092603952139807812.post-13859306094867859502013-02-19T10:03:00.148-05:002013-02-19T10:03:00.148-05:00Hi Ronnie,
You have adressed a huge and fascinatin...Hi Ronnie,<br />You have adressed a huge and fascinating topic!! In an ideal world, you would go to a Dr who would ask by which method you want to be treated and send you to accupunture,holistic,reiki,etc and NOT call you loony!<br />Like Mel brought up, the Pharaceutical industry is powerful. There are fortunes made in that and they would prefer that you, pop pills. <br />I feel myself that the times that are stressful, I will most likely be prone to colds or getting a case of bronchitis. Stress is sometimes the "switch", so calmness should be its natural counterpoint with whatever one can do to relax and chill out. I meditate and I do walks.<br />Of course, some ailments are way to serious just to go solo... I would not consider curing something on my own without having one or two professionals behind me.<br />You are right to say to the M.D.s that you are not taking a chance. Health is a very personal matter; we can be advised but the decision what to do is the patient's...<br />Big healing hugs to ya, dear xoxbarbj92noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7092603952139807812.post-1236298183033166602013-02-19T09:36:15.655-05:002013-02-19T09:36:15.655-05:00Boy......when the FDA gets 40% of their money from...Boy......when the FDA gets 40% of their money from the pharmaceutical companies and when the pharmaceutical companies shell out near 6 million a day on lobbyists-- Yeah, boy, I'm gonna be wondering 'zackly WHY taking that drug is necessary...and 'zackly what's IN it that makes it so darn spendy. And then they wanna script you another medication to treat the sideaffects of the first medication?<br />Boy howdie--what a deal!! :-/<br />LOL Can you tell I'm a bit miffed with the whole drug/doctor deal right now? Seriously, I have great appreciation for physicians who treat the WHOLE person instead of simply the symptoms at hand. I treated symptoms for years and didn't know the 'disease'--that didn't work so well. I blamed the one physician that I respected for referring me to one I didn't know cuz he thought he'd 'get to the bottom of the problem'. Drug A-Z.......none of which changed the problem, all of which created other issues for me. And when I went back to the one I respected because he's a 'digger' and willing to go outside of that box......go figure--answers and solutions. NONE of which involved a pill, by the way. *sigh* Really, I should have insisted differently from the onset. Good on the one I respected to get with the one he referred me to. More oughta be willing to do that, frankly. Teach the other and get 'em on board.<br />I don't know that the 'on board' happened, but it cemented my belief in the doc to know he did go back and have that conversation with the other physician(s) involved.<br /><br /><br />I'd rather have answers to the problem--no matter what the answers are. And since I'm not one who happily holds up their bag of pills (seriously.....some do and I understand for some the medications are extremely necessary...) doing solutions that are natural appeals to me. I did the other route (necessary at one point!!) and I prefer this route, tyvm.<br />'Cept for the massage deal.....ewwwww....<br />LOL SEE--you shouldn't have gotten me started!Melnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7092603952139807812.post-79354900242805459372013-02-18T22:56:05.206-05:002013-02-18T22:56:05.206-05:00Hey there Herman~
Freakin' fantastic comment,...Hey there Herman~<br /><br />Freakin' fantastic comment, buddy! I loved EVERY single word of it because it's TRUE!!!!<br /><br />And this summed it up perfectly...<br /><br />"I totally agree with you that the mind and the spirit must be nurtured as well as the body. And that, my friend, is something that medical doctors simply can't do."<br /><br /><br /><br />THANK. YOU. and A-MEN.<br /><br /><br />And wouldn't be great if they opened themselves up to educating themselves in these things, and then used them WITH conventional medicine?<br /><br /><br />Thanks so much for stopping by, buddy. Have a super week!<br /><br /><br />X to you, Karin, and Mr. Tyler!Ronhttp://www.triloquist.netnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7092603952139807812.post-18468909084206790102013-02-18T21:38:55.160-05:002013-02-18T21:38:55.160-05:00In today's world I think much of society's...In today's world I think much of society's problems stem directly from not taking care of the mind. There's too many self-absorbed people who feel entitled to get whatever they want, and when they're denied or insulted they react violently. It's systemic, with one generation not caring about the next. Children learn negative behaviors from their parents and/or friends, and nobody is there to correct them, to tell them "no", and to serve as a positive example.<br /><br /><br />So yes, I totally agree with you that the mind and the spirit must be nurtured as well as the body. And that, my friend, is something that medical doctors simply can't do.Herman Turnipnoreply@blogger.com