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Thomas Overbeck
I totally admit I don't know the intricate details of all those alternative therapies and what illnesses they're best at in fighting. But I am trying to do all this with the utmost respect for the practitioners and their patients, believe me.
Also: the doctor's name is a little nod to a recurring "Choose Your Own Adventure" character. :)
Thu, May 23, 2013
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Actually, the dietary and lifestyle stuff sounds a lot like the Ornish Spectrum Lifestyle program. Look it up, as the results are nothing short of amazing. A lot of Chinese Traditional Medicine is currently in FDA trials and some elements of it are showing great promise into being incorporated into medical practice.
Finally, no one really calls it "alternative" medicine anymore since it's becoming more widely accepted. It's "complementary" or "integrative" medicine.
I have been using this type of health care for years and it has made a huge difference in my life. :)
Thu, May 23, 2013
jwhouk
So this is the "cover" for the Komenator stuff, right?
Thu, May 23, 2013
jmucchiello
Just one question. When are we?
Thu, May 23, 2013
Snowl
jmunchello: 2013. You can tell by the absence of a yellow timey-wimey border.
Thu, May 23, 2013
sumdum
As Tim Minchin puts it: "You know what they call alternative medicine that's been proven to work? Medicine." All of the treatments doctor vera listed are pure quackery, no different from practicing voodoo or magic.
As to the claim they are pending FDA approval.. the FDA only tests to see if it's safe to use, they don't actually test if they are effective. That's why bottled water and sugar pills (a.k.a. homeopathic medicine) are completely legal and completely ineffective.
Thu, May 23, 2013
Thomas O.
How about we not get into a lengthy argument here. :P I'm convinced some things DO work for some people. And I can agree with Vas, some of these therapies aren't so "alternative" anymore.
Thu, May 23, 2013
Stephen
Of course one "therapy" in Mexico has been exposed as BS and harmful, but whatever. It works as a good "cover" for a cartoon storyline!
Thu, May 23, 2013
