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Originally Posted by retiredguy123
Doctors prescribe medications because they work. Talking to patients about nutrition and lifestyle doesn't work. If a patient wants to learn about nutrition, they can read a book.
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I totally disagree. I was having throat tightening for quite a while, went to doctor and got diagnosed with acid reflux. Both GP and specialist wanted to put me on meds which I read have some adverse effects. I started keeping a journal of what I ate and drank and described how I felt afterward. After a few weeks I saw what aggravated my acid reflux, kept away from them and completely resolved my issue. After a year, I started to reintroduce the 'no-nos' in small amounts and have been symptom free in years.
I absolutely believe what we eat and drink is our medicine or enemy. It will always be my first line of defence whenever faced with disease. But I also am very grateful for all scientific medical advances for those issues beyond nutritional interventions, but I wish doctors had better understanding of how diets can be used to heal some issues. Alas, pretty sure the pharmaceutical sector is easier and more profitable, therefore most used.