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Old 02-03-2025, 09:44 PM
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Originally Posted by GreggC69 View Post
I think the definition of "holistic" is important and not sure exactly what the OP meant with the question. The post initiated that the search was for an MD or DO so clearly looking for medically trained and not some hippie who has an herb garden and incense. I applaud the approach, and agree with it. Too many "traditional" physicians do not look far beyond the 8 minute encounter for the complaint at hand and grab the prescription pad to right YET ANOTHER script, often times with out trying to best understand the underlying cause nor the direct impact from other parts of wellness. Many (I would suggest the majority) practice sick care, not well care.
So, in other words, you are unclear as to what a physician actually does