The Medical Freedom Channel

“A few years ago, I was loath to get involved in politics, as if it were a dirty word! Well, that was then. This izs now. Today, there are many issues that capture my attention, and I am becoming more politically savvy. What got me interested? Healthcare! Healthcare is a hot topic these days. Pharmaceutical companies and the medical community zealously vie for our consumer dollars. Why this elaborate courting ritual? People’s interest in how complementary/alternative medicine (CAM) can help them create and maintain their health has grown rapidly over the last ten years. According to the National Institute of Health, between 1990 and 1997 the number of adults reporting use of CAM increased from 60 to 83 million while the use of traditional medicines remained stationary. CAM includes, but is not limited to, homeopathy, hypnosis, herbal therapies, exercise/movement, vitamins, relaxation methods, lifestyle, diet, imagery, energy healing, biofeedback and folk remedies. CAM may be used with allopathic medical care or used as an alternative, such as massage instead of a sleeping pill, hypnotherapy instead of a nicotine patch, or homeopathy instead of antihistamines. In short, there is money to be made.” (issue of 04/05, 2003)