>But my gut feeling tells
 me that many holistic practitioners are following in the footsteps of the
 pill-pushing western medicine.
 <<

 I really see where you are coming from on this subject. I had been at this
'natmed / medical' stuff quite a long time (about 3 years), and found, over
the long term anyway, the results have been way out of proportion (not to the
better) to the time, energy and money spent on practicioners, lab work, and
supplements. The exception, despite the expense and temporary misery, was the
medical removal of my mercury fillings.

I totally agree with the problem. I am a chiropractor, have spent more than 20
years helping people without regarding my on finincial gain---- result
poverty. I have treated more than 10,000 people, written books on colon
therapy, enemas, how to live longer. Have out articles on colitis, pregnancy,
colds flu etc etc. However I dont push any supplements test, or encourage
unnecessary office visits. The plain truth seems to be help others, starve to
death, in our society. I practice the living foods life style most of the time
and find in marvelous. A pure living vegan diet is supperior. On it I enjoy
excellent health and have no problems. However, it is not even marginally
profitable as a physician. Where is a doc to make any money?

I love writing about health, and my book is doing ok, but still need an
income. Any ideas?

Doc KNox