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Lynn wrote: "Dead Doctors Don't Lie", stating the average life expectancy
of a Dr. is 58- much lower than the national average. The recommendation
was to stay away from Dr.s and treat yourselves with vitamin and mineral
supplements! This is a thought!     Lynn in Omaha

>>> I don't know Lynn- that statistic does not sound right to me.

As for the <The recommendation was to stay away from Dr.s and treat
yourselves with vitamin and mineral supplements! This is a thought! >

I'm thinking this is more of a tongue in cheek concept or a statement
made by a vitamin and mineral supplement SALESPERSON....

 I think a middle ground is best...  using the best of all available
knowledge.  I have my axes to grind about the medical *system*, and have a
list of Doctor's I have "fired" if you will.  Still some have come up with
some proper diagnoses, that will in the long run....probably save my life &
that of millions of others.  I don't want to go off the deep end in any
direction......  too much of any given vitamin & mineral supplement can do
damage as well.

I think most people have some *negative* experiences in the healthcare
realms (you have quite the list), but there are *positive* ones too &
sometimes you have to experience the bad to finally get to the
good...... but I encourage folks to ask around and continue to seek a
good healthcare professional....... they do exist!

*stepping off soapbox now*
Fran/Oregon