Do You Question Your Doctor?

When I met with a holistic physician, one of her first directives was for me to take responsibility for my health. After that first visit, I made sure that I arrived at my appointments with questions for her to answer.

When you have a doctor's visit, do you ask questions? It is important that we take responsibility for our health.
It's important that communication is open when it comes to our well being. When medication is prescribed, always ask questions about the side affects. Ask if and how your medicines will interact with the other. No matter how small the health concern may seem, please don't be complacent. It's important to research the condition and learn of possible treatments - both conventional and non-conventional.

Your doctor should be your partner. It's important to remember that your physician works for you, so do not hesitate to ask about treatment options. Also, take in consideration that you may have to make diet and/or life style changes in order to address your illness. Doing the same thing that produced the sickness will not reverse the sickness. I have witnessed that if you give your body what it needs, it will begin to heal. Don't think that the medicine can do all the work. In many situations, medicine is prescribed as a temporary, not a permanent solution.

Ask questions, seek answers and if the doctor does not work for you, seek another one. You are not stuck with your physician, remember it should be a mutually beneficial relationship.

Let's take responsibility for our health.