There are many good resources available for keeping informed on the latest developments. Many people get their information from the gay and lesbian press. These periodicals are available internationally by subscription. Sometimes people feel that they have to choose between their physicians, trained in Western medicine, and alternative approaches such as acupuncture, laughter therapy, or nutritional therapies. But a good doctor will understand that you, as the patient, can do a great deal to create the conditions in your body to allow the physician's treatments to work better.
Alternative treatments can set the stage for Western medicines to work.
In other words, try to obtain the best of both worlds. It is important to foster good communication with your doctor. The mind, the soul, and the body are all connected, and a wise doctor will use this connection to better the chances of specific treatments working. Don't be afraid to ask your doctor questions about your health status, the disease process, and any medications he or she may prescribe. And when symptoms arise, don't just sit back and worry about them.