If so, your physician is the best source for information on treatments not traditionally associated with Western medicine. The physicians of Texas Medical Association want you to feel healthy and want you to communicate with your doctor about all possible forms of therapy for your illness. I find that 70 to 80 percent of things I see in family practice are stress-induced. Dr. Counts stresses that communicating with your doctor is vital. You may learn about new forms of therapy from your doctor through your discussions, or you may mention to him things you' ve researched.
Communication is key.
An open dialog is important. He adds that if patient and physician are not on the same belief structure, a dialog might not go as smoothly as if they were. If a patient has heard about a form of alternative therapy and is adamant about trying it, this may need to be discussed over the course of a few visits before the two come to an agreement on an appropriate choice of therapy. Staying healthy should be a partnership between you and your doctor. Find a physician you feel comfortable discussing your case with in all areas, including the possibility of an alternative form of therapy.