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How do you know if you can trust your doctor?

This question has two parts. Part 1. Before getting sick, I used to pick doctors by word of mouth from the friends I trusted. Now, after seeing a bunch of doctors who told me th …
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What Stupid Things Have Medical Professionals Told YOU?

On Thursday, I went to the doctors, because I want my bloodwork done. I was prediabetic, but my last AC1, a year ago, was great. My doctor's office is a teaching office for new doc …
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Does anyone know of a “paleo-friendly” nutritiionist or doctor in the Houston, TX area taht can hellp me with this journey?

I am new to paleo. My husband has recently been diagnosed with MS, and to support a healthier lifestyle for him, ( and for us),we and our 4 kiddos have gone paleo. Pre-paleo I ha …
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Do we need to be a lot more careful about publicly lauding doctors who support paleo principles?

There's been a lot of press recently around Dwight Lundell, MD - a retired heart surgeon who is cited in at least one traditional food blog as "an accomplished surgeon". He had a S …
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Why Does Everyone Always Say “Consult Your Doctor” When Informing People?

I have to say, it's driving me crazy listening to lectures, podcasts and shows, and reading books and articles about varying topics related to health. Almost ALWAYS, the message c …
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Do Doctors ever recommend Paleo?

Do regular doctors ever recommend Paleo ? If not , how come ? this is something that bugs me...
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Any tips on finding a “paleo friendly” doctor?

My LDL cholesterol was 118 (total 236) & my doctor wants to put me on meds if it's not <100 in six months (even though my triglycerides were good - 83). He wouldn't even dis …
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EDITED: I have bronchitis and was prescribed antibiotics, steroids, and an inhaler! What are the negatives and positives?

I have bronchitis and was prescribed antibiotics, steroids, and an inhaler! What do I do?! I really dont want to take the antibiotics....I know they do more harm than good (destro …
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Are doctors warming up to paleo?

Did anyone else see this news story? It was sent to me by fellow member Eedlewee. Doctors are warming up to Paleo afterall http://simplepaleonow.com/2011/10/10/doctors-are-warmin …
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Looking for a Paleo Doc in Nova Scotia, Canada

Hello, I realize this is a long shot but you never know. I am looking for a doctor who will be Paleo friendly in Atlantic Canada (we live in NS). When my son went off gluten la …
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Are there paleo primary care phsycians in Delaware, Pennsyvlania or Maryland?

I would like to be tested for iron and thyroid deficiencies. I'm in Delaware myself, so I don't know if there is someone who is paleo friendly or a more functional approach to heal …
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Oh NPR…has anyone seen this article about Paleo going Prescription?

http://www.npr.org/blogs/health/2012/06/02/154166626/the-paleo-diet-moves-from-the-gym-to-the-doctors-office?sc=17&f=1001 There's the article in all its glory. And of course, …
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Is a “Functional Medicine” practitioner advantageous or just hype?

I am searching for a new doctor since my OB/GYN retired in December. Using paleohacks and also the Paleo Physicians Network, I have been researching and it seems that many "paleo" …
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Chicago area Paleohackers: Do you know a good doctor who is paleo friendly and knowledgable?

I like my current physician, but he leans toward conventional wisdom too much. It's a bit hard to have a long conversation with him about the paleo diet because he's so busy all …
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Which Paleo superstar would you like to see on Dr. Oz

The list might be short if they won't put anyone on the show who has been openly critical of Dr. Oz. Like it or not, Dr. Oz is quite popular and influential. Who would you like t …

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