Doctor or All-Natural? - Page 5

cita · 07-23-2009, 12:27 AM

If it's major things, I'll probably go to a doctor. But I mostly let things either take it's course or use herbal remedies. I'd rather not make a doctor rich if I can take care of it myself.

Cryptic · 08-03-2009, 02:27 PM

My parents were always the "walk it off" type.

Jumped off a swing, couldn't walk, eh pressure bandage on the foot and a crutch for a couple days. Have a cold or the flu? Grab some blankets or get in the hot tub and sweat out the fever! Slipped on the ice and hit your head? Grab an ice pack and some Ibuprofen. XD

I NEVER went to the doctor for anything as a kid and it kinda passed over into adulthood.... that and the lack of medical insurance... Unless I know something feels wrong (Anatomy/Biology major), then I take some pills and deal with it.

**tealeaf** · 08-03-2009, 05:34 PM

That is a good mentality that most americans should adopt Cryptic :o I remember spraining an ankle and my coach told me to walk it off. After 10minutes walking around, I was fine.

But we have health insurance and can see the doctor whenever we want, if we want. But it is a hassle xD

Cryptic · 08-04-2009, 02:55 AM

Don't get me wrong, I've had surgery for nerve damage before, something I couldn't just blow off and wait until it got better. I just really think doctors are overrated. Something about parents overreacting to every time their kid gets a cold that just irritates me. -.- If something persists and doesn't go away, yes please for the good of your health, check on it. If you get the flu, find some DayQuil, and a thick blanket, then curl up on the couch watching TV for a couple days. I bet you'll feel loads better, all without that doctor saying "Yup, it's influenza!"

KGS · 08-04-2009, 06:02 PM

I think natural stuff can work. BUTTTTTT... only because of the placebo (sp?) effect. Hypnosis and some acupuncture is legit but the rest is just BS in my opinion.

Purple · 08-05-2009, 10:42 AM

It all depends on if I'm seriously sick or not.

Welshy · 08-13-2009, 05:49 PM

doctor ftw :P gets rid of the shite quicker :L

xditsme · 08-13-2009, 11:25 PM

Doctors are professionals, albiet some may make mistakes in medicine dosing or whatever.

Alternative medicine should only be used if its proven to work. As in menthol for sores.

Burningbush · 08-14-2009, 12:31 AM

I learned that you pop a pill you will be fine. My family is being All Natural like "it will go away by itself" when I have pains I just use advil

if I have acne I take pills for it my liver and kidney's are gonna be trashed in my life

xditsme · 08-14-2009, 09:16 AM

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Originally Posted by Burningbush

I learned that you pop a pill you will be fine. My family is being All Natural like "it will go away by itself" when I have pains I just use advil

if I have acne I take pills for it my liver and kidney's are gonna be trashed in my life

Bah, my liver's already in the process of being crap.
:/ Frigging Acetaminophen.