Re: RE: Re: Chiropractors

["Duncan Fletcher" <dfletche@gte.net>]

No. The conflicts are in the underlying theory of disease - not in my mind.
The underlying theory of chiro is that all diseases are the result of spinal
misalignments and the blockage of nerve paths prevents the body from
healing - and that holds for infections and organic diseases. This stuff is,
as I understand it, taught by the schools (or at least the 'straight'
schools). There is a fundemental conflict between that view of disease and
traditional medicine. That isn't to say that all chiropractors believe it,
or practice it  - many (probably most)limit themselves. Nor does it mean
that no chiropractic treatments have a benefit. But the underlying conflict
is still there.

Some alternative practices have a place. But alternative practioners aren't
much into real research. As time goes on, some research will be done and
traditional medicine will adopt those that work. But even if double blind
studies discredit some alternative, many of those practioners will be loath
to move on. When the only tool you are licensed to use is a hammer, screws
begin to look like nails.

Duncan Fletcher
dfletche@gte.net


----- Original Message -----
From: "Kathy Mayeda"
[snip].
>
> I think that the conflict is in your mind, and maybe you just don't
> understand how alternative medicines can work IN CONJUNCTION
> with regular medical care.
>
> Kathy
>