Comments on: The Dominant Healthcare Approach vs Marginalized Alternatives https://arealgreenlife.com/dominant-healthcare-vs-marginalized-alternatives/ Making healthier choices. For you, your family and community, and our Earth. Wed, 31 Jul 2024 07:08:22 +0000 hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 By: Kate https://arealgreenlife.com/dominant-healthcare-vs-marginalized-alternatives/#comments/217 https://arealgreenlife.com/?p=9989#comment-217 In reply to Helen.

Hi Helen, thanks for commenting and I apologize for taking a day or two to respond… I had to think about how I might answer your question, because it’s a difficult one. But I do have some related thoughts that might be helpful which you can read here.

]]> By: Helen https://arealgreenlife.com/dominant-healthcare-vs-marginalized-alternatives/#comments/216 https://arealgreenlife.com/?p=9989#comment-216 Thank you for sharing your experiences with such clarity. Medical training has left out so much of importance, that it is no wonder it is not always very effective. My health journey started with chronic fatigue 30 years ago, when a doctor told me the diagnosis and that I would have to live with it. Life with 2 toddlers and no energy was difficult and depressing. However a friend with an interest in alternative medicine and healthy eating gave me good advice that worked and led to me studying naturopathic nutrition and consulting with alternative practitioners. This path has kept me strong and healthy into my 60’s, but I could afford this type of medicine, had the time and the education to explore alternatives. How do we get nourishing medicine to people on low incomes? How do we support people working 12 hour days to cook healthy meals for their families? Like so much in the world, especially now, the divides between those of us who have been privileged with education and money, and those who do not have either, are growing exponentially, showing a greater disparity. Is there a solution?

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