Western medicine vs. alternative therapies

By Bob Devlin
It is difficult to talk about exercise and fitness without considering the complete range of alternatives available to maintain health. We are all familiar with "traditional medicine," but we have become increasingly aware of "alternative" therapies including chiropractic medicine, physical therapy, acupuncture, holistic medicine and many other treatments.So how do we choose which health professional to use? My answer is to apply the same skepticism to all disciplines. Just as I do my own analysis of recommendations made by my physician, I question other providers as well. In subsequent columns we are going to review these other disciplines. Some of this may be controversial and you are most welcome to e-mail me with your thoughts. Read more...

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