[Kitchen Witch]

Judles -

It's a shame that those who can really help people do that. Just like that one jerk on the infomercials - send for his book and get all this information regarding your health and ridding yourself of every ailment and disease. What he doesn't tell you - you get the book with all the "fluff" of what your results will be - BUT - you need to join his website (for a fee) and pay even more money and God only knows when he will feel like giving you the information you want - if you will ever get it in its entirety. You can email and complain for the rest of your life - and no response. In my opinion those people should be tarred and feathered in public for all to see. Although I could think of other things to do to them - I will presently print "tarred and feathered" out of politeness and respect for others on this site!

But remember - although cons like them are out there (meaning the money hungry ones) - the information is helpful and it does open your mind to non-traditional healing. To me - that is important. At least when you are first introduced to different concepts you have the option of digging deeper and finding more information from many areas regarding what you would like to learn more about. I really don't think that one book will do the trick.

For instance - say you have heard about acupuncture and you wanted to know more because deep down inside you really feel that it would help you. Reading and learning more about it from other sources would open your mind more, give you more information. Just like annparris stated that she has "researched alternative methods of healing for several years".

Although it is frustrating and time consuming - I feel that a person should not give up when it comes to trying to help themselves or trying to help others. The answer is out there.

I believe in a "Higher Power", "God Consciousness", or whatever you would like to call it. Yes - I am a believer - I believe in God - I believe in miracles - and I believe in the saying that "God helps those who help themselves." But in no way am I try to push religion or any of my religious beliefs on anyone.

Doctors are here to help us (to a degree - give them a finger and they will take your arm!) and traditional medicine is a must at times (I would never tell anyone not to take much-needed medications and I feel that any alternative medical help should be discussed with your doctor!) but I do believe in alternative healing as well.

There will always be those that are for/against certain writers, doctors, alternative-medicine doctors, methods, etc., and there will always be quacks on both sides - but through research and with the stick-to-it-iveness attitude - much can be accomplished.

Judles - you did tell us that your grandson has diabetes - maybe there is someone here on the site that is going through the same thing with a family member or acquaintance that is also seeking help through alternative medicine. If so - what have they tried/learned/read/etc. and would you be willing to share this information with us? Any other books someone else has read on the subject? Any other ideas/thoughts on this??

It's very nice to see/read/hear everyone's opinions on this!

Okay - I'm off the soapbox - LOL!!!