Beyond the science of legitimate medical care

This writ started out as a blantent and sharp bashing of Chiropractic. But, that entity should not be singled out as the target of my rants -dr

As soon as Chiropractic philosophy establishes itself as a religion it will have my deepest respect. Call it religion, or call it philosophy, but do not call it medical science and do not equate it to society's general perception, definition and understanding of health and medicine. A spirit or etheral connection to health and wellness may some day become understood. Until such time we, your health-care industry, are soberly obligated to act based solely upon our observations from nature.

My intent is not to bash Chiropractic, or any other alternative treatments. None of them should be sold or infered as being qualified health care treatment along side those that are based on empiric understanding. Inferring directly or indirectly that correcting energy flows in the body, balancing Qi, or whatever, is just as valid as giving antibiotics or NSAIDs is not right.

....what can be done when the proven therapies don't work? Few will deny that empiric textbook medicine doesn't have all the answers for what makes us sick, or well. I'm convinced that there is a mind-spirit connection to being and feeling healthy. But no one should sell any philosophy or theology about this connection in the quise of medical science. Especially when it is done to promote sale of a product, or solicit money for "treatment." This is healthfraud.