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Spinoff to Pediatrician Rec. - Natural/Organic Medicine
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Kotka
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Spinoff to Pediatrician Rec. - Natural/Organic Medicine
Does anyone know of a Pediatrician who believes and recommends natural/herbal/organic medicine?
I am happy thus far with my Pediatrician but would love to find a Dr. who likes to recommend organic medicine.
TIA
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Posted 9/3/08 5:12 PM  |
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CathyB
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Re: Spinoff to Pediatrician Rec. - Natural/Organic Medicine
Jola you should look for a pediatrician who is a DO rather than an MD. I know of one in East Meadow (Dr. Zaso) that people like, but that's too far from you.
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| Posted 9/3/08 6:21 PM |
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bella
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Re: Spinoff to Pediatrician Rec. - Natural/Organic Medicine
I would be interested in this as well, however I live in suffolk, towards the east end....I like my pediatrician but as OP mentioned would love someone like that!!
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| Posted 9/3/08 7:21 PM |
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Kotka
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Re: Spinoff to Pediatrician Rec. - Natural/Organic Medicine
Posted by CathyB
Jola you should look for a pediatrician who is a DO rather than an MD. I know of one in East Meadow (Dr. Zaso) that people like, but that's too far from you.
What is a DO?
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| Posted 9/3/08 7:26 PM |
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ready2ttc
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Re: Spinoff to Pediatrician Rec. - Natural/Organic Medicine
Posted by Kotka
Posted by CathyB
Jola you should look for a pediatrician who is a DO rather than an MD. I know of one in East Meadow (Dr. Zaso) that people like, but that's too far from you.
What is a DO?
My sister is a pediatrician. I think it's fine to stick with organic foods, etc., but when it comes to medicines and shots, many doctors really want to stick with the proven medicines.
As for the difference between DO and MD, other than the fact that DO schools tend to be easier to get admitted:
Doctor of Osteopathic medicine.
What Makes DOs Different?
DOs can perform surgery, child delivery, treat patients, and prescribe medications in hospitals and clinic settings.
DOs look at the "total person." Osteopathic physicians focus on preventive care. Instead of just treating specific symptoms or illnesses, they look at the whole body.
DOs receive extra training in the musculoskeletal system, which is comprised of the nerves, muscles, and bones. This training gives DOs a better understanding of how an injury or illness in one part of the body can affect another part of the body; therefore, DOs have a therapeutic and diagnostic advantage.
DOs use what is called osteopathic manipulative treatment (OMT). OMT is a technique in which the DOs use their hands to diagnose injury and illness, giving special attention to the joints, bones, muscles, and nerves. Manipulations improve circulation, which in turn, creates a normal nerve and blood supply, enabling the body to heal itself.
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| Posted 9/3/08 7:30 PM |
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Kotka
Mom to two boys :)
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Jola
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Re: Spinoff to Pediatrician Rec. - Natural/Organic Medicine
Posted by ready2ttc
Posted by Kotka
Posted by CathyB
Jola you should look for a pediatrician who is a DO rather than an MD. I know of one in East Meadow (Dr. Zaso) that people like, but that's too far from you.
What is a DO?
My sister is a pediatrician. I think it's fine to stick with organic foods, etc., but when it comes to medicines and shots, many doctors really want to stick with the proven medicines.
As for the difference between DO and MD, other than the fact that DO schools tend to be easier to get admitted:
Doctor of Osteopathic medicine.
What Makes DOs Different?
DOs can perform surgery, child delivery, treat patients, and prescribe medications in hospitals and clinic settings.
DOs look at the "total person." Osteopathic physicians focus on preventive care. Instead of just treating specific symptoms or illnesses, they look at the whole body.
DOs receive extra training in the musculoskeletal system, which is comprised of the nerves, muscles, and bones. This training gives DOs a better understanding of how an injury or illness in one part of the body can affect another part of the body; therefore, DOs have a therapeutic and diagnostic advantage.
DOs use what is called osteopathic manipulative treatment (OMT). OMT is a technique in which the DOs use their hands to diagnose injury and illness, giving special attention to the joints, bones, muscles, and nerves. Manipulations improve circulation, which in turn, creates a normal nerve and blood supply, enabling the body to heal itself.
Thanks for the explanation.
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