Comments on: Alternative Medicine and the New Health Care Bill

By: Ann Bruchmann

Ann Bruchmann — Mon, 18 Oct 2010 10:59:21 +0000

My opinion of conventional doctors for what it’s worth – they get you healthy enough so you don’t kick off, and sick enough so they have a steady customer! Sure would be nice if insurance companies paid for alternative medicine so we could be treated without all the side effects. Just covering up the symptoms with an RX and not fixing the problem only compounds the problem. May be continue to promote alternative care with our insurance companies so that we can make intelligent decisions regarding the care of our own bodies.

By: Cheryl Jones

Cheryl Jones — Mon, 19 Jul 2010 03:59:51 +0000

I wish the goverment would stay the hell out of my body! If I choose to practice alternative medical treatment, who is the goverment to tell me I can not! I think ALL states should offer the choice to the people.

By: Guest

Guest — Mon, 22 Mar 2010 23:55:10 +0000

Board Certified Naturopathic Physicians ( those who have attended a 4 yr naturopathic medical school) ought to be covered by all insurance companies. They are family practice doctors who help their patients stay healthy.

By: Jim

Jim — Thu, 07 Jan 2010 17:58:19 +0000

If there is scientific basis for a treatment, then it should be covered. I don’t want my tax dollars paying for snake oil.

By: Kelly

Kelly — Thu, 07 Jan 2010 01:25:36 +0000

I think all methods should be considered possible for people with both preventative care, and care for existing treatments. Healthcare varies by person, and in some cases, religion forces certain people to take alternative measures. I think they should be included.

By: ee

ee — Wed, 06 Jan 2010 18:01:20 +0000

A lot of people rely on alternative medicine for treatment that they can’t get from regular doctors – it would be wrong to cut them off simply because the methods are deemed “alternative.”