I have been diagnosed with [any illness] and am looking for an alternative approach to pharmaceutical medicine and surgery. Where should I start looking?

The first step is to find a practitioner who has a practice which offers therapies which are of interest to you. This could possibly be a practitioner who has studied functional medicine, naturopathy, homeopathy or Chinese medicine. Following are organizations which can help you locate a practitioner.

It is also important to look at your lifestyle and determine if changes in diet, stress level, exercise, body pH, to mention a few, would be helpful. Our website has articles by the top experts in the field including Dr. Eliaz, Dr. Williams, Dr. Sinatra, Dr. Mercola, Dr. Lark, Dr. Whitaker, Dr. Hyman, Dr. Wright, and David Getoff. Visit our Guest Writers section to learn more.