OPEN MINDED MEDICINE
  • HOME
  • ABOUT US
  • NEW PATIENT
    • INTAKE FORMS
  • SERVICES
    • PRIMARY CARE
    • FUNCTIONAL MEDICINE
    • WEIGHTLOSS
    • ALTERNATIVE JOINT INJECTIONS
    • IV VITAMIN THERAPY >
      • Vitamin C
      • H2O2
    • TRIGGER POINT INJECTIONS
    • BIOIDENTICAL HORMONES
    • ANTI-AGING
    • DIAGNOSTICS
  • SUCCESS STORIES
  • STORE
  • CONTACT
  • BLOG

Is getting your health advice from TV right for YOU?

9/4/2013

0 Comments

 
Picture
   If you didn't know by now, I hate to break it to you, but your news and media is heavily influenced by outside sources. With the majority of those outside sources being corporations. Do you see a problem with this? Many people rely on information they get from TV to make health decisions. Maybe, just maybe, this information isn't always in your best interest. 
   I didn't completely understand the extent of this until I had my own radio show. When you have a radio show, companies will approach you wanting to sponsor you, ie paying you to plug their product or company. The only problem with this is many of these products i wouldn't recommend using and wouldn't use myself! So guess how many sponsors I had on my show "Healthcare Intervention"? ZERO. Well I had one, Psycho Gym, but that's my own gym so I was paying myself! But I was constantly approached with testosterone supplements, weight loss products, and a whole bunch of other CRAP. I couldn't do it, one company in particular was a weightloss product that would have been very lucrative for me. But they like to use Sucralose as a sweetener in their products. On my show I frequently advised staying away from Sucralose. So why would someone on TV say something or recommend something that isn't good for you? One word, MONEY. Unfortunately it's what makes the world go round. So before you take all your health advice from a doctor on TV, maybe do some research and double checking. 
   Let's take the most famous doctor in the world, Dr. Oz. For a long time, Dr. Oz would recommend some alternative therapies, organic foods, but the last few years he has really changed his tune. Why all of a sudden? A few years ago he came out and said he wouldn't give his own kids the flu shot, after backlash from the AMA, he went and got one live on his show to show everyone they were "safe". A couple of years ago, he recommended to stop giving your kids apple juice because of arsenic levels found in top brands. He immediately recanted this statement after pressure from the Apple Farmers of America. And most recently he came out in Time magazine stating there is no real difference between organic foods and conventional. Stating buying organic is "elitist". This goes against everything he has said for years! What major food company was behind this interview? 
   Are all doctors on TV really doctors? I ask myself this everytime I see a clip from the popular show "The Doctors". Where the main host made his big break from the show "The Bachelor". Not to be mean but to be honest he doesn't come off as the sharpest guy on most topics. But he is popular, gets good ratings. But is he the most qualified to be giving you advice? Did he come out with ground breaking research? Or how many patients has he actually seen or treated? I mean he had time to do the show "The Bachelor". Is that the biggest thing on his resume?
   Our world is becoming more an more revolved around media. Just remember before jumping to the next product or recommendation that not everyone has good intentions and some of this could be influenced from somewhere else. Anyone can write a blog, anyone can posts on facebook or twitter. That doesn't necessarily make it true. Like that commercial, where did you hear that? The internet, it has to be true because I read it on the internet. My advice proceed with CAUTION.  

0 Comments



Leave a Reply.

    Picture

    An open minded place for alternative thought and discussion.

    Disclaimer:
    Thoughts and opinions shared in this blog are just that, thoughts and opinions. They are not necessarily shared by our medical director or any of our medical staff. They also do not represent the views or opinions of UTSW. By no means should you make medical decisions after reading this blog or any other for that matter. Always consult a licensed medical professional who knows your medical history and condition before making any changes that could impact your health. (Positive or negatively) Any mention of prescription medications in this blog is not to be taken as a recommendation to change or stop the use of a medication prescribed by your doctor. They have met you, we haven't. 

    RSS Feed

    Archives

    March 2020
    February 2020
    January 2020
    December 2019
    November 2019
    October 2019
    September 2019
    August 2019
    July 2019
    June 2019
    May 2019
    January 2019
    May 2018
    March 2018
    February 2018
    December 2017
    November 2017
    August 2017
    April 2017
    March 2017
    February 2017
    January 2017
    December 2016
    November 2016
    October 2016
    September 2016
    July 2016
    June 2016
    May 2016
    April 2016
    March 2016
    February 2016
    January 2016
    December 2015
    November 2015
    October 2015
    August 2015
    July 2015
    June 2015
    May 2015
    April 2015
    March 2015
    February 2015
    January 2015
    December 2014
    November 2014
    October 2014
    September 2014
    August 2014
    July 2014
    June 2014
    May 2014
    April 2014
    March 2014
    February 2014
    January 2014
    December 2013
    November 2013
    October 2013
    September 2013
    August 2013
    July 2013
    June 2013
    May 2013
    April 2013
    March 2013
    February 2013

    Categories

    All

Powered by Create your own unique website with customizable templates.
Photos used under Creative Commons from jaap spiering | photographer, MaloMalverde, alexandermazilkin, nillamaria
  • HOME
  • ABOUT US
  • NEW PATIENT
    • INTAKE FORMS
  • SERVICES
    • PRIMARY CARE
    • FUNCTIONAL MEDICINE
    • WEIGHTLOSS
    • ALTERNATIVE JOINT INJECTIONS
    • IV VITAMIN THERAPY >
      • Vitamin C
      • H2O2
    • TRIGGER POINT INJECTIONS
    • BIOIDENTICAL HORMONES
    • ANTI-AGING
    • DIAGNOSTICS
  • SUCCESS STORIES
  • STORE
  • CONTACT
  • BLOG