Get others to follow orthomolecular medicine

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I think it's 'easy' to accept orthomedicine for those of us who have gone through the medical system and been disappointed with the results, or those of us who've looked for a natural alternative, believe in natural nutrients etc. But how do you get others to use it? I've had people ask me about friends who are very sick but aren't willing to try OM. Generally their answer is 'I'm not sick', or 'how come my doctor has never heard of it..."

 

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Why aren't students given the opportunity to explore what is natural to our biochemical environments?

Having majored in human biology I once took a course in neurochemistry and behaviour.  It was an interesting course and I remember being instructed on the many names and effects of various pharmaceuticals but never was the concept of orthomolecular medicine touched upon.  We never heard mention about niacin, folic acid or any of the other vitamins, minerals and coenzymes and their beneficial effects.  It didn’t seem strange at the time as that was what the curriculum had outlined, but in retrospect, and having been introduced to the concept of orthomolecular medicine wh

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