The War on Natural Alternative Specialists: Silenced by Fear
There was a time, not long ago, when Americans could seek help for their chronic health problems from a neighborhood herbalist, nutritional therapist, or other natural alternative specialists. These were trusted individuals who possessed deep knowledge of herbs, minerals, homeopathy, and other gentle yet powerful healing tools. They were not doctors, nor did they want to be. Their methods were rooted in tradition, folk medicine, and personal experience. But now, most of them are gone, pushed underground or forced into…