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The Failure of Western and Alternative Medicine: An Anti-Capitalist Perspective
In my experience as a patient with mysterious chronic illness, I have witnessed the astounding failure of both western and alternative medicine. By western medicine, I mean the established medical community, primary care doctors, specialists, hospitals, institutionalized “care”, etc… By alternative … Continue reading
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Interstitial Cystitis: One Patient’s Journey (ongoing)
In June 2012, I had flown to Chicago to meet up with a poetry friend and attend a socialist conference. After having a great time with my poetry friend, I went to the conference, which soon led to an excruciating … Continue reading
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Tagged alternative medicine, chronic illness, chronic pain, GAPS diet, interstitial cystitis, western medicine
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