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"Lisa Marasco, IBCLC" <[log in to unmask]>
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Mon, 21 Oct 1996 10:58:51 -0400
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In a message dated 10/20/96 11:29:30 AM, you wrote:

<<Herbal medicine  is not yet approved as a recognized form of medicine by
the FDA it is certainly a gray area for us . What does everyone think? Is it
safe for us to recommend vitamin and nutritional supplements, such as
Lactobacillus acidophilus for yeast infections (now I tell people what it is
and tell them to call their doctor for permission to take it). What is the
definition of "practicing medicine"? Inquiring minds want to know......>>

This is an intriguing question! In California, chiropractors are doctors, but
they cannot prescribe medicine. So, instead, many keep on hand the herbal
 and/or homeopathic equivalents which they sell to their customers.  Nobody
seems to have a problem with this.  I tend to view the world similarly, and
feel some freedom to explore herbal remedies, though always with caution. I
usually inquire as to my client's inclinations towards herbs vs medicines
first, and then make suggestions accordingly.  If we get in trouble for this
as LCs, the chiropractors should be next on the list, should they not?

-Lisa Marasco, BA, LLLL, IBCLC

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