Then why do you consult your herb book?

Did God create men?

He created men—some of who are good men who can help you, men who have invented some procedures and technology that has lengthened life spans and reduced misery.

There are, of course, imperfections in men and in this world.

That is not a rational reason to "throw out the baby with the bathwater."

You struggle to avoid admitting that there are beneficial non-pharmaceutical medical treatments and plenty of toxic and ineffective "natural" treatments.
I counsel a prudent assessment of risk and benefit.

What? Monthly wellness visits? Do people really do that?

As I said previously, the concept of wellness visits is so foreign to me. I always thought you go to the doctor because you are sick or sustain an injury, or if you suspect you may have a problem. Otherwise staying away is the safest option.

Doctors make too many mistakes.

People are too trusting.

I had a friend who was a strong robust mountain woman who would walk 20kms at a time. SHe was Italian and had been a farmer and had thick long black hair - a picture of health.

One day she told me she had been diagnosed with leukaemia. She was proud of her beautiful hair and when offered chemo etc she declined because she didn't want to lose her hair. However her three sons convinced her to go ahead with treatment. She succuмbed and took their advice.

Within a year she was dead. RIP. I don't think she ever got a second opinion. I believe if she had refused treatment she would still be alive today.

I am also wary of routine testing for cancer like pap smears, breast cancer testing etc. etc.

If you are charged for two separate visits because you addressed two matters (e.g., "wellness" and "cough") in one appointment, that likely constitutes criminal "fraud and abuse." If that happened, you might ask your doctor about such double-billing. Be sure to use the phrase "fraud and abuse" in your question. You should expect to be "fired" from that doctor's practice after you ask the question.