In a word NO. I'm an active participant in my health care. If I go to a doctor or nutritionist that does not agree with me, then I drop them. I remember the days when total cholestrol (sp) guidelines was 300. That is the guideline that I use, the medical profession and the drug companies can pound sand, I will not take a statin and do not hesitate to tell them so. My over all health is excellent, at 70 I have not chronic health issues, my only health issue is allergies, life long. I have my own way to deal with them. I get an annual check up and the only other thing I seek help with is when I get contact dermititis, which I need cortisone for. Since I live in the woods that happens just about once a year. My only other issue is the usual aches and pains for my age, which I manage myself.

Judy