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134 sats \ 9 replies \ @south_korea_ln 12 Jul
That's a long video :)
I've seen similar life-choice-questioning doctors... definitely not for everyone. Good he took the decision to pursue another path... (if that's what he did, I'm not at the end of the video yet~~)
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113 sats \ 8 replies \ @south_korea_ln 12 Jul
Ok, got to the point now where he explains the fact he realized that many surgeries are not necessary. Most people that will cure will cure naturally coz of healthy lifestyle (no smoking, exercise, plant-based food, etc), not because of the surgery. So he does not feel comfortable with the fact that the medical system promotes surgeries rather than improving lifestyle... as it is not profitable.
I've lived in different places. Not all places push for surgery, that's often a solution of last resort. But that only works in places where the medical is not a for-profit system, unlike the US. And unlike Korea, to a lesser extent. Many doctors here also push for expensive treatments whenever they can. Countries with social security might be less sensitive to this kind of mindset. At the same time, it's nice to get seen by the doctor right away rather than having long waiting lists as in some EU countries. Proves again, it's not all black and white to me.
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113 sats \ 0 replies \ @south_korea_ln 12 Jul
Ok, just finished. He found his Citadel ;)
No mention of his wife anymore at the end... wonder if she's still in the picture as he lives alone in the mountain with his dog...
Is this what @DarthCoin is aiming for building his citadel in nature?
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62 sats \ 2 replies \ @south_korea_ln 12 Jul
How is the healthcare system in Singapore, @cryotosensei?
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13 sats \ 0 replies \ @cryotosensei 12 Jul
It’s decent. I feel that I’m being served by caring doctors and nurses whose hearts are in the right place , in spite of the high levels of stress they face.
I think there’s a perception that it’s better to seek private medical care if you can afford it. Coincidentally I took my boy for an eye check-up today. The optometrist had the cheek to say that she is not that confident of her diagnosis because my son kept hesitating - and wrote a reference letter for me to bring to a private eye doctor. I mean, if this were to happen in Japan, I would definitely get some clear answers from the medical staff. No need for second opinions.
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0 sats \ 0 replies \ @Bell_curve 12 Jul
I've heard and read great things about healthcare in Singapore and Switzerland
My understanding is in both countries everyone has a catastrophic plan with a high deductible.
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13 sats \ 0 replies \ @Enemy_of_the_state 12 Jul
Plant based food….LOL
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0 sats \ 2 replies \ @Bell_curve 12 Jul
Plastic surgery is for profit no insurance.
Lasik is for profit no insurance.
IVF is for profit no insurance.
The solution is for profit system with no insurance!
The problem is a subsidized system where medical care is overregulated and rationed and an overreliance on third party payment.
USA is at least 50 percent non profit.
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13 sats \ 1 reply \ @wingalt 12 Jul
With no insurance prices go down and health providers have to compete for your dollars. With US insurances prices keep going up as much as they can get away with. Elsewhere there is incentives to negotiate prices down but quality of care goes down over time
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0 sats \ 0 replies \ @Bell_curve 12 Jul
The smart doctors don’t accept insurance
My friends OG GYN did not accept insurance because she was in high demand
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10 sats \ 0 replies \ @Bell_curve 12 Jul
Attended college at MIT
Spinal surgery residency!
Spinal surgery definitely does not address the root causes.
For example, most people have poor posture.
Excess weight puts pressure on the lower back.
Talking to patients? what a concept lol
Diet seems to be most important factor
Most surgeons work until their 60s.
Wife advises him to quit?!
He should work at a clinic, urgent care or a 'free' clinic for the indigent
Or work in physical therapy, so many people and athletes with back and spinal pain
Or work for the NFL as a neuro-specialist to examine head injuries
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23 sats \ 0 replies \ @398ja 13 Jul
I am recovering from a health condition that made me realise my vulnerability, and has reminded me of my mortality. The doctors could not really help me, or actually, it became very quickly obvious to me that they had no time to invest in finding out the root cause. I was prescribed some antibiotics that obviously did not help, but actually even made things worse, so, I had no other choice than taking things in my own hands.
I can 100% confirm what Dr, Goobie says. Diet, yes, is a no-brainer, but not on top of my list. The social circle, and more importantly, sleep, and stress relief, IMHO are paramount!
I am not a medical Doctor but here is what seems to be working for me:
- Every time I had my weekly training with my mates, I would feel instantly much better, and for a long period. We train push hands (a form of grappling)/taichi, and I found that, not only the presence of others (close friends and family), but also the physical touch have some magical (for lack of a better word) healing properties.
- "Turbo sleep": it's amazing how the body can heal and recover when given the chance to.
- Exercise: the idea is to put your body under a constant and manageable stress, so that it can adapt to it and become stronger (hormesis). The same can be achieved through fasting, or exposure to extreme temperatures (cold or heat) for a short while.
- Stress relief: meditation (i.e. the ability to become still, relax physically and mentally, and feel deep inside your body) and laughing (YouTube is full of silly, funny videos.)
- Diet: carnivore works best for me, but also, a lot of fermented food. Raw propolis and Manuka honey (UMF 26+ / MGO 1282+) helped tremendously at the beginning.
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13 sats \ 0 replies \ @SatsMate 12 Jul
We all have a unique life path. Nothing wrong with going from having the best pedigree and trajectory according to societies standards, to later realize you wanted a life with nature.
Although the worst part of not having a job is not being able to get one - when you need it.
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13 sats \ 0 replies \ @jerrybature 15 Jul
When it comes to the medical profession, the Hippocratic is dead and buried. The system is severely broken. Bitcoin fixes it!
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0 sats \ 0 replies \ @Bell_curve 12 Jul
He can quit surgery but he doesn't have to quit being a doctor
He can still help people and with some additional training, put his education to good use
He should read Viktor Frankl’s book, Man’s Search for Meaning,
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