Dr. Google is Scary ??

These days when physical symptoms arise, we tend to consult with Dr. Google first. I am not sure if Google gets kickbacks from emergency room visits, but it seems that most of my self-diagnosis adventures result in Dr.?Google sharing?something along the lines of, "If symptoms persist for more than 10 minutes seek immediate medical attention."

It does make me wonder how many people have gone out of their way to arrive at an Emergency Room or Urgent Care Center only to find symptoms dissipate while in the waiting room, or find out that no immediate medical attention was actually necessary.

Most likely, Dr. Google is erring on the side of caution. Thanks, I think? Of course, it is always better to be safe than sorry! That said, here are some things to think about when going to check in with Dr. Google:

• Dr Google is almost always wrong, but is right about 1/3 of the time.
• Health anxiety?can be the result of too much Dr. Googling.
• University sites are more?reliable. These?sites end with ".edu" in the URL.
• Seek out communities dealing with the same issues as you. Many will share their experience with different remedies. That said, DO be sensible?because?some?people have gone a bit overboard.
• The science-minded may find?PubMed?informative.
• Cure-alls?should be avoided. Bodies are complicated, and?there is no?magical fruit hiding deep within the Amazon Rainforest?that is a remedy for everything.
• If you go the natural route via supplements and herbs, do not try a whole bunch at once; try one at a time to see how your body reacts. And definitely do your research at reliable sites. For example, I have alopecia, which is an autoimmune disorder. My immune system is on overdrive and confused, and it?attacks my hair follicles.?Therefore, I should avoid anything meant to strengthen my?immune system so I?stay away from things like echinacea, elderberry, and zinc.
• YouTube is filled with great advice - also a lot of wacky advice?-?so?proceed with caution. That said, there are some really good channels out there. I like?Dr. Berg?because?so far he has been of great help to me.?I've also learned a lot from some physical therapists on YouTube; many have?solid stretching and exercise?advice for dealing with issues?like tennis elbow or sciatica.
• Talk to different types of healers; there are people that specialize in functional health, acupuncture, herbal remedies, and more. It's worth learning from other modalities.
• Whether it's a healer or a medical doctor, always ask how they have been able to help people with similar issues.
• Keep working toward doing all the stuff you know you are supposed to?do: exercise, make sure to take breaks, rest well, have some fun,?get plenty of sleep and eat for your body (I am currently, gluten-free, dairy-free, corn-free, mostly nightshade-free and mostly sugar-free, which has been very beneficial for me).

Be well! And I am not a doctor so be sure to see the disclaimer below :)

Mich

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