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Paul Cobbin's avatar

I agree 100%, the first three tiers are more like spectators at a football game. Half are cheering you on, the other half will take you down. Yes, level one advice is critical because a professional and individualised functional health approach is critical but I would also like to challenge you and raise the bar a little further.

As a Titan managing comorbidity, it takes a functionally integrated approach to maintain homeostasis and improve a clinical outcome, so for me health management is like coaching an elite athlete.

Elite athletes require a team of experts to perform at their best, and to decode a diagnosis of severe heart disease, while still aiming for longevity, I rely on a team of experts like an athlete would.

Yes, my GP is the ‘head coach’ but my approach is aimed at aligning mind, body and soul, so I also rely on my Doctor of Traditional Chinese Medicine, my Psychologist, Naturopath, Dietitian, Exercise Physiologist, my Doctor of Chiropractic, My Yogi and for the deep soul work, my community.

I must say I’m also thankful I’m an Australian, where the above approach doesn’t mean taking out a second mortgage. But it does take an elite approach to decode severe chronic disease, so level one advice is critical for success.

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Dr. Ashori MD's avatar

Great insight. Absolutely that the levels of advice are just the start. The application should always be an integrative approach from home remedies to diet and lifestyle to whatever modality fits the patient best.

Clinical medicine evolves rapidly and while the crude tools of a few years ago are still effective, few people will drill holes with corkscrew handle drills, they'll rely on a good handheld electric drill.

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Paul Cobbin's avatar

Absolutely. Relying on professional advice is critical. Anything online is for developing personal knowledge but I always only rely on medical advice from my team before making any health decisions.

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