Mainstream Medicine and the Oprah Factor

Isn't it tiring, this Oprah bashing? Deepak Chopra sets out the facts and figures for your reading leisure to counter the ridiculous claims in CrazyTalk about her - what an appropriate title.

What has the woman done to deserve that by the way? Is it wrong to publicize healthy living, alternative lifestyles and wellness? Certainly not. So why beat up on her?

It can't be about colour, we passed that stage long ago... well, some of us anyway. Is it because she is rich, a woman, and has such a huge influence, and is doing things outside the box?  Absolutely!





There are those who act as if her every word is their truth and create problems for themselves. They're too lazy to take charge and be responsible for their own lives, health and well-being. The American flaw of always looking for a guru.

Oprah is too much for a lot of people because she pushes the boundaries when she can. Her role is to make people think, reflect and act in their own best interests to live their best lives and there are those in the medical establishment who don't like it.

So tell me, if your doctor tells you you're sick but doesn't know what's wrong or can't "fix" you, what would you do? Accept their word and wait to die proudly like that idiot Randy Pausch?

Or would you decide to live from that moment on, hop on the Internet and start searching for something, somewhere to prolong your life?

Unfortunately, too many of you don't look for your own answers. Don't you think it's time you started?

Healing starts in the mind when you decide to get well against the odds.

Check out the excellent OneHandClapping blog post and The DailyVoice article for contrasting views on the Oprah-bashing article.


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