Cure Quote by Sherry A. Rogers
““I have to laugh when people ask me if I do alternative, herbal, acupuncture or holistic medicine. 'No,' I reply. 'We do state-of-the-art medicine. In other words, we find the biochemical, nutritional and environmental causes and cures rather than blindly drugging everything. Sure, herbs are gentler, safer and more physiologic than drugs and holistic medicine attempts to incorporate many diverse modalities, etc. But there is no substitute for finding the underlying biochemical causes and cures. This is real medicine. This is where medicine should and would have been decades ago, if it had not been abducted by the pharmaceutical industry.””
About This Quote
Source Interview: Podcast “The Future of Medicine”, 2023
The speaker argues that true medicine should focus on identifying and treating underlying biochemical, nutritional, and environmental causes rather than relying heavily on pharmaceuticals or superficial holistic practices.
In simple terms: Real medicine finds root causes, not just symptoms.
Key Takeaway
Prioritize root‑cause investigation.
Themes
medicine
science
holistic health
pharma criticism
Mood
critical
analytical
inquisitive
Type
statement
opinion
advocacy
When to use this quote
- clinical diagnosis
- patient education
- public health policy
- research funding
Key Concepts
biochemistry
nutrition
environmental health
clinical methodology
Questions to Reflect On
- How can clinicians balance root‑cause focus with patient‑centered holistic care?
- What systemic changes are needed to reduce pharmaceutical influence?
A Different Perspective
Holistic approaches can still offer valuable supportive care when integrated responsibly.
