For many of us, we do not utilize the nutrients we take in, and we don't dump the toxins we've built up. I understand the need for some supplements, but how do we know which ones we need & how much? Self diagnosing & self prescribing is dangerous, being led by every media guru. We have a compulsion for quick fix & spending. We've become compulsive pill poppers, and we think if something is good then more is better.
Perhaps choosing the foods with the nutrients we need, in a balance that works together for our individual health, is enough.

wouldn't it be nice if american medicine utilized a little nutrition and did some nutritional testing to help us know if we were lacking or intaking too much of a particular nutrient...

The human body is an amazing machine that has evolved over hundreds of thousands of years. Natural selection has been it's "clinical trial".
Our on board "homeostasis" constantly monitors and corrects our metabolisms.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Homeostasis
Unless my Dr. diagnoses a deficiency or recommends a supplement, I don't waste my money or risk my health.
Good nutrition, eat healthy whole foods and rest and reduce stress where you can!

I'm with you both! I would love nutritional counselling with my dr. and Kramer, I don't believe in throwing money away on the fad miracle of the week, either. Eat the right foods for your unique needs and go ride the ~waves~