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Excellent reading. Thank you.

Thank you, coyote man.

I hadn't seen those Hub pages and now have them bookmarked.

And another great resource on the Internet! (grin)

I'm just pointing that out because many people say "don't read anything on the Internet" but forget to add that 'reading on the Internet' should be done with a critical mind and enough knowledge to know what's hooey and what's not. And if they can't tell, then they can always check it out on the 'Internet'.

I'm pulling legs here and not being mean. And a reminder that this forum is 'on the Internet'. (grin)

Ducking and running cuz I'm sure someone will not agree with me. (grin) Dialogue is important, even if some disagree, I think.

Cave, of course it's ok to disagree.

The reason I tell people who are in a complete panic to not read stuff on the internet, or who find all this negative information on the internet, is because it can often facilitate more anxiety and panic and general depression. I'm not literally telling all people her not read the internet. That would be ridiculous.

I would like to feel that people have a critical eye to know the difference.

Thank you so much for posting this, i think its a great article of someones experience and is really helpful to read through.
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bumping up for new people

http://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2012/01/30/hll10130.htm

Oh, dear. Part good advice, part----- something else. Your choice.

"The result is what is known as cyberchondria -- an unfounded anxiety concerning one's wellness brought on by visiting health and medical websites."

"The increase in using the Internet to self-diagnose comes at a time when many physicians are encouraging patients to be more involved in their medical care to help improve health outcomes, particularly for chronic illnesses.

Some health professionals say researching medical concerns on reputable websites can be a positive step for patients, because it helps them become more educated about their health. In doing so, patients sometimes accurately diagnose themselves, particularly when it involves common illnesses, such as appendicitis and strep throat, doctors said."

And then:

"More often, though, the large number of health websites, some of which are unreliable, mislead patients into thinking they have a medical problem, say health professionals."

The trick (it's not a hard trick) is to know what/who to believe and who to take with a grain (or bucket) of salt. Usually the person/article has both some good information and some awful information.