Why It Is so Important to Avoid Self-Diagnosis

The internet offers mountains of medical advice: some excellent, some mediocre, and some dangerous. Always consult a doctor, dentist, or other medical professional before deciding on or discontinuing a course of treatment. This also applies to medications and natural supplements.

Many websites, advice forums, and answer communities offer information. However, regardless of how professional the source or competent the advice, it cannot replace medical assessment. Symptoms that might seem inconsequential to you could indicate problems your physician is trained to detect.

View online information in a skeptical manner. Never trust a single source, and never use what you read as a substitute for competent medical advice.

This also applies to natural remedies and treatments. They all have potential side effects and may interact with or change the function of other medications.

Whenever you try something from an article, book, video, or television program, realize that you do so at your own risk.

I, like many other authors, offer advice. This is based on my own experience and what I believe to be solid research. However, you should never allow my advice to replace proper medical diagnosis, guidance, and treatment. If you experiment with any of the ideas or tips I provide, it is at your own discretion, responsibility, and risk.

I make no guarantees, representations, or warranties, either express or implied, and assume no responsibility or liability for any actions you might take based on what I write.

Good health!

Kathy Steinemann