While I was doing some reading earlier today about some holistic doctors around the country, including some of the doctors who have died recently, I noticed some conflicts with the FDA. Firstly, let me say that I have no knowledge or experience with any of these supplements, so I'm just going by what I've read online. Many of them are very costly and I would guess the doctors are getting a commission from them. Many of the different treatments offered by holistic doctors are also very expensive, so my overall impression is that alternative/holistic/energy medicine could be a very lucrative business, especially when you include the myriad of recommended supplements. I also think there's a risk for vulnerable patients to soon be parted with their money, IFYKWIM.
As I said, I have no personal experience with this type of medicine, so these are just my initial opinions. Perhaps some posters here have utilized alternative medicine and have a completely different view.
I find it interesting that it seems like Dr Sievers moved so heavily into this type of medicine in recent years and appeared to be pushing that more than the traditional internal medicine she originally practiced. I have no idea if any of this contributed to her death, other than I sense there could be some "shady" people in the field whose goals are not as honorable as Dr Sievers.
JMHO .....