just spill a few beans, plez, Fiona.

When you say, "the depressing absolutism of prognosis that we are immediately labeled with," that tells me that whatever you are doing must be affiliated with the "mental" you, instead of the physical. I very much subscribe to that philosophy. People say "You are what you eat;" and I also add "You are what you think."

This became very evident listening to the doctors' discussions while attending the recent NIH Shan Neurological conference. If one can "think" oneself as much as 30-40% improved, and science cannot prove it statistically, then why oh why isn't placebo effect used therapeutically?

I am so looking forward to what NIH comes up with for recommendations. I contend that there is not room in one's brain for thoughts of wellness and a surgical instrument, too. What I mean is if science doesn't accept the "think thyself well" rule, then forget any invasive procedure until they can.

Am I making any sense?

Glad you are feeling better no matter what, fiona.

Peg