Rick, Dr. Hood is an MD as well as being a trained homeopathic doctor. And he works at a clinic here along with an acupuncturist,chiropractor, and others. Many people benefit from him. I believe he is real in his concern and desire to help me. However, he tends, at least with me, to not talk about the methodology of homeopathy.. I am the type of person who must know everything that is going on. You are right, it is a good subject for this list. I tried acupuncture for a while. It did seem to help, but did not last, and I got tired of doing it week after week. Ready for the next experience??? don't forget how to laugh (and do it often) Marling McReynolds [log in to unmask] http://members.tripod.com/~marling