**Join us for a special summer series of conversations with Shaina and Piet about the genius of the "and." We are so excited to share this 4-part discussion with you AND for the launch of season 4 of Sidewalk Conversations this August! If you enjoy this episode and want to check out all of the things Piet is working on, head on over to the Piet Van Waarde channel on Youtube.**

We are exploring "the genius of the AND" – the powerful concept of embracing both conventional and alternative approaches to healthcare rather than viewing them as opposing forces. Through personal stories about cancer treatment and childbirth experiences, we examine how breaking down false dichotomies can lead to better, more informed medical decisions.
• The tension between holistic/natural treatments and conventional medicine creates unnecessary division
• Fear often drives medical decision-making, pushing people toward either/or thinking
• Personal experience with cancer treatment reveals the value of drawing from multiple approaches
• Childbirth provides another example of how the medical establishment creates false choices
• Seeking multiple opinions and perspectives leads to better informed consent
• The "genius of the AND" allows patients to benefit from both conventional and alternative approaches
Always seek multiple opinions and gather information from different sources before making important healthcare decisions. This approach will help you get the best care possible rather than limiting yourself to a single perspective.

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