1.   If I’m dealing with a stubborn health problem that is not resolving with standard care, how can I best use your site to get a solution?

First, are you sure of the diagnosis? If not, you may want to have additional tests performed.  We can provide you with test kits that analyze stool, urine, blood spots, and saliva samples for a wide variety of syndromes.  After we receive the test results, they will be analyzed by Dr. Cushing to further diagnosis and determine any recommendations.

Second, are you sure you are on the right remedies or supplements? Dr. Cushing has up-to-date research on what works best for many puzzling or difficult health issues. See our syndrome section for recommendations (these recommendations are all considered adjunctive to your standard medical care).

2.   Will Dr. Cushing work with my doctor?

Yes. As long as your doctor is receptive, Dr. Cushing will be happy to collaborate with him/her.  Do not forget your M.D. or D.O. is always your primary care doctor.

3.  How secure is my medical information?

Completely secure. Nothing will be released to any third party without your permission. For more information, please see our privacy practices policies.

4.  I’m very sensitive to supplements. How can I avoid having an adverse reaction to nutriceuticals or herbal recommendations?

Let us know about your hypersensitivities in advance by phone or by e-mail, and we will then recommend the most hypoallergenic supplements and how to take them.

5.  I do not wish to buy any animal-based products. Do you have non-animal based products?

Yes, we do!  Please let us know in advance of ordering, and we will only recommend vegetarian-based products for your particular protocol.

6.  How long should I stay on the recommended supplements or remedies?

It generally takes a minimum of 3 to 4 months to heal tissues with nutritional supplements. After 3 to 4 months of continued use, we recommend a reevaluation to determine the next step in your treatment, if any.  Depending on the diagnosis, some cases may require supplements to be taken on a maintenance basis or for much longer periods than 4 months.   Clients who register with The Holistic Doctor Is In! can participate in our consultancy program, achieving the maximum results from their treatment.

7.  Does Dr. Cushing accept any type of third party insurance?

No.  Most insurance carriers do not process claims for alternative medicine because they are dominated by the pharmaceutical industry. However, depending on your policy and insurance carrier you may be reinbursed for certain types of exams and treatments offered by Dr. Cushing .  Please check directly with your insurance carrier.

8.  I have noticed that for many of your syndromes, you have recommended a combination of nutrition, homeopathy, Chinese herbs, or botanical medicine. Why?

Dr. Cushing uses the best possible products for each syndrome, and these treatments are chosen from the different modalities, depending on their tested clinical effectiveness.  You may find a mixture of all available modalities in your treatment–this is done to achieve the most rapid results.