Only a certain percentage of illnesses can really be "cured"....for the rest of the maladies, doctors just Mask the symptoms with an endless array of prescription drugs. Between the doctors penchant for drugs, and the drug companies profit driven motives, its no wonder that Health Care is the single largest expenditure in this nation. Our costs are about double those of most other nations....and increasing more every year. But then, we can't place all of the blame on the "Industry"...we have a population that has been abusing its health, with poor diet, and lack of exercise, and Obesity has become almost an epidemic. That creates a perfect environment for the "Industry" to bleed our population dry.
I too, believe in natural measure. I take a daily vitamin, and a lutein pill( my Dad had macular degeneration), after breakfast. Then, since I have a bit of arthritis, I take a Glucosamine/MSM pill after Supper. When I went to the doctor for the hip arthritis, he started making noises about hit replacements, etc...Bullchit! The glucosamine and keeping physically active is doing just fine after 18 months...about the only time I have any real discomfort is if I am sitting on my butt in front of the TV for more than an hour, or so. My "drug" costs are in the $5 a month range.
The few times I've been to the doctor in recent years...and talking to others who have been...it seems that many of these doctors are "married" to their laptops. They are probably logged in to sites like WebMD or the MayoClinic, and matching symptoms to treatments and drugs. Heck, I can do that myself, and it doesn't cost me any co-pays.