Alternative Medicine

A few weeks ago we were introduced to some interesting new medical techniques. A friend had asked us if a Cambodian Doctor, who was a recent convert to Christianity, could join us on the ship for a day. We said yes and when he arrived, we learned he was trained in Chinese Acupuncture treatment.
He seemed to be quite competent and the patients were eager to see him for his expertise. After several patients had good results, Walt decided he wanted him to work on his “bad” back. Walt is from a family who has embraced alternative medical of many kinds for many years. He was very comfortable with have needles inserted in his back! I watched his procedure done and I did much more squirming than he did!
Afterwards Walt told us all that his back was much better and it seemed to help for several days afterward. The Khmer Doctor gave the crew his cards and several seemed to want to see him in the future. Who knows…..I may even join them. Rick