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Summary of Question:	Veg Vs Meat
Category:	General Sikhism
Date Posted:	Tuesday, 10/14/2003 2:30 PM MDT

Hi,

I read both the responses on this issue. I like to add something to the effect that there are alternate ways to heal. Homeopathic medicines are always available. But more importantly if one informs their physician of their dietary situation, the doctor can help you find other forms of medicines w/o any meat or essence of meat. Just keep in mind its not his OBLIGATION to do resreach for you, but he/she is willing to work with you around it. Who knows you can end up teaching the doctor something. I am not a doctor but a medical student, during my rotations i notice there are several vegetarians out there for different reasons. Honestly, many indians tend to be reserve and shy about asking for alternatives. some american people simply refuse to take medicine because it had some animal extract. SO pass the word on, ask for an alternative and do your own research at the same time. If anyone finds any good sites or books, please post it on here (if thats okay with the moderators). To the moderator, i back your statement about people manipulating the sikhi teachings about meat consumption to suit their needs. I hope this helps J.T singh and others. Bhulchuk maaf please.