A friend had a stroke and adamantly decided he’ll not take any meds as he doesn’t trust doctors. I said a prayer and wrote him, “If you’re going to do it your way, be smart — I know you are. (1) make a list of all the meds the doctors want you to take. (2) research and make a list of a natural alternative for each, whether supplementary, herbal or dietary. (3) Make a protocol list for each day: know how much of what you need to take or eat and when you need to do it. That means have a daily hourly schedule and follow it. (4) Some supplements need to be taken with water, some with fat, some with food, some without. Know which is which.”