from the Board Guidelines

Use Good Personal Judgment

First and foremost, NEVER rely on information or opinions exchanged via the messages to replace necessary, personal consultation(s) with qualified health or medical professionals to meet your individual health or medical needs. HealthBoards.com is for support, empowerment, education and entertainment. Use good personal judgment when considering the benefits, risks and costs of personal choices that might impact your health, well-being or quality of life.

Also, remember that what's right or has worked for one person may not be what's right for you. Your personal set of circumstances will always influence what's best or right for you. Talk with your physician or personal health professional about the benefits, risks and costs of various options and alternatives in order to make a more informed, confident personal choice.

Agree to Disagree

Decisions about health and well-being are highly personal, individual choices. We invite and encourage a healthy exchange of opinions and disagreement about factors that may impact quality of life. If you disagree with a person's post or opinion during a live mutual support group meeting, by all means, challenge the opinion. "Flaming" and personal insults, however, will not be tolerated. Agree to disagree.