Help with writing a letter to GP's

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Dear Dr 

I am writing to introduce myself  (my name).  I am an Ayurvedic practitioner and have a clinic at ??? medical centre where I see patients for health promotion and wellness, and for improved health.  I qualified in 2005 after taking a 3 year degree in Ayurveda at ?? University.  I then spent time in India gaining practical experience.As I am now seeing more and more clients, and some are maybe patients of yours patients with your practice, I thought I should advise you of what I am doing.

Ayurveda is the world's oldest scientific system of natural medicine, having its heritage in ancient India. It is formally recognized by the World Health Organisation and is known to be a complete health care system, which emphasizes prevention of disease, as well as promotion of health and longevity.

Ayurveda holds that the primary force in the causation of disease is imbalance resulting from disruption of homeostasis or immunity. Ayurveda does not separate mind from body and places equal importance on mental, emotional, and behavioural factors, which are seen as critical in the development of imbalances, hence disease.

Ayurveda tells us that every creation inclusive of a human being is a model of the universe. In this model, the basic matter and the dynamic forces (Dosha) of the nature determine health and disease, and also determine the medicinal value of any substance (plant and mineral). The Ayurvedic practices, chiefly that of diet, life style, herbal preparation, massage, and meditation, aim to maintain the Dosha equilibrium.  Therapy is customised to the individual's constitution (Prakruti). Numerous Ayurvedic medicines (plants in particular) have been tested for their biological and clinical potential using modern validation, and thereby setting an interface with modern medicine.

There have been much research on the viability of Ayurvedic herbs to the cure of diseases like AIDS, Cancer, Tuberculosis etc., and some of these experiments have met with great success. However, my current experience would allow me indicates that I should and will refer more seriously ill patients to their GP, as well as possibly a more qualified experienced Ayurvedic doctor.

Should you wish to know more about me or Ayurveda, I would be delighted to hear from you.

Yours faithfully

It is important to make sure that the GPs are aware that you know that herbal remedies and allopathic remedies can be contraindicative. You are sensible to offer the GPs a chance to discuss with you personally what you are both doing and how you can work together. Some GPs are receptive, others may be hostile [I am sure you are already aware of this!].  hope your response is good.