> ## Content Index > Fetch the complete content index at: https://www.tom-shaw.uk/llms.txt > Use this file to discover other available public pages before exploring further. # Medicine Men - URL: https://www.tom-shaw.uk/medicine-men/ - Published: 2024-03-18T09:01:07.000Z - Updated: 2024-03-18T09:01:07.000Z - Description: A Poem by Tom Shaw - Author: Tom Shaw - Tags: Poems, #substack, #substack-type-newsletter, #substack-access-everyone, #Import 2026-10-24 12:50 Text within this block will maintain its original spacing when published***I*** Patient information collected. Fully followed suitable guideline. Invasive technique for biopsy. Diagnosis using microscope. Pathogen involvement suspected. Antibiotics used are first-line. No improvement. Potent agents next. Drugs prescribed within policy scope. Patient deteriorated quickly. Ventilator used but patient worse. End-of-life pathway recommended. Family informed there was no hope. Life support system disconnected. Time of death noted: 03:59\. II Is something feeling amiss, in your view? Is dis-ease stopping you from feeling whole? I may not have some “magic pill” for you, but I am here to help you take control. By oath, foremost, I will do you no harm and instead listen to your voice and heart, feeling your frequency, holding your arm, sensing the points where we should look to start. Gradually we’re unravelling the blocks, that line the passages in to your core. I’ll share with you some tools from my toolbox; energy, nature, loving, and much more, so that when our time draws near to a close, You’ll have all you need for your future woes. ###### Medicine Men - by Tom Shaw --- *Music:* [*Schemawound - Ethidium Bromide*](https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Schemawound/Hospital%5FSongs/04%5FEthidium%5FBromide/?ref=tom-shaw.uk) *&* [*Kai Engel - July*](https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Kai%5FEngel/Chapter%5FThree%5F%5FWarm/Kai%5FEngel%5F-%5FChapter%5FThree%5F-%5FWarm%5F-%5F05%5FJuly?ref=tom-shaw.uk) --- ![](https://cdn.mymidnight.blog/a14ac55a4f27472c5d894ec1c3c743d2/substack-post-media-s3-amazonaws-com/public/images/4e97e27c-cbba-41d6-86a4-6838d62a4652_720x720.jpg) “Medicine Men” is a reflection on [the state of institutionalised medicine](https://rumble.com/v2k2xzu-why-medicine-is-the-most-deadly-profession-cp-lectures-with-dr-denis-rancou.html?ref=tom-shaw.uk). I experienced some of this first-hand [when I was pursuing a degree in Dentistry](https://overtotheyouth.substack.com/p/opening-up), and many [doctors](https://drsambailey.substack.com/p/dr-mark-edmond-my-profession-is-not), health practitioners and [scientists](https://dailyexpose.uk/2022/03/31/modern-medicine-a-castle-built-on-sand/?ref=tom-shaw.uk) across [various](https://jermwarfare.com/podcast/leemon-mchenry-on-the-illusion-of-evidence-based-medicine?ref=tom-shaw.uk) [disciplines](https://drsambailey.substack.com/p/kelly-brogan-md-healing-yourself) have spoken to it too recent years. In the poem, I set out to contrast this with a more “true” view on what healing can be, and where I look to see us moving in a more sovereign future. I’ve linked some pieces and conversations below on this subject which I have found to be useful to think about: [How modern medicine’s failings are being mitigated by holistic therapies With so many now injured by modern medicine, I am very keen to hear how other types of healing practices work. Especially if holistic practitioners have any ideas or strategies to help those injured by the Covid-19 vaccines. What I have realised is that we medically trained doctors really need to acknowledge that human beings are more than matter; we ar…![](https://cdn.mymidnight.blog/a14ac55a4f27472c5d894ec1c3c743d2/substack-post-media-s3-amazonaws-com/public/images/c2e9d443-bb05-447f-8e06-e2f1bd8e7fd0_940x940.png)A Better Way with Dr Tess Lawrie](https://drtesslawrie.substack.com/p/how-modern-medicines-failings-are) [Medicine: The Killing FieldsThe medical industry often peddles a catchphrase: primum non nocere or "first do no harm". Even though most doctors probably believe that they adhere to this ethic, the data shows the opposite. The medico-pharmaceutical complex operates vast killing fields without anyone blinking an eye. This video highlights how the system is able to cover up its injur…![](https://cdn.mymidnight.blog/a14ac55a4f27472c5d894ec1c3c743d2/substack-post-media-s3-amazonaws-com/public/images/6044fe5d-4fe2-40dd-8e2c-ed3d6f0d0377_1280x1280.png)Dr Sam Bailey](https://drsambailey.substack.com/p/medicine-the-killing-fields) [Dr Tess Lawrie “The Conscience of Medicine” I hope you enjoy this. Dr Lawrie and I explore the current state of the world and human health, corrupt institutions, the WHO, the fight for justice and to restore human rights, building new legitimate organizations, foundations of health, and the mission and resources of The World Council For Health.![](https://cdn.mymidnight.blog/a14ac55a4f27472c5d894ec1c3c743d2/substack-post-media-s3-amazonaws-com/public/images/65d31358-ff6d-4102-be5b-4bff00ec2dff_1278x1278.png)Dr Mark Trozzi](https://drtrozzi.substack.com/p/dr-tess-lawrie-the-concience-of-medicine) As well as being included in my book, [“From A Dying Empire Near You,”](https://tom-shaw.uk/from-a-dying-empire-near-you/?ref=tom-shaw.uk) I’ve also made an image version of this poem available. You are welcome to share it wherever you please as a means of sharing this poem. ![](https://cdn.mymidnight.blog/a14ac55a4f27472c5d894ec1c3c743d2/substack-post-media-s3-amazonaws-com/public/images/14297f44-a93e-4032-828d-90f24ffedd5c_2400x3000.png) Thank you for taking the time to read this piece. I hope it sparked something within you. 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