This sort of censorship and coercion exists throughout the medical industry and has overtaken many areas of research. The danger is real, the damage extensive. MDs must prescribe drugs to healthy patients based on ever changing diagnostic guidelines based more on drug sales figures than repeatable, verifiable science. Going against the "guidelines" (which are actual mandates) can cost an MD their license and certifications. I've had a few honest MDs admit that they "have to say" certain things, even when in their professional judgment and experience it's bad advice. Many MDs simply accept the "guidelines" without question. Others know better than to question. Neither serves the best interest of the patient. Only by being your own advocate can you stand a chance. Ask questions. Be prepared to be "fired" by MDs. There are still some that will walk the fine line - not deviate from the "guidance" but who will do so with a wink - like the MD that told me "I have to say this...." and left it at that (in contrast to the MD that fired me because I said "no" to drugs without further justification based on actual data).