Hippocrates is wonderful, and I recommend that you record every class and do everything they say. My husband adheres completely to the diet, and it works. In fact, one doctor said this week that he has the highest alkaline rate she has ever seen. The set-up at Hippocrates is totally self-responsible in that you participate to the degree you want and need.
It is "different" getting used to not eating cooked food, but eventually the store become another counter service. You sort of have to wrap your head around the concept that food is for nutition and not for entertainment. The trade-off is worth it! You don't have to take medicine and you can feel great, but Hippocrates does not make you choose between to the two treatments.
Keep me posted.
Linda