Good afternoon, Linda!
I am so glad you get to enjoy your garden and all the benefits it provides! Beautiful picture!

From your remarks"
"How can my gastro doc do a colonoscopy and address possible hemorrhoid surgery at the same time??"
I know that I had this too and my GI Dr. did not recommend surgery. Have you seen a colon Dr?

I think I have been fortunate with my Dr.'s.
My family Dr. recommended both my GI and Colon Rectal Surgeon.
I also, did all my "investigating"
My family Dr. also has no problem in sharing alternative vitamins, minerals, diet. LIKE YOU, I too do not want to be on any med's. I would rather have my Dr. tell me... Well, you need to change your diet, you need to exercise more, etc. Not only tell me but give suggestions and listen to my needs.
Example - I sent her a message through our MYChart. Do I have to go every 6 mth's for a mammogram? I have not had breast cancer, and it is not in my family. I have very dense breast, and they are always looking at an area on the side. I am always in pain after these. I asked her why I have to keep getting them (which are ordered through my GYNO) She said to start taking Vit E and evening of primrose oil every day and it should help with the pain. It has help and I do not have to take Advil. JUST FYI I started taking both of them together when I was 35. At 47 I was told I went through Meno pause and only had maybe a couple of night sweets and hot flashes. I quit taken the Evening of Primrose when I turned 52. I thought I did not need anymore.

I would love to find out more about your Roman chamomile. I would not have survived all these years without my Chamomile Tea!
I have tried to grow and process without a good outcome:)