The Associated Press reported on May 14 that 51% of adults and children in the US now take at least one prescription drug for a chronic medical condition. Most common are drugs to lower cholesterol and to reduce blood pressure. This could mean that Americans are getting sicker and more obese or that doctors are getting more aggressive or that massive advertising campaigns by drug companies are working. Not mentioned in the article are the resulting impact on the rising cost of health care and the side effects caused by these very same drugs. Herbal blends and nutritional supplements can get the same results, cheaper and safer. A knowledgeable integrative physician can give you guidance.
Contact the International College of Integrative Medicine or the American College for Advancement in Medicine
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