No doubt, you are aware that we have a drug problem in our society. However, I am not talking about recreational street drugs; rather I am talking about the prescription drug problem that continues to rise. In light of some new research, several medications have recently been removed from the pharmacy shelves due to dangerous side effects. Vioxx and Bextra are just a couple of the popular medications that have recently made the headlines.
So why are medications so dangerous? Simply because of the side effects. If a medication only caused the effect that was desired, then there would be no problem. Unfortunately, medications do not interact with our bodies that way. For example, antihistamines decrease inflammation in most areas of the body but in the brain, it decreases nutrient absorption, which leads to amongst other things drowsiness. What more and more researchers are finding is that many of the medications, which have been approved for use, have side effects that were previously unknown. This raises a couple of very important questions. First, how many people have these medications actually injured before they were taken off the shelves? Secondly, how many other medications currently in use have unknown dangerous side effects.
So what do we do to correct the problem? The most practical solution is to lead a healthy lifestyle that reduces the need for medications. If we lead a healthier lifestyle and make healthier choices then our infatuation and reliance on dangerous medications can be reduced! And this is where in my humble opinion medicine has got it totally wrong! Rather than being on prevention, all the focus of medicine is on diagnosis and treatment! It is like shutting the stable door after the horse has bolted. It is not sustainable! We all know that “an ounce of prevention is better than a pound of cure”.
Thus maintaining the health of the spine and nervous system—the master system of the body—is essential to maintaining a healthy lifestyle. Chiropractors specialize in helping people maintain the health of the spine and nervous system. Aside from chiropractic care, proper diet, drinking plenty of water, exercise, and adequate sleep are just a few of the many things we can do to help our bodies function better.
Remember; always consult your doctor before changing any of your medications.
So why are medications so dangerous? Simply because of the side effects. If a medication only caused the effect that was desired, then there would be no problem. Unfortunately, medications do not interact with our bodies that way. For example, antihistamines decrease inflammation in most areas of the body but in the brain, it decreases nutrient absorption, which leads to amongst other things drowsiness. What more and more researchers are finding is that many of the medications, which have been approved for use, have side effects that were previously unknown. This raises a couple of very important questions. First, how many people have these medications actually injured before they were taken off the shelves? Secondly, how many other medications currently in use have unknown dangerous side effects.
So what do we do to correct the problem? The most practical solution is to lead a healthy lifestyle that reduces the need for medications. If we lead a healthier lifestyle and make healthier choices then our infatuation and reliance on dangerous medications can be reduced! And this is where in my humble opinion medicine has got it totally wrong! Rather than being on prevention, all the focus of medicine is on diagnosis and treatment! It is like shutting the stable door after the horse has bolted. It is not sustainable! We all know that “an ounce of prevention is better than a pound of cure”.
Thus maintaining the health of the spine and nervous system—the master system of the body—is essential to maintaining a healthy lifestyle. Chiropractors specialize in helping people maintain the health of the spine and nervous system. Aside from chiropractic care, proper diet, drinking plenty of water, exercise, and adequate sleep are just a few of the many things we can do to help our bodies function better.
Remember; always consult your doctor before changing any of your medications.
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