Recently a friend sent me an article that was alarming to say the least. I personally prefer to go the natural route when ill or in pain, using prescription drugs only when absolutely necessary. This article, Praises-for-Costco, shows how Costco is giving the consumer a better value for prescription drugs.
Being a baby boomer, I realize an entire generation is approaching the age for medicare and other programs. What I didn’t know is what this will cost in the long run. I know there have been lots of dire predictions regarding all the boomers (those born between 1946-1964) retiring, going on social security etc. what I never really thought about was the cost of medications for physical problems that often appear as we age. I know my body complains more at 61 than even 10 years ago. And, taking lifestyle and diet into consideration as well as genetics, many of us will begin to notice we need more support in the health arena, perhaps, needing more prescription drugs.
The good news is we are a fairly healthy generation compared to our parents and our children. We are aging more gracefully and healthily, enjoying our lives more, and breaking out of restrictive belief patterns allowing us more freedom to live life more authentically and fully.
Solution: Prevention is always our best defense against illness. Take care of yourself by living as healthy a lifestyle as possible so you may avoid having to depend on prescription drugs. Think of how much fun it will be to spend your money on travel. fun and nurturing yourself rather than medicine and doctor bills. (If given the choice, I’d much rather spend $75 for an hour of full body massage rather than $100 on 15 minutes to get a prescription.)
Healthier Choice: If you do need prescription drugs, check all the side effects and be sure the advantages outweigh the disadvantages. I invite you to consult with a alternative health practitioner for a second opinion who may know of natural remedies to treat your problem (be sure you have a trusted referral). I have personally found my body responds better to natural thyroid and DHEA supplements than prescriptions I have used.
Tried & True Tip: If you do need to take a pharmaceutical drug, do due diligent research. Health practitioners whose opinion I highly value suggest not taking any drugs that have not been on the market for at least 15 years with ample research to support benefits and possible detrimental side effects.
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Interesting article Sheryl. I agree that it is alot easier to exercise some and have a decent diet than to pop pills.
Another thing to consider is that every drug depletes your body of nutrients. We need to do our homework and find out which nutrients the drug is getting rid of and find some good natural suppliments to replenish what we have lost.