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Why say a Blind “Yes” to Drugs
Written By: Dr. Sue Aery - Aery Chiropractic & Acupuncture | Issue: 2018/11 - November
Ever wonder why so many of us say “yes” to drugs…prescription drugs, that is?
Think about the choices you have when you are told to take a drug. Good Science is what I turn to when it comes to all things that I put in my own body. Is there good science behind the particular drug? Are the side effects significant and how negative might they be? Will I end up taking yet another drug to combat the side effects of the first drug?
Do I have a choice? The answer is a resounding, “Yes!” It comes down to this: Your Body, Your Health, and Your Choice. Many don’t realize the blatant fact that you (and your health advocate) make your own choices, no matter what.
Think about the process prior to a surgery when you are asked to sign a consent form. Why is it not the same with drugs?
In my practice, our patients are given the information regarding why something needs to happen, why something needs to be applied, and the positive effects possible with administration of care. We present the science as well as the potential drawbacks or risk.
All this is not to say that there is no place for prescription drugs in our lives, because there is.
However, we don’t need to be taking them unnecessarily, with potential side effects proven by science and by individual experiences. Why not ask if there is any other drug you can take that has fewer side effects? Or ask if you can take the drug in question temporarily to see how it helps.
Instead of blindly going forward on an unknown path that may be more damaging than helpful, make informed choices for your health. Find out if a few simple adjustments to your lifestyle and eating habits is all you need to start on your path back to health! Seek guidance when you need it, reach out, and I am always happy to help!
