Week of JULY 7: PICTURE OF THE WEEK

CREDIT: Originally from a skit by comedian Randy Chesnut

Drugs to treat side effects of other drugs
As noted yesterday, drugs are wonderful things that have saved countless lives, but they have also claimed countless lives as well. There are a number of sources that show deaths from CORRECTLY prescribed medications are in the top 5 causes of death for Americans. Lesson: manage your lifestyle now so you will be less likely to need them later on (an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure). Ask for and look into alternative treatments to medications when feasible (and after medical consultation with your doc), When you do take medications, use them judiciously, for only as long as needed.