We see it on the news and on the internet constantly – another drug being taken off the market because of unwanted, unexpected and dangerous side effects. We read it in the papers and hear it on the radio, so frequently that we may become desensitized to it, but make no mistake — while some drugs are necessary and do help people, too often drugs are used as a crutch instead of accepting responsibility to make lifestyle changes that would work better and last longer. And they can be very harmful at times, so it’s up to you to be smart about what you put in your body.
For example, some people need high blood pressure medication to keep their blood pressure under control. Yet, they may be able to control their blood pressure with diet, by reducing salt, or by increasing foods that help the body to balance fluids better.
Examples of foods that help you regulate the water balance in your body are cranberries, celery, parsley, asparagus, artichoke, melon, watercress, and apple cider vinegar. Sometimes, you can get off medication by selecting a natural remedy instead.
Many people rely on pain relievers, yet these can be some of the most toxic substances, with harsh side effects that can be worse than the original pain. Quite a few of these have been taken off the market, but fortunately, there is an alternative – safe and gentle chiropractic care, which uses the natural healing ability of the body to relieve pain. The pain usually isn’t the problem, it’s the signal that tells you there is a problem. Chiropractic aims to find and correct the cause, and that’s why so many people feel better and are healthier through chiropractic care.
If you can avoid taking unnecessary drugs and instead make good lifestyle decisions, you’ll find that the natural way is most often the best way. Be smart about what you put in your body – that’s what works best.