Posted on 02/24/2014 3:00:51 AM PST by Cincinatus' Wife
Also, are they referring to only the brand-name versions of these drugs? If so, I can entirely understand excluding them. None of the Chicken Littles here would understand that.
I know you are correct. Seniors swill an astonishing number of pills for everything under the sun, even pills to help other pills. Seniors and everyone else.
I’m using Meluca ericifolia, thieves blend (proven to kill MRSA), and Melrose (a blend of other tea tree oils). Its the Young Living Oils blend. I didn’t use oregano because its a “hot” oil & my wound was very tender. Internally I took Inner Defense, which contains a blend of essential oils. I should say I’m not a doctor & don’t profess to be any type of medical professional. Everyone should do their own research & make their own decisions - just don’t blindly trust your doctor. Make informed decisions. I started looking into more natural ways of healthcare when my company switched to a high deductible plan. I decided to be in charge of my own health & do as much as possible to avoid doctors.
Reading a story like this, I am of two minds.
It’s true that socialism (govt. run) economies result in chaos & shortages
It’s also true that pharmaceutical companies are lobbying to keep taxpayer subsidies flowing to them for [often unneeded] prescriptions for the elderly and others. What Sarah Palin and Mark Levin call “Crony Capitalism.” The headline is a bit over the top; sounds like political boilerplate written by Pharm Industry lobbyists.
So Pepsi — I do agree with you. Many elderly are lonely and/or bored, and so just VISITING a doctor’s office or the nurse can be a morale booster, and enhance their well-being. It has nothing to do with the procedure or the medication the doctor prescribes. (Have you noticed who NICE to you they are at the medical center, often times nicer than your own family or friends?) ;)
But many elderly do in fact need the drugs they are prescribed for a serious medical condition. It is not just corrupt lobbying by the Pharms that’s the issue.
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