When it comes to our health, we rarely, if ever, have to choose between a lifestyle change and prescription medication.
Why? Because our health is something we continuously and ever so slowly lose until we reach a point when our doctor prescribes a medication to help overcome a minor health issue. I know because, for me, it started with one prescription and ended with 16 different medications.
I chose to change my lifestyle and was able to reduce my medications to just 4.
The choice of which part to take depends on the individual and the medical condition. Sometimes, lifestyle changes can be enough to improve a person’s health.
For example, if someone has high blood pressure, lifestyle changes such as increasing physical activity, reducing salt intake, and quitting smoking may be able to reduce it.
On the other hand, some medical conditions require prescription medication. For example, if someone has diabetes, they will likely need to take medication to control their blood sugar levels.
Ultimately, the decision about which treatment is best for an individual should be made by their doctor.
Prescription Medications Only Hide the Symptoms
Prescription medications can help relieve the symptoms of various conditions, but they typically do not cure the underlying condition.
For example, allergy medications can reduce inflammation and symptoms like sneezing or itching. However, they do not cure the underlying allergy.
Similarly, medications for anxiety can help to reduce symptoms like panic and fear, but they do not cure the underlying anxiety disorder.