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I completely agree with this. I have been avoiding pharmaceuticals for decades for this very reason. I even hesitate to take aspirin or ibuprofen and rarely or never acetaminophen which can cause catastrophic liver failure. Ditto antibiotics. I once used Bach Flower remedies but since I eat so many fruits and vegetables (I am a vegan), I have not been diligent about essential oils. Good reminder, Kim. And on our sick care pay per treatment system, I completely agree.
ReplyBeth, I also avoid taking anything when possible. I might take 2 or 3 aspirins a year, if that. My hubby thinks I’m loony because I also refuse to use the mainstream personal care products. And, I get a little angry when he throws plastic in the trash can instead of the in the bag I use for recycling. I’m considering making my own laundry detergents and the whole nine.
As you said, our current system is not health care, it’s disease care. 🙂 Note to self: Must eat more fruits and veggies.
Oh, by the way, I’ve recently started drinking Kefir and Kombucha tea. Have you any experience with them?
ReplySome with Kefir, not with Kombucha. I eat 3 ounces of Trader Joe’s yogurt at night before I go to bed. I wish I could just stomach the soy yogurt, but it is awful and I do think yogurt cultures are beneficial. I put a spoonful of honey on it. I like toasted rice tea in the afternoon, it is a green tea. Is there a special benefit to Kombucha?
ReplyThe jury is out…Mayoclinic.com, of course, says more people get sick from it than reap benefits. However, Kombucha advocates say it detoxifies your system, can prevent and treat cancer, promote weight loss, and many other things. I haven’t tried making my own, but I have bought it from various stores. When I drink it, and kefir, regularly I feel much different (in a good way). Apparently, much of our overall health stems from our gut due to the flora living there.
Have you ever watched Hungry for Change? I came across Kefir and Kombucha Tea while doing some research after watching this movie. Very eye-opening.
ReplyNo, I haven’t – I will look it up. I am always for learning more about all this. It takes us a whole lifetime to figure out what we are supposed to be doing with our bodies. I wish my parents had been more interested in health when I was young. I started changing my habits in my late teens, all on my own.
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