Chronic disease is the number one cause of prescription medication use. Remember that although “genetics may load the gun, diet and lifestyle pull the trigger.”
Controllable risk factors include:
- How much you weigh
- Whether or not you exercise regularly
- Choosing not to smoke
- What you eat
The top 3 most commonly used medications are:
- Pain medications
- Cholesterol-lowering medications
- Anti-depressant medications
To reduce your need for these and other medications (those for reflux, high blood pressure, and more):
- Shift towards eating a whole food, plant-based diet
- Exercise consistently
- Manage stress
- Get plenty of rest
- Avoid smoking and drug use
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