Drugs mask pain.

Pain is your body’s way (through your brain) to signal a problem. When drugs mask pain, your brain doesn’t send that signal clearly And most times it only gets worse. Even as you feel fine or even feel better. But a prescription is not a protocol for a healthy, well-balanced life. Despite what most doctors say. (remember, the longer you stay on the drugs easier is for them to make their Mercedes payments)

Sure, you can mask the pain signals to your brain.

And I know there are times when that could be beneficial. But drugs significantly reduce your mental sharpness. And there needs to be what everybody likes to call and exit strategy. At least if your goal is better health and wellness.

I remember, quite a few years ago, when I installed a new front door handle for an elderly lady. As she invited me in to look thing over I noticed a variety of medications in one of those plastic pill organizers. She also had a variety of over-the-counter pills for indigestion, irregularity, and the usual suspects.

This nice lady kept stating how she “can’t remember anything.”

How many times have I heard that from people on multiple prescription drugs.

She wrote down everything I recommended we get to make the repairs. And then she asks me the same questions again and wrote down the same information again. It’s so sad to see someone, so obviously capable otherwise, who can’t remember what she just wrote down while it’s still under the pen in her hand.

And yet, I see (and know) plenty of elderly people who are sharp as a tack, quick as a whip, and bright as a new penny. How’s that for visuals? Almost always, those folks either don’t do prescription drugs or at the most only one or two. Now, I’m not a doctor or scientist, but even I can put two and two together.

Here’s my final word on drugs…(for now)

I’m not telling you to get off all your meds, if you’re on them. And I’m not saying ALL drugs are bad ALL the time. In fact, I benefited, somewhat, from some drugs after a stroke last year. But I AM saying you should consider the long-term effects of any prescriptions you’re told to take. And don’t take all those warnings on the drug commercials lightly. I know, from experience, how it only takes one of those warnings to be true for YOU to make the difference between a truly healthy life and no life. So…

What’s your prescription?
How do you feel?
You’re feelin’ real good?
But is the “good” real?
‘Cause medication
Can’t cure your pain.
You might ease aching,
But what will you gain
Slowing your memory
Down to a crawl?
Consider options.
Consider them all.
Your life is precious.
Give it your best.
Give yourself real foods.
Trust God for the rest.     © 2017 TF

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