Comments on: Study: Over Half Of Americans Medicated

First Time A Majority Of Nation's Insured Shown To Be Drugged For Chronic Illnesses

[inittowin1]

Most any diease can be managed with diet and exercise, but we have become such drug craved society that we''ve accustomed to pill taking instead of getting off our lazy duffs. We need to think prevention, which means learning how to eat properly. Our diets should consist of more fruits and veggies and less meat. Most of the animals that we eat have treated with some type of drug. So what ever the animals eat and since we''re eating them, then if they were sick and dieased then guess what, we will too. Think America more seriously about what you''re putting in your bodies. You are what you eat is a fact folks. Wake up.

[inittowin1]

Most any diease can be managed with diet and exercise, but we have become such drug craved society that we''ve accustomed to pill taking instead of getting off our lazy duffs. We need to think prevention, which means learning how to eat properly. Our diets should consist of more fruits and veggies and less meat. Most of the animals that we eat have treated with some type of drug. So what ever the animals eat and since we''re eating them, then if they were sick and dieased then guess what, we will too. Think America more seriously about what you''re putting in your bodies. You are what you eat is a fact folks. Wake up.

[maggg1]

My question is if we all have so many chronic problems, how did my ancestors survive to 90+ without drugs? Oh and we have never smoked or drank liquor.

[daws711]

This is really no surprise. Thanks to the pharmaceutical industry''s effective advertising strategy, they have suckered our people into believing they need pills for every ailment. As a result, America has become dependent on drugs, whether they are over the counter or prescription. Once cannot watch any evening news broadcast without a full smorgasboard of pharmaceutical advertisements.

[mythoughtsr]

I take meds for HBP, high cholesterol and diabetes and I am within my height and weight range. Although I agree with the article''s assertion that a lot of the meds are being taken due to the rising instance of obesity in this country, some people suffer from hereditary and lifelong conditions. I am glad the drugs exist so that active people who suffer from chronic conditions can truly treat genetic illnesses.

For everyone else, diet and exercise wouldn''t be a bad idea. Just because you take pills don''t mean they will save your life; my case included.

[brianbwb-2009]

"Let''''s say THANK YOU to this ability to live longer, ahppier and more productive lives." Posted by lf1952

We would if it were true, but the reality is that life is not happier, we are forced to ever longer periods of indentured slavery, but now have drugs to cope with the physical manifestations of the added stress.

More productive? That only means more for the leeches who profit from your increased production, because you certainly don''t.

[bluestardad]

MEIDCAL ESTABLISHMENT MAKES MONEY OFF TREATING ILLNESS INSTEAD OF CUREING IT!

SO THEY WILL NEVER CURE WHAT THEY CAN MAKE MONEY OFF OF!

AMERICA DEMAND BETTER!

STAND UP OR SHUT UP!

[shanev137]

Wow....that explains it.

[lf1952]

This has nothing to do with pharmaceutical industry.
It has everything to do with improved life expectancies, and the need to treat the epidemic of obesity and diabetes that is sweeping our country, due to the decrease in physical activity, poor nutrition and life style.
Patient who would have been crippled or dying when I graduated in 1980 are now able to be fully functional and have a good life expectancy because of medications.

In 1980, high blood pressure was 160/95. Now, it is 130-140/80-90 (depending on other medical problems). We KNOW that for every 20/10 increase in blood pressure above 115/75, the risk of cardiovascular death doubles. Almost very patient now can be treated to their target blood pressure with NO unacceptable side-effects, impossible in 1980.

Let''s say THANK YOU to this ability to live longer, ahppier and more productive lives.