Recently, I have noticed that both my parents and even some of my friends take several different pills in their morning regiment. One for their blood pressure, one for lactose intolerance, one for stomach pains, and so on; each pill has a purpose, but can always give undesired effects. Even the commercials keep going on endlessly with the long list of side effects for prescription drug X! Well, I think there are too many pills we are taking, and everyone should cut down. Granted it is much easier to swallow a small pill in the morning compared to eating a healthy diet everyday, but just removing one pill and exchanging it with a fruit or liquid that will do the same is better. I have always stayed away from pills and medications because I was taught that we are exposed to enough chemicals as it is. Therefore, I have been trying to spread this mentality to my friends and relatives. I don't expect a revolution, but hopefully I can help at least the ones close to me not have to worry about 60 pills when they reach sixty.
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