The hectic world we live in it has made us believe that health is a matter of second importance, at least until we suffer from a disease. And when an inconvenience presents itself to us, we seek to find some express remedy to continue with our rhythm of life.
We have lost track of what prevention is the best strategy to be healthywhich is achieved through the consumption of healthy foods and habits following the maxim of Hippocrates: «Let your food be your medicine».
According to an interesting article by Waking Timesbetween 1997 and 2012 in the United States (a country that usually sets the trend) and Canada, the number of drug prescriptions increased by 500%, which means that ldrug dependency, mostly chemicals, it has overflowed.
This is the product of a culture that is committed to easy remedies and, of course, it is the result of the great interests of pharmaceutical corporations, which in no way want this culture to change.
To change the way we approach health issues, we must begin by knowing what are natural foods and products that prevent and alleviate the most common diseases.
These are the natural pairs of the most prescribed drugs in the world (remember that prevention is the first remedy):
1. Hydrocone/(Paracetamol, Vicodin, Oxycodone)
to heal the pain.
Painkillers are definitely the most consumed drugs in the world.
Their natural versions:
Ginger, turmeric, berries, cayenne pepper, celery seed, cherries, dark greens, and walnuts.
2. Statin (generic version of Lipitor/Zocor/Simvastatin/Crestor)
To reduce cholesterol.
15% of the drugs prescribed are generic statins.
Their natural counterparts:
Walnuts, spinach, apples, turmeric, cranberry, tomato, green tea, oily fish, beans, alfalfa, pepper, garlic, fenugreek seeds, licorice and hawthorn.
3. Lisinopril (Prinivil/Zestril/Norvasc/amlodipine)
For the reduction of blood pressure or hypertension.
They represent 23% of medical prescriptions.
Their natural versions:
Foods high in vitamin C such as chili, guava, bell pepper, and broccoli. Foods high in magnesium such as chocolate, leafy greens, Brazil nuts, almonds, cashews, molasses, pumpkin and zucchini seeds, pine nuts, and walnuts. Foods with high potassium content: mushrooms, bananas, potatoes, oranges, oil and coconut water.
4. Synthroid (levothyroxine sodium)
For hypothyroidism.
It occupies 11% of medical prescriptions.
Natural versions:
Sodium-containing foods like kelp, radish, parsley, fish, seafood, egg, banana, strawberries, blueberry, Himalayan crystal salt, iron, selenium, and zinc are essential to avoid hypothyroidism. A minimum of 20 to 30 minutes of exercise per day may be enough to improve your heart rate.
5. Prisolec (omeprazole/generic versions of Nexium)
An antacid, also used for gastritis.
As it is a remedy for ulcers, gastritis and reflux, it is usually highly recommended.
In natural foods:
Grapefruit, probiotics, broccoli sprouts, manuka honey, mastic gum, marshmallow tea, glutamine, aloe vera juice, and pickle juice.
6. Azithromycin and amoxicillin
As an antibiotic.
Generally prescribed for children and the world’s best-selling antibiotic.
Natural inputs:
Sunlight (for its vitamin D), garlic and coconut oil. Foods rich in nicotinamide (contained in vitamin B3) such as salmon, sardines, walnuts, manuka honey, olive leaf extract, green tea, rose water, myrrh, grape seed extract, oregano oil, and probiotics.
7. Glucophage (metformin)
Used as an antidiabetic.
In their natural versions:
Black tea, sunlight (for its vitamin D), nuts, chia seeds, vinegar, apple cider vinegar, cinnamon, red grapes, oats, broccoli, spinach, kidney beans, and strawberries. Also, 90% of diabetes cases can be resolved by eating foods with a low glycemic load and aerobic exercise.
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