More drugs are not always the answer

Despite the constant flow of “new and improved” pharmaceuticals on the market, simple dietary changes may be the best answer to chronic diseases like hypertension. Studies have showed that basics like more potassium (found in fresh fruits and vegetables) and less sodium may work wonders on patients’ blood pressure. Yet the bulk of spending on healthcare innovation focuses on complex retroactive treatment and drug therapy, rather than the old-fashioned, alternative methods that sometimes work better. “The money spent on direct-to consumer drug ads that dominate the American media is dwarfed by the $21 billion spent annually to sway doctors’ prescribing habits.” Full story: American Association for Health Freedom