Nearly half of all Americans take at least one prescription drug, and since the 1950s, prescription drug use has increased tenfold.
While medication can be life-saving, are we too dependent on drugs?
Dr. Andrew Weil explores this question in his book, Mind Over Meds: Know When Drugs Are Necessary, When Alternatives Are Better and When to Let Your Body Heal on Its Own.
Weil points out the dangers of side effects and dependency while offering alternative treatments, such as diet and lifestyle changes, botanical remedies, acupuncture and more.
Listen in to find out when medicine is necessary (and when it is not) to treat such common issues as high blood pressure, allergies, depression and the common cold.
While medication can be life-saving, are we too dependent on drugs?
Dr. Andrew Weil explores this question in his book, Mind Over Meds: Know When Drugs Are Necessary, When Alternatives Are Better and When to Let Your Body Heal on Its Own.
Weil points out the dangers of side effects and dependency while offering alternative treatments, such as diet and lifestyle changes, botanical remedies, acupuncture and more.
Listen in to find out when medicine is necessary (and when it is not) to treat such common issues as high blood pressure, allergies, depression and the common cold.
Andrew Weil, MD, is the author of numerous bestselling books, including Spontaneous Happiness, Spontaneous Healing, Eight Weeks to Optimum Health, and Healthy Aging.