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Is the End of Health Freedom Nigh?
Posted by sleepyguy in Prescription Sleep Medicine on June 30th, 2009
Unless we put medical freedom into the Constitution the time will come when medicine will organize itself into an undercover dictatorship. To restrict the art of healing to doctors and deny equal privileges to others will constitute the Bastille of medical science. All such laws are un-American and despotic
- Dr. Benjamin Rush Signer of the Declaration of Independence
Benjamin Rush accurately foretold a grave possibility facing Americans today, namely, that the art and science of healing be restricted to a select class of allopathic physicians, who have the sole legal right to recommend and administer medicines, and whose pharmacopeia excludes - as a matter of principle - all the healing foods, vitamins and herbs which have been used safely and effectively for countless millennia in the prevention and treatment of disease.
We have entered an era where medicine no longer bears any resemblance to the art and science of healing. The doctor no longer facilitates the body’s innate self-healing capabilities with time, care, good nutrition and special help from our plant allies. To the contrary, medicine has transmogrified into a business enterprise founded on the principles of pure, unbridled capitalism. Diseases are created and rolled out like new markets, each representing a veritable gold mine of symptoms, and each symptom of which provides the justification for the prescription of a new toxic drug-commodity. Healing has not simply been forgotten but intentionally exorcised as it represents the antithesis of perpetual profitability which requires the incurability of the human body. Were the truth be told, and the body’s self-regenerative capabilities acknowledged, the entire superstructure of drug-based medicine and hundreds of billions of dollars in revenue it generates annually, would crumble overnight. When a handful of turmeric has more chemotherapeutic activity than any drug yet to receive FDA approval, one begins to understand why the hundreds of studies proving that turmeric kills cancer are never discussed. You can’t compete with free, effective and safe in a medical marketplace dominated by expensive, ineffective and unsafe drugs.
If this degeneration into quackery and snake-oil salesmanship which is modern pharmaceutical-driven medicine were simply a lesson in what bad things can happen when Health Care is no longer a basic human right but strictly a profit-driven Commodity, perhaps Americans could find it within themselves to once again free themselves from the shackles of oppression. After all, do we not consider ourselves the very originators of freedom, independence and democracy Have we not such great faith in these principles that we practically trip all over ourselves in our Promethean effort to export these values overseas whether we are invited to do so or not Would we stand for less, when it comes to our own health freedom
Sadly, the “undercover dictatorship” Benjamin Rush foretold is not simply a homegrown one we can root out from the inside, as it were. Although the American Medical Association (AMA) and the Food & Drug Administration (FDA) behave as if they are at the top of this pyramid of secret power relations, they only represent the tip of the iceberg. The United States government and American corporate lobbying groups may appear to be behind the FDA’s shameless pandering to the interests of the drug companies, when in fact it is transnational corporations and organizations that are actually pulling the strings. The United States no longer enjoys global economic and cultural hegemony. We are now embedded in an international playing field where multinational and transnational organizations like the drug company Novartis International Ag, or the World Health Organization (WHO) and the World Trade Organization (WTO) have power and influence that overshadows the US or any other particular government or nation-state. These larger organizations blur the divisions traditionally drawn between public and private institutions, insofar as their agendas are mandates are consistent with global economic imperatives which do not account for the self-proclaimed sovereignty of any particular nation-state’s constitution or laws above its own. For example, the United States may soon no longer be able to allow the over-the-counter sale of dietary supplements if the World Trade Organization decides it violates our membership agreement to do so. (This process known as Codex Alimentarius is already far enough along, that prescription-only-vitamins are already making it onto the market and herbs like ephedra have been classified as illegal drugs).
Given this unseemly state of affairs some believe we are on the precipice of “Pharmageddon” where medicine produces more ill health than health and where medical progress does more harm than good. This process has also been described by Dr. Rima Laibow as “Nutricide”:
Nutricide (noo trih side):
1. Intentionally bringing about our causing the death of a body of knowledge and information concerning the health promoting and curative attributes of herbs, food and food components
2. Intentionally bringing about our causing the death of large numbers of people through nutritional manipulation*
(visit Dr. Laibow’s website: http://www.healthfreedomusa.org)
After all, is there any greater absurdity than a medical model that treats the symptoms of disease with sub-lethal dosages of toxic chemicals and in which there is no attempt to uncover, understand or remove the causes of those imbalances
After all, what disease has ever been found to be caused by a lack of a drug
Is acid reflux caused by a lack of proton-pump inhibitors
Is heart disease caused by a lack of statin drugs Is osteoporosis caused by a lack of Fosamax Is cancer caused by a lack of chemotherapy Is depression caused by a lack of Paxil Absolutely not! Then why would anyone consider it sound practice to use potentially toxic chemicals as a first line treatment for conditions that are not caused by a lack of a chemical To the contrary many diseases are caused exactly by culminative exposure to toxic chemicals that not unlike drugs are biologically alien to the body. i.e we are treating poisoning with poisons!
Can we dignify this approach by calling it medicine Or, is it more accurately described as a form of sorcery The sole reliance on Pharmaceuticals reveals quite a lot about the agenda underpinning modern medical practice. The Greek word Pharmakon has the following meanings: “drug, poison, potion, charm, spell, enchantment,” and indeed, pharmaceutically-driven medicine serves the Pharmaceutical Industry’s ultimate agenda: throw as many expensive pills as possible at the problem to make as much profit as is possible. (if you can do this while generating the illusion that you are actually “treating” disease with poisonous potions, you have succeeded in casting the right spell).
In Benjamin Rush’s time the medical dictatorship of which he spoke had not yet come to pass, and though magical potions like mercury and questionable techniques like bloodletting were used in colonial times, herbs were still considered and employed as legitimate medicines. Even if many wise women herbalists were eliminated as competition by being branded witches and sometimes murdered, the herbs themselves were not categorically demonized because no vast armory of pharmaceutical drugs had yet been created to supplant them.
The herbs and foods themselves have now been both vilified as dangerous and lampooned as completely ineffectual, generating the ridiculous contradiction that we are supposed to be dumb enough to accept as truth: namely, that they are both impotent and unsafe. Given these circumstances confidence in the safety and efficacy of natural substances in the prevention and treatment of disease has not only waned, but the positive association between food and healing has been outright denied by medical authorities. It is illegal for non-doctors to make health claims for natural substances even if thousands of years of use in folk medicine and a vast emerging body of scientific research now confirms their benefits. You can’t say cherries cure gout even if its true. (truth is no longer the criteria that decides what you can or cannot say; rather, its who profits more from the information being freely disseminated or censored).
There are websites out there which provide free and convenient access to the massive amounts of research that have accumulated on the health benefits of natural substances over the past 50 years. The government database known as Medline (which can be searched without special permissions or charge) contains over 18 million biomedical citations from over 5,000 scientific journals, many of which focus specifically on the therapeutic action of foods, vitamins and spices on serious, even life-threatening disease.
I believe that it is only through the free, uncensored and democratic dissemination of health information that we can secure our health freedom and through speaking truth to power, expose the fraud which is strictly profit-driven pharmaceutical-based medicine.
*Definition #2 may strike some readers as paranoia or pure madness, but consider the fact that Gary Null, PHD recently estimated that 786,000 Americans die annually from iatrogenic or medically caused deaths.
Get Your Back Cracked - How Chiropractics Can Benefit You
Posted by sleepyguy in Prescription Sleep Medicine on June 30th, 2009
I never even heard of chiropractics until somebody ran a red light and rear-ended me last year, generally knocking every part of my body out of place. After that, I had a crash course. The number one reason people visit a chiropractor is to help recover after an injury, or treat back or neck problems.
I won’t say it was fun, but I will way it worked wonders. And, a curious thing happened too. After my chiropractic treatment, a stomach problem (gastritis) I’d been having disappeared too. I felt like I could sleep better, and I had more energy in my daily life. It wasn’t my imagination. Recent studies show that chiropractics may have benefits in addition to treating your back.
The Magic Of Chiropractics-How It All Works
So, how does having a licensed chiropractor twist and crack your body into shape benefit you? Chiropractics focuses on the spine. By moving the spine, you can affect the nerves in the body. The nerves are in control of virtually everything else the body does.
What chiropractors mostly do is free the nerves that are trapped between your spine’s vertebras. This obviously cures your neck and back problems. But, by freeing the nerves and allowing them to function the way they should, the body is allowed to heal itself naturally.
The Many Benefits Of Chiropractics
In addition to back and neck ailments, injuries, stiffness and other muscle problems, many people have experienced other benefits after their chiropractor visit, like me.
* Headaches. Lots of people have noticed that chronic or migraine headaches tend to disappear.
* Pain. When the nerves can function properly, your body can handle pain better in any area.
* Overall health. With the nerves in perfect working order, you may find that you don’t get sick as often or suffer from common, everyday ailments.
* Energy. Like me, many folks feel that they have more energy. This is because often chiropractics help with breathing and blood circulation, meaning that you get a more restful sleep and feel energized when you get up.
* Balance and coordination. This is one of the most common benefits reported.
* Stress relief and relaxation. Just like a nice back massage, but a little more painful at first, chiropractics can help your body relax from your head to your toes.
* Physical therapy and relief from degenerative disorders. Sufferers of degenerative diseases often use a chiropractor to help them keep their body in shape.
One of the main benefits of chiropractics is that it is totally natural. It is a drug-free, surgery-free way to treat many ailments that bug all of us.
The results of chiropractic treatment vary. Some people see more benefits than others. However, chiropractics is proven to help with your back and neck problems. If you have had an injury or accident, like me, it is always best to see a chiropractor immediately. You may not feel any pain, but an untreated back or neck problem could get much worse as you get older.
Understanding Today’s Laser Treatment Options
Posted by sleepyguy in Prescription Sleep Medicine on June 30th, 2009
When seeking self-improvement in any area, whether it be for the body, mind, spirit or skin, having a variety of options available can be a great advantage to you. But navigating through all those options to find the ones most suited for you can be confusing. Thanks to today’[s sophisticated laser technology, there are numerous effective laser treatments available to patients seeking to improve the look of their skin. And more innovative new options are becoming available all the time.
Lasers can create remarkable improvements to the way the skin looks and acts, treating such signs of aging as wrinkles, lines and the effects of gravity, as well as damage caused by sun exposure such as brown spots, pigmentation changes and problems with skin texture. For an introduction to the various laser treatments available, and to decide if one is right for you, the first step is to consult a board certified plastic surgeon.
For a thorough assessment of you skin, one should only trust a highly skilled physician, physician’s assistant, nurse practitioner or registered nurse. During your assessment, you should discuss your skin revitalization goals as well, to help determine which treatment option to use.
Using a special energy form, lasers treat a variety of skin conditions, including acne scars, age spots, wrinkles, hyper-pigmentation and other signs of aging and sun exposure. Deciding on which treatment option to use is one you will make with your physician, but understanding the many options available is an important step in helping you make that decision.
There are currently two categories of laser treatments available, ablative or non-ablative. Each has its advantages in treating various skin issues. Your doctor can help you decide which option is best for you.
Ablative treatments work by removing the epidermis and a portion of the dermis, allowing fresh, new skin to emerge through the healing process, offering a younger, revitalized look. Ablative procedures are performed on an outpatient basis, either under general anesthesia, sedation or topical anesthetic.
Recovery time varies, depending upon the extent of treatment and type of lasers used, ranging from a few days to a few weeks. After care for this treatment includes, avoiding sun exposure and following a skin care regime as prescribed by you physician. Pearl, laser peels, and fractionated erbium resurfacing are commonly used ablative procedures.
With non-ablative procedures, the skin remains intact. They often work by stimulating collagen production in the skin, improving tone, and texture. Non-ablative treatments can be used on the face, neck, hands and chest. Generally performed in a medical spa using a topical numbing cream if needed, these procedures can be combined with other treatments such as dermal fillers or Botox.
They require little to no downtime with several treatments typically needed to achieve desired results. These treatments include dermaplaning, chemical peels, microdermabrasion, intense pulsed light (IPL), Titan, and Laser Genesis.
There are several factors to weigh when considering laser skin treatments, such as downtime, anesthesia, the risks associated with the treatment, the number of treatments needed, and the results offered. Your physician can help you weigh these factors and choose the one that best suits your needs.
Zicam and Loss of Smell
Posted by sleepyguy in Prescription Sleep Medicine on June 29th, 2009
Three Zicam products were recently identified by the U.S. <a href=”http://www.fda.gov/” rel=”nofollow”>Food and Drug Administration as posing a risk of anosmia, or loss of smell. This is a potentially debilitating condition, and the FDA is concerned that some cases of loss of smell may be permanent. According to an FDA warning issued on June 16, 2009, over 130 cases of loss of smell have been reported to the agency (hundreds more are suspected) - many of which occurred after the first dose with one of the following three Zicam intranasal products:
- Zicam Cold Remedy Nasal Gel
- Zicam Cold Remedy Swabs
- Zicam Cold Remedy Swabs, Kids Size
Each of these products is administered directly into the nasal cavity and contains a form of zinc as the active ingredient. The products are all marketed as reducing the symptoms associated with the common cold as well as their duration. This is not a claim supported by the FDA, however.
In fact, in a letter to the owner of Zicam products, the FDA noted that:?
- The risk of loss of smell was not adequately stated in the products’ warnings
- The products were misbranded
- The marketing of the products was done without FDA approval
The agency also noted that other widely-used intranasal cold products are more effective, carry a lower risk of loss of smell, and are marketed with FDA approval.
Have Zicam Caused You to Suffer Loss of Smell?
Both children and adults are at risk of suffering loss of smell with Zicam use, though children may be less likely to report it. Loss of smell can result in an inability to pick up on dangerous odors such as smoke, gas leaks, and rotten food. For those in the food industry, loss of smell can result in an inability to perform one’s work.
If you or your child has experienced a loss of smell after taking one of the zinc-containing Zicam products listed above, it’s best to see a doctor as soon as possible. You should also consider reporting the event to the FDA’s MedWatch program and talking to a Zicam lawyer.
Because Zicam did not adequately warn users regarding the risk of loss of smell with certain of its products, those who have suffered this side effect may be entitled to seek compensation in a legal action. Contact a medical attorney, today, to have your questions about Zicam and loss of smell answered in a free claim evaluation. ?
Zicam Cold Remedy Nasal Gel Product Recall
Posted by sleepyguy in Prescription Sleep Medicine on June 29th, 2009
The Food and Drug Administration issued a warning on June 16, 2009 for three Zicam nasal products, including Zicam Cold Remedy Nasal Gel. According to the FDA warning, the popular cold remedies may pose serious risks to consumers. One such risk is the loss of smell (anosmia) - a serious and potentially permanent condition. The FDA said that it had received more than 130 reports of anosmia associated with Zicam Cold Remedy Nasal Gel and two other Zicam products, and it’s possible that hundreds of additional cases have been reported to Matrixx Initiatives, Inc., which owns Zicam.
Consumers who are in possession of Zicam Cold Remedy Nasal Gel are urged to discontinue use immediately.?
Reporting an Adverse Event
Zicam Cold Remedy Nasal Gel is an intranasal product, which means it is administered directly into the nose.? It is one of Zicam’s three over-the-counter, zinc-containing intranasal products - all of which are marketed as reducing the severity and length of the common cold in children and adults. However, this claim is not backed by the FDA and, in fact, in violation of FDA regulations.
The FDA recommends that consumers who have experienced loss of smell after using Zicam Cold Remedy Nasal Gel contact a physician and report the event to the agency’s MedWatch program. In its health advisory, the FDA said that many cases of loss of smell occurred with the first dose of Zicam, but it may happen with later doses as well.?
Zicam Problems Cited by the FDA
In a letter to Matrixx, the FDA stated that:
- Zicam Cold Remedy Nasal Gel and two additional zinc-containing Zicam products are not generally recognized as safe and effective
- The products are marketed without FDA approval
- The products do not contain adequate warnings about the risk of loss of smell and are misbranded
- In addition to loss of smell, some individuals have also reported experiencing loss of taste after using zinc-containing Zicam products
- Other widely used intranasal products - ones that are approved by the FDA - are safer and less side effects are reported
Contact a Lawyer
The loss of sense of smell can have devastating effects, particularly in children and those who work in the food industry. Those who have suffered this side effect after using Zicam Cold Remedy Nasal Gel may be able to take legal action against the product manufacturer. Learn more about your legal rights by contacting a medical attorney who has experience in these cases.?
Zicam Cold Remedy Nasal Swabs
Posted by sleepyguy in Prescription Sleep Medicine on June 29th, 2009
Two Zicam nasal swab products - Cold Remedy Swabs, both Regular and Kids Size - were recently deemed by the U.S. <a href=”http://www.fda.gov/” rel=”nofollow”>Food and Drug Administration to pose serious risks to consumers. In a public health advisory warning issued on June 16, 2009, the FDA stated that both Swabs and Nasal Gel made by Zicam may cause a potentially permanent and debilitating condition known as anosmia.?
Anosmia and Zicam Cold Remedy Nasal Swabs
Anosmia is essentially the loss of the sense of smell and the FDA said it has received over 130 reports of this condition in users of zinc-containing intranasal Zicam products, including the Nasal Swabs. In addition to the 130 cases of anosmia reported to the FDA, potentially hundreds more have been reported directly to the product manufacturer.?
Anosmia can, for example, affect a person’s ability to:
- Smell smoke, gas leaks and other dangers
- Smell spoiled food
- Work in the food industry
The loss of sense of smell can occur in children and adults who use Zicam Nasal Swabs, and many users said the side effect occurred with the first dose. However, it is possible for a person to suffer loss of smell after multiple uses. The FDA also said it had received reports of loss of taste.
Consumers who have the Cold Remedy Nasal Swabs by Zicam should stop use and discard them. Those who have experienced side effects such as loss of smell should seek medical attention and also file a report with the FDA’s MedWatch program.
Inadequate Warnings
Among numerous problems with the Swabs (as cited by the FDA) is that the product does not contain adequate warnings regarding the risk of loss of smell. According to the FDA, Zicam Nasal Swabs are marketed without the agency’s approval, mis-branded, and generally not recognized as safe and effective for treating the common cold.?
If you or your child has experienced the loss of smell after using Swabs by Zicam or other zinc-containing Zicam product, you may be eligible to take legal action against the product’s maker.? To learn more about your legal rights, contact a medical attorney, today. Attorneys offer free claim evaluations and can inform you as to whether you may be entitled to compensation for your losses.??
How to Save Time and Money - Use a State-Of-The-Art Mammography Workstation
Posted by sleepyguy in Prescription Sleep Medicine on June 28th, 2009
A mammography imaging center relies on a fast yet accurate turnover of high-quality digital images in order to stay in the black. One major way to use less time and therefore save money is to invest in teleradiology solutions for your imaging center or hospital. PACS appliances include the software and server hardware that you need to use at your mammography workstation in order to store, manage, distribute and view your digital medical images.
Storage and the Mammography Workstation
You will save a great deal of money and frustration if you look for a mammography workstation that allows you to start with the storage size that you need, and also lets you expand the storage size in the future if your needs change. Servers for these workstations should use RAID 5 archiving capacity in sizes starting at one terabyte and up for the best storage solution at the most cost-effective price for your hospital or imaging center. Digital storage solutions also help your medical facility to comply with HIPPA regulations more easily and inexpensively.
Manage Medical Digital Images On A Mammography Workstation
A mammography viewer that utilizes teleradiology allows multiple concurrent users to access and manage the medical digital images. This type of mammo viewer allows for very fast query and retrieval of the specific digital images you need, and these images are much less likely to be misfiled in a digital environment with several layers of identification involved. Your medical facility’s full range of medical digital images also must be managed according to HIPPA guidelines, with backup and storage, as well as disaster recovery, taken into consideration. A mammography viewer with the appropriate server and software can help you manage your digital images quickly and easily on a daily basis.
View And Distribute Medical Digital Images Using A Mammography Viewer
A mammo viewer that is easy to use will save your staff a great deal of time, and will thus also save money. Instead of making multiple queries and retrievals in order to compare images, you will want a mammography viewer that allows you to view multiple studies side by side. A mammo viewer that offers fast retrieval times is also very helpful.
Another useful quality in a mammo viewer is to able to customize the pre-fetching of relevant prior digital images and reports. A mammography viewer that allows for the staff to define the mammography report flow needed also improves workflow, and thus all of these features combined allow for faster yet accurate processing of images and reports, all of which helps to save your facility money. Secure distribution of medical reports and digital images is entirely possible when using an effective mammography workstation that is designed to perform all the functions that you need to improve patient care at the best price.
Advice For Parents on Childhood Immunisation
Posted by sleepyguy in Prescription Sleep Medicine on June 28th, 2009
Immunisation is the process by which an individual’s immune system becomes fortified against an agent, known as an immunogen. This is extremely important for the human body in order to provide protection from agents against whom antibodies cannot be produced by the body’s own immune system as their effect can be really disastrous and irreversible.
In past, many children used to die the instant they were born or after few months of delivery. The parents were being increasingly discouraged by more child-bearing and rearing and to further enhance this fear, there was no evident cause of this. But recent scientific research and increased use of vaccines for immunisation against deadly child diseases, like chicken pox, poliomyelitis, diphtheria and measles, have decreased the infant mortality rate. The kids now born and vaccinated tend to be having a longer life span. Not only this, they also seem to be more hale and hearty. They now are experiencing normal, optimal growth as compared to previous disturbed growth which makes it essential for all parents across the lands and seas to immunise their kids for their safe life ahead.
Diseases like poliomyelitis have long term effects on the children. Different body parts are paralysed like arms and legs which make everyday chores a more challenging goal of life. The kids become dependent on their parents and mentors even for tiny tasks. Their disability impairs their other social activities that they otherwise might benefit from. It creates a complex in the children which is so deeply engraved that it becomes almost impossible to remove. So, in order to give your child a more promising and healthy future, immunisation is a vital course that you should undertake.
Immunisation spares the parents of much too common agonizing experiences of taking their children to herbalists and spiritualists who would ask for great sums of money for carrying out the treatment against physical or mental disorders. Immunisation can be done through several ways, primarily through vaccination. It saves your money and time and creates utility for you to treat your kids which otherwise tend to be avoided in previous days due to the financial burden that the other ways imposed.
Recently there had been a growing concern on the use of certain vaccines regarding their effectiveness and safety as, in lieu of curing the diseases, inflict neurological and psychological disorders. Parents have been quite unconfident about whether to immunise their kids or not. To counter this, different governments have set up their own vaccinating teams who are properly trained and spread in the whole country. This has helped in regaining parent’s confidence as the governments are attributed for providing reliable services for the general public. Some backward societies do not have much trend of vaccination and if anyone initiates, they are repelled by the illiterate dominance. They consider it be immoral and unethical. But note that it is very important to allow your children to have a better life instead of leaving them to suffer for the rest of their lives and to make you regret every second.
Personal hygiene is as important as the immunisation as it also safeguards your health and ensures a prosperous life. It is effective against those diseases whose vaccinations are still not introduced. It could inhibit their workings and weaken their influence on the body’s normal functioning. Conclusively, all the parents should ponder on the future of their children from the moment that they are blessed in their lives as they would benefit themselves, their children and ultimately the whole country.
Organize Health Records For Successful Health Care Encounters
Posted by sleepyguy in Prescription Sleep Medicine on June 28th, 2009
Having complete and accurate information about your own health will allow you to 1) increase participation in your own care, 2) gain insight into your condition and 3) strengthen communication with your health care team.
Increase Participation in Care
Taking an active role in your own medical care may be one of the most important decisions of your life. You will become an active member of your health care team by keeping accurate health records. The ability to “collect and share” this information-rich data with your provider will improve the quality of care that you receive.
Research suggests that patients who take a more active role in visits with their physician may have a greater sense of control and better health outcomes. Once you begin this process you will discover increased empowerment through your ability to organize health records.
Gain Insight into Your Condition
Having organized health records becomes a personal health management tool. As you collect information you will become more informed about your condition and treatment options. Additional information provided by your treatment team will also show you how to manage your condition more effectively.
Your personal health record can also be a real life saver as you learn to spot important trends in your medical condition. Keeping accurate health records will help you understand your condition more clearly and at a deeper level.
Strengthen Communication with Health Care Team
Good communication with your health care team is the cornerstone of quality health care. You can increase and strengthen the level of communication by having up to date health information to share with all of your providers. Remember, more information equals more informed decisions.
Better health status has been linked to more effective information gathering by patients and more communication with their physician. Take time today to organize health records for a much better health care experience.
Prescription Drugs - Can't Live With Them, Can't Live Without Them
Posted by sleepyguy in Prescription Sleep Medicine on June 27th, 2009
Many Americans currently take more then one prescription drug on a daily basis! If you are one of the many that do, are you paying too much for your meds? You may or may not know the answer to that question, but I assure you that if you think that these costs are out of hand, you are not alone. And guess what, from my experience, if these costs are a bit high in your opinion, there are some options.
First of all, are there alternatives to insurance plans? The answer to that question is YES!. Secondly, can you beat out high costs on those prescription drugs by going the generic route? YES! Are the generic versions of those name brand name pills that you are taking going to be just as potent and more cost effective? YES! The generic brands are put though the same rigorous standards as their counter part name brand pills. On top of that, name brand pills haven’t been on the market very long. Why does that matter? Well, the generic drugs have usually been on the market longer then the brand name prescriptions and have proven to be very helpful and good drugs. Name brand drugs that are approved by the FDA might still have some very bad side effects! This information usually takes time to find out, mean while you are forced to pay the high premium with that name brand pills.
Think about your future and what you will be spending on prescriptions. Firstly, if you were to shop around when you’re buying those prescriptions, usually this will prove to benefit you and your family right off the bat weather you’re paying for name brand or generic drugs. Try comparing prices on-line and in your local drug stores including supermarkets and department stores. You might be very surprised at what you can save that way. Secondly, Patient assistance programs or prescription advocacy programs have been around for years, these types of programs were designed to help those that are in a lower income bracket. Families do have to qualify and meet certain requirements that generally are 2 times the Federal poverty level. Rest assured though that these types of programs could prove to help you or your family out enormously.
In regards to the future we must continue to look forward to what the prescription drugs of tomorrow will cost and how we can afford them. Now if your one of the many insured or non-insured that feels like your insurance and their Rx plan is just not enough, or your sick of the out of pocket cost, then try looking into a discount health plan with a prescription drug discount! Even with insurance you may not have the best medical coverage but, if you look into companies like Ameriplan USA that offers programs which include prescription drug benefits, you will find out that by making the decision to Join Ameriplan that your family could be saving up to 50% or more on those prescription drugs. On top of that you might want to look into their mail order maintenance medication program which could save you even more money.
Sadly as we get older a lot of us are dependent on these prescription drugs, and if you’re like everyone else you don’t want to pay an arm and a leg for them. Well, with a little work, and I do mean very little work, the savings are out there and the companies that are offering great benefits and discount are there and designed to help you and your family. You’ve worked hard for your money, so don’t give up the good fight and put those high prescription drug costs where they belong, out of your life.