Prescription Medication – is this part of self healing?

Clearly there are drug therapies where it is necessary or where it is the most appropriate treatment for the patient. Where the doctor considers it is in the best interest of the patient or the most beneficial option, then we have to consider that the doctor always has the patients’ best interest at heart.

These courses provide an alternative solution.

However, any decision to discontinue a prescription drug must be taken in consultation with a qualified medical professional.

Don’t just stop the medication

I work quite closely with someone who assists people to return to work after long periods of illness, or in some cases, extended prescription medications. If there are 10 real problems in any given year, 50% are directly related to people just stopping their medication. In most cases they had not even spoken with their doctor and were actually feeling better. They then just stopped taking their tablets (because they felt better).

Unfortunately the decision to cease the medication often leads to further problems, sometimes even a fatality.

Never, never, never cease your medication unless you have already cleared this action with your doctor.

Speak with your Doctor first.

You need to eat well to get well

A recovering body consumes calories and nutrients at a quite fantastic rate, like a small child growing up – who puts away 4,000 calories a day but is as slim as a rake.

I was in hospital for about three months, I lost 25Kgs. This was one third of my body weight lost, just lying in a hospital bed.

What do I mean eat well?

Your diet is part of your recovery program. It is important to maintain a balanced diet of protein, carbohydrates and nutrients. Most food that is available is already very high in calorific content, so there is no need to add very much to your normal daily intake.

It is in the quality of the food that a little bit more care is required. The best food for nutrient content is invariably fresh fruit and vegetables. In most cases these are best in an unprepared format, not in a packet, not frozen and not precooked.