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Originally Posted by Michael 61
Depending on what your conditions, chronic issues are, yes!
I’m in my early 60s, and have take several meds for various conditions (high blood pressure, pre-diabetes, chronic inflammation, etc) since my 30s.
Doctors have never really discussed lifestyle changes with me, but have always been quick to prescribe meds to “mask” the symptoms.
I started researching my various conditions a few years back. I began to focus on diet (get rid of sugars, seed oils, processed foods, high-carb foods), began a focused exercise routine, brought weight down to a BMI of 22.5.
Today, is a red-letter day. I was told to get off my final med, as all my numbers are in very good to excellent range. No longer pre-diabetic. Cholesterol excellent. Blood pressure in very good range. Inflammation eliminated. Lots of energy, sleeping great. How many people in their early 60s can claim this!
I’m posting this as an encouragement to many out there that feel they will be on these meds for life. There is a way off for some. I realize that everyone’s situation is different, and some need to stay on their meds. But for others, there is a way off, through being laser-focused on diet/exercise/weight.
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Great results! Thank you for posting.
Yes, I believe that it is possible to treat many chronic illnesses by life style changes, my father, myself and my paternal grandmother have never taken prescribed meds for more than a week - usually after surgery. I generally really don’t like the side-effects. My mother had very high blood pressure which she monitored 3 times daily for decades and kept it check with religious diet and exercise.
If you’ve been on something for a long time, you need to come off it slowly - your body gets used to it like putting a frog into cold water and increasing the heat.
I find it funny when people say, ask your doctor. Most often it was the doctor who prescribed the meds in the first place, and they are not going to be comfortable with something they have no control over. At least certainly not my physician, plus he makes no money on my exercising…