So many patients present for care with huge lists of medications they are taking. Many patients are on 10- 20 medications! Also there has been a huge increase in pharmaceutical promotion with commercials, that indoctrinates the public into believing taking a pill will make them healthy with ease. One must take responsibility for their health. You are what you eat.
Consuming high fructose corn syrup can lead to diabetes for example. Consuming soda can lead to osteoporosis and cancer. Eating GMO foods can produce allergic and inflammatory responses. Eating a high fat diet, smoking, and lack of exercise can lead to cardiac issues. Obesity is a huge health issue. Today obesity among children has skyrocketed. This leads to illness as adults.