Health Policy & Medical Ethics

Polypharmacy is an enormous health crisis throughout our country. It’s one of the many reasons I do what I do …. the education….the leading people thru the process of learning to care for themselves by reading their own bodies and understanding the holistic options available to them…. the empowerment of personal care ownership🙌❤!
This story…. it started with eye drops. It’s not an isolated incident. This kind of story happens every single day very innocently. I’ve watched it happen to patients throughout my pharmacy career.
There is a time and a place for Western medicine, but it behooves a person to enter into Western medicine treatment with eyes wide open, well armed with research, an advocate or two, and a willingness to look into all types of care options. 
The average American adult is currently on 4 or more prescription medications 💊….. not including over the counter (OTC) remedies. 
It can be a slippery slope and it’s not the consumer’s fault…. other than placing too much trust in a profit driven system.
This is why I do what I do. 
Defy the system. 
Don’t be normal or average. You are worth more than that. 
God created you to use your gifts and talents in unique and beautiful ways…. not too medicated to even think clearly.
xoxo~ liz
If you’d like help navigating what living like “normal” should look like, click above for a consult.
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Alzheimer’s disease is a scary enough diagnosis all on its own. Navigating the path of quality care and treatment brings on a trauma all its own.
When the FDA does a questionable job of approving a medication for use, that doesn’t make the situation any easier. In fact, it makes it all that more difficult. Surely “they” wouldn’t approve a drug that wasn’t both safe AND effective?
Interesting facts about the recently (June 7th) approved Alzheimer’s drug Aduhelm:
* Approved by the FDA DESPITE the nearly unanimous conclusion of an independent panel of experts convened (by the FDA itself) that there was inadequate evidence that the drug was effective in slowing cognitive decline in patients with Alzheimer’s disease.
* High dose therapy of the drug over an 18 month period was found to slow the progression of the disease by four months in one study. A second clinical trial failed to show any slowed progression of disease.
* The drug itself will cost an estimated $56,000 per year per patient.
* Potential side effects were found to be common. Brain bleeds and brain swelling was seen in 41% of patients treated with 10mg of Aduhlem.
I don’t know….. potential brain bleeds and brain swelling ⚖️ seems like a potentially pretty high price to pay for a $56,000/yr drug that may or may not work.
A well informed patient or care giver is absolutely critical when navigating the healthcare system. Do your research friends.
xoxo~ liz
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I believe every person has the right to choose their own medical care, whatever that may entail, provided they have factual information so that they may weigh pros and cons. Many years ago, that changed thanks in part to the Flexner Report shenanigans in 1910. 
Please know your information. 
The following screenshots is not new information, but it is concise and therefore easy to read. Thank you justtheinserts.com! 
I also have a lengthy document on the 20 known Mechanisms of Injury for the item that can get you a free donut daily for a year in some areas. (That in itself should raise a hairy eyebrow……considering the ‘vid replicates like crazy when blood sugar spikes over 100). If you would like a copy of this 20 MOI document please message me. 
Much love, liz