Med Mob Has Groomed 70 Percent of Americans on Prescription DrugsHeather Callaghan Strangely, or not so strangely, 7 out of 10 deaths each year are from chronic disease like heart, strokes, and cancer. Almost one out of every two Americans suffered from a chronic illness in 2005. (Source) This system is working out great just not for U.S. patients. The most common drugs are antibiotics, antidepressants, and pain killers (opioids). Dr. St. Sauver of Mayo Clinic said: Often when people talk about health conditions theyre talking about chronic conditions such as heart disease or diabetes. However, the second most common prescription was for antidepressants that suggests mental health is a huge issue and is something we should focus on. And the third most common drugs were opioids, which is a bit concerning considering their addicting nature. A campaign using heavy celebrity support has been launched to support the new Healthcare law. Pills have been introduced to treat obesity, and now smart pills can track your digesting them and let doctors know if youve behaved. Spending on prescription drugs reached a whopping $250 billion in 2009 alone that was 12% of the years total personal health care expenditure. Its been concluded that mass spending will continue to increase. No really? Big Pharma, the Med Mob, and Insurance companies arent leaving the hot tub anytime soon especially if there are willing customers struggling just to survive. What does this all mean? It means that breaking life-dependence on this enslavement system requires a whole new paradigm. Just because it is covered by insurance (designed that way on purpose) doesnt mean its in our best interest or that the cause of a problem will be discovered and addressed. Thinking in terms of banking and investing might actually put it in perspective. Cheap food and sick-care might be inexpensive for now, but is actually a deduction from you your body being the account. Think of what an addition and investment in thriving in freedom looks like for you and then invest in You! Heather Callaghan is a natural health blogger and food freedom activist. You can see her work atNaturalBlaze.com and selfnewsPost.com. Like at Facebook. linkwithin_text=Related Articles: 