Are You in Control of Your Health, or Does It Control You?

From Gregory Pais, ND, DHANP
Licensed Naturopathic Physician and Classical Homeopath

Remember last year's news stories about Vioxx (and other Cox-2 inhibitor drugs)? Vioxx was intensely promoted as an anti-inflammatory drug that would decrease the risk of stomach ulcers associated with aspirin, ibuprofen, and naproxen. So thousands of people with arthritis, fibromyalgia, and other pain syndromes were prescribed this drug. Coincidentally, Vioxx was 10-15 times more expensive than the drugs it was replacing.

The first problem was that it turned out that Vioxx was no easier on the stomach than the cheaper drugs it replaced. Even worse, use of Vioxx almost doubled the risk of the patient having a heart attack, and increased the risk of stroke. Dr. David Graham, then associate director in the FDA's Office of Drug Safety, estimated that a staggering 88,000 to 139,000 Americans suffered heart attacks and strokes as a result of taking Vioxx.

This isn't the end of the story though. A few months later, news stories appeared suggesting that, since there were no other alternatives (!!) to Vioxx, patients should accept the risk of doubling their heart attack risk and take Vioxx anyway. Is this a risk you would take?

No other alternatives!?? I use Classical Homeopathy, Naturopathic Medicine, Clinical Nutrition, and Herbal Medicine in my practice. These tools can greatly reduce or permanently eliminate pain, stiffness, and inflammation. Without doubling the risk of getting a heart attack or increasing the risk of getting a stroke. They're also very effective for anxiety, depression, migraines, the flu, irritable bowel syndrome, and other common illnesses.

Get Well and Stay Well—Mentally, Emotionally, Physically, and in Spirit

Do any of these questions describe you?

If you answered YES to one or ALL of the above questions, you're in good company. Many people are looking for an alternative to conventional medicine for themselves and their family. They are looking for healthcare that doesn't use drugs or chemicals. Healthcare that offers more than poison, cut, and burn. They want healthcare that addresses the whole person, which understands the interrelationship between the mind and body.

Here is a way of working with your health that will empower you. That will reduce the confusion and helplessness you feel. That will help you create a sense of well-being and balance. A truly wholistic system that will help you establish and maintain good health.