Over the past few decades, it has become clear that prescription and over-the-counter drugs are not the magic bullets we thought they would be. It's true that these drugs have saved many lives, but it's also increasingly true that they are taking a great many lives and ruining even more with debilitating side effects.

Take as few prescription drugs as possible, and learn to treat common problems such as indigestion and allergies with common sense and practical, natural alternatives.

You can avoid the vast majority of prescriptions drugs by following the Six Core Principles for Optimal Health.

If you are not taking any prescription drugs, congratulate yourself. If your physician wants to put you on one, go on the defensive. Ask important questions such as: exactly what will this drug do? How long will I need to take it? Are there any safe, effective ways to treat this problem without drugs? Is this the lowest dose I can tale? What are the side effects?