Until my early 40s, I was in good health, aside from some eye issues and back pain caused by poor posture. I rarely needed medication, only taking it occasionally for short-term ailments. Chronic illnesses were foreign to me until the early 1990s, when I was diagnosed with hypertension—a natural result of stress and tension.

Back then, the internet wasn’t available to educate me about blood pressure, medications, or their side effects. Had I known, I might have tried to manage my lifestyle or explore alternative treatments. But I grew up in a household where my father self-prescribed medicine for every discomfort. Naturally, I followed the same path, never questioning the long-term impact.

Over three decades, I accepted every medication prescribed for hypertension without hesitation. The drugs changed frequently, with doctors trying to find the right combination, but my blood pressure remained stubbornly above normal.

Then came acid reflux, likely stress-induced, followed by cholesterol issues. Each problem brought more medications, including aspirin for circulation and drugs for prostate health. When peripheral neuropathy was added to the list, I finally began to question this endless reliance on medicine. I consulted my doctor and discontinued the medication for neuropathy, though I couldn’t stop the others.

I began to wonder—are the medicines causing new health issues? I’m not against modern medicine; it’s essential in times of acute distress. But is there another way to manage chronic conditions? Lifestyle changes, alternative therapies, meditation, or sheer willpower—do we dismiss these options too quickly?

It’s like a leaky faucet. You fix one problem, and other crops up elsewhere. The body seems to react the same way—address one issue, and new ones emerge. How do we get ahead of it?

Perhaps the answer lies in healthy living from the start—eating traditional foods, avoiding junk, staying active, and managing stress through positive thinking and meditation. A content mind, regular exercise, and fewer medications might be the key. Above all, faith and prayer provide strength.

Contd. 325. Energy, Synergy, and Company - Part 1