Whatever happened to chicken soup?
So in my quest for news I came across this article.
It discusses how patients are demanding drugs and how doctors are unable (sometimes unwilling) to dissuade them of those wants.
While it mostly focuses on antibiotics, and how the body can be more susceptible for longer periods of time after using them, I was surprised by the things people are demanding antibiotics for.
One thing that was mentioned was urinary tract infections (UTI). Now I'll admit that I've had a few. But I've never gone to the doctor because of it. I went online and looked at symptoms and OTC cures. And what did I find as an OTC cure and preventative? Cranberry juice. Yeah, simple ain't it? And cheap too, especially compared to prescription medicines. Drink a little for a few days if you even think you're getting a UTI and you'll never get it. At least that has been my experience.
Another thing was the common cold. Who needs antibiotics for a cold? Seriously, I don't get it. You get a cold, you get some cough drops, lots of kleenex and you make a big pot of chicken soup. Research indicates that grandma's cure is still one of the best. And it's easy to make when you're sick too. Boil some chicken, remove from bones and then add whatever veggies you want to the broth. Cook until done. You can be half dead on cold medicine and still make a good chicken soup, it's that easy. If you're like me you chase that soup with chili for the next meal, and you're over that cold in a hurry. Vitamin C and capsiacin, what a combo for knocking out anything.
And patients don't listen when doctors tell them that there aren't any medicines that will do the job. Like for a virus. Not much can be done for those, yet people still demand drugs. Try water, and chicken soup, instead. At least then you won't be making things worse for when you really do need antibiotics, and you'll save money again.
Anyhow... this is just another case of the sheeple following the orders of mass media again. But it does irritate me that these people won't even listen to people who went to school for a long time to know what they are talking about.
It discusses how patients are demanding drugs and how doctors are unable (sometimes unwilling) to dissuade them of those wants.
While it mostly focuses on antibiotics, and how the body can be more susceptible for longer periods of time after using them, I was surprised by the things people are demanding antibiotics for.
One thing that was mentioned was urinary tract infections (UTI). Now I'll admit that I've had a few. But I've never gone to the doctor because of it. I went online and looked at symptoms and OTC cures. And what did I find as an OTC cure and preventative? Cranberry juice. Yeah, simple ain't it? And cheap too, especially compared to prescription medicines. Drink a little for a few days if you even think you're getting a UTI and you'll never get it. At least that has been my experience.
Another thing was the common cold. Who needs antibiotics for a cold? Seriously, I don't get it. You get a cold, you get some cough drops, lots of kleenex and you make a big pot of chicken soup. Research indicates that grandma's cure is still one of the best. And it's easy to make when you're sick too. Boil some chicken, remove from bones and then add whatever veggies you want to the broth. Cook until done. You can be half dead on cold medicine and still make a good chicken soup, it's that easy. If you're like me you chase that soup with chili for the next meal, and you're over that cold in a hurry. Vitamin C and capsiacin, what a combo for knocking out anything.
And patients don't listen when doctors tell them that there aren't any medicines that will do the job. Like for a virus. Not much can be done for those, yet people still demand drugs. Try water, and chicken soup, instead. At least then you won't be making things worse for when you really do need antibiotics, and you'll save money again.
Anyhow... this is just another case of the sheeple following the orders of mass media again. But it does irritate me that these people won't even listen to people who went to school for a long time to know what they are talking about.
posted by Phoenixwaller | 10:05 PM
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