Fulfilling my dream.....

"The start of any journey begins with the first step".

So I am taking my first step today, and that is a huge and exciting step for me. May I tell you why you are so fortunate to have come across my blog? Because if you read my blog and return to it often, you may find that you will be led to something that money can't buy. You may already have lots of money or toys or gadgets, or prestige or titles or education or recognition in the world, but you still may be lacking in what I can lead you to. And just what is that? I can lead you to Wellness. Wellness, not health. Please understand that there is a big difference. Many people will describe themselves to be in a state of health. And when I ask them what does that mean, they will say, "Well, I don't have cancer, and I don't have heart disease, and my cholesterol is good, and I get a physical and a flu shot every year. I'm in good health." And they seriously believe that statement. They may even belong to a Health Maintenance Organization, an HMO that makes sure that their health is maintained. Usually these folks are on at least one prescription medication that requires a revisit to the HMO in order to continue to be on this medication. Most folks are on at least two or three if not more prescription medications that they get from their doctor at the HMO. They are now tied in to a system that will make sure that they are "maintained" for a long time, sometimes for life. As a nurse who has worked in addictions, this reminds me of Methadone Maintenance, which is a way that opiate addicted persons can come daily for a dose of something that is legal that will keep them from something that is not. They are tied in, sometimes for life.

Prescription drugs are often dangerous because of side effects, and sometimes the side effect will create the need for yet another prescription drug. I always wondered as I passed out my fair share of plastic medication cups to patients that were brimming with brightly colored and varied shapes of pill, how these little buggers were interacting in the body of my patient. Inherently, I always felt uncomfortable dishing these out, because somewhere in my spirit it did not sit right with me. Who was benefitting, the drug company or the patient? Please read on.....