Are You on the RX: Drug Treadmill?

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Are You on the RX: Drug Treadmill? I take Metformin for the diabetes I got from the Hydrochlorothiazide I take for the High Blood Pressure I got caused by the Ambien I take for the Insomnia I have caused by the Xanax I take for the Anxiety I got caused by the Wellbutrin I take for the Chronic Fatigue I have from the Lipitor I take because I have High Cholesterol…… Because a Healthy Diet and Exercise with regular Chiropractic Care and Superior Nutritional Supplements is ???? Just too much trouble.