Good article.

Another problem is pharmaceuticals being advertised on tv.  I have personally heard physicians on conference calls I've been on complain of patients that come in and demand a drug they saw on tv.  When the doctors tell them they don't need that drug, the patient demands it or they will find another doctor.

My unprofessional approach to pharmaceuticals is to get diagnosed by a competent doctor, take the medication as recommended after you have discussed with your doctor what the side effects might be, search information on dietary changes and natural supplements that might help that condition, try only those things that are safe to restore health.

When you are under a doctor's care, If there is a supplement that you want to try, don't hide it from your doctor.  Doctors tend to tell patients that they don't need that supplement.  But the question to ask your doctor is:  "Are there any contraindications for me to take this supplement?"  And let your doctor see the ingredients of the supplement.  Your doctor can let you know if there is anything harmful in it.

There is a lot of information on the internet.  Not all of it is true.  Be sure to search for agreeable and disagreeable information from credible sources.  Do your homework and read from many sources, and don't believe everything.  Your and your family's health is important.  

And don't forget to pray.