Go Green:
Pharmaceutical
if you want to avoid shopping at irresponsible companies...
Eat Healthy
Many of the best-selling drugs on the market today are treatments for preventable diseases, such as high cholesterol and heart disease associated with an unhealthy diet. By switching out French fries for carrot sticks, you can save money in the long run by avoiding healthcare costs in the future. Organic fruits and vegetables can be good for the environment as well by reducing the use of harmful pesticides and other chemicals.
Search the National Green Pages™
Look for all-natural alternatives to the toothpastes manufactured by the big pharmaceutical companies that can contain harsh chemicals. In addition to toothpaste, some businesses offer all-natural and organic versions of a variety of other consumer health products from vitamin supplements to baby formula.
Don't Over-Medicate
Pharmaceutical companies spend hundreds of millions of dollars a year on advertisements for their drugs. Make sure give serious thought to any new medications you consider, and discuss all possible treatment options with your doctor before adopting a new regime. It is definitely important not to forgo a life-saving treatment, but sometimes changes in diet and exercise can make a real difference in your health, without the need for medication. It's also important to make sure you're properly protected against ailments you could pick up while traveling. The large pharmaceutical companies produce vaccines and treatments for potentially fatal diseases like malaria, bacterial and parasitic infections, typhoid fever, and so on.
Buy Generic
Not only can buying generic medications save you money, but generic drug manufacturers also help to supply much-needed medications to people in developing countries at a low cost.
