Today on Fresh Air on NPR, there was a interview about the overuse of antibiotics and its effect on the future microbiome. While not a professional of any sort in this area, the concept makes sense and it's something that I have read previously from other health sources. While it's not a surprise that there has been a high use of antibiotics, the use of medicine (in general) has become common practice to solve majority of our health issues.
I (now) know it's rude and disrespectful to ask the types of medication someone takes, so just think about the medication have you taken the past few years to improve your health. This list probably includes the dangerous Acetaminophen (Tylenol), ibuprofen (Advil, Midol), or allergy medication. For me, I haven't taken any medication since my sophomore year at UConn after taking three finals (and drinking the largest sized Slurpee way too quickly after the first final); I had a ridiculous headache.
It's all too common when people don't feel well (or normal), they quickly turn to medicine. Just today, someone recommended me to take a ibuprofen for a small headache I had (most likely caused by the massive amounts of sugar I was consuming in the form of gummy bears/worms). It is the fast solution to feeling alright but it is natural to have headaches and other pains. Often, the cure can be as easy as eating better, exercising, sleeping, or just getting fresh air. Isn't the pains and sufferings part of the entire experience of life? It's easy to enjoy the highs of life but there is definitely a feeling of being alive while in pain or being sick. Life would be dull if it was happy and upbeat all the time. Instead of taking medicine for every little problem, listen to your body and learn how your body works.
Keep in mind, I do understand there are circumstances where medication is necessary.