Another great writeup @doitvoluntarily. I have great respect for Carol Francey, not only in her personal choices but in her willingness to be public about it.
What a beautiful and simplistic world we'd live in if we all could ditch the pharmaceuticals that are imposing horrors in terms of side effects (the slurring and balance issues you mentioned are good examples.
How fascinating and thank you again for the post.
Agreed that a lot of medicine is counterproductive. Natural foods are better.
Better, cheaper, more natual. Wins hands down!