Evolution Of Medication

Over the years when people would say, “I have an earache.”

2000 B.C. - Here, eat this root.

1000 A.D. - That root is unhealthy, say this prayer.

1850 A.D. - That prayer is superstition, drink this potion.

1940 A.D. - That potion is snake oil, swallow this pill.

1985 A.D. - That pill is ineffective, take this antibiotic.

2000 A.D. - That antibiotic is artificial. Here, eat this root.

2005  - After the supplement legislation: That root is BANNED. Take this combination of pills and antibiotics!

2012 - Learn sign language.