[imwillofficial]

I think of it like insulin for a diabetic. They aren't cheating, and neither are you. I'm also buddhist, and can say that it's unfair to yourself to compare yourself to austere monks old. We live in a modern world full of toxic chemicals, processed food, polluted air, and sedentary lifestyles. There are things you can do to improve your physical situation, and many things that are beyond your control. These things effect us, our body, mind, and soul. If this is what you need to achieve a baseline level of normal, then have gratitude that you found it! Use it as a platform to build your religious practice on. Go even deeper into peace and gratitude.