Is Medication Causing You More Harm than Good?
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[An excerpt from Going Beyond Being “Sick” — Learning “There’s More to Health than Meets the Eye”].
Research is proving that prescription drugs are being found to do more harm than good. All prescribed medications have side effects and when taken long-term lead to serious organ and tissue damage. Not to mention prescribed medication has no healing benefits with no ability to heal or improve the health condition that they are being taken for.
In time the side effects and damage will cause breakdown and organ dysfunction, leading to conditions such as kidney disease, liver disease, heart disease, and cancer. Keep reading to learn what prescribed medication is with links to researched sites with explanations and taking a look at the alarming side effects of these medications. The best alternative is prevention and if you have already begun with the medication cycle then you can still implement positive dietary and lifestyle changes.
What is Prescribed Medication?
A prescription drug (also prescription medication or prescription medicine) is a pharmaceutical drug that legally requires a medical prescription to be dispensed. In contrast, over-the-counter drugs can be obtained without a prescription. The reason for this difference in substance control is the potential scope of misuse, from drug abuse to practicing medicine without a license and without sufficient education. Different jurisdictions have different definitions of what constitutes a prescription drug.
As you can see prescribed medication is now noted as a drug and not a medicine. The reason is that for something to be classed truly as medicine it needs to have the ability to support your body’s own healing mechanisms as well as to “Do No Harm”. Prescribed drugs and over-the-counter medications all “do harm” and have no health benefits in restoring or repairing any of your body functions.
Harmful Effects of 6 Common Medications
It has been noted that there are more people suffering from symptoms caused by prescribed medication than in any other area of life.
Read below for some examples of the side effects of these medications, remembering that the longer you take them, then the more serious the side effects will be, causing long-term damage.
These may cause:
- Dizziness
- Drowsiness
- Fatigue
- Headaches
- Confusion
- Skin rashes
These may cause:
- Nausea and vomiting
- Swelling of hands and feet
- Increased appetite
- Increased risk of infection
- Osteoporosis (with long-term use)
- Cataracts (with long-term use)
Because of the chance of side effects, doctors usually try to prescribe steroid medicines only for a short time.
These may cause:
- Constipation
- Dizziness, light-headedness, or feeling faint
- Drowsiness
- Nausea or vomiting
Opiate pain relievers are strong medicines that can be very helpful in treating pain, especially after an injury or surgery. They are safest when you use them exactly as your doctor prescribes. But there is a risk of addiction when you take them for more than a few days. The risk is lower if you follow your doctor’s instructions on how to take them. Your risk is slightly higher if you or someone in your family has a history of substance abuse. If you are worried about addiction, talk with your doctor.
If you are taking a long-acting opiate pain reliever, make sure you know how to use it safely.
4: Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitor (SSRI) Antidepressants
These may cause:
- Nausea
- Loss of appetite
- Diarrhea
- Anxiety
- Sleep problems
- Loss of sexual desire or ability
- Headaches
- Weight gain
5: Serotonin & Norepinephrine Reuptake Inhibitor (SNRI) Antidepressants
These may cause:
- Constipation
- Cough
- Dizziness
- Dry mouth
- Headache
- Nausea and loss of appetite
- Decrease in sexual desire or ability
- Sleep problems
- Weight loss
6: Tricyclic & Tetracyclic Antidepressants
These may cause:
- Blurred vision
- Confusion
- Constipation
- Drowsiness and fatigue
- Dry mouth
- Loss of sexual desire or ability
“Prescribed medications are becoming the nation’s number one killer.”
Quality of Life for Optimal Health, Happiness, & Vitality
“Optimal health isn’t an absence of sickness,” but to obtain and maintain optimal health. Is about giving your body the best support possible when becoming “sick” to regain health once again. Food from nature fuel your body with essential vitamins and minerals. If necessary nutritional supplements are directly from nature, not chemically derived.
An important area to take into consideration when achieving optimal health and maintaining a positive quality of life is understanding the difference between prescribed drug medications and prescribed natural medicines. “Your health: your choice” and ultimately your decision. Let me help you make an informed decision. You will be learning about this in your foundational insights.
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