Drug Induced Malnutrition !!

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Drug Induced Malnutrition!© by Lena Sanchezhttp://www.thebestisyet.net/cgi-bin/cgiwrap/pando19/start.cgi/ttt60.htmEXCERPTS: Some commonly prescribed drugs cause severe nutritional deficienciesall by themselves. Nearly every man-made drug takes a heavy toll inunwanted and dangerous side effects with malnutrition being the mostcommon. The following medications and chemicals contribute tomalnutrition and chemical toxicity and set the stage for seriousillnesses:Diuretics for high blood pressure wash potassium, magnesium, sodium,zinc and vitamin B2 right out of your body with the water. Even morealarming is the report from the National Institute of Health(November 1998). Their researchers stated that diuretics increase

therisk of kidney cancer.Cholesterol-lowering medications deplete many vitamins; B2, C, D,niacin, folic acid, biotin as well as the minerals; calcium, iron,magnesium, potassium, zinc and several trace minerals.Estrogen-replacement drugs, such as Premarin, can leave you deficientin all the B Complex vitamins and vitamin C, as well as magnesium andzinc, two important heart-healthy minerals.Antacids steal from your tissues important life altering vitamins Aand B1, folic acid with the minerals calcium, copper, iron andphosphorus. Antacids like Rolaids or Maalox can weaken bones byhindering mineral uptake.Antibiotics deplete numerous vitamins: B2, C, D, niacin, folic acid,biotin, and the minerals, calcium, iron, magnesium, potassium andzinc. At the same time, they kill the good flora that keep ourintestines healthy, create an inability

to absorb the nutrients we doconsume, make waste elimination very difficult, and create theatmosphere for yeast growth.Shampoos and conditioners are often created from a variety ofchemicals, but a couple that have drawn attention in the last decadeare DEA and Sodium Laureth Sulfate (SLS). When these chemicals areabsorbed into your bloodstream, they create changes in hormonalsystems that in turn create an environment for cancer and otherdiseases.Chlorine in our municipal water systems is linked to cancers of alltypes, with bathing in chlorinated water being worse than drinkingchlorinated water. Neither is healthy! Bottled water still containschlorine, so don't feel that you are safe just because you drinkbottled water.Anti-inflamatories (NSAIDS) stop the production of goodprostaglandins that promote healing of the joints and cartilage. Thelack of

prostaglandins causes further damage to your joints andmuscles and creates an environment for arthritis and other bone andjoint damage.Oral contraceptives can result in a folate deficiency!Aspirin taken on a regular basis by an arthritis or heart patientdepletes the body of iron. In addition, aspirin can disintegrate thestomach lining, hindering digestion of anything put into it!Then comes the champion killer! Cortisone! Cortisone is a steroidhormone produced naturally by our adrenal glands. It helps the bodystore glucose, an energy-food source. It helps the body regulate itsuse of fats, salts and blood and helps the body deal with stress. Thesynthetic form of cortisone is called prednisone.Doctors use cortisone because it is a powerful drug for reducingswelling. Available as a pill or injected directly into joints,cortisone is a magic little potion that

stops pain right now.However, it does not address the underlying problem that has createdthe swelling and problems.Prozac (fluoxetine) can decrease the appetite in some whileincreasing the appetite in others and depleting the system of morenutrients than I have space to list here! Judging from the myriad ofside effects probably just about every nutrient! I watcheddevastating things happen to patients after Prozac came on themarket, yet until I looked at the drug company's website I didn'tknow the half of it. This is one scary prescription!My point? Your medications may be creating more illness for you! Whatto do?Do some research and try natural treatments.Try taking care of the area of the body that is causing the problem.Proper eating, exercise, supplementing with minerals, vitamins andherbs can

create a healthy body!Stop being lazy and letting someone else determine whether you arehealthy or ill. "Our ideal is not the spirituality that withdraws from life but the conquest of life by the power of the spirit." - Aurobindo.

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