Common Side-Effects of Prescription Drugs

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" JoAnn Guest " <jguest

Thu Sep 26, 2002 5:44 pm

Side-effects of Prescription Drugs

 

 

 

 

 

Cholesterol in the diet simply does not

translate automatically

into cholesterol in the blood!

 

Our bodies have a feedback mechanism

that decreases the amount of

cholesterol we manufacture

if we don't need as much.

 

 

 

Key Factors:

 

We now know that cholesterol contributes

to heart disease ONLY when it is oxidized,

or subjected to free radical damage!

 

Cholesterol damaged by free radicals is

taken up by white blood

cells called macrophages

and deposited in fatty streaks

on the artery walls.

This fosters plaque buildup

in the arteries and is key in the

development of heart disease.

 

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Prescription Drugs:

 

Beta blockers and calcium channel blockers

are the mainstay of

conventional treatment for heart disease,

angina, and even cardiac

arrythmias for millions of people.

Calcium channel blockers relax artery walls

and lower blood pressure

by blocking the entrance of calcium into cells!

 

However, they also block essential functions of the heart and blood

vessels. In numerous studies, patients taking large amounts of

calcium channel blockers had a 60% higher death rate!

 

One alternative to calcium channel blockers is MAGNESIUM!

 

Magnesium accomplishes essentially the same result

as prescription drugs; relaxation of the

smooth muscles of the arteries and reduced

stress on the myocrdium--but in a natural way!

I also recommend increasing your daily intake

of potassium and potassium-rich foods.

 

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Beta blockers are often given to treat high blood pressure:

They work by blocking the ability of your heart to respond to

epinephrine and adrenaline, which stimulate your pulse rate and

blood pressure, elevating both.

 

They are meant to weaken the heart

so that blood pressure is lowered

and heart pain reduced.

 

Beta blockers can be beneficial for temporary relief,

but that's not how they're used!

Virtually every doctor I know

prescribes them

indefinitely!

 

 

Anti-hyperlipidemic drugs are given to lower cholesterol levels.

These drugs all have dangerous side effects and again, there is

little evidence that they reduce the risk of heart attack!

 

Statin drugs such as Mevacor and Zocor are the the most popular of

lipid-lowering drugs.

They reduce the production of cholesterol in

the liver and alter the way LDL cholesterol

enters the cells.

 

According to the " Physician's Desk Reference " (PDR),

side effects include liver toxicity,

muscle inflammation,

gastrointestinal symptoms,

and an increased risk of cataract

formation.

 

A significant side effect of statin drugs not mentioned

in the PDR is a reduction in your body's production of Coenzyme Q10.

CoQ10 is essential to heart health!

 

 

 

 

 

Colestid and Questran (resins) absorb bile acids

from cholesterol in

the intestinal tract and cause them to be excreted,

lowering cholesterol levels circulating in the blood.

 

Resins have considerable side effects---

constipation, nausea, bloating, and,

more seriously, reduced absorption of vitamins A,D,

E, and K.

In the long run, these deficiencies may cause bleeding,

disorders and vision problems!

 

Atromid-S actually INCREASED deaths from non-cardiac causes,

primarily CANCER!

 

 

 

 

A Safe Natural Approach:

We now know that cholesterol-lowering drugs have dangerous side

effects and there is scant research that they lessen the risk of

heart attack! There are safe alternatives that address the CAUSES of

heart disease, not just the symptoms! They work to prevent and in

some cases even reverse heart disease. A low-fat moderate protein

diet abundant in fruits and vegetables, a high-potency, antioxidant

rich multivitamin regimen, an essential fatty acid supplementation

along with moderate exercise greatly reduces your risk. I recommend

this program to everyone,

not just those with heart disease!

 

 

 

JoAnn Guest

angelprincessjo

Friendsforhealthnaturally

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Animal proteins are high in dioxins!

( i.e. dairy and red meat),

Therefore,I would advise eating only Organic or FreeRange.

It takes as long as 30 days for most meats to make it through

our 30 ft. long intestinal tract!

Tons of toxins are absorbed in the process.