Fatigue, dry mouth, weight gain, nausea, liver damage, stroke, heart failure. Every year tens of millions of Americans suffer from such unwelcome consequences of over-the-counter and prescription drugs. Most believe these side effects are the inevitable price they must pay for restoring health. But that is not the case. Drawing on cutting-edge scientific research, The Side Effects Bible reveals that up to thirty percent of drug-induced side effects are caused because the drug saps the human body of essential vitamins and minerals—everyday nutrients that can easily be replaced by following the simple, healthy dietary and supplement guidelines outlined in this first-of-its-kind reference guide. Even minor deficiencies of necessary nutrients can bring on major difficulties, and The Side Effects Bible will tell readers what to eat for every drug they take.
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“If you are taking any medications, you will want to consider this important useful resource to help you proactively prevent drug complications.”
—Dr. Joseph Mercola, founder of Mercola.com
“If you take prescription drugs, you must protect yourself and The Side Effects Bible will tell you how to do it.”
—Stephen T. Sinatra, M.D., F.A.C.C., author of The Sinatra Solution: New Hope for Preventing Heart Disease
“A wealth of lifesaving information.”
—Dr. Ronald Klatz, M.D., D.O., American Academy of Anti-Aging Medicine
—Dr. Joseph Mercola, founder of Mercola.com
“If you take prescription drugs, you must protect yourself and The Side Effects Bible will tell you how to do it.”
—Stephen T. Sinatra, M.D., F.A.C.C., author of The Sinatra Solution: New Hope for Preventing Heart Disease
“A wealth of lifesaving information.”
—Dr. Ronald Klatz, M.D., D.O., American Academy of Anti-Aging Medicine
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Fatigue, dry mouth, weight gain, nausea, liver damage, stroke, heart failure. The list of side effects caused by over-the-counter and prescription drugs is seemingly endless, and every year tens of millions of Americans suffer from such unwelcome consequences of their medications. Most believe these side effects are the inevitable price they must pay for good health. But that is not the case.
Bringing to light the most cutting-edge scientific research, The Side Effects Bible explains to readers how up to thirty percent of drug-induced side effects are caused because the drug saps the human body of essential vitamins and minerals–everyday nutrients that can easily be replaced by following simple, healthy dietary guidelines. This first-of-its-kind reference guide outlines the specific foods and supplements to take to counter the side effects of over 300 common medications. For example:
• Eat leafy greens to replenish folic acid depleted by oral contraceptives and over–the–counter pain relievers like ibuprofen or aspirin.
• Take coenzyme Q10 supplements to guard against the effects of antidepressants like Elavil and cholesterol–lowering statin drugs like Lipitor.
• Eat bananas when you use laxatives to prevent irregular heartbeat, muscle weakness, and nausea caused by potassium depletion.
• Salmon, sardines, and egg yolk's contain Vitamin B12, which can counteract the risk of anemia and nerve damage caused by Zantac, Pepcid, and other ulcer medications.
• Eat parsley to help prevent problems with blood clotting caused by penicillin and other drugs that rob you of Vitamin K.
The Side Effects Bible is an essential—even lifesaving—guide that tells readers exactly what to eat for every drug they take, as even minor deficiencies of necessary nutrients can bring on major difficulties.
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This review is from: The Side Effects Bible: The Dietary Solution to Unwanted Side Effects of Common Medications (Paperback)
This important book describes the side effects of common medications and their dietary solutions. To use this book first find the generic name of the drug you are researching. Then search the index to learn of the medication, its possible side effects, which nutrients it destroys, and the supplements and foods you can use to negate its effects. Then discuss what you've learned with your physician to make sure the nutrient won't interfere with other drugs, worsen a medical problem, etc.
Chapter 1 tells of an example of "nutrient robbery" which can be responsible for the side effects from many medications (p.3). Many common drugs interfere with your ability to digest, absorb, transport, metabolize, synthesize, utilize, or excrete vitamins, mineral, and other vital substances. Examples are given (p.4). Certain drugs increase the rate of excretion of nutrients from the body, and cause the side effects (p.5). Even a small deficiency can be dangerous, such as vitamin C and calcium (p.6). Statin drugs for high cholesterol require their use for a life-time (p.7), and this can harm the heart (p.8)! Common antibiotics can be dangerous thieves of nutrients (p.10). Chapter 2 discusses various nutrients, what they do for you, and the problems caused when you lack them. They tell what drugs cause their loss. Did you know of the side effects of sodium bicarbonate (p.25)? Broccoli is high in chromium (p.29). Aspirin interferes with iron, too much iron can cause diabetes, cirrhosis, and heart damage (p.41). Many antibiotics can cause a loss of nutrients such as niacin (pp.49-50), potassium (pp.54-55), riboflavin (p.57), and thiamine (p.65). Aspirin interferes with vitamin C (p.75). Chapter 3 lists all the drugs with what they do, possible side effects, and their nutritional depletions. You should refer to this chapter if you are taking any medications, or have done so in the past.
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This is the best book o the subject I've ever read!! Many thing a knew from selected peer reviewd papers, were confirmed in this book and nowhere else, for examplo, that omeprazol would decrease the absorption of betacarotene, zinc, B6 and others...
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In an age where self-treatment based on information gleaned from the internet is becoming the norm, this book is a perfect helper to have in your home. We've all seen the pages long printouts of instructions, warnings, side effects, etc., that come with any prescription we received. And I'm sure you've also noticed that if a medication is over the counter (aka OTC), there is much, much less of this information. With many people turning to complementary tactics to treat themselves along with what their doctor may prescribe, it is incredibly important to understand how the pharma drugs, supplements, herbs, drops, tinctures, lotions, and even foods interact within your body.
The Side Effects Bible is a great source to start comparing any products you put into or onto your body for health reasons. It describes which items counteract each other, thereby making the dose of each medicine you took useless. Or it states how taking a certain supplement with a certain herb can cause side effects like hallucinations. Many patients may also not tell their doctor what other items they are using in addition to the ubiquitous multi-vitamin. This lack of honesty could cause serious side effects if your doctor prescribes a medication that can cause death when mixed with a certain herb. Purchase this book to do some research and education yourself on how (ugh..I hate to use the word "scary") dangerous it can be to mix and match all of the things we put into our bodies because we think they are helping us. Use this book as well when asking your doctor about holistic or complementary therapies to whatever regimen you may currently be on. Not all are firm believers in any treatment outside the realm of pharmaceuticals, and therefore may not understand or be aware of some of the more dangerous side effects. Others may be glad to assist you in finding a more natural, non-chemical way of treating you. In any event, even if you do only take a multi-vitamin with anything else your doctor may prescribe, this book is indeed for you. You'd be amazed at what can and cannot be taken at the same time as that safe looking little vitamin.
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tolerable upper intake level, acidophilus yogurt containing live lactobacillus, toasted wheat germ almonds, northern beans asparagus, diuretics lower potassium levels, papaya banana dates, bifidum organisms, artichokes asparagus garlic, turkey breast spaghetti, nutrient robbery, drug speak, increase your need, good nutri tion, cereal pumpkin seeds, mcg biotin, hypoglycemia loss, stomach discomfort nausea, mcg folic acid, salmon mackerel sardines, spinach noodles, mcg vitamin, nutrient loss, more common side effects, plus hydrochlorothiazide, tazobactam sodium Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
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