Taking medicine often means you are likely being robbed of essential nutrients because drugs can reduce your body's stores of vital life-sustaining nutrients.When a drug robs your body of a nutrient you will experience another effect of that drug, something you call a "side effect." You probably didn't know that drugs could do that, but I bet you have experienced the drug mugging effect first hand. One example is with antibiotics...they are drug muggers for your normal intestinal flora and when they rob your gut of these 'friendly bacteria' you probably get diarrhea, cramps and nausea.
Another example is with statin cholesterol drugs, like Zocor, Mevacor, Lipitor, Crestor, etc....when these medications mug your body of Coenzyme Q10, you get side effects like muscle aches, fatigue and cardiac problems in the long haul. That's because Co Q10 is found in your muscles (your heart is a muscle isn't it?) and so when these drugs mug Co Q10, your entire cardiovascular system and brain pay the price. Dozens of popular medications mug CoQ10, not just cholesterol busters.
Women who take hormonal replacement drugs or birth control pills could be robbed of B vitamins (among other important nutrients) and this causes all sorts of problems including low thyroid, weight gain and depression. The list goes on and on.
I have termed the nutrient depletion, the "Drug Mugger" effect. The information which I am sharing with you is rarely known by the public, but knowing it is very crucial to your health and well-being and it could save your life.
One simple way to replenish nutrients is to eat a balanced diet that includes foods rich in vitamins and minerals, including leafy green vegetables, citrus fruits, grains, nuts, seeds and...if you like meat, grass-fed, hormone free meats. But soemtimes eating doesn't do enough to offset the drug mugging effect, and supplementation of a particular nutrient becomes necessary.
I discuss this to some degree in a chapter of The 24-Hour Pharmacist, my first book which was released in July 2007. Because so many of you have asked for help, myself and my husband (a holistic doctor) have put together a new health book devoted solely to the Drug Mugger effect offering simple solutions to help resolve problems. In fact, these are absurdly inexpensive ways to feel better. Copies of this book are limited since it is a self-publication.
I recently wrote an article on iron deficiency anemia, and included a list of drugs that mug your iron, leaving your tired, short of breath and pale. That link is coming soon so check back shortly. I also recently wrote a column on zinc, and the drug muggers for zinc. CLICK HERE to read that column.
Drug Muggers: How to Keep Your Medicine from Stealing the Life Out of You!
Drug Muggers Are Robbing You Sick
Drug Nutrient Depletion Effect
I talk about the drug mugger effect during my radio interview with Cary Nosler. The whole program is interesting, it's an hour long show. CLICK HERE TO LISTEN
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The shocking truth about vitamins - did you know that some of them aren’t even usable until your body activates them? And worse, many people -especially sick people- can’t activate them! You can buy active, usable forms of vitamins. I’ll teach you exactly what to buy on page 29, and through my book.
How potassium can prevent nighttime leg cramps and also stabilize your blood pressure. This natural mineral is so important to the body that it regulates your heartbeat. Blockbuster drugs are mugging it from your body! Find out which ones on page 180.
Do you have a child with attention deficit disorder? I’ve got a natural option for you, see page 166.
If you’ve been suffering from pins and needle pain or numbness, you will find out what natural, inexpensive vitamin can put a stop to it. (page 146)
You'll find out this why:
People with diabetes can greatly benefit from this nutrient because it may prevent atherosclerosis and clogging of tiny arteries that lead to the kidneys and heart. It costs $10 a month! See page 103.
Want great sex? It could be one supplement away. Find out what natural over-the-counter nutrient sends blood flowing to all the good parts, including your heart! See page 254.
If you are tired, or have been diagnosed with hypothyroidism or Hashimoto’s thyroiditis, you could benefit from selenium. This powerful mineral is a strong antioxidant and anti-cancer supplement but did you know that steroids, estrogen-containing drugs and diabetic medications can be rob you blind? See Chapter 18.
Do you get frequent vaginal yeast infections or jock itch? This simple nutrient will restore good health to the mucosal lining of these delicate tissues, lessening the frequency of these uncomfortable and annoying issues. Page 94.
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