A popular class of heartburn medications, called Proton Pump Inhibitors (PPIs), which include such drugs as Nexium, Omeprazole, Prilosec and Prevacid, are being implicated in dementia (1). Today, many people are on Statin drugs, yet there is increasing evidence of the negative effects these cholesterol-lowering drugs have on long-term health. This will be discussed in more detail in April, which will take a closer look at Cardiovascular Health.
Pharmaceutical drugs manage symptoms. They are not designed to address the root causes of symptoms. Prescription Drug Deficiency is not the root cause of any illness. Additionally, these drugs are accompanied by numerous and, with long-term use, often damaging, side effects (make sure you do not stop taking pharmaceutical drugs without advice from a medical doctor and ensure you are fully informed about the medication you are taking).
Here are today's TT Tips on Polypharmacy:
If you are taking four or more prescription drugs, consider scaling back, under doctor supervision;
Review your medication periodically. Understand that drugs such as PPIs are intended for short-term use and not for life;
Consult a Functional Medicine Practitioner, such as a Nutritional Therapist, who can help you to identify and address the root causes of your symptoms, thus enabling you to come off prescription drugs.
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