Find Out The Best Natural Alternative To The 7 Most Popular Conventional Drugs

One doctor that went out publicly on TV, said that doctors are giving out narcotics like candies. Even minor injuries can be the cause for a certain doctor to prescribe this type of drugs.

Hydrocodone (Acetaminophen/Vicodin/Oxycontin)

What is it used for?
– Pain neutralizer

This is most “popular” drug in the world. Pharmaceutical companies pay more and more doctors in order to promote this drug, so that it is basically one fifth of the most prescribed medicines.

Side-effects:

Respiratory depression
Bradycardia
Coma
Seizures
Cardiac arrest
Liver damage
Death

Natural foods as an alternative:

Ginger
Turmeric
Berries
Cayenne
Celery or celery seeds
Cherries Walnuts, dark green veggies

Azithromycin and Amoxcillin

What it is used for:
– Antibiotic

Both of these consist almost 17% of the most recommended medications. These percentages can be the explanation of antibiotic resistance. Amoxicillin is commonly used for children. These antibiotics can compromise the natural synthesis of useful bacteria necessary for many processes within the organism such as digestion and immunity.

Side-effects:

Liver inflammation
Stomach lining inflammation and/or destruction
Destruction of healthy bacterial populations
Colon inflammation
Allergic reactions
Obesity
Resistance of humans towards antibiotics

Natural foods as alternatives:

Coconut oil
Foods high in Vitamin B3
Garlic
Golden seal
Grapeseed oil
Green tea
Manuka honey
Myrrh
Nuts
Olive leaf extract
Oregano oil
Oregon grapes
Pau D’Arco
Probiotics
Rose water
Salmon
Sardines
Turmeric
Vitamin D

Lisinopril (Prinivil/Zestril) and Norvasc (Amlodipine)

What is it used for?
– Reduce of high blood pressure

These ones are also pretty highly ranked in the list of most prescribed medications, as the most generic prescriptions for cardiovascular diseases and blood pressure.

Side-effects:

Cancer
Blood disorders
Breast development in men
Impotence
Depression
Tachycardia
Gums enlargement
Liver inflammation
Elevated blood glucose
Hepatitis
Severe skin conditions

Natural food as an alternative:

Almonds
Any foods high in vitamin C, magnesium and potassium
Bananas
Bell peppers
Blackstrap molasses
Black walnuts
Brazil nuts
Broccoli
Cashews
Chili peppers
Chocolate
Coconut oil/water
Dates
Green and dark green leafy vegetables
Guavas
Mushrooms
Oranges
Parsley
Pine nuts
Pumpkin seeds
Squash seeds
Sweet potatoes
Thyme

Synthroid (levothyroxine sodium)

What is it used for:
– Treatment of hypothyroidism

The generic Synthroid is a synthetic form of the actual thyroid hormone – thyroxine. It is a sort of replacement of the hormone that is naturally produced in the thyroid gland.

Side-effects:

Cardiac side-effects
Decrease mineral density of the bone or osteoporosis
Elevated blood glucose levels
Heart failure
Coma
Adrenal insufficiency
Iondine metabolism

Natural foods as an alternative:

Foods rich with iodine:

Bananas
Copper, iron, selenium and zinc supplements
Cranberries
Eggs
Himalayan salt
Kelp
Parsley
Radish
Parsley
Seaweed, seafood and fish
Strawberries

Prilosec (omeprazole/generic versions of Nexium)

What it is used for:
– Antacid

This type of proton pump inhibitor makes for more than 8% of the top prescribed drugs. It is so commonly used that in some countries is even available over the counter.

Side-effects:

Angina
Ulcers
Tachycardia
Bradycardia
Palpitations
Higher blood pressure
Anemia and blood cell disorders
Skin conditions
Development of male breasts
Pancreas inflammation
Colon irritation
Mucosal atrophy of the tongue
Liver disease/failure
Higher blood sugar
Weakness of the muscles
Tinnitus
Eyes inflammation
Urinary frequency
Testicular pain

Natural foods as an alternative:

Aloe Vera juice
Baking soda
Broccoli
Deglycyrrhized licorice (DGL)
Glutamine
Grapefruits
Manuka honey
Marshmallow tea
Mastic gum
Pickle juice
Probiotics
Slippery elm

Statins (Generic versions of Lipitor/Zocor/Crestor)

What is it used for?
– For LDL cholesterol reduction

Generic statins are among the 15% highest ranked recommended drugs. One study published in 2012, linked this type of drugs to almost 50% of higher exposure to type 2 diabetes.

However, it is good to know that there is no available documented proof that actually lowering LDL cholesterol can prevent disease. On the contrary, obsession with low cholesterol can cause cancer.

Side-effects:

Inflammation
Cancer
Muscles pathological breakdown
Diabetes
Interference of sex hormones
Acute kidney failure
Cardiovascular disease
Death

Natural foods as an alternative:

Alfalfa herb
Apples
Beans
Butcher’s broom
Cranberries
Capsicum fruit
Fatty fish
Fenugreek seeds
Garlic
Green tea
Hawthorn berry
Licorice root
Nuts
Psyllium
Spinach
Turmeric
Tomatoes

Glucophage (metformin)

What is it used for:
– Oral anti-diabetic drug

It is one of the top 7 most prescribed drugs, with the fast increasing rate. It is most popular drug for type 2 diabetes treatment, obesity and overweightness, indirectly lowering LDL cholesterol and levels of triglycerides.

Side-effects: