The 7 Most Prescribed Drugs In The World And Their Natural Counterparts

The 7 Most Prescribed Drugs In the World. We are living in chemical filled work, but we don't have to. 

• Refusing to proactively think about prevention.
• Reactively committing to treating the symptoms of underlying health problems.
• Searching for a quick fix to continue our poor lifestyle and dietary habits.
• Putting the blame on doctors, the medical institutions and healthcare systems.

Self-responsibility is our only recourse if we are ever to surface from this mess. There are no excuses–if you’re taking one of these drugs, consult with a Natural Health Practitioner this week about phasing out your medication and phasing in these powerful natural foods and remedies.

Check out the top 7 most prescribed drugs and the best natural remedies to treat and prevent disease:

1. HYDROCODONE (Acetaminophen/Vicodin/Oxycontin)

Use: For Pain

• Currently the single most prescribed drug in the world.
• Doctors are continuously offered kickbacks for prescribing these pain killers.
• Painkillers make up more than 20% of the top prescribed medications.
• Dr. Thomas Frieden, director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), told Fox News that doctors are handing out narcotics like candy. Some doctors are giving patients prescriptions for narcotics for even minor injuries.

How it Works:

As a narcotic and analgesic, it is a psychoactive compound used orally . It is bio-transformed by the liver into several metabolites. It is highly dependent on metabolism by the Cytochrome P450 pathway.

Consequences:

• Respiratory Depression
• Bradycardia
• Coma
• Seizures
• Cardiac Arrest
• Liver Damage
• Death

Natural Foods:

• Ginger
• Turmeric
• Berries
• Cayenne Pepper
• Celery/Celery Seeds
• Cherries
• Dark Green Veggies
• Walnuts

2. STATINS (Generic versions of Lipitor/Zocor/Crestor)

Use: Reduction of LDL Cholesterol

• Approximately 15% of the top prescribed medications are generic statins.
• A study published in January 2012 in the Archives of Internal Medicine linked statins to 48 percent increased risk for type-2 diabetes.
• There are NO scientific studies ever documented which have proved through causation that lowering LDL cholesterol prevents disease. The obsessed culture of lowering cholesterol may actually be causing cancer.

How it Works:

Statins artificially lower cholesterol levels by inhibiting a critical enzyme HMG-CoA reductase, which plays a central role in the production of cholesterol in the liver.

Consequences:

• Inflammation and pathological breakdown of muscle.
• Acute Kidney Failure
• Diabetes
• Cancer
• cardiovascular Disease
• Interference with sex hormones.
• Death

Natural Foods:

• Nuts
• Spinach
• Apple
• Turmeric
• Cranberries
• Tomatoes
• Green Tea
• Fatty Fish
• Beans
• Alfalfa Herb
• Capsicum Fruit
• Garlic
• Psyllium
• Fenugreek Seed
• Butcher’s Broom
• Licorice Root
• Hawthorn Berry

3. LISINOPRIL (Prinivil/Zestril) AND NORVASC (Amlodipine)

Use: Reduction of High Blood Pressure

Lisinopril and Norvasc make up a whopping 23% of the top prescribed medications. This makes them the most prescribed generic medications (if combined) for cardiovascular disease and blood pressure. Individually, Lisinopril constitutes approximately 14% and Norvasc about 9%.

How it Works:

Lisinopril is typically used for the treatment of hypertension, congestive heart failure, and heart attacks. Norvasc is used for hypertension and angina. This is accomplished by inhibiting the influx of calcium ions into vascular smooth muscle and cardiac muscle, essentially interfering with the metabolism of calcium.

Consequences:

• Cancer
• Blood disorders
• Development of breasts in men.
• Impotence
• Depression
• Tachycardia
• Enlargement of gums.
• Inflammation of the liver.
• Elevated blood glucose levels.
• Hepatitis
• Life threatening skin conditions.

Natural Foods:

• Foods high in vitamin C (chili peppers, guavas, bell peppers, thyme, parsley, dark leafy greens, broccoli)
• Foods high in magnesium (chocolate, green leafy vegetables, Brazil nuts, almonds, cashews, blackstrap molasses, pumpkin and squash seeds, pine nuts, and black walnuts) and any foods high in potassium (mushrooms, bananas, dark green leafy vegetables, sweet potatoes, oranges and dates).
• Coconut oil, coconut water, and CoQ10 are very effective foods for lowering blood pressure.

4. SYNTHROID (levothyroxine sodium)

Use: Hypothyroidism

• Synthroid is a synthetic form of the thyroid hormone thyroxine and is used to treat hypothyroidism.
• Generic Synthroid makes up more than 11% of the top prescribed medications.
• The related drug dextrothyroxine (D-thyroxine) was used in the past as a treatment for elevated cholesterol but was withdrawn due to cardiac side-effects.

How it Works:

It replaces the thyroid hormone which is naturally occurring in the thyroid gland essentially halting natural production.

Consequences:

• Long-term suppression of thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) causes cardiac side-effects.
• Decrease in bone mineral density.
• High TSH levels are known to contribute to osteoporosis.
• Elevated TSH can cause elevated blood glucose levels, heart failure, coma and adrenal insufficiency.
• TSH directly influences the whole process of iodine trapping and thyroid hormone production so use of Synthroid directly affects how the body metabolizes iodine.

Natural Foods:

• Iodine rich foods; seaweed, kelp, radish, parsley, fish, seafood, eggs, bananas, cranberries, strawberries, and Himalayan crystal salt
• Minerals such as Copper, Iron, Selenium and Zinc are essential in the production of thyroid hormones.
• Exercise a minimum of 20-30 minutes per day — enough to raise the heartbeat.

5. PRILOSEC (Omeprazole/generic versions of Nexium)

Use: Antacid

A proton pump inhibitor which constitutes just over 8% of the top prescribed medications. Omeprazole is one of the most widely prescribed drugs for reflux disease (GORD/GERD/LPR) and ulcers internationally and is available over the counter in some countries.

How it Works:

It suppresses gastric acid secretion by specific inhibition of the gastric acid ions in cells. Omeprazole is completely metabolized by the cytochrome P450 system. The absorption of omeprazole takes place in the small intestine essentially turning off the switch which promotes healthy digestion of foods.

Consequences:

• Angina
• Ulcers
• Tachycardia
• Bradycardia
• Palpitations
• Elevated Blood Pressure
• Development of male breasts
• Inflammation of the pancreas.
• Irritable Colon
• Mucosal atrophy of the tongue.
• Liver disease/failure.
• Elevated Blood Sugar
• Muscle Weakness
• Skin Conditions
• Tinnitus
• Inflammation of the eyes.
• Urinary Frequency
• Testicular Pain
• Anemia
• Blood Cell Disorders

Natural Foods:

• Grapefruit
• Probiotics
• Broccoli Sprouts
• Manuka honey
• Mastic Gum
• Marshmallow Tea
• Glutamine
• Slippery Elm
• Deglycyrrhized Liquorice (DGL),
• Aloe Vera Juice
• Baking Soda
• Pickle Juice

6. AZITHROMYCIN AND AMOXICILLIN

Use: Antibiotic

In combination, azithromycin and amoxicillin contribute towards a mind-blowing 17% of the top prescribed medications and we wonder why we have antibiotic resistance. On their own, each contributes about 8.5%. Azithromycin is one of the world’s best-selling antibiotics and derived from erythromycin. Amoxicillin is usually the drug of choice for children.

How it Works:

Inhibits the synthesis of bacterial cell walls and interferes with their protein synthesis. These drugs also inhibit the protein synthesis of good bacteria needed for immunity and proper digestion.

Consequences:

• Inflammation of the liver.
• Inflammation and destruction of the stomach lining.
• Destruction of healthy bacterial populations.
• Inflammation of the colon.
• Allergic Reactions
• Obesity
• Human antibiotic resistance.

Natural Foods:

• Sunlight (Vitamin D)
• Garlic
• Coconut Oil
• Turmeric
• Nicotinamide (Vitamin B3); Salmon, Sardines and Nuts.
• Manuka Honey
• Olive Leaf Extract
• Green Tea
• Pau D ’Arco
• Rose water
• Myrrh
• Grapeseed Extract
• Golden Seal
• Oregon Grapes
• Oregano Oil
• Probiotics

7. GLUCOPHAGE (Metformin)

Use: Oral anti-diabetic drug

Glucophage drugs make up about 7% of the top prescribed medications, it is the first-line drug of choice for the treatment of type 2 diabetes, in particular, in overweight and obese people. This drug indirectly lowers LDL cholesterol and triglyceride levels.

How it Works:

By suppressing natural glucose production by the liver, the drug activates an enzyme which plays an important role in insulin signaling, whole body energy balance, and the metabolism of glucose and fats.

Consequences:

• Lactic Acidosis
• Impaired liver/kidney function.
• Decreasing thyroid stimulating hormone and testosterone.
• Increased homocysteine levels.
• Malabsorption of vitamin B12, B12 deficiency.
• Bladder Cancer
• Heart Failure
• The biggest consequence of diabetes drugs is that it causes pancreatic function to substantially decrease inhibiting several hormones and causing other imbalances which are never correctable without abstaining from the drug.

Natural Foods:

• Black Tea
• Sunlight (Vitamin D)
• Potentially coffee (more research needed).
• Turmeric
• Nuts
• Chia seeds
• Green leafy vegetables
• Apple Cider Vinegar
• Cinnamon
• Red Grapes
• Steel Cut Oatmeal
• Broccoli
• Spinach
• Green Beans
• Strawberries
• Eating foods with a low glycemic load combined with weight training, and aerobic exercise can reduce diabetic cases. 

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Dave Mihalovic is a Naturopathic Doctor who specializes in vaccine research, cancer prevention and a natural approach to treatment.

Source: Prevent Disease

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