Got Tylenol? What to do about your Predicament….

According to US News, subsidiaries of the company Johnson & Johnson pleaded guilty in 2015 for criminal charges of over the counter children’s medicines containing heavy metals like nickel, iron, and chromium. The over the counter medicine/drug I’m referring to is called Tylenol. The medical term for Tylenol is called acetaminophen, which is usually a drug prescribed by doctors for headaches, pains, along with flu and fever. When it comes to the case of fever, it is the immune system’s way to fight off infections and release toxins. I personally never use a medication to treat fever, all you need is a good rest and good nutrition to act as a medicine. This drug is not only known for attending to the needs of children, but for pregnant women. Pregnant women who experience side effects like headaches, pains, and cold issues are encouraged by medical professionals to take to dramatically lower fever, but this is very poor advice. Learn why those should avoid Tylenol by reading on…

A disturbing drug watch statistic shows that 60,000 emergency visits occur every year after taking tylenol. 100,000 poison control center calls have been made from the use of tylenol. One vital factor, that needs to be mentioned about tylenol is that it is actually the biggest causes of liver failure in the United States. How does Tylenol cause liver failure? Well, when taking tylenol, it is metabolized in the liver, but usually the liver gets rid of the byproducts from acetaminophen, which are sulphate, and glucorinate. Although, the liver rids itself of these compounds, over-consuming tylenol can build up in the liver. Once the compound drives the liver haywire, a pathway known as P450 to remove byproducts. P450 will help bypass these products, and in-turn a toxic compound known as NAPQI. This is the compound which causes liver failure.

Potential causes of headaches, body temperature, excess sweating, and mood swings may be as a result of a dysfunctional thyroid. The thyroid is a butterfly shaped gland in your neck that regulates metabolism, basal body temperature, and maintains bodily functions. If your thyroid isn’t working properly, you could be subject to over 200 symptoms. Surprisingly enough, low thyroid function is one of the most commonly misdiagnosed health issues here in according to archives of internal medicine. Those who get a treatment for thyroid issues are usually prescribed the drug known as synthroid. A synthetic version of thyroid hormone which can cause headaches, hair loss, weight gain/loss, excessive sweating, diarrhea, hives, mood swings and heart palpitations. The thyroid needs both T3 and T4 hormones to regulate metabolic rate. Synthroid only provides T4, which is insufficient for the regulation of metabolism if T3 is not retrieved. Tylenol is usually lumped to help resolve these issues while ignoring the thyroid which is easily brushed off since it is highly misdiagnosed. Instead doctors will give a bogus excuse to dismiss thyroid issues, so tylenol will be prescribed. With all of this being said what are the possible alternatives to tylenol to get a safer results?

Herbs, and plant based medicine has been used throughout the course of evolution, Here of some herbs that are recommended for alleviating fever, headaches, and inflammation…

White Willow Bark– WWB is known as an herbal aspirin to fight infections but without the nasty side effects. It contains a derivative of salicylic acid, which is found in aspirin and is much easier on the stomach. WWB is generally used to fight inflammation, joint pain, osteoarthritis,etc. WWB contains plant chemicals like antioxidants, polyphenols, and flavonoids, which is well known for helping the immune system fight off inflammation. White Willow bark has show to be a success in many studies in alleviating inflammatory conditions, however those who are pregnant, or those who have children with specific syndromes should avoid it for the time being. Find a qualified doctor who is trained in herbology to help you find the right herb for your specific condition.

Balsam Fir- is an herb from the mint family. It is good for conditions like rheumatism, kidney and bladder inflammations, and bronchitis.  In order to makebalsam tea, add one-half ounce dried balsam leaves and flowers to one quart of boiling water. Let in steep for at least 15 minutes.  The fresh leaves and flowers can be used, but only steep the tea for five minutes. Balsam contains a component known as thymol which has anti-microbial and anti-viral properties. In addition, they also contain high amounts of vitamin C.

Guggul- is known as an extract from the myrrh tree and the tern stands for “protector from disease”. Guggul is an extract with amazingly powerful compounds known as guggulsterones which increases the amount of iodine the thyroid absorbs. Guggul helps to conversion process of T4 to T3 which is the key to stimulating metabolism. Guggul actually assist with weight loss since guggul will assist with normal metabolic function.  In one study examining female mice were fed guggul to treat hypothyroidism and the researchers found anti-oxidative enzymes, superoxide dismutase (SOD) and catalase (CAT) activity.

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Got Tylenol? What to do about your Predicament….