Hidden Dangers of Prescription Drugs: Are Your Meds DESTROYING Your Body?

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Dr. Josh Axe

Christianity, Religion & Spirituality, Health & Fitness

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🗓️ 19 March 2024

⏱️ 23 minutes

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Summary

Startling statistics reveal the extent of prescription drug use across the United States, with the average American male spending nearly half their life taking medications, and most women on prescription medications by 15 years old. While prescription drugs may provide temporary relief, they often come with a hidden cost: nutrient depletion that can cause even more problems than the medication is intended to solve. In this eye-opening episode, Dr. Josh Axe examines the potential side effects and risks associated with such widespread pharmaceutical reliance. You'll hear: Surprising statistics on prescription drug use in America Essential vitamins and minerals that common medications deplete from your body Natural remedies and mindset shifts that can address the root causes of illness Practical strategies to reduce your reliance on pharmaceutical drugs Dr. Josh Axe dives deep into the side effects of medications and explores natural alternatives for healing. Tune in and walk away empowered with the knowledge to reclaim your health and vitality without compromising your nutrient levels. Want more of The Dr. Josh Axe Show? Subscribe to the YouTube channel. Follow Dr. Josh Axe Instagram Twitter Facebook Tik-Tok Follow Leaders Instagram Twitter Facebook Email Newsletter ------ Links: https://pharmacy.msu.edu/resources/nutrient-depletion-is-an-often-overlooked-side-effect-of-some-medications https://www.coastalpharmacyandwellness.com/drug-induced-nutrient-depletions-not-listed-on-rx/ https://www.coastalpharmacyandwellness.com/resources/knowledge-center/nutrient-depletion-from-medications/ https://www.health.harvard.edu/staying-healthy/are-your-medications-causing-nutrient-deficiency https://read.dukeupress.edu/demography/article/60/5/1549/382305/Life-Course-Patterns-of-Prescription-Drug-Use-in https://www.uspharmacist.com/article/americans-take-prescriptions-a-large-portion-of-their-lives https://www.rupahealth.com/post/10-commonly-prescribed-medications-the-nutrients-they-deplete https://www.iwpharmacy.com/blog/preventing-vitamin-depletion-while-taking-prescription-medications#:~:text=The%20truth%20behind%20every%20medication,diet%20or%20inherent%20family%20history. https://www.fda.gov/drugs/information-consumers-and-patients-drugs/finding-and-learning-about-side-effects-adverse-reactions https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/health/wellness-and-prevention/herbal-medicine https://draxe.com/ancientremedies/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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0:00.0	Did you know that almost 70% of Americans take at least one prescription medication?
0:06.0	And the side effects of many of these medications are going to blow your mind.
0:12.0	You're going to learn about that and the nutrition deficiencies associated with them right now.
0:20.0	Welcome to the Dr. Josh Axe show.
0:22.3	Each and every week I help you experience a breakthrough in your mind, body, and spirit
0:26.9	and understand core principles and the science behind how you can grow.
0:32.6	On today's episode, I'll be talking about the side effects of medications and the natural alternatives for
0:38.7	healing. Every single medication or drug that's available that people buy and take today has a side
0:46.4	effect that depletes your body of vitamins and minerals. Every cell in your body relies on a daily
0:52.6	vitamin and mineral-rich bath to perform its daily functions.
0:57.3	And if your cells don't have what's necessary, they can't function properly.
1:01.8	For instance, if your adrenals don't have vitamin B-12, they don't function properly.
1:05.8	If your thyroid is missing selenium and iodine, it doesn't function properly.
1:10.2	So if you are missing key vitamins
1:12.1	and nutrients, it causes your organs to not function properly, creating disease in your body.
1:18.0	And so it's so important that we dive into, if you are in a medication, here's some things you can do,
1:24.4	or here's some natural things you can do instead of taking a dangerous
1:29.8	drug. So medications deplete your body's nutrients in at least four ways. One is to inhibiting
1:36.0	nutrient absorption. Many medications will take the place of a nutrient receptor site and therefore
1:42.8	your body cannot absorb that nutrient.
1:44.7	The second is by flushing out nutrients.
1:47.6	The third is your body will use nutrients faster by speeding up the metabolism.
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