A number of tests provided by the medical profession each year, including x-rays, CT scans, barium tests of the intestine, the urine tests, blood tests, etc. If you know you're going to have an x-ray, CT scan or a barium test make sure you are taking enough vitamin C, B complex, some spiralina and increase the intake of onion, ginger and garlic. In fact, when you take the onions, garlic and ginger in other words, a saute of these ingredients have a synergistic effect that makes the combination more affective. When you start taking a medicine be aware of any changes, symptoms, feelings strangers, pruritus, dry mouth, irritability, headaches, fatigue, fluid retention, aches, weight gain, etc, do not suffer in silence, you should note and discuss these side effects with your doctor who may decide to establish an alternative, a replacement for one that might suit better.
Medicines consumes large pharmaceutical vitamin and mineral resources or in some cases hinder its absorption. Some drugs alter the essential bacteria (our intestinal flora, kids friendly) in the intestines, such as antibiotics. Barbiturates can overload the liver, disturbance of vitamin D for bone, while others weaken the kidneys, while diuretics can remove the minerals from the body. Laxatives can encourage the removal of minerals from the body. Yogurt natural can be taken with some medicines to protect the stomach lining. However, do not take tetracycline with yogurt.
Do not take penicillin or any antibiotic with fruit juice or vitamin C, is too acidic and can alter the medication. This is only a very short list of medication, but it gives you an idea must be especially careful, read everything you can about your particular medication and nutrients to protect more of your medication. Medications, especially those who are particularly sensitive to the dose should not be taken with grapefruit. Grapefruit encourages better absorption so take more drugs just because of better rates absorption. Antacids to reduce stomach acid to deplete vitamin A, B complex, phosphorus and some may hinder the absorption of calcium. Some antacids that contain aluminum.
Aspirin to reduce pain, inflammation, blood clotting, are depleted of vitamin A, C, E, K, iron and phosphate. Barbiturates, used as a sedative or sleeping pill deplete vitamin A, D, folic acid, and phosphates. Cholesterol-lowering drugs deplete vitamin A, D, K, folic acid, B complex, magnesium and zinc. They can interfere with the body's ability to produce hormones.
Diuretics used to reduce retention fluid, drain several minerals, minerals vital to health. This is just a brief look at what pharmaceutical drugs could be doing to you. Take out insurance against this nutritional depletion, a good overall quality of various vitamins and minerals. Buy the best you can afford, always take the right dose on the package, and start thinking about your lifestyle and why you have to take medication in the first place! NEVER stop taking your medication without professional advice.
Sonia Jones ND
Naturopath, nutritional therapist and author of three published books
http://www.nutritionwithsonia.com
