The following information is from Dr. Robert J Rowen's Second Opinion newsletter regarding the pain killer Acetaminophen (Tylenol) and the danger of liver and kidney damage.
You may be aware that acetaminophen can harm your liver and kidneys, has landed thousands of people in the hospital every year, and caused hundreds of deaths. You may think as long as you don't take it very often or don't exceed the recommended dosage that you're safe.
A recent study was done involving 145 healthy adults at two medical centers. All ate the same diet, and half were given Acetaminophen while the others were given a dummy pill every 6 hours for 8 days. Their liver enzymes were measured every day. Of the people given the drug, over 1/3 of them saw their liver enzymes triple in the 8 day period. Elevated liver enzymes are a direct marker of liver damage.
Here are some natural alternatives:
*for a headache - take willow bark or capsaicin
*for inflammation - try curcumin, ginger, boswellia, or proteolytic enzymes such as Wobenzym.
*for pain from an injury - try a homeopathic remedy called Traumeel; its inexpensive, safe and works well.
So don't risk the health of your liver and kidneys by taking Acetaminophen.
