Date Added: October 06, 2008 03:56:30 PM

Just about every painkiller available, over the counter or prescribed by doctors, has hidden dangers that are swept under the rug by the drug companies, pharmacists and doctors. Those hidden dangers are conveniently labeled as side effects and have become so normal in every drug that no one seems to care about them. But studies prove that these side effects are so much more dangerous than portrayed and are more common than what people realize. Below are just a few examples of those dangers.

Tylenol: It's the most common cause of calls to poison centers in America. It is highly toxic to the liver and can cause death to healthy adults.

Vioxx: This infamous arthritis medication killed thousands of people before it was pulled from the market.

Ibuprofen: Used in drugs like Motrin, has been shown to induce excruciating side effects that can cause blindness and even death.

Celebrex: This drug underwent additional scrutiny after the Vioxx scandal broke out. Preliminary tests suggested it should also be withdrawn from the market. Bextra is reported to have the same kind of problems and has been pulled.

Aspirin: Aside from blood thinning drugs, aspirin causes more internal bleeding than any other drug. Untold numbers of people taking aspirin have died in their sleep by bleeding to death.

Naproxen: It's the active ingredient in products such as Aleve. It has been proven to increase your risk of heart disease.

Folks, there is absolutely no reason why anyone should be taking any drugs. Simply put, They Do Not Work! Not only that, they leave you in worse health than you were before you took the drug. Drugs are nothing more than a temporary band aid for whatever issue you have. A band aid that is very costly when you consider the side effects.

If you want to reverse pain, disease or illnesses, you must focus on these four items.

Avoid Toxins: To achieve maximum health we have to reduce our intake of toxins to a level that is manageable. The first step is to learn how to recognize the hundreds of chemicals that are found in the products we use every day. Products such as toothpastes, deodorants, lotions, shampoos, cosmetics, magazines, newspapers, plastic bottles, cookware, carpets, processed foods, cigarettes, tap water, etc. There are many natural and non toxic options available for all these products. You simply have to know what to look for and where to find them.

Proper Nutrition: Many people have no idea what proper nutrition is. It's not only avoiding foods that kill, but making sure you eat the foods that nourish. And those foods need to be of quality. The simple fact is that disease can be avoided and reversed if you give your body the proper nutrients it needs on a daily basis and avoid the foods that cause damage such as red meat, flour, sugar and all processed foods.

Supplementation: Studies in the Journal of the American Medical Association have concluded that vitamins are imperative regardless of health or age. Avoiding serious disease is not possible anymore without vitamin supplements. Our soils have become depleted, our food is prematurely harvested, transit times to market are long and the processing of certain foods are all factors that have a negative effect on nutritional level. Supplementation is a must!

Fitness: If we want to stay healthy, we must include physical activity in our daily lives. Countless research reports indicate that exercise and general physical work are highly important for our well being. This activity can be anything from a brisk walk to a long distant jog. Weight resistance exercise is also important as it helps you increase muscle which in turn helps your body efficiently burn fat.

The one thing that holds back a person from knowing how to avoid pain or disease is information. With the right information, anyone can learn how to improve their health and enhance their quality of life. The next time you decide to visit the doctor for a prescription or stop by the pharmacy, think twice about the damage that particular drug will do to your body. Investigate research and seek out alternatives to drugs. There are natural methods in which you can use to heal and prevent. Your body already knows how to heal itself, all it needs from you are the items mentioned above.

About the author: After curing his Joint Pain and Chronic Fatigue using natural methods, Anthony Nunes decided to create a site that would help people get on the natural path to self healing. Visit www.anthonynunes.com and learn how you can prevent and even reverse disease without the need for doctors, toxic medications or surgical procedures.