Many individuals do not know that hydrocodone, Percocet, morphine, and other strong pain killers are derivatives of Opium, just as is heroine. There are 100 people per day dying from overdosing on theirprescription medicationin the United States. Dr. Rexroth pleads with listeners to not hesitate in questioning their doctors regarding any prescription they receive, particularly if it’s for pain, to be sure it’s not an opioid.
Read More1. Dr. Curt Rexroth D.C. C.C.N. shares several studies the AMA has published concluding NSAIDs are not an effective treatment for low back, neck, and headache pain, leading many doctors to begin prescribing opioids instead. The doctor briefly describes the danger of this as opioids are highly addictive and not actually very effective pain killers. Instead, Dr. Rexroth begs listeners to try chiropractic care first, which the AMA now accepts as a proven method (and more effective) at reducing pain and improving function without any adverse effects.
Read MoreDr. Rexroth regards the success of the human species and our ability to overcome illness, marveling that no illness has wiped homo sapiens out. Despite this success, the doctor muses, our society has allowed itself to become reliant on medication. Dr. Rexroth gives the example of the common cold: influenza B.
Read MoreDr. Curt Rexroth D.C. C.C.N. discusses the over-prescription of antibiotics and steroids to treat the common cold. He reviews how steroids turn down the body's natural inflammatory response which allows you to combat the offending virus. He also reviews some of the risks and secondary effects of long and short term steroid use.
Read MoreDr. Curt Rexroth D.C. C.C.N. shares research from Medscape News, an article titled, ‘Antibiotics still over prescribed for sore throat and bronchitis,’ which details the over-prescription of antibiotics to combat the wrong strains of bacteria, particularly for the ineffective treatment of bronchitis. He also shares information from an article published in the Virology Journalwhich detailed information regarding the influenza virus.
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