According to medical estimates, people tend to take medications much more often than necessary. Only US residents spend more than $ 300 billion a year on medicines, and, according to statistics, every resident of this country takes at least one drug per month, and 1/3 of the population - two or more drugs.

Of course, medicines are allies of a person, which often save lives and alleviate suffering.

However, taking medications without a doctor's prescription in most cases only eliminates the symptoms of the disease without solving the existing problem.

So it may not make sense to spend huge sums on the purchase of drugs that create a serious load on the liver and affect the walls of the stomach?

Especially since traditional medicine is ready to offer natural alternatives to almost every known drug. reparates.

If you are concerned about the harm caused to the body by taking medications, learn about how you can replace them.

10 natural alternatives to the most used drugs

1. Drugs that reduce pressure (Anaprilin, Lisinopril)

According to WHO statistics, drugs that reduce pressure are more often used without a doctor's prescription.

And given that they are taken systematically, the amount of medicines consumed is simply huge.

But gradually the body gets used to such drugs, as a result of which they cause more harm to the stomach than benefit to the circulatory system.

Is it possible to find a worthy alternative to them?

According to doctors, first of all, it is worth trying tea with chamomile.

For many centuries, this tool has helped people cope with hypertension.

With regular use, pomegranate juice also helps to normalize pressure.

Doctors to combat this problem offer special supplements, especially those containing the antioxidant Coenzyme Q10, which perfectly dilates blood vessels and helps reduce pressure.

And for some people, it is enough to change the diet to normalize pressure, making sure that the body receives 200 mg of magnesium and 500 mg of potassium daily.

2. Painkillers (Analgin, Paracetamol)

Doctors write millions of prescriptions for painkillers, but even more of these drugs are available for free sale,

and therefore ordinary people practically do not think about visiting a doctor in case of pain, but simply go to the pharmacy and buy a strong analgesic.

And no one thinks that with regular use, such drugs destroy the liver and kidneys, create stomach problems, and besides, most of them are addictive.

What can replace such drugs?

According to doctors, essential oils of mint, lavender and basil save from headaches.

It is enough to inhale the vapors of these oils for a few minutes to relieve the pain as a hand.

Rinsing with a decoction of sage or a solution of ordinary salt saves from toothache.

Muscle and joint pain should be fought with the help of a contrast shower, meditation and manual therapy sessions.

As practice shows, persons who have passed 8 sessions of manual therapy for two to three months forget about unpleasant sensations.

By the way, physical activity also helps fight muscle and joint pain. It is proved that 30 minutes of anaerobic loads per day contribute to the active production of endorphins, which act in the body as a natural painkiller.

3. Cholesterol-lowering agents (Simvastatin, Atorvastatin)

 

More than 70% of people suffering from cholesterolemia, i.e. high cholesterol in the blood, receive a recommendation from doctors to take statins - drugs to reduce the concentration of "bad" lipoproteins.

Statins really help. Blocking the action of a special enzyme in the liver, they prevent the production of cholesterol by the body.

However, such drugs should be taken daily, often for several years.

Will there be a worthy alternative?

It turns out that the most ordinary garlic can replace the action of statins, since it contains a special substance - allicin, which does not allow cholesterol plaques to settle on the walls of the arteries and contributes to their excretion from the body.

Dry red wine also has a beneficial effect on the body. It perfectly thins the blood and increases the level of "useful" cholesterol.

The main thing to remember is that the permissible rate of dry wine per day should not exceed 150 grams.

And recent studies study They say that literally one slice of dark chocolate a day is 10 times more effective than any drug to combat cholesterolemia.

4. Anti-hypothyroidism medications (Levothyroxine)

 

Problems with the thyroid gland today are familiar to every third inhabitant of our country.

And this disease is especially common among women who have stepped over the 50-year mark.

And almost every patient who seeks help from a doctor, an endocrinologist prescribes drugs to compensate for the lack of thyroid hormones.

That's just not a hasty decision, immediately grab medications?

It is quite possible that hypothyroidism in the body has developed due to a lack of certain minerals.

The next time a specialist prescribes you Levothyroxine or other means of replacement therapy, ask, perhaps, before drug therapy, you should drink mineral complexes and restore the level of selenium, iodine and iron?

Homeopathic remedies (Tarentula, Ignatia and Lahesis) help to compensate for the lack of hormones.

From folk remedies to eliminate this problem of thickets In total, a mixture of beet juices, potatoes and carrots is used in equal proportions, which is consumed every morning for 50 grams.

An alternative to drugs can be a mixture of crushed walnuts with cloves of boiled garlic and dried dill, diluted with a spoonful of honey.

Such a tool is taken in the morning one tablespoon daily until the problem is eliminated.

5. Medicines for heartburn (Omez, Omeprazole)

 

Heartburn occasionally occurs in each of us, however, people suffering from diseases of the stomach, take proton pump blockers and other means to reduce the level of hydrochloric acid almost daily.

And this is fraught with impaired absorption of minerals and the growth of pathogenic microflora in the intestine.

What can replace medicines for heartburn?

First of all, this is soda. This natural antacid neutralizes even severe heartburn within a couple of minutes.

That's just often using soda is harmful to health, and therefore it is worth looking for a safer medicine.

Such, for example, are lollipops with slippery elm.

Perfectly enveloping the gastric mucosa, this herbal remedy protects it from excess acid, and a high content of antioxidants helps prevent inflammation.

In addition, quickly rid the body of heartburn will help licorice root, as well as aloe juice, which must be consumed in the morning on an empty stomach on a tablespoon.

And thanks to the presence of the bromelain component, pineapple will also become a real find in the fight against burnburn.

6. Antibiotics (Gentamicin, Azithromycin)

Today, drugs against infectious agents are taken by everyone who is lazy, and even "stuff" children with them, completely without thinking about the fact that antibiotics destroy the human immune system, making the body defenseless and vulnerable. And some doctors, not caring too much about patients, are in a hurry to prescribe an antibiotic without proposing to first try to fight the infection with natural means. For example, with respiratory tract infections, you can wash the sinuses with a solution of sea salt, for the preparation of which 1/4 tsp. salt and 1/4 tsp. soda are dissolved in 150 ml of warm water. As practice shows, each such washing removes up to 90% of bacteria from the nose, which means that such a solution can become a worthy, and, most importantly, safe alternative to antibiotics.

By the way, in nature there are many natural antibiotics that can replace even strong antibacterial drugs. So, garlic perfectly treats pneumonia, tea tree oil is used for respiratory tract infections, propolis saves from angina, cranberry treats diseases of the genitourinary system, and purple echinacea is an effective remedy against influenza. Consult a doctor, maybe the prescribed antibiotic can be replaced with one of these means.

 

7. Sedatives (Afobazole, Phenibut)

 

Statistics show that every second inhabitant of the metropolis suffers from anxiety disorders today.

Constant stress, lack of sleep and inability to relax lead to fatal consequences for the nervous system, which is manifested by many unpleasant symptoms.

The patient in this case, as a rule, grabs sedatives, which in principle cope well with the disorder, but fall a heavy burden on the kidneys, liver and stomach, provoking various diseases.

But in nature, there are many soothing herbs, such as lavender and lemon balm, from which you can prepare effective sedative decoctions.

And motherwort with valerian in the form of tinctures are well-known sedatives, and harmless to the body.

This also includes tea with chamomile, as well as soothing baths, in which you can add all of the above herbs.

Doctors, in turn, can advise funds based on bromides, magnesium salts and lithium.

8. Diabetes drugs (Metformin)

 

The vast majority of "diabetics" have to constantly take antidiabetic drugs, such as Metformin and others, which help maintain blood sugar levels

. But is it worth talking about the dangers of drugs that, one way or another, affect the work of the liver?

The only worthy alternative to medications in this case is an active lifestyle.

According to doctors, after two weeks of regular training, the patient's muscles begin to perceive insulin 60% better, since glucose is better absorbed and blood flow increases.

Ideally, people suffering from type II diabetes need three anaerobic classes per week, as well as two resistance classes, to completely abandon medicines and feel like a healthy person.

9. Drugs for insomnia (Roserem, Lunesta)

 

The problem of insomnia is completely naively considered trivial, and therefore almost no one turns to specialists with it.

In addition, in any pharmacy, there are a lot of sleeping pills that are ready to help all those who can not sleep.

But statistics show that 60% of people suffering from insomnia take sleeping pills almost every evening. Is it possible to find a worthy alternative to them? Of course, you can.

In pharmacies, you should look for homeopathic remedies based on hawthorn, poppy or passion flower.

Such a plant base perfectly calms the nerves and helps to fall asleep, while absolutely not harming health and not causing dependence.

Another excellent sleeping pill can be an infusion of parsley and dill seeds. 50 g of mixed seeds should be poured 500 ml of red dry wine and cooked on low heat for 20 minutes.

Cooling and straining the broth, it should be taken 50 ml at night.

10. Remedies for depression (Sertraline)

 

Depression these days is by no means uncommon.

Persons exposed to stress and do not know how to cope with it, are simply doomed to face depression, the way out of which, according to most, is to take antidepressants.

However, the remedies for depression are very insidious.

They quickly develop a strong addiction, and an attempt to refuse to take them leads to a strong "breakdown" and a desire to resume treatment.

In addition, antidepressants contribute to weight gain and extremely negatively I'm sexually active.

But how to deal with depression, if not medication?

According to homeopathic doctors, antidepressant effects can boast of plants such as chicory, rosemary and hawthorn.

But even more effectively removes from depression a decoction of St. John's wort, which should be taken every morning for 100 ml.

Not the last role in the fight against depression is played by proper nutrition, namely the regular use of foods rich in omega-3 fatty acids, meat, vegetables and dairy products.

And to finally forget about depression and never again face it again.

You should regularly saturate the body with endorphins, which are produced during sports.

Good health to you!