Tylenol strikes again

Well folks, good old Tylenol has shown itself once more to be anything but safe. Aside from the countless recalls, links to cancer, and liver and kidney failure, (1) research now shows a link to asthma.(2) Last year (2010) over 322,000 children in over 50 countries were studied. An alarming increase not only in asthma, but general nasal allergies was seen, especially in regular Tylenol use.

Much of the issue with Tylenol (acetominophen) centers around the fact that the body, most particularly the liver, recognizes it as a toxin. It requires a fair amount of effort for the liver to break Tylenol down so the body can be rid of it. Lets face it, our livers are already heavily burdened as it is, just from the toxins in our everyday environment.

Another way:

At KMHC, we focus our attention on prevention. With simple, easy to follow practices, most can prevent pain from ever happening. These practices include the basics such as proper rest, excellent diet, regular exercise, and efforts to reduce the effects of stress. If pain still does occur, the natural world has provided us with many effective ways to reduce pain. KMHC carries products such as Inflavonoid intensive care and Myocalm to safely and effectively help you feel better fast.  Chiropractic, acupuncture, and massage work extremely well in targeting the causes of pain.

Think twice:

In conclusion, the next time you visit the drug store, think twice about putting that bottle of Tylenol in your shopping basket. It’s only a matter of time before the next study comes out warning us of another risk.

Yours in health,

Rich Venske, D.C.

(1) Larson AM Polson J, Fontana RJ et al (2005) “Acetominophen-induced acute liver failure: results of a United States multicenter, prospective study”. Hepatology 42 (6): 1364-72.

(2) Beasely RW et al Acetominophen use and risk of asthma, rhinoconjuctivitis and eczema in adolescents: ISAAC Phase Three. Am J Respir Crit Care Med, 2010