Tylenol & Steroids:
What Your Doctor Didn’t Tell You

Dear  ,

 

Pain is never convenient — and when it shows up, most people just want fast relief.

 

So it’s no surprise that NSAIDs, Tylenol, and corticosteroids have become household staples for headaches, inflammation, injuries, autoimmune flares, and fever.

 

But here’s the part most people never hear:

 

🛑 Many of these medications don’t just reduce inflammation — they can also weaken the very systems that protect your body.

 

Medications like Tylenol (acetaminophen), ibuprofen, and prescription steroids may offer quick relief, but come with a host of issues.

 

And while Tylenol is often viewed as the “safer option” compared to NSAIDs, its impact on liver health and glutathione depletion may be more significant than people realize — especially with repeated use or during pregnancy.

 

🔥 The truth? Pain is a signal — not the problem.

And numbing the signal without supporting the body often leads to deeper imbalance over time.

 

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There Is Another Way

 

Functional and integrative medicine asks a different question:

 

✨ What is the root cause of the pain — and what does your body need to heal, not just cope?

 

Your body is designed to heal — when the right systems are supported.

 

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👉 Ready to Support Your Body — Not Just Silence Symptoms?

 

If you rely on pain relievers regularly, or if inflammation keeps returning, it may be time for a deeper evaluation.

 

This isn’t about fear — it’s about informed choices and root-cause healing.

 

If you’ve ever wondered:

“Why do I still feel off even though I’m taking the medication?”

— then this article is for you.

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Read the full blog 

 

➡️ When Pain Relief Backfires: How Common Medications Weaken Immunity and Deplete Antioxidants

 

 

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Take Back Control of Your Health

 

Your body isn’t broken—it’s sending you signals.

Let’s restore the systems that medications may have disrupted and help you heal naturally from the inside out.

 

If you’re feeling unsure where to begin or want a personalized recovery plan, I’m here to help.

 

💛 Request a complimentary 15-minute consultation and let’s talk about your symptoms, medications, and goals.

 

Your body is designed to heal — sometimes it just needs the right support.

 

 

Stay Informed, Stay Healthy!

 

 

Kindly,

 

Dr. Martina Sturm

 

P.S. Download my free e-book The Foundation for Eating for Health to start cleaning up your diet today!