The Side Effects No One Talks About

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If you’ve ever taken antacids for reflux, birth control for hormones, antibiotics for an infection, or NSAIDs for pain — this might surprise you.

 

Millions of people take these medications every day…
but few realize how strongly they affect gut health, nutrient absorption, hormones, and even long-term metabolism.

 

Symptoms like:

✨ bloating
✨ fatigue
✨ brain fog
✨ irregular cycles
✨ food sensitivities
✨ joint pain
✨ low mood
✨ trouble losing weight

 

…aren’t always “random” — sometimes they’re the silent downstream effects of the medications meant to help.

 

In my newest blog, I break down:

• Which medications impact gut health and nutrient levels

• How they disrupt the microbiome and hormone balance

• Signs your body may be struggling to compensate

• What you can do to rebuild, protect, and restore balance naturally

• Functional medicine strategies to support your gut, detox pathways, and hormones safely

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

 

➡️ Your Gut, Hormones & Medications: How Common Drugs Disrupt Digestion and Detox Pathways

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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.

 

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🌱 Restore Balance the Natural Way

 

At Denver Sports & Holistic Medicine, we help you uncover the root causes of fatigue, gut issues, and hormone imbalances.

Our functional medicine approach includes:

• Micronutrient and gut testing to reveal hidden deficiencies

• Personalized detox and repair protocols

• Targeted herbs and nutrients to restore the gut–hormone axis

• Safe medication review and tapering support when appropriate

When you rebuild the gut, your hormones, mood, and energy follow.

 

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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.

 

👉 Request a free 15-minute consultation with Dr. Martina Sturm

 

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✨ Coming Next:

 

Stay tuned for Part 3: “When Pain Relief Backfires: How Common Medications Weaken Immunity and Deplete Antioxidants.”

You’ll learn how corticosteroids and acetaminophen can drain your body’s antioxidant reserves—weakening your immune system and slowing recovery.

 

 

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!