I came across an article in Bottom Line Personal 

that highlighted some of the serious side effects of various medications (both prescribed AND over the counter).  As a complementary health care provider, I am obviously a proponent of using natural 

or holistic treatments whenever possible, but of 

course, there are times that medication is absolutely necessary, so some of the examples I'm giving below 

are not meant to scare you per say.  They are however, just a few of the many examples of possible side effects, and therefore should serve as a reminder to 

always follow the correct dosage 

and be open with your doctor if something just 

doesn't "feel right" when taking any medication.

 

Mineral oil, for example is an inexpensive and effective treatment for constipation, but it can sometimes cause lipoid pneumonia, a type of lung inflammation caused by inhaling an oil-based substance.  High doses of Rolaids or Tums (or any calcium carbonate antacids) can lead to hypercalcemia, elevated blood calcium, which can cause heart problems.  Commonly prescribed "water pills" (diuretic furosemide) can actually cause hearing loss when given in high doses (they're actually estimated to cause hearing loss in up to 100,000 patients a year!).  Diuretic Spironolactone (Aldactone) is used to reduce fluid retention in patients with heart, liver or kidney disease, as well as a treatment for hypertension, but it can sometimes cause a dangerous increase in blood potassium, which can cause a potentially deadly irregular heartbeat.

Meatless Mondays!!!  Whether you're a meat eater or not, going vegetarian for even a few meals a week is really good for you!  Here's a great recipe I found on 

www.foodnetwork.com for meatless meatballs that anyone will love... And since we're using bread in the vegetarian meatballs, I suggest serving it over spaghetti squash to save on the carbohydrates in regular pasta!

Pierce squash several times with the tip of a sharp knife. Microwave on high for 3 minutes.  Cut squash in half lengthwise and remove seeds and membrane with a spoon.

 

Place squash halves in a baking dish (squash halves will overlap) and add 1/2 cup of water.  Cover with plastic wrap and vent.  Microwave on high for 10 minutes or until tender.  Using a fork, remove spaghetti-like strands and place in a large bowl.  Add olive oil and remaining ingredients and toss well.

 

Serve "meatballs" over spaghetti squash 

and smother in tomato sauce!!!

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