Dara Cantor, MAcOM, LAc

– Paracetamol (acetaminophen or Tylenol) was recently proven in a major review to be unhelpful for back pain and arthritis as well as being toxic to the body. Why not try acupuncture, which has been shown in numerous studies and reviews to be safe and effective for both back pain and arthritis!

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/health/news/11506911/Paracetamol-does-not-help-back-pain-or-arthritis.html

– In another recent study, researchers found a clear link between long-term use of diphenhydramine or Benadryl and dementia. If you or a loved one relies on anticholinergic drugs like Benadryl, consider a natural medicine approach, including herbal formulations and acupuncture, which can offer powerful relief for insomnia and allergies.

http://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/common-anticholinergic-drugs-like-benadryl-linked-increased-dementia-risk-201501287667