The pill is prescribed to treat a variety of symptoms from acne to PMS. But the pill has a long list of side effects. Did you know that holistic health care offers alternatives for common symptoms that women take the pill for?
Although many of the side effects of the pill are relatively rare, many women on the pill don’t realize that there are long term serious side effects like:
- Eye Problems and Vision impairment
- Gallbladder disease and gallstones
- Embolism
- Resistance to Insulin
- Immune system suppression
- Heart attack
- Stroke
- Breast tumors and liver tumors
- Ectopic Pregnancies
- Links with certain cancers such as cervical cancer
- Blood clots in legs, lungs, heart and brain
- Jaundice
Dr. Christiane Northrup agrees side effects can be serious. Luckily you don’t have to decide if the risk of side effects is less scary than an unwanted pregnancy. There are simple changes to your diet and supplements that can reduce your risk of side effects. If you are on the pill for other reasons, like PMS, acne or an irregular cycle, holistic health care is a great alternative.
Dr. Marina Rose, DC uses Functional Nutrition and Chiropractic to help women with hormone related symptoms and other challenging health conditions in and around Los Altos, CA and across the country.
When you need natural solutions for hormone balance, click here to find out how Functional Nutrition can help you.
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