Tag: Acetaminophen

Acetaminophen may responsible for the increase in children with ADHD and Autism according to Newsweek Magazine. Try this drug free alternative instead.

Acetaminophen may responsible for the increase in children with ADHD and Autism according to Newsweek Magazine. Try this drug-free alternative instead. Not a day goes by without hearing about another drug causing another side effect.   Autism rates were once thought to be caused by vaccinations.  Could Acetaminophen (Tylenol), the commonly used pain killer be affecting the unborn children of pregnant women resulting in the high Autism and ADHD rates we see today? A recent study published in JAMA Psychiatry suggests that Tylenol usage may be linked to these conditions. The study, conducted by researchers from the Johns Hopkins University Bloomberg Read More »

Acetaminophen does not relieve lower back pain says a new study

Acetaminophen does not relieve lower back pain says a new study A common question asked by patients who have acute lower back pain is what can they take to get relief of their symptoms. Chiropractic is quite effective at reducing lower back pain however, patients want something they can use or take at home to make them more comfortable. Acetaminophen is a common over the counter analgesic people take to get back pain relief. Unfortunately, a new study confirms that it is ineffective at relieving that type of pain. While our office suggests our pain pack which includes two products Read More »