Medications That Should NOT Be Taken Long-term (With Natural Alternatives)

A lot of medications people take every day were never meant to be used long term. And over time, what started as a short-term fix can turn into something that may no longer be helping you the same way. In this video, I walk through some of the most common medications in this category, what the research shows, and how to think about safer options. If you’re taking something daily, this is a good moment to pause and take a closer look. Dr Kim is a physician, board-certified in Internal and Obesity Medicine, with a passion for preventive health, weight loss, metabolic health, and longevity. Chapters: 00:00 Start here 01:29 HEARTBURN Medications 03:05 Kidney Damage 03:34 Micronutrient Deficiency (B12/ Magnesium) 04:43 Natural alternatives for heartburn 07:46 SLEEP Medications 09:52 Natural alternatives for sleep 10:42 Anticholinergics (Allergy, Anxiety, Bladder, Depression, Sleep) 13:37 Gabapentin/Neurontin Get exclusive updates: https://www.leonidkimmd.com/email Find me on: Instagram:   / leonidkimmd   TikTok:   / leonidkimmd   Website: https://www.leonidkimmd.com References: https://www.healthquality.va.gov/guid... https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31689... https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/26123... https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/24327... https://journals.lww.com/ajg/abstract... https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33009... https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/18403... https://link.springer.com/article/10.... https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38393... https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33933... https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33098... https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/25621... https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31233... https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32603... https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32878... https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36506... Burgio, K, Glob. libr. women's med., (ISSN: 1756-2228) 2014; DOI 10.3843/GLOWM.10484 DISCLAIMER: This video is for general information and educational purposes only and does NOT constitute the practice of medicine or other professional health services, including giving of a medical advice. NO doctor-patient relationship is formed. The use of this information and the materials provided in the video is at user’s own risk. The contents of the video are NOT intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice and are NOT intended to treat, diagnose, cure or prevent disease. You should NOT delay or disregard obtaining medical advice for any medical condition you have and you should first seek the assistance of your healthcare professional(s) for any such condition(s). You should NOT make any changes in your health regimen, diet, medications, or supplements, activity/exercise before first consulting your physician or healthcare provider and before first obtaining a medical exam, diagnosis, and prescription/recommendation from your physician or healthcare provider. Leonid Kim MD will not assume any liability for any direct or indirect losses or damages that may result from use of the information contained in this video, including but not limited to, economic loss, injury, illness, or death. Furthermore, all content in the video is subject to change without notice, so the content creator assumes no responsibility for the accuracy of information contained. Please review all information regarding any medical condition or use of medications and/or supplements with your physician or healthcare provider.