Ibuprofen vs. Aleve vs. Turmeric vs. Tylenol (Updated with Aspirin) Pharmacist Chris Explains

[@sharoncumiskey4738]

I started taking turmeric a month ago after living on ibuprofen for years. My joint arthritis has totally settled down everywhere!

[@gloriafloridan6692]

What brand of Turmeric do you use!

[@vonneblazier814]

Add a little black pepper to your diet. It helps your body better receive the termuric.

[@bigdaddytrips6197]

Tumeric is the shit 👍

[@angelshutt3936]

@@gloriafloridan6692 I Agree. What Brand and Mg Amount?

[@TheKid_88]

Lies!!!

[@AishaYMusa]

I started using turmeric honey (coconut oil, honey, turmeric, black pepper mixed) back in 2013 after I read the research about possible protection from dementia. I have Cerebral Palsy (spastic diplegia) and had dealt with chronic pain my entire adult life. I had not started using turmeric honey for pain, but after a few weeks of using a spoonful a day, I no longer had chronic pain. I have no used any pain relievers since.

[@4TIMESAYEAR]

Lucky you. I've tried high dose Turmeric and still got no relief.

[@AishaYMusa]

@@4TIMESAYEAR Did you take it in capsules? What type of pain are you treating?

[@MrMikkyn]

@@4TIMESAYEARHow much turmeric dod you take? I had 32g/2 tbsp and crushed pepper. I found it helped a small amount for my ankylosing spondylitis back pain.

[@russbarrows6689]

I've visited India and Thailand for extended periods. I enjoyed the food in both countries and I found that my arthritis pain was decreased. When I return to the US the affect stayed with me for a few weeks and then the arthritis pain returned. Both countries use a lot of turmeric, pepper (blank and white), and very hot peppers (capsaicin).

[@roy.mclean]

When I was in India, the ladies I worked with say that whenever they finish a bottle of turmeric or curry powder, they put a little water in the bottle, swish it around and drink it. I take a couple of capsules a day, but with the other meds I'm on, I probably need to reconsider that.

[@rustynail914]

Cayenne pepper works wonders on arthritis. It usually takes a couple of weeks of daily use, but definitely works on arthritis pain and inflammation.

[@heidifouche7187]

with turmeric and curcuma just remember to take a dash of black pepper in other wise the body cannot take it is easily

[@juliehake2635]

At 82, I had four G.I. Bleeds with hospitalization and blood transfusions. I had always taken one aspirin a day. The G I. Doctor said NO MORE ASPIRIN. Now at 85, I have had no more G.I. Bleeds since the aspirin was stopped. However, after stopping the aspirin, I began having arthritis. I had NO arthritis while I was taking aspirin up to age 82. The only pain reliever I can now use is Tylenol. NSAIDS contain aspirin. Check your pain meds before taking them.

[@suzanneemerson9787]

@@juliehake2635 Too bad. Tylenol will destroy your liver.

[@brin3m]

Glad to hear him point out each person is different . Turmeric gave me GI problems and i wasn’t taking much, so like he said be careful and talk with your doctor. So please don’t encourage people to do something just because it worked for you. We all are different

[@qjtvaddict]

That’s any anti inflammatory drugs and herbs too

[@accessfashion]

But it’s a healthier alternative used in the correct doses.

[@brin3m]

@@accessfashion one must accept for some people there may be NO healthier dose. one size does not EVER fit all

[@mysterydiaz5302]

You are right that all people different. Unfortunately doctors are no help

[@meltray61]

If it’s an NSAID, MY STOMACH WIKL BLEED. period.

[@robinr2336]

Quick link to topics: Aspirin: @2:07 Ibuprofen: @5:05 Aleve (Naproxen): @8:21 Turmeric: @10:51 Acetaminophen: @16:13

[@angiem1124]

they're all toxic

[@PockeTanK]

@@angiem1124 turmeric actually isn’t

[@briandaniel931]

Thanks

[@theexisting1197]

Thank you ✌🏾

[@patricialloyd866]

You made watching this easier with the time links

[@kathryngould2549]

I just discovered Brad and Bob and I love them I need to know everything that they have to say. Just came back from the doctors diagnosed with arthritis in my neck and shoulders. So I’m gonna be reading all of this stuff and delighted that it’s available to me thank you

[@kaimana1983]

@ Kathryn Gould so sorry about your arthritis diagnosis in your neck and shoulders. I- too suffer from shoulder- scapular and back pain feel so blessed to have Bob and Brad.. there is hope for us..❤

[@seniortide]

same here i learned i have arthritis in my back. he treating it with steriodd. i thought was suactica. good luck you . GOD BLESS U AND HEAL UR BACK

[@999maza]

Or you could just use weed and not slowly destroy your liver with pain pills

[@rebeccahylant7695]

Even after being in nursing for 50 years, I learned quite a bit. Thank you very much

[@TheKacyg]

I’ve been taking turmeric paste mixed with milk, ginger, coconut oil, and black pepper for 3 days and my inflammation is basically gone after trying to fix this ankle sprain for weeks. It’s awesome!

[@batman-sr2px]

how much tumeric?

[@TheKacyg]

@@batman-sr2px maybe a tablespoon or two of the paste.

[@GailBecker-MSED-CM-Author]

I did the same thing after breaking my hip and the organic paste reduced my pain better than the prescription painkillers.

[@kroyal4296]

I would love the recipe please

[@janicelogan-wells9640]

@@kroyal4296 recipe please or can you buy paste?

[@lynns6992]

Brad, you were so good at slowing that guy down, asking questions to assure we get clear information. Thank you so much for this video.

[@angiem1124]

recommending toxins isn't good

[@sandrataylor8708]

Agree with you Lynn but after a bit it drive me nuts when he acts like he doesn't know anything, I'm sure he is a smart guy but playing the stupid card starts to tire when u watch enough of their videos

[@AR-de7ij]

Refreshing to see an actual medical professional on this channel. 100% of contributions from the other guy were "my mom takes this medication..." -thanks...

[@josenavas9968]

Gentlemen; A thanks to you both. I have been using Turmeric for about 10 years or so. Like to feel the earlier the better to prevent any long term problem is my future. I am 70 years young and feel great currently, hope to stay that way.

[@MsJWheels]

I use an Arnica product called T-Relief Arnica +12. I also use tumeric with boswellia and black pepper. I go to the products you covered when I need extra relief. It would have been nice to see Arnica reviewed. Maybe next time. Thanks.

[@SportZiGirl]

I'd definitely be interested in that!!

[@lindaharris1951]

After hand surgery, the discharge nurse told me to alternate ibuprofen and acetaminophen in 2 to 3 hour increments. Take one, and then take the other 2 hours later. I never had to fill the prescription the surgeon gave me. But I had to keep on top of it so the pain wouldn't return. I wrote down every dose.

[@1Taratrue]

I was told the same after a tooth extraction. It worked like a charm and when I have strong pain I now use the combo. Highly recommend.

[@Kinkle_Z]

I was prescribed opiates for pain after my broken humerus surgery which was "so-so" effective but never really took away the pain completely. So I did an experiment. My arm was aching. I took 2 deep hits of cannabis and held each hit as long as possible, then exhaled. Within ONE MINUTE all pain was gone and it stayed gone for about 4 hours. Truly a MIRACLE!! and I didn't get an opiate addiction!

[@kathyfredrick3706]

I’m all for using my for pain relief but when I have CBD alone it doesn’t seem to knock it out but is better with THC but I DO NOT like the brain effects of it plus my desire to EAT is uncontrollable! Plus because of family issues with asthma and COPD makes so I can not/ will not smoke. I would love to never take another opioid.

[@lowridingtrucks88]

Interesting, Tylonlol takes the edge off but doesn't quite cut it for me.

[@shirleyc7175]

The knee slide is terrific, I did not go to physical therapy, the knee slide was my therapy. This is my third knee replacement, I broke the first two knee replacements. I know what the therapy entails get your knee working even if you put a towel on the floor and move it back and forth with your good foot. The knee slide-gets the knee moving faster.

[@rickmilam413]

I have advanced wet macular degeneration, which involves the formation of fragile blood vessels in the retina that bleed. (70 plus injections). My retina doc warned me that I should avoid aspirin, of course, but minimal ibuprofen which apparently does have some blood thinning properties. After heart surgery I was on blood thinners for a while. I was concerned about my vision but he told me that research has shown that dead people have very poor vision.... I like my doc.

[@brisetta]

Hey I just wanted to say to you guys, back in March I had orbital relocation surgery and commented on one of your videos that I was grateful you showed exercises which can help - its how I found your channel actually. Well here we are 6 months later, I am fully recovered, back to full strength and the surgery was a complete success and I like to think its at least partly thanks to your video! Thank you guys so much for everything you do, I will always be grateful for the hope you gave me that it will improve with time and to just take it slow and careful. Honestly I cant thank you enough!!! - alexis in toronto

[@davesutherland1864]

I am surprised you did not discuss that acetaminophen is present in a lot of over the shelf medications (such as neo citran) and you have to make sure you don’t get too much by combining medications. Also, acetaminophen is quite hard on the liver and you need to be careful how much alcohol you consume when taking it.

[@alysgrant6732]

I love your lengthy versions. People underestimate the information shared and it gives us a fuller understanding of the subject matter. Having Crohn's, if i do 6 caplets, I'm in the hospital for a week, where if i use the "Liquid Filled Capsules" i have no gastric problems.

[@forthekozofhelpingothers]

I've been doing other stretches and exercises for my wrists for months. Was not getting much relief. Amazing! The very first time doing these today, noticed a tremendous difference! Thanks so much!

[@BurgerurgerFPV]

You did know about these?

[@dingdong6005]

How are you doing now?

[@thedolt9215]

I was so skeptical when my chiropractor recommended turmeric for back pain I was having. Started taking it and the pain was gone within one week… I was amazed and thankful!

[@ginapolman4968]

And you do not think the pain may have already subsided within a week? Just wondering

[@jeffb587]

cool! what brand and how many mg per day?

[@thedolt9215]

@@jeffb587 I buy them at Walmart, Spring Valley brand, one 500mg cap every morning, even when I am not in pain. Good luck!

[@renee8813]

@@ginapolman4968 Apparently not Gina.Pay attention…They we’re already going to a chiropractor, Genius.

[@bunnyheywood]

@@thedolt9215 Spring Valley Vitamins and supplements are made in China...nothing against China...its just that Spring Valley does not have quality ingredients in their products....poor quality ingredients can't help you like those approved by USP. Research the vitamin and supplements you take so you can reap ALL the benefits from it.

[@melanierxdoc]

I am a pharmacist and I would NOT recommend Aleve. It’s notorious in causing GI bleeds. I’ve got all my family with osteoarthritis taking Turmeric.

[@k0smon]

Rx///// But I have much better results with Aleve vs Ibuprofen re stomach upset. Individual differences I presume.

[@avonlady30]

@@k0smon I think you will be fine with aleve as long as it is always taken with food. Taking on empty stomach is bad.

[@jadezee6316]

@@avonlady30 LOL..this video sux.....what to have severe painful issues..maybe death?....keep taking the stuff your doctor tells you to buy..or research and learn

[@1maybeline]

@@jadezee6316 Turmeric is the best. It really does work & it is natural.

[@fancyskater1636]

Which turmeric brand do you recommend? There are tons of them. Thx.

[@NYKgjl10]

Turmeric has done me wonders since taking them in the early stages of the pandemic for my martial arts and physical arts training. Excellent video gentlemen.

[@spudyaquilina3001]

I do martial arts and really suffering with my knees. I'm going to get some

[@NYKgjl10]

@@spudyaquilina3001 I highly recommend for sure. You'll see and feel the results in no time.

[@bunnyheywood]

@@spudyaquilina3001 Make sure to add pepper to it because it activates the turmeric to work to its fullest potential. FYI: You can buy Turmeric with pepperine.

[@maribethrestua1153]

@@bunnyheywood is it turmeric tablets ?

[@jeswainston]

I started taking turmeric last December, I can’t take Ibuprofen anymore due to kidney issues. My Osteoarthritis has settled down and helped my hips/back issues.

[@horseygran9265]

I use Bob and Brads’ stretching exercises for my arthritic discomfort. Help enormously. Understand the temptation to take a quick pill but exercise for me really helps. I am on a farm, with horses, so I get plenty of every day exercises.

[@mryee5540]

I wish I was on a farm with horses 😑

[@semicharmed1468]

Me too!

[@kaimana1983]

@ horsey gran Wow… what a dream..on a farm with horses 🐎, not chickens or goats, but, horses 🐴 you are very blessed !! how are you ?.💫💫🌱🙏🏽😇

[@cjhoward409]

A no sugar diet has helped me tremendously with arthritis pain. Sometimes I’ll have a sugary dessert and I wake up with pains in my fingers especially 🤦🏼‍♀️

[@pacificH2O]

What dosage of turmeric would you suggest for sinus inflammation? If taken long term for this, is there anything I should be aware of? Thank you!!

[@66block84]

I fell almost straight down on my head as a 5 year old. For most of my life I would get very bad headaches and took aspirin & ibuprofen or Tylenol. About 5 years ago I got adjusted by a chiropractor using the Blair technique and I have not had one of those headaches since.

[@donnasteelman-fafo]

WOW!

[@chomperthefirst533]

This is why people do not trust regular Dr - they do not know anything about medications.

[@sharonmcelwee3201]

I feel that this a very fair and accurate appraisal of NSAIDs. Would love to see more of a comparison against herbal anti-inflammatories

[@ObjectiveZoomer]

I think you missed something. Turmeric carries bleeding risk like the other NSAIDs, because it is an NSAID. Don't forget that Aspirin was derived from the extraction of willowbark. Herbal anti-inflammatory is not a valid category. There are only active compounds and inactive compounds. In the turmeric in there is an active compound that acts a certain way because of its nature.

[@LadySorrowfree]

Please talk also about ginger into the next edition of the video. I have occipital neuralgia which often wakes me up in the middle of the night with pain. I am on Norco (from my pain doctor) but the Norco sometimes gives me nausea. One night I was in a lot of pain and decided I would consume some ginger before the Norco to prevent the nausea. Ate about an inch-long piece of the fresh root. About half an hour later I realized the pain was decreasing. An hour later it was mostly gone. Never did end up taking the Norco that night. I've used the ginger, sometimes adding turmeric extract, for these night neuralgia attacks ever since, and it has cut down quite a bit on my use of Norco.

[@JeremyYost]

Pharmacist Chris Everyone! Big round of applause!! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@christinecaney2745]

I use Turmeric for knee pain, it works great.

[@granmabern5283]

I use it as golden milk, or golden tea. It works great, and also healed my gut. The paste has coconut butter and pepper in it, plus ginger. I cook a potful and freeze it in portions, use one tablespoon in a cup of hot water or milk, with or without honey. Lasts a few weeks in the fridge.

[@user-zx5xw4yw2e]

Wow really?

[@user-zx5xw4yw2e]

How long before relief? m How many mg did you take ?

[@christinecaney2745]

@@user-zx5xw4yw2e 500 mg per capsul 2 in the morning and 2 at night.

[@RobbsHomemadeLife]

I hope you or Bob do more videos with the pharmacist. I would love to learn more about supplements like Amla.

[@jansencarter2920]

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[@reginaoreta504]

@@denisetreser1914 i

[@angiem1124]

then don't listen to a pharmacist, listen to an herbalist or functional medicine doctor. Amla is natural, all these drugs they are talking about are toxic, just because you can get them over the counter doesn't make them less harmful.

[@rosisunny9302]

@@angiem1124 Yes they make it sound okay,Toxins they are,Amla is good for the Intestine!💜💜👍👍👍👍👍

[@rhondasmith7413]

@@angiem1124 functional medicine isn’t covered by insurance and is EXTREMELY EXPENSIVE

[@psychogat3]

i always take two ibuprofen and one tylenol at the same time seems to work better when you combine them but only take half the maximum amount of each one

[@trelligan42]

Single doses of either don't help me, but this I gotta try.

[@MrMustangMan]

@@FifiAllia bayer has caffeine in its aspirin

[@MrMustangMan]

@@FifiAllia yes.... i think some aleve has it now too www.drugs.com/otc/225465/BayerBackandBodyex.jpg

[@MrMustangMan]

@@FifiAllia usually it's only about 32.5 mg

[@oldegoatee8450]

Thanks for pointing out that some things can be used together. I notice that Excedrin contains both aspirin and tylenol, along with caffeine. I always use Excedrin for a headache! I think I'll start Aleve for body aches (78 y/o and have hypertension). Great job in explaining the difference between these OTC meds! Thank you both very much.

[@jeannefoster5594]

Ask your pharmacist about Aleve causing thin skin. Something I’m dealing with. Constantly breaking open my skin.

[@geoben1810]

@@jeannefoster5594 Stop taking Aleve! ☠ Take Tumeruc instead!

[@jeannefoster5594]

@@geoben1810 , am taking both turmeric and CoQ10.

[@cmclean1954]

Turmeric is absorbed better after being warmed or heated.sprinkle on ur food while cooking,it comes in eye dropper bottle ,add to coffee?

[@dee.turner8973]

@@jeannefoster5594 HB

[@maryellensnotebookvlog]

Hi I'm from the Philippines 🇵🇭. Yes I've been using turmeric and it helps a lot. At my age I can still do hiking. I uses to have back pain and muscles pain, and migraine but when I started using turmeric as tea, I'm a believer. 👍👍

[@dingdong6005]

How are you doing now?

[@JenMarco]

I bought certified organic willow bark for the garden as a natural rooting hormone then I found out it works better for headaches than Tylenol. I never think of trying it whenever I get a headache so I’m going to put a note on my bottle of Tylenol so I remember to try it.

[@macmcleod1188]

Be careful you're not overdosing. Do your homework. One lady was making willow bark tea and got sick and they found she was taking the equivalent of 75 aspirin per day.

[@angiem1124]

@@macmcleod1188 yes while willow is 100 times safer than aspirin.

[@macmcleod1188]

@@angiem1124 Willow can be extremely dangerous and people have put themselves in the hospital because they don't understand how to use it. Just in the last few years one lady was drinking Willow tea equivalent to taking 75 aspirin per day. I take supplements. I support the use of supplements. But people need to educate themselves on the risks of particular subjects and how to take them properly. Since I'm on the topic, I recommend taking tart black cherry for gout instead of any of the drugs. It works obviously and quickly just like a medicine but has no side effects and is cheap cheap cheap. If you stop taking it the gout will come back in 2 to 3 days.

[@angiem1124]

@@macmcleod1188 I never suggested anyone megadose on it but I can assure you more people have died from aspirin. I do research and take supplements and don't suggest anyone take a bunch of anything without some research. No one ever died from too much vitamins says Dr Andrew Saul and he's right. The same people that fear monger about natural supplements sell or promote or take drugs and they do kill people on a daily basis. White willow isn't a vitamin and needs more caution as many herbs do.

[@jayfrank1913]

@@angiem1124 Are you kidding? "No one ever died from too much (sic) vitamins." Mega-dosing lipid soluble vitamins can build up in your system and cause illness and lead to death.

[@christinesimpkins-izutani8041]

He said tiktak, I love these guys!

[@notyrants]

I love tiktoks.

[@rachelstratman1405]

I literally just heard him say that when I saw your comment! LOL!

[@Power_Verse_]

Liked the video when i heard that lol

[@SaucerJess]

Great video as always! Also, happy brain aneurysm awareness month! This November will be my 5 year survival date / aneurversary. Sending love ❤️

[@cynthiadianecarey9902]

❤️ Blessings ✨...

[@taraschmidheini4674]

Praise God, blessings!

[@k8eekatt]

Congratulations! So glad you are Here for another trip around the sun!

[@SaucerJess]

@@k8eekatt thanks!

[@sushifiggy]

Wonderful! ❤️🥰

[@Minh_Thư0000]

I'd like to share my experience and hope it helps some of you who have similar health problems. I have chronic fatigue, rheumatoid arthritis and depression.I live in WA which doesn't have much sunlight most of the year and I have to be on my feet long hours at work. I've been trying these recently: 1.Gaia Herbs turmeric supreme extra strength once/day. 2.Rishi turmeric ginger tea in warm non-dairy milk in the evening. 3.Nordic Naturals ultimate Omega 3+ vitamin D3 once/day. (serving size is 2 soft gels but I take just 1). 4.I don't eat fast food, processed carbs, vegetable oil, sugar (sometimes high quality extra dark chocolate). 5. Light stretching throughout the day and taking walks twice a day to get over 10,000 steps( early morning and evening after dinner). I've been feeling more energized, better mood ; much less pain at the joints and muscles; sleep better.

[@kathleendavis2008]

Parasites cause all those things. Look into antiparasitics(natural). Will cause a herx reaction if u use the right one. Then detox.

[@lifeofjoy9404]

Way to go! Thanks for sharing & inspiring!😇😊

[@christinamunnings3941]

Thanks for sharing

[@karencarney7595]

Take cod liver oil and step up your gsme. It's the finest w the most bioavailable viatmin D. The cod eats the algae, the algae is converted into 100% bio available vitamin d. Other supplements don't help much. Also dha and epa high in viatmin A

[@accessfashion]

@@karencarney7595 what brand or type of cod liver oil do you use?

[@MrsandMrPearce]

Speaking about combining Ibuprofin and Acetaminophen, Advil now makes a line called "Dual Action" that is already combined as 250mg Acetaminophen and 125mg Ibuprofen.

[@patricathomas6155]

Have you tried it?

[@leelastoma5809]

My family doc said to take 1 Tylenol and 1 Advil together .Works FANTASTIC.

[@jobansand]

My mum gives my grandpa tumeric power and warm milk when he was poorly. He's 108 now, most of which is probably genetic(great grandpa was 112), but it probably helped a bit.

[@baybrothersfishingandhunti9776]

Dang that’s pretty good what was his wisdom like

[@lametron]

@@baybrothersfishingandhunti9776 I'm drinking tumeric and warm milk then THE FUUUU

[@joe2.010]

It would suck to live that long, once I can’t control my own shit - I’m out!

[@barbj9785]

I make that..its called golden milk. God bless your grandfather.

[@barbj9785]

I have been making "golden milk" using almond milk, some ginger, tumeric powder, honey, a dash of pepper. Then heats it up. Can you tell me why golden milk is not good to drink? Is it because of the powered tumeric? thank you Glenn.

[@ChattanoogaDan]

I always carry a single aspirin in my wallet in case I ever come across someone having a heart attack. Started doing it years ago after a friend of mine was given an aspirin while having a heart attack and he was told it might have saved his life.

[@xxkissmeketutxx]

Oh my goodness, it really is the small things in life sometimes isn't it! May I ask, how would I give the aspirin to a person having a heart attack?? Genuine question from someone that should refresh their first aid course

[@ChattanoogaDan]

@@xxkissmeketutxx if it's a massive heart attack they will likely be dead before you could respond but if they are having a mild heart attack they still take it orally

[@backyardpc1656]

@@ChattanoogaDan Doesn't aspirin come in powder form? I think that would be better to put some under the tongue. But talk to your doctor about that.

[@ChattanoogaDan]

@@backyardpc1656 I've never considered it. I'll look into that

[@ThatClinicalInstructor]

This is fantastic! In the EMS world, if I have a patient having chest pain and I think it's likely cardiac in nature, I have them chew 4 "baby" aspirin. (81 mg aspirin) It prevents the platelets from aggregating in the blocked coronary arteries, and can keep someone having a heart attack alive long enough to get them to the hospital. If it's one adult size aspirin, (375 mg) they can still chew it for the best and fastest way to get into the blood stream. It won't taste very good, but I'm pretty sure being dead tastes worse. Well done!

[@BeatrizMartinez-dy3oy]

2 Yeats ago i had the most unbearable arthritis pain all over my body I was 70 years old and a very active grandmom and nanny. With you guys and CBD oil in 1 months my pain was 95% erased. My Amazing Jesus Christ and CBD oil + you help today I still working

[@barbj9785]

what kind of cbd oil? do you put it on your body or ingest it?

[@BeatrizMartinez-dy3oy]

@@barbj9785 a really good one , because I take it for 2 years and there's no side effects, but the effects are amazing. I buy it on NuLeaf natirals and 1 bottle last 3 or 4 months. Thank always God my amazing Father for that natural medicine

[@barbj9785]

@@BeatrizMartinez-dy3oy thank you,, Beatriz. Ive heard of this helping people but havent tried it myself. I will check it out.

[@Blondie2.0]

AMEN..lord JESUS!! GOD created all things that are GOOD!!

[@ms-jl6dl]

The good one? Can you be more specific? What make/company,% of cannabinoids in oil,etc.. It says on the package.

[@paulkern8825]

I’ve been eating a teaspoon of turmeric with a little black pepper every day for more than 6 years. I eat 3 or 4 cloves of garlic a day and I drink about a tablespoon of apple cider vinegar with a big glass of water every morning. I get sick a lot less and I really never get just those annoying colds I used to get. I haven’t seen or read anything bad about it and my doctor kind of just ignores me when I mention to him. I’m a man, 52 years old.

[@onelove101unity]

Doctors hate it when they see how powerful natural remedies are. If the benefits haven't been achieved via a pill created in a lab then they're dismissive.

[@klayvonisme]

My brother is taking ibuprofen and or acetaminophen every morning for back pain. I gave him some turmeric capsules and he was waking up without back pain. Worked wonders!

[@robertawills7219]

I will try it for my son. He has crippling arthritis

[@raphaelklaussen1951]

Kalvin, the few rigorous studies that have been made show turmeric has no measurable effect. www.nytimes.com/2019/10/16/style/self-care/turmeric-benefits.html#:~:text=Turmeric%20became%20a%20nutritional%20golden,antibacterial%2C%20antiviral%20and%20antiparasitic%20activity.

[@smashy_smasherton]

I’ve been taking cur cumin for a couple of years. My sciatica and lower body pain is fairly good. I do the exercises too.

[@klayvonisme]

@@raphaelklaussen1951 well, they should have included my brother in the study, and they should have included me in the study as turmeric relieves inflammation pain in my joints. I have friends who have experienced relief from inflammation pain as well. The trouble is that many of these studies are funded by subsidiaries of pharmaceutical companies so it’s biased.

[@klayvonisme]

@Nikolai Ninja have you tried it yet?

[@JanCarol11]

The oxalates in turmeric is contraindicated for anyone with a proclivity to kidney stones. Some brands are higher in oxalates than others. I strongly recommend a membership to Consumer Labs for anyone who wants to ensure that their supplement is the best for you - and best value, as well.

[@debhadden205]

This video is so valuable. I'm dealing with shoulder impingement and your videos have helped with that, but my son is also staring down a wisdom tooth pull and knowing about the acetomenophen. I know that aspirin is a no-no for wisdom teeth extraction due to the potential of drying out sockets, so it's really good to know about the acetomenphen dosage.

[@LovTheNose]

yea.. A dentist really screwed up a crown replacement. Been in so much pain it’s maddening. I’ve drank so much acetaminophen, almost 9 bottles over 4 weeks. I’m probably killing my liver. Now with the Delta variant and being unvaccinated I’m not really looking forward to going back to a dentist.

[@silverforest4682]

I had my wisdom teeth out as a kid. All 4 at one time. It didn't hurt afterward. You nay not need anything.. Eating ice-cream and dreamcles was nice.

[@Sunnydreamer1470]

I wish this man was my pharmacist! 🥰 so smart and articulate!

[@beaudyk]

Tumeric on wounds has healed them so fast! Topical with cbd oil, and orally, makes me feel better all over, and I have multiple health problems.

[@francanwaneri9530]

Is it toxi

[@caspian8650]

Actually there are some precursory studies on aspirin for so-called emotional pain, which can "light up" the same place in the brain as physical pain. Seems like it just might help a broken heart after all.

[@mysterydiaz5302]

I’d love to learn more about that

[@sheilah9720]

Can you explain please. I'm struggling with heart break and a heart condition

[@randyd9805]

I've found that sometimes one of those will work very well on a certain type of pain and another will not do anything whatsoever. An example I can give was I was having very severe pain with an inflamed Achilles tendon and could barely walk. Tylenol extra strength did absolutely nothing to relieve it and I mean it was as if I hadn't taken anything at all. I bought Ibuprofen and the results were amazing. There was a great reduction in pain and the tendon went back to normal between a week or two. Other times it seems aspirin was just the ticket. At other times Tylenol seemed to work much better. I've only tried Aleve once and got no benefit from it at all.

[@karinberryman2009]

Yep! Panadol is good for bringing down temperatures and inducing sleep but no good for real pain. Aspirin is easily absorbed and works very well for inflammatory, toothache (crush one between the affected tooth and its corresponding tooth) and joint issues. Osteo Tylenol is a joke (there’s zero difference).

[@beverleycumming1876]

Had pelvic fractures and pharmacist recommended alternating acetaminophen and ibuprofen ever 4 hours...really worked well...

[@janzybee6369]

My physio recommended alternating Tylenol and Ibuprofin during my fractured ankle recovery. He said one for pain, other for inflammation. Made sense to me and worked well.

[@gate-gate6863]

My groin pain has being slowly increased over the past three years. My rheumatologist suspected it could be a pelvic fracture due to osteoporosis although I have been taking Prolia injection for over three years. The pain and stiffness have gotten so bad I could barely walk. Tylenol didn't help, today I took Tramadol and it worked a lot better. What did you do for the fracture if I may ask?

[@nrs6956]

Very good presentation. Especially liked the pharmacist input. Thank you.

[@Meeshrick]

In my opinion the best combo for headache is Asprin/Acetaminophen (Tylenol) and caffeine it is actually branded under the name Excedrin which has been FDA approved for migraines for decades.

[@covering-some-things]

Had a wisdom tooth extraction today....and seen this a few hours later....i received a prescript for hydrocodone and acetaminophen...it helped....but wasnt sure if i could take ibuprofen with that together....see they all effect different pain transmitters....very good video...thanks

[@BobandBrad]

You're welcome!

[@barbarameyer649]

I had a bad allergic reaction to naproxyn sodium: a mouth full of canker sores that lasted 2 weeks.

[@eogg25]

I use Turmeric to color foods, i put it in bread to get a yellow color, Stews, Chilli, Bread about a1/4 tspn. I also use Ginger, its good for Digestion and preservative, great for bread but you don't taste it.

[@pacervault3350]

My doctor recommended the combination of Advil and Tylenol (2 of each every 6 hours, maximum dose for only a few days) for relief of hip/gluteal strain pain. It worked well. Advil is metabolized in the kidneys, and Tylenol in the liver, which is why it is safe to combine the two.

[@raisupon]

I love your videos! If possible, in new videos about medication, please include questions about menstrual cramps and endometriosis. I heard once that ibuprofen reduces prostaglandins action and because of that it's the go-to medication for this kind of pain.

[@debbieedwards3497]

What an excellent video. Thank you so much for making it. You answered all the questions I've had in my head that I had been thinking about! Holy cow, and the reinforcement of more is not good was driven home and understood too.

[@breesechick]

Just developed a aspirin sensitivity. My lips swell up bad. Need an alternative. Thank you for this 💖

[@Mike_Greene]

try sleep and investigation into what makes you hurt.

[@douglasswetland9648]

I have the same problem. Same result with ibuprofen. Can’t take either

[@brendaaugustine4925]

Same here! 10 years ago I took an ibuprofen and my lips and tongue swelled up immediately. I was never a big pill taker but could take an occasional aspirin for a headache and I would take a baby aspirin along with the high blood pressure medication. Never a problem. No more... even a baby aspirin causes a reaction. So I just live with arthritis pain in my knee and try to make the best of it.

[@VioletJoy]

Two things I find interesting: 1. How much more serious many doctors warn about taking herbs, while medications tend to have much greater side effects. (Notice this doctor's warning about Turmeric went on for a solid 5 minutes). 2. How often people are told to check with their doctors, while MANY doctors don't ask questions and don't explain risks. It's so frustrating.

[@johnrobinson4445]

Yet he talked about the "FATAL DOSE" of acetaminophen. He used no such strong language for Turmeric.

[@VioletJoy]

@@johnrobinson4445 That's true too. I was just pointing out the strong warnings for herbs.

[@shauntrellvaniwarden7644]

@@VioletJoy I agree with you so much, so many are quick to take doctor's advice and prescriptions. I'm grateful to have found a 100% natural remedy for for fibro and no longer suffer.

[@VioletJoy]

@@shauntrellvaniwarden7644 Would you mind sharing what you take? I also have Fibromyalgia, along with other syndromes.

[@SchmoopsAdventures]

Doctors rarely talk about the causes of your problems. They just want to prescribe your problems away. Instead of a reactive anti inflammatory why don’t they talk about proactive reduction in inflammation through improved diet. Reduce dairy and grains and sugar. All inflammatory. The USA is an inflammation nation plagued with inflammatory auto immune diseases.

[@maragrace820]

I grow my own turmeric. The plant looks so pretty in my front yard next to my thyme lawn

[@daydays12]

These are great guys. Glad to have stumbled across this channel.

[@duckman12569]

Tumeric is terrible for staining your wooden spoons when you cook with it. Tastes fine though.

[@mjplakin]

Stained a white cup!

[@judydorsman7013]

comes in capsules, too

[@glad2be52]

Would you believe the root crushed up whitens teeth - look it up

[@Griwhoolda]

The Bob & Brad theme song cracks me up! Does exactly what a jingle/theme song should do. Says it all, doesn't it? 😄

[@l.plzsavethebeez485]

Yep, cute, corny and short!

[@MelliaBoomBot]

That was so fantastic, chatty and informative, I know Bob/Brad was "playing the fool" a bit but it is important to understand the negative aspects without scaring the heck out of people. Fab and Im a UK watcher so very relatable. thank you

[@angiem1124]

if you want safe info never mind your drug dealing doctor or pharmacist, look up Dr. Eric Berg, Dr. Axe, Dr. John Bergman etc. This video is trash.,

[@The.Word.1Way.2386]

@@angiem1124 so many quacks - most wouldnt be accepted doctors in my country

[@angiem1124]

@@The.Word.1Way.2386 who do you mean are quacks. Medical doctors are quacks

[@DD-sr9xm]

I live at a ski resort and ski nearly every day in the winter even though I have pretty severe patella femoral syndrome. What I have found works well for me is one 200mg ibuprofen taken with a micro dose of 5mg thc/5mg cbd edible (legal in my state) before skiing then 20 minute icing immediately after. I make sure I take one day off a week from the skiing and pain killers, but still ice the knee on those days off. Everyone is different of course but that routine has been successful for me.

[@YoSpiff]

I was taking Aleve for a long time because my wife used it so it was what we had around the house. My Dr. told me to not take Aleve or NSAIDS more than needed because of kidney risks. I've now been taking acetaminophen and cutting the extra stregth Tablets in half for a "Tylenol lite" and that is usually all l need for some knee stiffness from arthritis first thing in the morning.

[@kathym6603]

I was looking into Turmeric and decided it was too tricky to work with it. With all the warnings about Tylenol I don't know why you would take it except in an emergency. I'm about to try White Willow, the precursor to aspirin and also thins the blood. Lately I've been finding that liver can help with a lot of body issues. If you make chicken livers with onions and bacon (using the bacon fat to cook the onions and liver) you have a great tasting meal (yes, great tasting!) So,about arthritis, eating liver about three times a week could be better than any pill. Liver is the most nutrient dense organ meat, and it is a powerful source of vitamin A. Vitamin A is beneficial for eye health and for reducing diseases that cause inflammation, including everything from Alzheimer's disease to arthritis.

[@jmakc3541]

I have degenerative disc disease/disorder and I used the combo of Tylenol/Alieve to completely get off pain meds (Norco). Sometimes, if my diet is good (no sugar/carbs), I can get a whole 2 days out of 1 dose. It is a very powerful combo.

[@gate-gate6863]

Sugar and carbs are the evil of all evils. However, I am addicted to them. Before I became a vegetarian(can't stand pork, chicken and beef) some 20 years ago, I had never craved for sugar. Now I am really going to cut back my carb because I also have degenerative disc disease and now pelvic fracture from osteoporosis. Thank you!

[@lorenanakagawa5540]

Sugar and carbs affect pain levels? I’ve had chronic back issues for 6 years. I’ve been told losing weight will help with the pain because excess weight adds strain. But I didn’t realize that carbs no sugar directly impacted disc pain.

[@jmakc3541]

@@lorenanakagawa5540 they sure do. Especially inflammation of joints. I actually feel it first in my hands ( knuckles) before it gets to my back. As soon as I've had too much sugar, my hands will hurt and my ears will start ringing. Did you know high blood sugar levels are also linked to tinnitus? I just found that one out a few years ago. Good luck!

[@alanquintus2069]

Please have someone do your sound levels for you. One guy I'm straining to hear and when the other one speaks about knocks my head off

[@Cork_UO]

Unfortunately a lot of doctors don't know very much about medications and interactions. It's better to talk to your Pharmacist.

[@sassysays29]

Medscape has an interaction checker tool. It's helpful

[@erinfink6056]

Absolutely true!

[@amadavalenzuela4507]

Few days ago whent to this Pain manegment doctor and suggested to try chi exercises . Because of my Ra / stiffness in my body I found you guys Brad and Bob And im looking at all your videos and I’m going to give it a try thank you

[@joannashelton3253]

low quality turmeric can be cut with heavy metals to increase weight and bright color-shop wisely.

[@Nightshade-333]

Thank you for this information. Please slow down on the questions and let the guy finish his thought before moving to the next one.

[@carolynbblack9590]

Yes, you are too pushy!

[@cucuca7281]

Divide your turmeric intake to 1/4 of a teaspoon - many times a day! Dont forget to add the black pepper ;O)

[@gaymichaelis7581]

Wow! I got a lot out of this with your pharmacist, Bob! I forgot his last name! Will you thank him very much, Bob the physical therapist?! This was so great and informative, and something I really needed to hear, what with congestive heart failure and taking some medications and with the low-dose aspirin that the heart clinic has me on even today! But I’m thinking of calling them, because I have been having quite a few nosebleeds lately! And as you were saying, the low-dose aspirin is a blood thinner! Thanks again, Bob and Bob! Love your channel! 👍👌🌺👋♥️

[@psefti]

I get turmeric roots, and I simmer it along with ginger, and tamarind, and have it mixed with juice as a tea,

[@charliesierra6919]

Started taking turmeric with black pepper years ago for psoriatic arthritis. My little fingers used to stay sore and almost felt like they were broken but after taking turmeric the pain is gone and I lift weights 5x/wk no pain or problems in my hands. Plus curry chicken and rice are very tasty. Ibuprofen liquid gels knocks my headaches right out, very effective.

[@marthaheggelund1661]

Love the helpful info here! I have been taking Turmeric purchased at a drugstore and I have had a reduction in my back pain. Depends on how much pain there is though I will have to ask my pharmacist how to combine it with Ibuprofen or Aleve

[@Timsrdo]

Excellent Video. My dr told me about combining Advil with Tylenol and it works well for me.

[@ChamucoBlanco]

What about the effects on the microbiome of the stomach/GI tract with the medications/supplement?

[@chomperthefirst533]

There are probably no studies on this.

[@raygsbrelcik5578]

I believe the word here is, Balance. Don't OVER do ANYthing.

[@maryannschleer1176]

Do you have a video on non drug options for repetitive motion injuries, when to use heat and when to use cold? I garden and do a lot of knitting and crafts, I try to stop and rest but sometimes overdo. I don’t respond well to drugs, tend to become allergic if I use them much. Thanks for the great information, I am a new subscriber. So grateful for all you are teaching me!

[@carlkozlosky8094]

Best description of these NSAIDs. I do very much like Tumeric

[@0808millie]

I was told asprin can also cause Vertigo if taken for a long period.. Turmeric and black pepper definitely stops pain

[@gailremp8389]

Thanks so much. I'm going to forward this on to a friend because she likes certain products. I can't take some of the others. And I didn't really know too much about the differences. Wonderful information thank you

[@jgonz3542]

Good stuff! Once again, I wound up on the Bob & Brad channel and was surprised I watched the whole thing...thanks folks!

[@agrahazl]

Glad you mentioned of not giving Aspirin to kids. Don't do it! I am a survivor of Reyes-Syndrom which I was in 4th grade at the time, not fun and was hospitalized for about 5 weeks. Ice baths, induced Coma, NDE part of the program. Was hard to diagnose at that time, but doctors are more aware now. Now in my fifties I do take aspirin on occasion as well as baby Aspirin.

[@Debraishere]

My best friend died of Reyes-Syndrome when we were 12. 50 years ago. we had never heard of it up to that point. She was one of the first in this country to die of it. It was very tragic. I’m glad that you didn’t die. Praise be to God. I hope you’ve had a good life.

[@allenmoses110]

Life can be defined as the balance between inflammation and anti-inflammation

[@WoodysAR]

non-inflammation! ;)

[@alysononoahu8702]

Recently lol

[@heidimayhommel-reaid4168]

This is the truest, most wise comment of all!

[@donnasteelman-fafo]

I started taking Tumeric 1 tr ago. I have had spinal surgeries. Have spinal disease. Tumeric helps mesoooi much.

[@louhoggard4508]

I have fibromyalgia and a multitude of allergies. So glad to hear that Aleve helps with tissue pain. It is about the only thing I can take due to my allergies. Sure enjoy the videos. They have helped me feel better. Thanks.

[@dianegarrett7187]

Thank you both for your video.

[@RickRowan]

Which one of these can cause tinnitus?

[@annenourse1657]

I personally have kidney stones. Turmeric is high in oxalates, and the strongest concentration is in supplements. If you have calcium oxalate kidney stones, consider the oxalates. I wish more advisors would mention this risk.

[@BobandBrad]

Thank you for sharing

[@edwaggoner816]

Be careful, as a framing carpenter the pain increased a little every year, so every year I took a few more aspirin. By the time I was sixty I was in the habit taking six or more every work day. I nearly died from internal bleeding. I had lost so much blood that two doctors considered my survival a miracle. I haven't had an aspirin in a couple of years. I also consumed too much salt. The salt and aspirin abuse have done irreparable harm to heart and lungs. I now have cold feet that never warm up because my blood circulation is so poor. Now I am bedridden. I had no clue that it would be salt and aspirin that would do me in.

[@alysgrant6732]

Whoa, so sorry to hear about your condition. Thank you for sharing. Many people use alot of salt, &/or aren't aware of the amount of salt they are consuming when they are eating out. 😞 Years ago i realized that if i ate at a diner 2 "healthy" meals, i would gain 5 lbs that week. When i didn't eat out, this wouldn't happen.

[@rachaelcosta3154]

Great information! I've always had questions about these OTC meds, but cleared it up! Thank you

[@youmitchell]

Nice little summary and quite informative. I listened to it without watching the video and was pretty sure that it was Norm MacDonald asking the questions of the pharmacist.

[@bonnieepps6107]

This is the best video I’ve seen. Chris did a marvelous job. Very professional!

[@marybartram2338]

Can you develop a tolerance to the benefits of tylenol?

[@0824rl0824rl]

I really needed to hear this. Thanks for all you do for us. Your appreciated.