Acacia Natural Medicine

Be sure to register for our FREE Dietary Weight Loss Webinar. You will receive a FREE holiday keto recipe booklet with registration. If you can't join us live, you will receive the replay video after registering.

Feel free to DM us any questions you have about dietary or medical weight loss and Dr. Brock will be sure to cover these questions in the webinar.

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Be sure to schedule your Nutrient IV this week! Link in bio to schedule.

IN THE LADIES ROOM EPISODE ALERT!

Be sure to check out our latest podcast episode all about Hashimoto's! Link in bio to listen.

TODAY!!!

Be sure to register **LINK IN BIO** to join our FREE Medical Weight Loss webinar. If you are unable to join us, be sure to still register as you will receive an email with the replay!

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Are you joining Drs. Brock and Byrne for this week's webinar? Dr. Brock will talk about medical weight loss.⁣
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𝐓𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐬 𝐘𝐨𝐮 𝗪𝐢𝐥𝐥 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐧⁣
1. The current safe options for medical weight loss⁣
2. Risks and Benefits⁣
3. Which option may be best for you⁣
4. The cost⁣
5. How to get started today⁣
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If you can't join us live, be sure to still register so you receive the replay link! ⁣
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𝘙𝘦𝘨𝘪𝘴𝘵𝘦𝘳 𝘸𝘪𝘵𝘩 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘭𝘪𝘯𝘬 𝘪𝘯 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘣𝘪𝘰.⁣
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For more information about weight loss, weight gain, and weight discrimination be sure to listen to our most recent podcast episode.⁣
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Be sure to listen to our latest podcast! We discuss weight loss, weight gain and the discrimination associated with both. This is a heavy topic!

Have you ever wondered if your symptoms of fatigue, weight gain, hair loss, low mood and low libido could be caused by a sluggish thyroid, only to be told "your TSH is normal, it's not your thyroid"? ⁣
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Traditionally, the health of the thyroid is assessed with a single lab marker called thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH). This is a product of the pituitary gland that is excessively produced once the thyroid has become essentially dysfunctional and represents the effort of the pituitary to "wake-up" the thyroid. While TSH paints part of the picture when it comes to thyroid function, there are additional labs that can provide valuable information earlier in the thyroid dysfunction process, when targeted lifestyle changes can impact and "save" thyroid function. ⁣
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Many patients tell us that they wish they had known more about the thyroid and been able to intervene with lifestyle and natural means instead of waiting until thyroid is so dysfunctional that medication is the only possible choice. Looking at thyroid hormones, thyroid antibodies and other thyroid-related nutrients can give you a more definitive answer about the role your thyroid is playing in how you are feeling. ⁣
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If you are interested in learning more about your thyroid, join us for our upcoming August webinar "Is it my Thyroid??". 𝐃𝐌 𝐮𝐬 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐞𝐦𝐚𝐢𝐥 𝐚𝐝𝐝𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐚 𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐤 𝐭𝐨 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐰𝐞𝐛𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐫 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐚 𝐟𝐫𝐞𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐲𝐫𝐨𝐢𝐝 𝐥𝐚𝐛 𝐞𝐱𝐩𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐬𝐡𝐞𝐞𝐭 𝐭𝐨 𝐡𝐞𝐥𝐩 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐠𝐞𝐭 𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐨𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐩𝐚𝐭𝐡 𝐭𝐨 𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐭𝐡𝐲𝐫𝐨𝐢𝐝.

Have you ever wondered and/or inquired if your symptoms of fatigue, weight gain, hair loss, low mood and low libido could be caused by a sluggish thyroid, only to be told "your TSH is normal, it's not your thyroid"? ⁣
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Traditionally, the health of the thyroid is assessed with a single lab marker called thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH). This is a product of the pituitary gland that is excessively produced once the thyroid has become essentially dysfunctional and represents the effort of the pituitary to "wake-up" the thyroid. ⁣
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While TSH paints part of the picture when it comes to thyroid function, there are additional labs that can provide valuable information earlier in the thyroid dysfunction process, when targeted lifestyle changes can impact and "save" thyroid function. Many patients tell us that they wish they had known more about the thyroid and been able to intervene with lifestyle and natural means instead of waiting until thyroid is so dysfunctional that medication is the only possible choice. Looking at thyroid hormones, thyroid antibodies and other thyroid-related nutrients can give you a more definitive answer about the role your thyroid is playing in how you are feeling. ⁣
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𝐈𝐟 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐢𝐧 𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐭𝐡𝐲𝐫𝐨𝐢𝐝, 𝐣𝐨𝐢𝐧 𝐮𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐮𝐩𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐀𝐮𝐠𝐮𝐬𝐭 𝐰𝐞𝐛𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐫 "𝐈𝐬 𝐢𝐭 𝐦𝐲 𝐓𝐡𝐲𝐫𝐨𝐢𝐝??" . ⁣
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𝘋𝘔 𝘶𝘴 𝘺𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘦𝘮𝘢𝘪𝘭 𝘢𝘥𝘥𝘳𝘦𝘴𝘴 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘢 𝘭𝘪𝘯𝘬 𝘵𝘰 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘸𝘦𝘣𝘪𝘯𝘢𝘳 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘢 𝘧𝘳𝘦𝘦 𝘵𝘩𝘺𝘳𝘰𝘪𝘥 𝘭𝘢𝘣 𝘦𝘹𝘱𝘭𝘢𝘯𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘴𝘩𝘦𝘦𝘵 𝘵𝘰 𝘩𝘦𝘭𝘱 𝘺𝘰𝘶 𝘨𝘦𝘵 𝘴𝘵𝘢𝘳𝘵𝘦𝘥 𝘰𝘯 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘱𝘢𝘵𝘩 𝘵𝘰 𝘶𝘯𝘥𝘦𝘳𝘴𝘵𝘢𝘯𝘥𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘺𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘵𝘩𝘺𝘳𝘰𝘪𝘥!⁣
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Low back pain?
Glute pain?
Sciatic?
Neck pain?
Headaches?
Elbow pain?
Thick, restricted scars?

Dry needling can help! Text us 480-702-1537 to schedule your appointment!

𝐈𝐧𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐮𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬: ⁣
1. Whisk ground flax into water in small bowl and set aside for 15 mins.⁣
2. Add all wet ingredients plus “flax egg” to large bowl and whisk until smooth.⁣
3.Add remaining ingredients and fold until well-combined, scoop into 9x13 parchment lined pan⁣
4. Bake at 350degrees on the center rack for 22-28 mins, until golden brown.⁣
5. Allow to cool and slice into 12 or 16 squares. Can be frozen individually.⁣
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𝐅𝐞𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐅𝐨𝐨𝐝𝐬:⁣
𝘉𝘭𝘢𝘤𝘬𝘴𝘵𝘳𝘢𝘱 𝘮𝘰𝘭𝘢𝘴𝘴𝘦𝘴 – Blackstrap molasses is the dark, slightly salty and mineral-packed thick liquid left after multiple boilings of sugarcane (the first and second boilings create cane syrup and molasses). Just 1 Tbsp of blackstrap molasses contain about 20% of the iron you need each day, in addition to calcium, magnesium, potassium and phosphorus, all important minerals in embryo development.⁣
𝘞𝘢𝘭𝘯𝘶𝘵𝘴 – In addition to being a good source of essential fats, walnuts are rich in vitamin E, which studies have shown to be beneficial to women with unexplained infertility and correlated with higher rates and quicker time to pregnancy, especially in women of advanced maternal age.⁣
𝘊𝘳𝘢𝘯𝘣𝘦𝘳𝘳𝘪𝘦𝘴 – Any dark red/purple/blue fruit, cranberries included, are an excellent source of a phytonutrient called anthocyanin. This powerful antioxidant is thought to support the health and quality of the many “linings” in the body. Regarding fertility, anthocyanin can help keep Fallopian tubes clear for the s***m travel, the uterine lining healthy for implantation, the lining of the blood vessels flexible and flowing and the gut lining intact and fortified.⁣
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💥𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐌𝐞𝐧𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐮𝐚𝐥 𝐂𝐲𝐜𝐥𝐞⁣💥
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1. The first part of the cycle is the follicular stage, when the ovarian follicles mature and produce various female hormones that produce a positive feedback on the maturation process, building up to ovulation.⁣
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2. Ovulation usually occurs in the middle of the menstrual cycle, 8 to 21 days from the first day of the cycle. This culminates in the rupture of the follicle, and the egg is released and starts to travel along the Fallopian tubes towards the uterus. Pinpointing the time of ovulation as best you can is essential to timing s*x for reproduction if that is your goal.⁣
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3. Following ovulation, the released egg is available for fertilization. At this time the luteal phase of the cycle occurs, characterized by the transformation of the "left behind" ruptured follicle into a corpus luteum, which luteinizes the endometrium, making it thicker and softer in order to prepare for the reception of a fertilized egg. If conception does not occur, this lining is no longer needed and it is shed during the process known as menstruation, signaling the initiation of the next follicular phase.⁣

To learn all things reproduction health, be sure to sign up for Fertility Bootcamp at Acacia Natural Medicine! Link in bio!
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Image: Menstrual Cycle, Alena Igdeeva/Getty Images

New Podcast Alert!!!
In the Ladies Room- with Drs. Brock and Byrne. In this episode we learn about Drs. Brock and Byrne and their journey to becoming medical doctors.

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1. Place arugula in large bowl and separate with fingers.⁣
2. Peel squash with peeler or paring knife, cut in half length-wise, de-seed, and cut into cubes of equal size. ⁣
3. Toss cubes in large bowl with avocado oil, salt and pepper and place on lined baking sheet. ⁣
4. Roast in 400-degree oven until knife easy pierces largest cubes, about 20 minutes but depends on size of cubes.⁣
5. Take 1-2 fresh beets, remove green tops, scrub thoroughly with water and wrap in foil. ⁣
6. Place wrapped beets on baking sheet and roast until soft. This can be done in same oven at same time as squash. ⁣
7. Allow to cool, remove foil, remove outer skin and cut into slices or cubes. Beware, beets may stain countertop and hands.⁣
Add onion, blood orange, beets, butternut squash and walnuts to bowl.⁣
8. Place olive oil, balsamic vinegar, orange juice, Dijon mustard and garlic in a jar and shake. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Add to bowl. Toss salad.⁣
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𝐅𝐞𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐅𝐨𝐨𝐝𝐬:⁣
𝘉𝘶𝘵𝘵𝘦𝘳𝘯𝘶𝘵 𝘴𝘲𝘶𝘢𝘴𝘩 – The orange color of vegetables, including carrots, sweet potatoes, pumpkin and butternut squash, indicates that the food is rich in beta-carotene, a powerful antioxidant. Oxidation can particularly damage the delicate reproductive tissues, including egg and s***m. Beta-carotene has also been shown to improve the pro-gestation hormone progesterone in woman.⁣
𝘉𝘦𝘦𝘵𝘴 – In addition to being a good source of resveratrol, a powerful antioxidant, beets are rich in nitrates, which help to produce nitric oxide, a blood vessel dilator. Studies have shown that adequate reproductive blood flow is critical for both male and female fertility.⁣
𝘈𝘳𝘶𝘨𝘶𝘭𝘢– Dark leafy greens such as spinach, romaine, arugula, and kale are high in folate, a B vitamin that has been shown to improve ovulation. Arugula has also been particularly shown to increase nitric oxide, which supports healthy erections in men.⁣
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Our recovery suite is NOW OPEN!⁣⁣
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The best way to experience the recovery suite is with our monthly membership which includes: ⁣⁣
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𝐔𝐍𝐋𝐈𝐌𝐈𝐓𝐄𝐃 𝐚𝐜𝐜𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐭𝐨- 𝐯𝐢𝐛𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐩𝐲, 𝐫𝐞𝐝 𝐥𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐩𝐲, 𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐜𝐮𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐩𝐲, 𝐡𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐨𝐦 𝐦𝐚𝐬𝐬𝐚𝐠𝐞, 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐩𝐲, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐢𝐧𝐟𝐫𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐝 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐩𝐲. ⁣⁣
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ALL OF THIS FOR ONLY $65 a month. Ask about our household packages for couples and families!⁣⁣

Link in bio to reserve your session.
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Have you had your son or daughter assessed by a chiropractor?

At Acacia, we take a preventative approach to the musculoskeletal system in our young athletes. By assessing their movements, joints, and muscles, we can support range of motion, muscle recovery and growth, support the immune system and reduce injury risk.

We recommend having athletes assessed beginning around 13 years old when their sport becomes more demanding on their bodies.

Services our athletes love:
- Chiropractic (keep in mind, Dr. Byrne offers sports/school physicals as well)
- Laser therapy
- Cupping
- Dry Needling
- IV Nutrition
- Red light/Infrared therapy
- Compression therapy

Our young athletes typically receive hands on care 1-2x a month but take advantage of our recovery suite, stretch therapy and massage therapy on a weekly basis!

How are you support your young athlete's body?

🎉Happy fourth of July weekend! 🎉

We wanted to reflect on what freedom means to us.💪

Dr Meg Byrne was gracious to share what freedom means to her and how thankful she is for what she has but understands that in order to be truly free, there is more to fight for. 💗

Hope everyone has a happy and safe fourth of July weekend!!! 💯

The Four Glands - The endocrine system is a complex system of organs and glands that regulate most functions in your body by the secretion of hormones. Hormones are the messengers from the brain to the target tissues that cause the changes we need to keep things in balance and functioning optimally. If you think of the brain as the "control center", then you can think of the different glands as "targeted departments". Each department has its own job to do and set of messenger hormones to make that happen.

Thyroid - the department of metabolism, controlling everything from how much energy you burn and which cells receive that energy

Ovaries - the department of s*x, regulating s*xual maturation, menstrual cycles, libido, fertility and even plays a role in mood

Pancreas - the department of blood sugar control, helping the body move blood sugar into the cells, where it can fuel all the important cellular processes and functions

Adrenal - the department of stress management plus much more, the hormones released by the adrenal gland control fear response, salt and sugar balance, s*xual maturation and blood pressure

There are many incredible massage therapy techniques that all achieve different results. Our patients have identified these 3 as their favorite for pain reduction.
1. Myotherapy
2. Swedish
3. Deep tissue

Which is your favorite massage therapy technique?

💥Stay tuned for some exciting news about our massage therapy services! And remember, all are welcomed for our stretch, personal training, and massage services. Share this with a friend who could use it! Link in bio to schedule.

We love supporting our patients as they succeed!!

Did you know....as both a Registered Dietitian and a Doctor of Naturopathic Medicine, Dr. Brock recognizes the body's inherent ability to heal itself once the underlying causes of illness are identified and removed.

Dr. Brock possesses a thorough knowledge of gastro-intestinal physiology and understands that the body functions as a "whole", not just a collection of isolated symptoms. She will work with any client to identify their individual obstacles to health and strives to restore balance and facilitate healing. She seeks to guide patients back to health with nutrition education, accessible lifestyle modification and non-judgmental support.

🌟Save and Share! You can find recipes using these ingredients in Dr. Brock's free Fertility Cookbook- link in bio!

𝐏𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐥𝐞 – In addition to being a good source of vitamin C, a powerful antioxidant, pineapple contains the natural enzyme bromelain. This proteolytic enzyme works as an anti-inflammatory and an anti-coagulant, so it is thought to help increase blood flow to the uterus and build a healthy lining.⁣
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𝐂𝐚𝐬𝐡𝐞𝐰𝐬 – In addition to being a good source of essential fats, cashews are rich in zinc, an important mineral for cell division and increasing testosterone, s***m count and motility in men.⁣
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𝐇𝐞𝐦𝐩 𝐒𝐞𝐞𝐝𝐬 – In addition to being a good source of essential fats, h**p seeds are rich in plant-based iron. Iron plays a large role in fertility by helping build a robust uterine blood lining that is ready for implantation.⁣
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𝐁𝐮𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐮𝐭 𝐬𝐪𝐮𝐚𝐬𝐡 – The orange color of vegetables, including carrots, sweet potatoes, pumpkin and butternut squash, indicates that the food is rich in beta-carotene, a powerful antioxidant. Oxidation can particularly damage the delicate reproductive tissues, including egg and s***m. Beta-carotene has also been shown to improve the pro-gestation hormone progesterone in women.⁣

Did you know Dr. Brock is a Naturopath Medical Doctor AND a dietitian?!

With her unique approach to health and fertility, she can offer incredible nutrition advice that a typical physician might not think of. That is why in her fertility bootcamp there is an entire week dedicated to nutrition.

Acacia Natural Medicine updated their address.

Acacia Natural Medicine updated their address.

We love hearing from our patients!!

Test, don't guess.

This is our motto at Acacia Natural Medicine! Whether it is Dr. Brock assessing hormones or Dr. Byrne performing orthopedic tests.

Have you had a thorough assessment of your hormones and other endocrine markers? The DUTCH test might be a great place to start!

🤯BRAIN FOG🤯

Having trouble focusing?
Feeling overwhelmed and dazed?
Can't concentrate on tasks?
Feel like your brain is floating?
Delayed reactions?

These are just a few ways our patients have described their feelings of brain fog. There is a strong connection between brain fog, nutrition, and gland function.

What does this mean? Without a physician assessing your nutritional intake, adrenal glands, ovaries or teste function, thyroid and pancreas you might not get the results you desire! This is a holistic endocrine approach. This is Dr. Brock's bread and butter!

Dr. Brock's first steps to uncovering brain fog...
⁣1. Necessary testing to assess the endocrine system
2. Assess hydration and nutrient intake
3. Address stress and cortisol
4. Address sleep and the circadian rhythm

Every patient is different, so every treatment plan looks a little different!

DM us your concerns about brain fog!

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Did you know we offer 𝐅𝐚𝐬𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐭𝐜𝐡 𝐓𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐩𝐲?
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We use Fascial Stretch Therapy (FST) as a neuromyofascial manual and movement therapy. FST is used to optimize performance, reduce pain, and support the body's natural ability to heal and recover.⁣

FST has helped with:
⭐ low back pain⁣
⭐ hip pain⁣ and mobility
⭐ groin pain⁣
⭐ knee pain⁣
⭐ shoulder stiffness, especially overhead
⭐ neck pain
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Have you experienced assisted mobilization, stretching or corrective movement training? If not, what are you waiting for?⁣

Tylenol (acetaminophen) and pregnancy is such big topic, but here are some things to consider: ⁣ ⁣

Things to keep in mind about Tylenol:⁣
1. Acetaminophen overdose is the leading cause of acute liver failure in the US⁣
2. Depletes the body of intracellular glutathione, a very important antioxidant⁣
3. While some research shows fetal exposure to acetaminophen is associated with significantly increased risk of childhood attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder and autism spectrum disorder⁣, there is other research showing acetaminophen in pregnancy is safe, so the results are decidedly mixed. ⁣

So, is Tylenol dangerous? We don't believe the risks outweigh the benefits while pregnant. For pregnancy pain treatment alternatives try topical arnica, chiropractic care or acupuncture for local pain. Spices like ginger and turmeric can also combat inflammation. ⁣ ⁣As a mom, there are so many decisions you have to make. Ask questions, trust your gut, and know that whatever you choose, it's the best for you! ⁣