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Prednisone: How I really screwed up
Written by Dennis Michael Lynch.
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I IGNORED WARNINGS: I FELT THE SIDE EFFECTS
Pharma meds are toxic.
I was in pain, my neck was on fire — compressed — nerves squeezed — inflammation going wild, so I fell for the quick fix — but I later paid the price because in addition to the problem not being fixed, I hurt my body even more. — DML
THE UNITED STATES of PILL MILLS
From Prednisone Regret to a Tea Revolution
Doctors peddle pills like candy — I know this, and somehow I fell for it. The problem is this: My neck flares up, making me unstable, I go into la-la land — coupled with bizarre tingles on every move. The doc dangled prednisone, and despite knowing it’s a devil’s bargain, I took it — all of it. Brilliant move, right? I experienced weight gain, mood swings like a soap opera, insomnia, and my liver enzymes screaming for mercy. Long-term? Osteoporosis, diabetes, high blood pressure, weak muscles, infections, fatty liver, hepatitis, or full-on liver meltdown. I should’ve chugged whiskey—less damage, better vibes.
I’m ashamed of myself. For 10 days, I relied on prednisone (40mg) to douse the massive neck inflammation, only to be slammed with brutal withdrawal side effects. Why did I do this? I can’t give you a good answer. Not only are the symptoms back, but even worse — why did I bail on what I know? I have been in the CBD business for six years, it has come to the rescue time and again, but it takes time — versus Prednisone which is a 24-hour magic act. Going deeper, I’ve been diving into the world of herbal teas — and although I have not found the perfect set of teas in terms of taste, I can feel the benefits. Why didn’t I rely on what I know instead of the Big Pharma poisons! Yes, the CBD, the teas, which might’ve worked slower, but they would’ve spared me the toxicity and brutal side effects.
THIS IS NOT A COMMERCIAL, I AM NOT OFFERING A SPECIAL: Just telling you this to prove my ultimate point: Since 2019, my CBD business has changed my life and tens of thousands of others, offering safe, natural relief — I do not recall a single customer complaint about side effects. All I have are testimonials that read as if I heroically saved lives. Studies back CBD’s power: just some examples: reducing anxiety (60-70% in a 2022 trial), pain, and seizures. A 2021 study showed 85% of patients in the study slept better with CBD. Even the NIH — on its website — quietly noted CBD’s potential to suppress COVID-19 replication and reduce infection rates, though it never hit mainstream news. Gee, I wonder why!
My next move: Currently, I am setting a new course to be the most healthiest person on earth. At 56 in August, I am obsessed with my health because I believe God gave us all we need to survive, and to heal. He gave us the perfect foods, water, air, plants and trees. But on the 8th Day, we dummies created the drug companies.
I’ve been sketching out a plan for my next adventure in the health and wellness space — and proud to say I am 99% set to expand into natural teas and low-acidic coffees in 2026, drawn to their ancient healing. Green tea’s EGCG antioxidants reportedly cut inflammation and heart disease risk, with 3-5 cups daily boosting cognition. Studies show chamomile promotes sleep, peppermint aids digestion, and hibiscus lowers blood pressure. The global tea market, at $22.78 billion in 2025, is projected to reach $29.47 billion by 2032. The CBD market, $7.59 billion in 2023, could hit $202.45 billion by 2032. But, standing in their way is Big Pharma, with its $1.5 trillion empire.
Big Pharma feels the threat. They lobby to discredit natural healers, pushing government crackdowns on health claims and labeling them “unproven.” Natural remedies face relentless state-level bans as lobbyists sway lawmakers—it’s pathetic. I want us as a nation, and as a society, to reject the toxic medications that are killing us. I want us to stand tall and go down the natural path, and show how great it can be for everyone.
I’m not alone in this shift. A 2023 survey showed 66% of consumers favor natural remedies, wary of pharma’s toxic drugs like statins, linked to liver damage. All those mind altering drugs they offer to “help” people — my ass. These drugs don’t work — they solve nothing, they merely mask the issues. Meanwhile, veterans use CBD for PTSD, some cancer patients claim tumors have shrunk with CBD, and both reportedly find calm with chamomile teas. I’ve heard countless stories from arthritis sufferers who claim they ease pain with green tea and CBD.
I am sharing this Prednisone story for two reasons. One, I hope you research more about what you put in your body. Make sure the information you read online — or the study you rely on — is not paid for by some drug company, or via one of its proxies. Two, I wanted to remind myself never to fall victim to the blind spot again — thinking that my body can magically heal in 24-hours by popping a synthetic pill is stupid.
My prednisone ordeal taught me: never again. Though semi-retired, as mentioned, I’ll likely enter the $6.9 billion herbal tea market within a year to help readers like you live healthier. My products will be the best teas in the world. And I know it’s the right path to take. For example, the Mayo Clinic in Jacksonville is one of the biggest names in medicine — they appear to be pivoting by now offering prescription-free holistic programs. I imagine this is because they’ve seen how pharma’s poisons—like opioids—harm patients. And as AI reveals greater insight into nature’s remedies, more medical centers will follow. Big Pharma will never give up until we give up on them. SO… Ditch the pills, brew a cup of tea, and join me in this vibrant, natural revolution. Explore teas’ ancient wisdom—your body deserves it. I can see the sign now: DMLtea.
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