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August 28, 2025 21 mins

🎙 [45 ] | [Devastating Tetracycline Side Effects That Shattered My Gut & Gums Years Later ]

Have you ever looked back at something seemingly small — a prescription, a choice, a doctor’s advice — and realized it changed the entire course of your health? 💭 That’s the story I’m sharing today.

This episode is a raw, honest look at how one antibiotic — Tetracycline — taken as a teen for mild skin breakouts, turned into a decades-long health journey filled with gut battles, bleeding gums, misdiagnoses, and ultimately, a deeper understanding of how connected our bodies really are. 🧠💥

From cracked molars to emergency stomach surgery, I’m laying it all out. We’ll talk about:

🔑 The link between antibiotics like Tetracycline and Crohn’s, Candida, and gum disease

🔑 Why some Crohn’s medications never worked for me — and what finally did

🔑 The connection between oral and gut health that even your dentist may miss

🔑 What I’ve learned as an Integrative Health Practitioner-in-training

🔑 How to protect your kids from the mistakes we didn’t know we were making

This one’s a doozy, friends — but it’s also a hopeful, empowering call to know better, so we can do better. 🙏🏽💖

TOPICS COVERED:

  • Tetracycline and long-term health damage
  • Candida overgrowth and gut imbalance
  • Link between antibiotic use and autoimmune diseases
  • Why oral health is a window into your gut
  • Functional and integrative health solutions
  • Gut-brain connection explained simply
  • Empowering moms to advocate for their family’s health

👤 Author: Penelope Sampler | Natural Wellness • Chronic Illness Journey • Faith & Wellness

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📌 Note: I’m just a girl with a wild story and a passion for sharing what has helped me feel my best during difficult times. I share personal experience, documented research, and a whole lot of heart. Always talk to a professional when making changes to your health routine.

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🎯 Keywords: tetracycline side effects, gut health, candida overgrowth, autoimmune disease, bleeding gums, root canal, tetracycline and Crohn’s, long term antibiotic damage, oral microbiome, receding gums, integrative health, natural healing, functional medicine, Christian health podcast, Becoming Natural with Penny

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