Researching allergy medicine for my son I came across some information I never really thought of before. So many people take OTC allergy medications every day I never though about the side effects. I myself have taken OTC allergy meds for a long time.
Side Effects of Allergy Medications
drowsiness
cognitive impairment
sluggish thinking
difficulty in school
difficulty driving
depression
anxiety
heart palpatations
insomnia
altered taste and smell
bitter taste in mouth
dry mouth
headache
nausea
sore throat
loss of libido
increased appetite
infertility in woman
suppressed growth
cataracts
osteoporosis
diabetes
crusting
nosebleeds
light headedness
increased blood pressure
increased heart rate
worsening of prostate enlargement
blurred vision
muscle weakness
dizziness
liver damage
severe mood swings and depression
Causes of Allergies and/ or Sinus Congestion
Weakened immune system. Allergies are not the norm.They are an inappropriate response of the immune system. The immune system completely overreacts to normal stimuli: cats, dogs, pollen, grass, blooming everything. Exposure to toxins, nutritional deficiencies, poorly functioning digestive system, incomplete digestion and candida overgrowth ALL play a role in allergies and/ or sinus congestion.
The above got me thinking, why can’t I just strengthen our immune systems and treat our symptoms naturally. Here’s what I found.
Factors that Strengthen the Immune System
Healthy diet – 50% vegetables, fish and poultry, and as little sugar, wheat and baked goods as possible
If you aren’t quite at the point of 6-9 servings of vegetables a day, consider supplementing them
If you find you have food cravings add B Complex and quality sources of protein
Nutrients Essential To The Immune System
High Quality
Multi -Vitamin
Vitamin C
Zinc
Friendly Bacteria
Alfalfa
All in One Immune System Product
Herbal Products that Boost the Immune System
Garlic
Natural Interferon
Echinacea
and perhaps a stress relief product , if stress is a contributor.
We are trying a safe natural herbal products instead of drugs.
If allergies flare…many allergy sufferers report very good results with a saturation or therapeutic dosages of Vitamin C, Natural Interferon, Zinc, Garlic and Echinacea
Living Natural 