Side Effects of Allergy Medications

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 CNatural InterferonZinc, Garlic and Echinacea

 

Allergy and Sinus Relief Program

Most people who suffer with allergy and sinus problems feel they must resort to using medications that have unpleasant and even dangerous side effects.  For those who may be interested in safer, more natural alternatives, some of the following premium products may be of interest.

Relieve Symptoms

  • Alfalfa – With deep roots extending 10 to 20 feet into the soil, this amazing plant is rich in trace minerals and protein plus contains 8 digestive enzymes.  Recognized as a natural anti-histamine, allergy sufferers report good results form taking 3 or 4 of the little compressed sun-dried leaf tablets … containing no pesticides, fungicides, growth regulators, or synthetic hormones.  Other popular uses for alfalfa are swelling, pain, and stiff joints, ulcers, stomach ailments, hiatol hernia, water retention, gout, body odor, and bad breath.
  • Premium Garlic Complex – Retains all the potency of one clove of fresh raw garlic without the odor.  Garlic is traditionally used for its anti-bacterial, anti-fungal, anti-viral, and anti-inflammatory properties.  People often take it to reduce symptoms of allergy, asthma, colds, flu, sinus infections, yeast infections, diarrhea and flatulence.  It also has heart protective properties of lowering elevated blood pressure and cholesterol levels.

Strengthen the Immune System

  • Sustained Release Vita C – For continuous antioxidant protection against environmental assaults, this unique all-natural sustained formula slowly releases Vitamin C into your blood system over a 5 hour period and provides nutrients from the entire vitamin c complex including bioflavonoids.  Vitamin C has been found to protect against smog, smoke, poor diet, stress, bruising, varicose and spider veins, chronic infection, allergies, asthma, colds, flu, swollen glands, anemia, colon polyps and slow healing.
  • Natural Interferon – Developed and extensively tested by immunologists in Japan, this proprietary blend of natural plant extracts is derived from pumpkin seeds, safflower flowers, plantago seeds, and Japanese honeysuckle flower buds.  It supports and stimulates the immune system by increasing the activity of macrophages (white blood cells) and inducing natural interferon production.  It optimizes the body’s immune response against environmental irritants and airborne substances (as with allergies and asthma).  Completely safe – no adverse reactions to these plant extracts recorded.
  • Zinc Complex – Essential for the immune system, zinc is often deficient in American diets.  It is lost with perspiration and stress.

* These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA.  These products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.