How benadryl is linked to dementia and memory loss. Check out the article we found over at Healthy Holistic Living.
With Spring coming, there’s a lot to look forward to. I’m looking forward to getting started with my garden for the year. But that’s also part of what I’m dreading the most. Since I was a child, I’ve had a bad allergy to tree pollen. The runny nose, the itching, the sneezing – I was born with the whole package! If you suffer from seasonal allergies, I’m sure you know my pain.
But before you reach over for the Benadryl, there are somethings you should know.
Benadryl Linked To Memory Loss
Benadryl is part of a class of drug that is understood to have side-effects on memory loss. It has long been believed that these side-effects to the brain were reversible. But that may no longer be the case.
A study published in the medical journal, JAMA Internal medicine, presented alarming findings linking the long-term use of anticholinergics like Benadryl with dementia. The study spanned over a decade and covered 3434 people over the age of 65. It was found that 23.2% of participants developed dementia. To put that into greater perspective, many of the drugs included in the study like Benadryl are prescribed for daily use.
Even with these findings, the prevalence of these drugs proves to be the biggest hurdle in discouraging their use. So with allergy season coming up, what can you take instead? Instead of reaching over for another allergy medication, give some of these natural remedies a try!
Stinging Nettle
A study found that 58% of participants had allergy relief when using freeze-dried nettle. Common in traditional Chinese and Ayurvedic medicine, stinging nettle can be dried and prepared as a tea or cooked into a variety of recipes. It’s actually got quite a few vitamins and minerals to boot! You can get stinging nettle at most health food stores and online.
Vitamin C
Vitamin C is one of the most prevalent natural sources of allergy relief. Vitamin C prevents the creation of histamines in your body and speeds up the detox process. For the best results, experts recommend at least 2 grams of vitamin C when treating your allergies.
This season, think twice before you take an over-the-counter allergy medication. Some of them might have dire effects we don’t know about just yet. Mother nature may be behind many of your allergies this season, but nature also has great allergy remedies for you.
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Gloria Josey
Mar 12. 2017
see—they were really bad for me—glad i got off of them—
Gloria Josey
Mar 12. 2017
I MIGHT HAVE FORGOTTEN WHO YOU WERE IF I HAD STAYED ON THEM—LOL THANKS FOR THINKING OF ME–LOVE YOU—
Felaina Lena
Mar 13. 2017
Lisa Bonillas. mom!!!
Lisa Bonillas
Mar 13. 2017
No wonder….
Wishes Luvingherkids
Mar 27. 2017
Misstoo Sweet
Anna Stamey
Mar 27. 2017
Ellen Shalash
Aaron Ramirez
Mar 27. 2017
Alicia
Molly Unruh
Mar 27. 2017
Brittany Nathleen Peterson
Malynda Bostick
Mar 27. 2017
Kim-David Simons
Brittany Nathleen Peterson
Mar 27. 2017
That explains a lot
Tina Godsey
Mar 27. 2017
Aimee Cunningham
Mandy Makowski
Mar 28. 2017
Jessie Butler
Maxine Dyke Trottnow
Oct 16. 2017
Joyce Royer
Cynthia Medina
Oct 31. 2017
Maricella Medina, don’t use this anymore…
Cindy Angell
Oct 31. 2017
oh goodness. i take a couple a night to help me sleep
Rita C. Demko
Oct 31. 2017
My dad was so confused taking Tylenol pm
Jane Freeman
Oct 31. 2017
I can believe that, and that’s from personal experience!
Oil Supplements
Nov 01. 2017
Couldn’t pass it by
Kerry MacGeorge
Nov 01. 2017
Ashley Wood switch to unisom to help with sleep