Thursday, December 19, 2013

Fighting Alzheimer's Disease in your 20's-50's

Are you using Benadryl, Tylenol PM or other over the counter medications? 
 You are most likely increasing your chances of Alzheimer's Disease later in your life! 


The UCSF Memory and Aging Center in California reports:

.......medications with anticholinergic activity should be avoided where possible (examples: Benadryl, Cogentin, Tylenol PM, Ditropan). Ask your pharmacist which medications have significant anticholinergic activity......

We use Benadryl for allergies,  Tylenol PM for  pain and sleep management.  But are you really aware that these very products are significantly altering your brain in a way that Alzheimer's Disease will probably be something you will personally deal with?!

Healthy Aging
 

While physical exercise is the only thing proven to increase the cells in your brain, a healthy lifestyle that incorporates physical exercise, rest, a healthy diet, social connections and a variety of activities that challenge and interest you can all help maintain your health late into your years.


                         Change Your Habits

How to deal with insomnia and allergies naturally? Lets look at what have been used for centuries.  Lemon, Lavender and Peppermint.


Lemon:
           Traditionally, Lemon oil has many uses. It is a powerful antiseptic and can be an effective means to improve circulation.  It is a considered to be an excellent antibacterial agent. This makes it well suited for respiratory infections or inflammation.  Historically, adding a few drops of Lemon oil to warm water with a sweetener has provided relief for many suffering from coughs or sore throats.


Properties
Antibacterial
Antibiotic
Antiseptic
Antiviral
Astringent
Diuretic
Disinfectant



Common
Health Concerns
Allergies
Asthma
Cold and Flu
Constipation
Fever
Hypertension
Sore Throat
Stomach Ache
Stress
Throat Infection









Lavender:
 Lavender is an oil that has been used for millennia and noted for its cleaning and healthful properties.  Through modern scientific testing its time proven properties have been confirmed. 

Properties
Analgesic
Antibiotic
Antidepressant
Anti-inflammatory
Antiseptic
Diuretic
Disinfectant
Sedative


Common
Health Concerns

Acne
Allergies
Arthritic Pain
Asthma
Bronchitis
Burns
Colds and Flus
Depression
Dermatitis
Diarrhea
Insomnia
Migraines
Nausea
Skin Disorders
Sleep Disorders
Sore Throat
Stomach Ache
Stress




Peppermint:


 Peppermint has been used by the Egyptians, Romans, and down through the ages. Many studies have noted the power of Peppermint, even in smaller amounts for stomach problems. Peppermint is often used to improve mental alertness and acuity.

Properties
Analgesic
Anti-inflammatory
Antiparasitic
Antiseptic
Antispasmodic
Astringent
Expectorant

Common
Health Concerns
Allergies
Asthma
Bronchitis
Indigestion
Motion Sickness
Nausea
Skin Disorders
Stomach Ache
Stress


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