Diphenhydramine

Allergies, at some point, affects everyone in some way or another. Whether it’s allergic rhinitis, skin allergies, food allergies, latex, pets, insects, or drug allergies, it’s a major concern. However, the bigger problem lies in the solution. Not because it’s hard to solve but because the solution comes with a price. The price possibly being brain damage.

The most popular anti-histamine, Diphenhydramine, has been linked to an increased risk of Dementia due its “anticholinergic” properties. This is just one of the many potential side effects of Diphenhydramine.

Now let’s be honest…. Nobody wants to deal with such drastic effects just because they have allergies. So let’s see what natural alternatives are available.

1. Holy Basil (Ocimum Sanctum)
This medicinal plant is known to stabilize mast cells, which are responsible for the release of granules and chemical mediators like Histamine. By stabilizing the mast cells, the release of histamine can be inhibited . This herb can therefore be considered as a natural anti-histamine. Although this herb is mainly used for influenza, bronchitis, swine flu, diabetes, and viral infections, it has also been seen to effectively reduce the symptoms of …show more content…
This spice is known to effectively treat a wide range of conditions, including bronchitis, rhinitis, Crohn’s disease, neuro-degenerative/inflammatory conditions, candida, diabetes and many more. Research on the key chemical constituent known as Curcumin, has demonstrated its anti-allergy properties and its ability inhibit histamine. Turmeric is used in Ayurveda for a wide range of allergic conditions including allergic rhinitis, hives, food allergies and allergic bronchitis. Turmeric should be consumed together with black pepper (preferably long pepper), to increase bio-availability and increase absorption. Its best to consume turmeric with milk/almond milk, black pepper and rock