What happened next was shocking. This little known but documented side effect of Claritin led me to research and develop a comprehensive natural approach to managing seasonal allergies.

In this episode, I break down my five part strategy for handling allergies naturally, including homeopathic remedies, nettle leaf tinctures, essential oils with antihistamine properties, and gut health support. Whether you’re dealing with mild seasonal discomfort or debilitating allergy symptoms, you’ll learn practical, natural alternatives that provide relief without dangerous side effects from Claritin and other over-the-counter medications.

In this episode:

• The documented but rarely discussed neuropsychological side effects from Claritin
• How homeopathic remedies like Hyland’s and RhinAllergy provide fast relief
• The power of nettle leaf as a natural antihistamine
• Essential oil blends that reduce allergy symptoms
• The connection between gut health and seasonal allergies

What I Wish I Knew About Claritin Before Taking It

I actually never had allergy symptoms growing up. I’ve lived all across the world (San Diego, Russia, Italy, and more) and never experienced allergies. That is, until I moved across the country to Virginia.

That’s when the allergies hit me.

I thought it was a migraine at first but it persisted day after day after day… it didn’t get any better. I ordered all the natural remedies for seasonal allergies to try to get rid of my symptoms. While waiting for them to come in the mail, I took a Claritin out of desperation. After 30 minutes, I felt SO much better.

Every morning, I woke up feeling miserable and took a Claritin while waiting for my amazing natural remedies to show up. Within three days, I fell into the deepest depression I’ve experienced. I had so many irrational and horrible thoughts in my head. Something was wrong with me.

I Googled ‘side effects from Claritin’ and I’ve NEVER had such an easy time finding so many people with the same side effects, as well as scientific data about the crazy symptoms people experience from Claritin. It was upsetting to me that this medication was so easily accessible but had such insane symptoms being reported.

Some other serious side effects from Claritin include:

• Fever
• Diarrhea
• Rashes
• Chest pain

Please be careful using over-the-counter pharmaceuticals.

I got off of it immediately and within 36 hours, all my symptoms were gone and I felt like myself again. But then, I was miserable with my allergies again! I suffered until all my natural remedies showed up at my door – thank goodness! I now only rely on my favorite natural remedies for seasonal allergies and make sure I have plenty in stock before spring arrives!

My Favorite Natural Remedies for Seasonal Allergies:

• Organic Olivia Allergy Defense Tonic and Probiotics
• Hyland’s Allergy
• Nettle Leaf Tea
• Essential Oil Bundle: Season Essentials Allergy Blend, Breathe Again and Snifflease for kids. (15% off plus FREE Shipping with link)
• RhinAllergy Tablets
• Quercetin
• Vacuum and wet dust more than usual (my house does it every day!)
• Invest in a home air purifier (Get 15% off Medify Air with code WENDY15) and open your windows as much as possible.
• Eat or drink local raw honey every day (the idea is that your body gets used to the local pollen in the area.)

See all my recommendations in this blog!

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Episode 45: Understanding Fragrance Allergens and Reading Labels (Cracking the Fragrance Code Part 2)

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