Pain Relievers

Pain and fever relievers such as aspirin/acetaminophen should be taken with precaution when suffering from a fever and here’s why :

 

Fever indicates the increased accumulation and activity of white blood cells gathering to fight infection in the body. According to studies, this a line of defense that is negatively affected putting us at greater risk of spreading viruses such as the flu when we take pain relievers. Pain relievers decrease the body’s ability to effectively fight infection by lowering  white blood cell reproduction.In cases such as the flu, pain relievers increase the rate and duration of viral shedding, which increases the spread of the flu, making it much nastier and difficult to get rid off.Anti-Anxiety pills

 

According to a study reported in the Journal BMJ ( British Medical Journal), taking anti-anxiety pills and sleeping pills increase the risk of death. Overall, anti-anxiety pills more than double the risk of death. There are some risks involved with taking anti-anxiety pills such as: possible dangerous side effects, impaired motor and cognitive abilities which can result in unintentional accidents.Anti- anxiety pills should only be prescribed by your health care provider and discussed in detail about potential risks to you dependent upon your medical history.