
I had the opportunity to run into an old high school friend and his lovely wife this last week during the Holiday. Unfortunately he is suffering from dementia and memory loss and didn’t recognize me. After talking with he and his wife I realized that he’s suffered from asthma most of his life and has been taking medications for that problem. I believe that his condition is a direct result of those medications. I thought about how grateful I was to be a part of products like the Why Kangen Water? DVD and Bigger, Faster, Stronger where I have been given a platform to share the benefits of Kangen Water and alternatives to these types of medications.
It seems not a day goes by that we don’t hear about the increasing number of individuals suffering from memory loss, dementia, cognitive decline and Alzheimers. There are a number of reasons for this but one that very few people are aware of is a group of drugs that were discussed at the American Academy of Neurology recently.
Dr. Jack Tsao, a professor of neurology, has found that the class of drugs called anticholinergics could be one of the biggest culprits. After hearing of a couple of cases where the individuals began to experience severe memory loss and hallucinations immediately after taking anticholinergics, Dr. Tsao took a closer look.
Dr. Tsao and his group began analyzing data from several ongoing studies and discovered that the individuals taking anticholinergic drugs saw their rate of cognitive function decline 1.5 times faster than those individuals NOT taking those drugs over just a 3 year period.
Anticholinergic drugs block or impede the action of the neurotransmitter acetylcholine which essentially blocks muscle contractions.
I took a closer look at what conditions these drugs are used for and folks, I’m blown away. Although it’s not listed on the drug itself usually, there are a very LARGE group of drugs that fall into this category. They are used for asthma, bladder over activity and spasms, gastrointestinal/stomach cramps and spasms, diarrhea, pain and inflammation (Codeine and any of the dozens of drugs that contain it), anxiety disorders, panic attacks, seizures, muscle spasms, fluid retention, high blood pressure, heart problems, allergies, motion sickness and Parkinson’s disease.
The names of the drugs are too large to even share with you but if you are on any medication I recommend that you check with your pharmacist and see if you are taking an anticholinergic drug and if you are discuss options with your doctor. We all know that every drug has side effects but taking drugs long term that reduce or destroy your memory just doesn’t seem worth it to me.
We are so blessed to know about and have Kangen Water in our lives. Just drinking Kangen Water gives us such a great foundation for improved cellular health and vitality and a reduction in the cellular wastes that are a part of the disease process. And we’ve all heard numerous stories of people who have been able to get healthy enough to no longer need some of their prescription drugs after drinking Kangen Water and changing their lifestyles. So do everyone a favor and let them know why they should drink Kangen Water. Have them watch the “Why Kangen Water?” dvd or listen to “Bigger, Faster, Stronger” or any of your favorite tools to help them learn more about the safe and healthy things that they can do to improve their health. We must take more responsibility for our health and the health of our loved ones. Don’t leave it up to the FDA and the drug companies….I don’t believe they have your best interest in mind!
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Change Your Water, Change Your Life
Dr. Dave