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Allergies
An allergy is the inappropriate response by the
body's immune system to a substance that is not normally harmful.
The body mobilizes the white blood cells to fight these "foreign
bodies" The immune system produces IgE antibodies
to that allergen. Those antibodies then cause certain cells in the body to
release chemicals into the bloodstream, one of which is histamine
(pronounced: his-tuh-meen). In some cases the body's immune system wrongly identifies
a non toxic substance as an invader, and the white blood cells overreact and do
more damage to the body than the invader. An allergic response occurs, and
the results are hay fever, asthma, runny nose, itchy eyes, and irritated throat.
Pre-Disposing
Factors / Common Causes:
1. Adrenal Dysfunction
2. Immune Dysfunction
3. Environmental sensitivity
4. Food allergy or sensitivity.
Most common food allergens
Dairy Products
Gluten containing grains
Yeast containing foods
MSG
Sulfites
Refined carbohydrates in the diet
5. Sensitivity to:
Pollen
Mold
Pet Dander
Dust Mites
Lifestyle
Sleep at least
8 hours a night
Fresh air
Sunshine
Drink Fresh water
Yoga to reduce stress
Review medications to insure they are not the underlying cause
Eat a balanced diet
Need to Avoid
Sugar laiden foods
Caffeine
Dairy foods
Supplements that may help:
Supplement
Property of Supplement
Jin Yin Hua
Honeysuckle Flower |
Clear heat and reduce swelling |
Nui Bang Zi
Burdock |
Clear wind-heat, reduces
swelling and helps relieve sore throat |
Jing Jie
Schizonepeta herb |
Stimulates immune function-
antibacterial and antiviral |
| Vitamin C with Bioflavonoids |
Stimulates immune function |
| Quercitin |
A co-bioactive bioflavonoid that
increases immunity |
| Goldenseal |
herb
that strengthens the immune systems; act as an antibiotic, and has
anti-inflammatory, and antibacterial properties. |
| Ginkgo biloba |
demonstrate the ability to inhibit the
release of histamine from the immune cells. Inhibits Platelet-activating
factor which stimulates histamine secretion from platelets. |
| Nettles |
Exhibit the ability to reduce pain,
and is effective as an expectorant |
| Pantothenic Acid |
Supporting the adrenal glands
which is important for the body's response to seasonal stress. |
| Digestive Enzyme |
Proper food assimilation |
References:
The Nutritional Protocol Manual
Prescription for Nutritional Healing by Balch, and Balch
Natural Healing with Herbs by Santillo
Medical Applications of Clinical Nutrition by Jeffrey Bland
Total Health
Chinese Herbal Paten Medicines by Margaret Naeser
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