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Nettle Leaf Benefits Hay Fever, Asthma, and Much More

Comments: 0September 18th, 2011 by admin



Nettle has been called the masochist’s herb. This is because, in the past the sharp leaves were used in urtication, a self-flagellation, driving the beneficial chemicals in the leaf into the skin painfully! It was a treatment for arthritis and skin disease. Apparently it worked because of the antihistamines and anti-inflammatories in the leaf that were beaten into the body. Aren’t you glad you can gain the benefits of nettle without beating yourself with it?

Stinging nettle is a perennial plant. The stem grows from 2 to 7 feet high and bears serrated, pointed leaves. The small, greenish flowers grow in clusters from July to September.

There are many helpful chemicals in nettle leaf: vitamin C and vitamin A, abundant chlorophyll, bio-available minerals, including silicon, calcium, and potassium chloride, dietary fiber and protein.

Nettle is effective in treating hay fever because of the antihistamines in the leaf. Nettle is sometimes used to open the bronchial airways and loosen congestion in people with asthma or allergies. And Nettle is indeed effective in treating inflammatory skin conditions.

Nettle leaf may help arthritic sufferers by reducing their need for prescription drugs. It contains large amounts of boron and silicon and these two minerals greatly help ease symptoms of tendonitis, arthritis, and bursitis. Nettle can increase the body’s production of urine and help with urinary tract infections. Nettle has a mild laxative effect and can actually increase the work of the liver and kidneys. It is a blood purifier and can be used to treat spasmodic dysmenorrheal, ulcers, asthma, jaundice, bronchitis, nephritis, and hemorrhoids.

Nettle leaf uses make quite an impressive list: dysentery, diarrhea, hemorrhages, gravel, febrile affections, chronic diseases of the colon, nephritic complaints, eczematous affections, eczema of the face, neck and ears, and chronic cystitis. Externally it has been effective in treating burns, scalds, bleeding wounds, nettle rash (yes, you can use nettle to treat nettle pain), nosebleed, and urticaria.

Nettle is well known for its ability to ease discomfort in men with BPH in which the prostate becomes enlarged and causes men to develop problems with urination. Nettle helps men to urinate more in the day and thus less at night. Nettle works by keeping the body from converting testosterone into 5-alpha-reductase, an enzyme that causes the prostate gland to begin growing again after 40. Nettle does not, however, decrease enlargement of the prostate. Taking nettle in combination with either pygeum bark extract or saw palmetto may be as effective as the drug finasteride. It is also used in hair tonics because supposedly it can stimulate hair growth.

Nettle is one of nature’s diuretics. It aids the body in eliminating uric acid and bacteria both of which cause urinary tract infections and kidney stones. This diuretic action of nettle may also help relieve premenstrual bloating and lower blood pressure. Should pregnant or nursing women take nettle? This is a debated issue. One side says it might cause the uterus to contract. Others say this is not a problem when taken in moderation. Perhaps the safety of this practice is related to when the nettle is harvested. If it is cut before it flowers, it seems to be safe in this regard.

You can buy nettle leaf in powder, capsules, tablets, and tinctures. The dried leaf is used for tea. Dried root products for treating prostate problems, are often combined with saw palmetto. Some enjoy using nettle powder as a seasoning. To store nettle leaves, be sure they are in a dark, dry, and cool place.

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Hay Fever, Perennial Sneezing And Asthma

Comments: 0May 23rd, 2011 by admin



Some people who inherit an allergy sensitive background develop certain allergies from time to time. These allergies may be due to many environmental factors and sometimes symptoms of asthma are also impersonated by them. Some common forms of these allergic reactions may be seasonal while others may be perennial in nature.

It is important to understand the differences between these and asthma so that they are never confused with asthma because their treatments as well the severity both differ from each other. Seasonal sneezing is called seasonal allergic rhinitis or hay fever in the common parlance. As against the name it is not caused because of hay but because of certain pollutants mainly certain kinds of pollen in the environment to which a person may be allergic.

In contrast to these people some others suffer with sneezing bouts, stuffy or running nose almost all the year round. These people suffer from perennial sneezing or perennial allergic rhinitis. When these people are exposed to cold wind, sunlight, dust and fumes the symptoms of the sneezing bouts precipitate.

In hay fever or seasonal allergic rhinitis the symptoms appear gradually or all of a sudden. This depends upon the degree of exposure to the offending allergen and also upon the degree to which the person may be allergic to them. When the symptoms appear gradually they are accompanied with mild sensation of itching and burning of the eyes and mild irritation in the nose or itching of the palate inside the mouth.

The symptoms usually appear in the early morning hours when the concentration of pollen grains is at its peak. The sneezing bouts are also accompanied with marked increase in the nasal congestion, throat congestion, running of the nose profusely and watery eyes. The nasal mucous membrane becomes highly sensitive with advancement of symptoms and any slight change in the nasal mucous membrane manifests in heavy bouts of sneezing.

These changes may be of very slight nature like appearance of a draft, strong odours, or even minute quantities of dust. In addition to these symptoms there may be appearance of other associated symptoms like general lethargy, loss of appetite, drowsiness and also pain in the body with slight rise in temperature.

In some patients in addition to the above mentioned conditions the symptoms of bronchial asthma also develop side by side making the conditions worse. These symptoms either develop right from the start of the other symptoms or may develop later as the disease advances. The worse part is that once a person starts with these symptoms he may continue with the symptoms of asthma even after the sneezing attacks stop.

This condition can be very easily diagnosed with the study of the case history of the patient. The tests usually undertaken to identify the pollens are skin tests with extracts of the pollen and scratch or intracutaneous tests giving positive reactions to the pollens simultaneously with a confirmation of the same through consultation of the pollen calendar.

Once the offending pollen is identified the effect of it can be controlled efficiently by hypo sensitization tests. Treatment with antihistamine tablets generally proves to be every effective. But it is only a temporary resort. The allergen has to be properly identified and then treated accordingly with preventive measures and drug therapy if need be.

Taking preventive action to overcome seasonal sneezing attacks is very important. For this undue exposure in a particular season should be completely avoided. Outdoor activities like tending to the garden or farming should not be done. The windows of the rooms should be kept closed as far as possible to avoid exposure to the allergen. In extreme cases using air conditioning may be the only way out.

The patients of perennial sneezing or perennial allergic rhinitis have sneezing, running nose, blocked or stuffy nose and nasal discharge almost all the year round. These people many – a – times are found to be snoring at night and are in the habit of breathing through the mouth. They have discomfort in the ears because of blockage in the ear tubes that open in the throat.

These are called Eustachian tubes. When the irritation persists for a long time a person tends to rub the nose vigorously and repeatedly. This leads to development of a crease across the nose called the allergic crease. Some paranasal sinuses may also get blocked leading to accumulation of secretions.

When the ear, nose and throat get infected repeatedly there may be accompanying fever. Exposure to irritants like cold wind, sunlight, dust, fumes and smoke all lead to aggravation of the symptoms. These symptoms usually occur in the early morning hours and then the symptoms may continue throughout the day and even at night. The symptoms in severe cases may resemble symptoms of asthma accompanied with bronchial spasm and suffocation.

The condition is generally diagnosed after studying the family history of allergy. The lab test of eosinophil count is a must to come to concrete conclusions. Skin test of pollen and other allergens is necessary in case the eosinophil count is normal. Treatment with antihistamines helps very limited people. Nasal drops may provide temporary relief but they should be used very sparingly as they work on the principle of cauterization, that is burning o the mucous membrane of the nose so that the nasal passage becomes insensitive. Hyposensitization works efficiently and surgery may be used in very extreme cases only.

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Hay Fever Allergy

Comments: 0April 20th, 2011 by admin



Allergy is the most common illness in the world. It is characterized by the immune system’s reaction to substances that are viewed by the body as potentially harmful. The body launches an attack on these substances which is manifested by the symptoms experienced in an allergy attack. There are many substances that can cause an allergic reaction. Among them are peanuts, shellfish, eggs, milk, dust, insect bites and pollen.

Also known as allergic rhinitis, hay fever is usually characterized by an allergic reaction to pollen. The illness is named after the “haying season” when pollen grains in the air are in abundance. Since pollen carried by the wind is the more popular culprit, you should be aware of the most common plants releasing these pollen grains in the air. Trees including birch, alder, hazel, hornbeam, horse chestnut, willow, poplar, plane, lime and olive cause hay fever. Among these, birch and olive pollen are the most dominant. On the other hand, grass pollen from rye and timothy are responsible for about 90% of the total hay fever cases.

Effects of hay fever vary form person to person. Some experience mild reactions while others suffer severe reactions. Symptoms of the illness include coughing, headache, itching nose, runny nose and sneezing. You might also experience impaired smelling functions and sensitivity to flavors. Your eyes will water from the irritation in your nose. Sore throat, wheezing and conjunctivitis are also common reactions.

Hay fever is usually diagnosed by determining the patient’s history of symptoms. Your doctor will ask you the frequency of your symptoms, severity and onset. Changes in your diet, exposure to pets and allergens as well as weather conditions will all be considered in the evaluation for hay fever. Skin testing is also performed to determine specific sensitivity to particular allergens. Since cross-reactivity is normal, your doctor will naturally check you for reactions to cross-reacting substances.

To prevent hay fever, you should avoid being exposed to pollen. If you must go outdoors, try to wear a protective face mask for filtering pollen. You should also avoid going out during the early mornings and evenings when pollen levels are high. When drying your clothes, never put them outside where they can be exposed to pollen. The pollen will attach to the clothes you placed outside for longer than a moment and if you wear these clothes it’s possible that you could have an allergic reaction. Another activity you should avoid is mowing your lawn. This activity will disperse pollen in the air, increasing your chances for a hay fever attack. Some doctors recommend putting little cream on the nostrils and around the eyes to prevent pollen from entering these areas.

There are currently several available medications for treating symptoms of hay fever. These include fast-acting antihistamines, short-acting antihistamines, longer-acting antihistamines, leukotriene receptor antagonists, corticosteroid nasal sprays, topical decongestants, cromolyn sodium, allergy shots and herbal remedies. Any of these medications can relieve symptoms of hay fever effectively. You should make sure that when taking these medications, you will not be driving or operating heavy machineries since drowsiness can be experienced when taking medication like antihistamines.

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Family Health: Coping With Hay Fever, Allergy & Asthma

Comments: 0November 5th, 2010 by admin



If you suffer from hay fever, allergies or asthma, you know how annoying and frustrating they can be.

Hay fever is a chronic condition characterized by sneezing, nasal congestion, runny and itching nose, palate, ears and eyes.

If you recognize any of these symptoms chances are, you or some member of your family has experienced hay fever at one time or another.

Here are some family health insights to help you cope.

Doctors call it allergic rhinitis. Most people know it as hay fever and if you’ve got it – - as 22 million Americans do – - you’re likely to be plagued during the spring and fall seasons by such annoying symptoms as sneezing, congestion, runny nose, itchy throat and red, watery eyes.

Allergy has different names.

Allergy reactions occurring in the nose and sinus are called “sinus” or “hay fever” or “allergic rhinitis.”

And when allergy reactions occur in the chest we call it “asthma.” Allergy reactions in the skin are named “hives” or “angioedema.”

So you see, allergy has different names depending upon where in your body it occurs.

One out of every six Americans suffers from an allergic condition. Allergy may be an inherited trait, a genetic susceptibility towards the production of certain allergy anti-bodies.

Hay fever is basically an allergic reaction to pollens from trees, weed and grasses.

Unlike garden flower pollen, which is carried by insects, the dry lightweight pollens which cause allergic rhinitis are generally spread by wind currents which make them difficult to avoid.

In fact, samples of ragweed pollen have been found 400 miles at sea! While most people suffer mild discomfort with hay fever, it is estimated that more than 40 percent of the 5.8 million children who have respiratory allergies miss some school, stay in bed or feel upset by the condition.

Additionally, complications from allergic rhinitis can be serious. The same allergens that cause hay fever can reach the lungs causing asthma and other complications.

Sinusitis (inflammation of the sinus cavities) and nasal polyps (small outgrowths of the mucous membrane of the nose) may develop. Secondary infections of the ear, larynx and bronchial tubes may occur.

Also, prolonged year-round nasal stuffiness and mouth breathing may lead to facial bone growth changes in children.

Surprisingly, many parents realize that their children have asthma before their physicians do.

An accurate diagnosis, however, is most important in helping to determine an appropriate individualized treatment program.

Physicians specializing in allergy/immunology have special skills in the area of asthma management.

The allergy and asthma specialist will detect and determine those environmental elements (pollens, molds, dust mites, animal danders, workplace chemicals) which may be the cause of a patient’s asthmatic condition.

A careful medical history, physical examination, selective allergy skill testing and lung function studies are typically performed. Occasionally, blood tests, home and workplace evaluations, and x-rays of the sinuses and lungs are required.

Unlike hay fever, asthma is a more complex disease involving a reversible constriction of the muscles lining the human airways.

It is more often associated with allergy immune cells and can get progressively worse reaching life-threatening stages if not properly controlled. It can be treated more effectively when it is diagnosed early.

The best therapy of all, however, is avoidance of those things which produce asthma symptoms. This includes allergens, such as house dust mites, pets and irritants, such as tobacco smoke and chemical fumes.

May these family health insights help you to live a longer, healthy and happy life.

Warmly,

I-key Benney, CEO

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Natural Remedies For Depression and Hay Fever

Comments: 0July 16th, 2010 by admin



Depression is a psychological and emotional condition characterized with low self esteem, sadness, and loss of hope. For mild to moderate depressions there are excellent herbs that can replace synthetic anti-depressants A lot of people are familiar with St. John’s Worth as an herbal alternative to depression.. In this article I will list a couple of other herbs that are not usually thought of as anti- depressants. The herbs are for the most part safe but it needs to be taken as directed.

In this article I will also address herbal remedies for hay fever. Hay fever is an allergic immunological reaction to pollen, molds, and grass. Some well known hay fever herbal remedies are nettle and eye bright that really help in reducing very unpleasant symptoms such as runny nose, itchy, teary eyes, sneezing etc. In this article I will give other herbs that are unique. Some of these herbs are very familiar and you may already have them available in your kitchen cabinet.

Herbal Treatment for Depression

These three natural herbal remedies I have listed here are not what are usually thought of as anti- depressants. I wanted to give the reader a wider choice of natural alternatives to synthetic anti-depressant drugs. Sage for instance is something you could grow in your own garden or buy from the farmer’s market easily and have it available all the time.

Garden sage: Sage is an ancient natural remedy for anxiety and emotionally-distressed people. Make plenty of infusion. Brew one ounce by weight of of the dried herb in a quart jar filled to the top with boiling water. Steep for at least four hours, then strain and refrigerate the infusion. Drink by mixing a few spoonfuls of the dense brew into hot water or warm milk; add honey to taste. The undiluted infusion keeps for weeks refrigerated.

Kava: Used for anxiety and sleeplessness. It comes in tinctures and tablets. Take as directed on the label.

Caution: Make sure you do not exceed the recommended dosage with kava. Kava should not be used for more than 6 weeks at a time.

Ginkgo: This herb is used successfully with the elderly. It nourishes tired nervous, improves memory and alertness.Ginkgo also comes in capsule form. Take as directed on the label.

Hay fever Herbal Remedies

Here also these herbs are not usually thought of as hay fever herbal treatments. But all three herbs are easily available to us or are something we already have at home.

Chamomile: Tea is used to reduce duration of hay fever attacks. It has an anti-inflammatory, anti-histamine, and anti-spasmodic actions. Enjoy a cup of tea three times a day.

Eucalyptus leaves or essential oil: Used in steam inhalation to ease congestion. It used to clear nasal passages and loosen phlegm. Add s few drops of the essential oil to a bowl of hot water. Cover your head with a towel and inhale the vapors.

Ginger: Reduces inflammation. To prepare tea use three fourth teaspoon of chopped ginger to a cup of water. Bring to boil and simmer for 5 minutes in a closed pot. Enjoy with honey,

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Treating Hay Fever Naturally – Using Homeopathy Gets Fastest Results

Comments: 0April 30th, 2010 by admin



Treating hay fever naturally is all about finding what the cause is. The cause of ailments often surprises people. People often think that they must have a genetic predisposition as the cause. But, in truth, the cause of most ailments is much more in your control.

You see, if your immune system is in great shape, you just won’t get ill. Your immunity will be working exactly as it should be.

Sadly, most people have badly compromised immune systems, even though you may think you’re quite healthy.

Here are some common causes of weakening your immune system:

a diet rich in meat, dairy and/or processed foods (sugar, artificial, white flour, etc) a lifestyle devoid of natural sunshine on your bare skin a lifestyle spent mostly in buildings, with little access to nature a constant use of medical drugs, social drugs and/or vaccines a lack of your optimum amount of sleep not dealing with stresses as they occur

The last cause indicates that you’re not dealing with emotional stresses as they occur. Such as grief, shock, fright, anger, and a host of others that are commonly ‘swallowed’ rather than dealt with.

So by resolving the blockage caused by, say a grief, which was also perhaps the start of your hay fever, your immune system can once more start to work efficiently and your hay fever disappears.

Emotional blockages are by far the most common cause of all maladies. And I know no faster or more thoroughly effective ways to totally resolve them than by homeopathy. Treating hay fever with homeopathy will mean more than the resolution of the hay fever.

Fabulous though the results undoubtedly are, it can be quite difficult working out the best homeopathic medicine for the problem. Instead of the idea of ‘getting rid of’ the problem, it’s better to feel that the problem is there for a reason. Deal with that and it vanishes.

One of the most common homeopathic medicines for hay fever is Natrum muriaticum, Nat mur for short. This is found in all good home prescribing kits. The strong keynote symptoms of Nat mur are:

thin, watery nasal discharge in hay fever or a cold violent sneezing, especially first thing in the morning loss of smell and taste worse during the day, especially between about 10 am and 3 pm, better at night time generally worse for warmth, especially warmth of the sun

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A Guide to Hay Fever

Comments: 0March 26th, 2010 by admin



Millions of people around the world suffer every summer from hay fever and it can be a very annoying condition to tolerate especially when you’re trying to enjoy a beautiful summer day. It’s caused by breathing in pollen released into the air and also by pollen getting into the eyes. Not all suffers of hay fever are allergic to the same kinds of pollen however the most common come from grasses, weeds and even certain kinds of trees.

Anyone suffering from hay fever will immediately recognize the classic symptoms of sneezing, a running or blocked nose and itchy eyes. An attack can be so horrible that’s enough to stop suffers from going outside or opening windows. If you do intend on going out when the pollen count is high it’s advised you take a tablet about 30 minutes beforehand. Even so, you may still find that you suffer from your allergy and the medication can only help to reduce it.

There are numerous medicines available over the counter to treat the allergy and most are small tablets you take once a day or in eight hour periods. It’s well worth while experimenting with different ones until you find the one which works best for you and to also see your doctor as some of best hay fever medications are only available with a prescription. There are other homeopathic treatments out there however they are generally not as effective as other medicines. In truth, just the same as the common cold, modern medicine is yet to come anywhere near to a solution for hay fever.

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Hay Fever Air Purifier – 5 Reasons to Use a HEPA Air Purifier For Hay Fever

Comments: 0January 16th, 2010 by admin



If you suffer from hay fever, the offending pollen season surely fills you with dread, and your medicine cabinet is probably armed and ready to help you dry up any symptoms at the first sign of a reaction. But wouldn’t it be nice to all but eliminate the source rather than just treat the symptoms of your hay fever? Here are 5 reasons why using an air purifier will give you sustained relief from hay fever all year round.

1. Removes Airborne Pollen

A high efficiency particle arresting (HEPA) air purifier will remove airborne pollen as small as .3 microns (a micron = one millionth of a meter) from the air in your home or office. You need to filter your air to this degree because regardless of how careful you are during pollen season, some pollen is going to come into your home through open doors, on your clothes, your pets, and packages that you bring in from the outside.

2. Removes All Types of Pollen

Whether your hay fever is triggered by tree pollen in the spring, grasses in the summer, weeds in the fall, or mold and mildew in the winter, filtering your air with an effective cleaner will decrease your symptoms and improve your quality of life.

3. Prevents a Build-up

Designed to run 24 hours every day, a HEPA air purifier will prevent pollen from accumulating to such a high level that it causes sneezing, watery eyes, congestion, scratchy throat, sinus infection and all the other symptoms hay fever can trigger.

4. Cleans Efficiently

How efficiently does it clean? If there are 10,000 particles of pollen in the air, 99,997 of them are trapped by the filter making it 99.97% effective. It will also filter pollutants other than pollen-pollutants that are notorious allergy triggers like dust, dust mites, mold and mildew spores, pet dander, and smoke.

5. Creates Physical and Emotional Safe Places

Living through hay fever season can cause great anxiety. You are constantly tense and on-guard about when, how, and why your hay fever symptoms may disrupt your life. Knowing that the air in your home and office are being filtered constantly gives you safe places where you can unwind, relax and let your mind and body rejuvenate, and will help you successfully navigate your way through the season.

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Hay Fever Elimination

Comments: 0September 9th, 2009 by admin



My 15 year old son is a mad keen golfer, morning noon and night he has a club in his hand! So you can imagine how awful it was for him to suffer from hay fever. His symptoms started in about April and would carry on until well into July. The very worst symptom was the itchy and streaming eyes, followed by the extreme fatigue. At one point it seemed to be affecting his lungs too. Every morning a packet of tissues left with him for school. I felt so sorry for him. He seemed to be able to manage in the classroom but at home and on the golf course he struggled. Medication had no positive effect, they just made him more tired.

I took him to be allergy tested using Muscle Response Testing. He had a string of allergies to foods, chemicals, and various pollens including flowering tree pollens (our back garden is full of trees), roses, grass and weed pollens. Gradually the Allergy Therapist eliminated them all. After about a seven treatments for different allergies/intolerances he came downstairs one morning and said “It’s gone.” The eyes looked fine, no redness, no runny nose. He had a day at school and an evening on the golf course. No problem. Each day went by and I have to say I thought this is all too good to be true, but no symptoms returned. We are now three and a half months down the line and he has had no sign of a return of these symptoms.

I had had experience of alternative healing therapies with some success before, but never such a dramatic and lasting result as this. This positive outcome for my son led me to train to be an Allergy Testing and Elimination Practitioner.

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Nutrition and Hay Fever

Comments: 0August 27th, 2009 by admin



At a young age, I was diagnosed with allergy problems. My nose used to run almost non-stop and I never went anywhere without pocket fulls of nose tissue. Considering the amount of mucous that used to flow out of my nose, my mother seriously considered having my adenoids removed. Fortunately, I avoided that surgery and found a better way.

It was not until my twenties that I figured out that two things that I believed were health foods were poison for me. Being a skinny, underweight kid growing up, I forced myself to drink several glasses of milk and plenty of bread products each day. After all, these were “healthy foods” endorsed by my family, schools, media and the government. Who was I to argue?

After a nutritional consultant, Mitch Kronen, recommended that I give up milk and wheat, I actually gave it a try. Keep in mind that foods that we are allergic to often develop into a craving. While withdrawing from an allergic food, one often finds themselves craving the very substance that makes them ill. This is why some people undergo withdrawal symptoms when they try to give up tobacco, alcohol or junk food. The allergic reaction has become a mild high over the years. Most people do not realize that when their body’s rebel against something. They misinterpret the allergic reaction to a mild high.

The first taste of beer, tobacco or sugar might turn off some people if they have never had it before. But, slow introduction not only builds up a resistance, but also a dependence. Many people are allergic to food substances like milk and wheat and do not even know it.

Milk allergies are often confused with lactose intolerance. Milk allergies occur when the body produces poisons to fight off the “invading” milk casein proteins. Sometimes a body with a Leaky Gut Syndrome (a permeable intestine barrier) allows too many toxins, bacteria and allergens into the blood stream. Lactose intolerance is when a body, usually an adult, no longer has the lactase enzyme needed to digest the milk sugar lactose. If you are only lactose tolerant, you can probably digest cheese as cheese contains a small amount of lactose.

Either situation still puts toxins into the blood stream and irrates mucous membranes. The small vessels in the eyes, mucous membrane and skin become inflamed. The best solution in either case is to avoid consuming milk. You can get your calcium from vegetables, meats and seafood. Seaweed, like Kombu, is high in calcium and other minerals.

Wheat and other allergic foods, will also cause allergic reactions. To find out, just eliminate the suspected food for a week. Usually you will feel better when you stop eating the offending food.

The next step to fighting allergies and hay fever is to build your own immune system. By getting enough exercise, fresh air, sleep and proper foods you can build up your immune system to where it can increase its tolerance to eating well will usually increase your health to the point of being able to tolerate allergic foods, dust, pollen, etc.

Vitamin supplements can help. 100 to 500 mg. of vitamin C three times a day works for some people. I have had good success with 100 mg. of niacin and panothenic acid (vitamin B5).

Probiotics can also help. Buy building up friendly bacteria in your intestines, you will avoid the build up of harmful bacteria, which in turn produces histamines which bring on allergies. Keep your gut healthy and your sinuses will thank you for it.

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