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Approach The Cause To Annoying Seasonal
Allergies Rather Than Masking Your Symptoms using Prescription
Medications
Copyright © Frank Mangano
Hay fever, or any other type of seasonal allergy, sufferers have one
thing in common. Their symptoms of sneezing, itching and watery eyes and
a stuffy head make them miserable. Often they are not even able to
function fully at work or school without some sort of antihistamine or
drugs to clear up those symptoms at least temporarily. The side effects:
drowsiness or agitation. The results of ignoring the symptoms can even
lead to sinus or ear infections. So what should they do?
There is help for these sufferers and their symptoms and it comes from a
surprisingly natural source: the culprits themselves! The extracts made
from plants, even those containing the allergens that impact allergy
symptoms the most, can actually help alleviate the symptoms by the
responses they cause on the body. This can be taken as homeopathic
remedy, where the actual allergy causing substance is taken orally in
minuscule quantities to build up a tolerance to the allergen, or it can
be other herbs that cause symptoms to go away.
Some of the most common natural remedies for allergies include a
combination of herbs. Here’s a short list of the herb and what it can
do. Also, pay attention to the cautions, since some herbs can be
harmful, just like any medication.
1. Quercetin. Boosts immunity and reduces reactions to certain foods,
pollens and other allergens. Taking bromelain will increase the
absorption of quercetin and reduce inflammation.
2. Ephedra. This is the stuff drug manufacturers copied to make Sudafed.
It is not advised that those with heart conditions or high blood
pressure take ephedra since it is a stimulant. It will relieve nasal and
chest congestions, but should be used cautiously if at all because of
its ability to become addictive and the dangers of an overdose.
3. Boswellia, or Indian Frankincense, doesn’t just work on symptoms, but
at a deeper, cellular level to control allergic responses.
4. Eyebright tea is safe for children as well as adults. It is good at
controlling the runny nose and eyes symptoms that result from allergies.
5. Eucalyptus and thyme leaves are good herbs to add to steaming water
and breathe in to relieve nasal and chest congestion, much like a
medicated humidifier.
Another natural alternative to drug treatment is supplementing with
Vitamin C, which may help reduce some of the inflammation associated
with chronic allergies, according to other studies. One small study
conducted at the Methodist Hospital in Brooklyn, New York, found
significant reductions in blood levels of histamine after people took
1,000 milligrams of Vitamin C for three consecutive days. An Italian
study found that people with hay fever, who had taken 2,000 milligrams
of Vitamin C daily, were better able to maintain the volume of air they
could exhale.
Not all seasonal allergies can be prevented, but you can avoid
situations where the symptoms are strongest. For example, on days where
the news reports high pollen counts, stay indoors, or limit outside time
to later in the day when pollen is lower. Keep windows closed, and use
air conditioning with filters to remove pollen from your indoor
environment.
There has been some research to indicate that Coenzyme Q10, known for
its ability to boost the immune system, can also be used to neutralize
the histamines that affect those with hay fever. CoQ10 can be found in
combination with other herbs, vitamins and minerals, or as a single
supplement.
The goal with treating any condition naturally is to address the source
and cause of the condition and not just cover up the symptoms. Taking
precautions to avoid allergens, allergy suffers can then treat symptoms
without prescription medications and get the relief without the side
effects.
Frank Mangano is an active member of his community who works diligently
providing assistance to senior citizens and probing as a health advocate
to discover new and innovative ways to promote well being. The hard work
and persistence that Frank has invested in recent years is reflected
through his writings:
The
Silent Killer Exposed
The 60 Day Prescription Free Cholesterol Cure
The Mind
Killer Defense, co-authored by Kim Wierman
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