Allergies
Allergies are becoming increasingly more prevalent plague. They plague people during the spring season. However, allergies can affect sufferers all year round. The common allergy condition include: hay fever, sinusitis, asthma and skin rashes. There are many triggers that causes allergic responses, these include: Grasses, dust, animal dander, food chemicals, cigarette smoke. These allergies irritate the lining, nasal and lungs, causing excessive mucus production, watery eyes, sneezing, nasal congestion. Occasionally these irritations may also trigger skin reaction.
Such reactions are response of the immune system that has become excessively active and unbalanced. Traditional medical treatments such as steroids and antihistamines provide symptomatic relief but unfortunately do not address the underlying immune imbalance. For long term management of all allergies, the over reactive immune system needs to be rebalanced, choosing specific nutrients and herbs, optimising digestive function is absolutely critical.
Diet and Natural therapies to Manage Allergies includes:
Choosing specific medicinal herbs that have clinical and research support
A healthy diet that is nutrient dense and rich in antioxidants with essential fatty acids
Strain specific
Probiotics have been shown to support immune balance and reduce allergy reaction
Drink adequate amount of water daily
Reduce stress and be active and maintain fitness
