Suffering from Allergies
Information, Research, Causes, Symptoms and Treatment
Disclaimer: The information below provides a general overview and may not apply to everyone. Any treatment protocol should be discussed with a qualified healthcare practitioner.
An allergy constitutes an exaggerated reaction by our immune system in response to bodily contact with an allergen (an allergy-producing substance).
Allergies are a common health problem in the United States, affecting 1 in 3 people. Allergies, asthma and other autoimmune diseases are almost nonexistent in undeveloped countries, while they have reached close to epidemic levels in the industrialized areas.
The key to lowering the immune system's reaction threshold is to reduce the amount of irritants affecting it, while also supporting it with a healthy diet and nutritional supplements.
🦠 The Most Common Allergens
🍎 Foods
Although an individual could be allergic to any food, there are eight foods that account for 90% of all food-allergic reactions:
🌸 Pollen
These allergies can occur in the spring (tree pollen), summer (grass and weed pollen), and fall (ragweed).
🍄 Mold
Mold is common where water tends to collect, such as shower curtains, window moldings and damp basements.
- Get professional help to eliminate mold from your home
- Use a dehumidifier in areas where mold grows
🐱 Animal Dander & Feather Dust
Proteins found in feather dust, as well as the skin, saliva, and urine of furry pets such as cats and dogs can cause allergies in sensitive people.
🔬 Dust Mites
Dust mites are tiny living creatures found in bedding, mattresses, carpeting and upholstered furniture.
⚠️ Harmful Indoor Chemicals
Can lead to allergies and other health problems including anemia, sinusitis, asthma, chronic fatigue, and a weakened immune system.
Important: Maintain a non-toxic indoor environment and consider air filtration systems and shower filters to reduce exposure.
💊 Nutritional Support for Allergy Sufferers
🌱 Eat Organic
Minimize toxins going into your body
🦠 Probiotics
10 billion organisms daily to balance immune system
🍊 Vitamin C
1,000-2,000mg daily with zinc (20-50mg)
🌿 Herbs
Perilla seed extract, stinging nettle, and quercetin
🐟 Cod Liver Oil
Omega-3 fats for improved immune response
🍇 Grape Seed Extract
Potent antioxidant, 50x more powerful than Vitamin E
😷 Common Allergy Symptoms
- • Runny or stuffy nose
- • Sneezing
- • Pressure in nose and cheeks
- • Itchy nose, eyes and roof of mouth
- • Watery eyes
- • Ear fullness and popping
- • Dark circles under eyes
- • Hives
⚡ Things That Worsen Symptoms
- • Aerosol sprays
- • Air pollution
- • Cold temperatures
- • Humidity
- • Fumes / smoke
- • Windy conditions