I’ll take ailments and diseases that directly or indirectly affect us all, and give natural remedies that can help. Natural remedies can be used alone or in conjunction with your doctor’s care, depending on the seriousness of the situation (please see Important Notice to Our Readers at bottom).

What are allergies?  Allergies, otherwise known as hay fever, are the body’s exaggerated response to certain triggers/foreign bodies. When someone who has allergies is exposed to dust, pollen, and/or pet hair, his body releases large amounts of histamine, white blood cells, and other substances. It is the release of these substances that cause allergy symptoms.

What are the symptoms?  If you have allergies, you know the symptoms well: sneezing, itching or teary eyes, swelling, runny nose, congestion, skin reactions, headache, and rapid heart beat are some of the most common ones.

How can I treat it naturally?  Generally, doctors treat allergies with antihistamines, decongestants, or allergy shots (allergy shots are used to desensitize the body’s response to common allergens). Even with this help, some individuals still have a hard time finding relief from allergies. It is commonly recommended to clean up your diet in order to find out if certain foods or food additives cause any of the symptoms. Increasing your intake of fiber helps to cleanse the colon, which also relieves symptoms.

According to a preliminary study, freeze dried extract of stinging nettle leaf has shown to slightly improve allergy symptoms. Nettle leaf has been used for years, and has become a popular alternative treatment. Check with your doctor first if you are pregnant, nursing, or have severe kidney disease. Vitamin A also provides relief for some allergy sufferers. A dosage of 5000 IU per day seems to work well. Some doctors say that increasing your intake of essential fatty acids will reduce allergy symptoms. Try flaxseed oil, which has a host of other health benefits. Other options are vitamin C with bioflavonoids, vitamin E, zinc, enzymes, fresh garlic, and cayenne pepper.

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