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Allergies
An allergy is an inappropriate response by the body to a foreign substance that is not usually harmful. Normally, white blood cells in the body attack toxic substances that enter the body. In the case of allergies, these same white blood cells overreact to a non-toxic substance and cause the allergic reaction. The most common substances that cause allergies are animal hair, insect venom, pollen, dust, common drugs, food additives and mold. Allergic reactions to these substances may include coughing, sneezing, itching, hives and headaches. Research suggests that allergies can be hereditary and may also occur more frequently in children that were not breast-fed. Stress may aggravate an allergy as well.
Symptoms
 | Sneezing; itchy, watery eyes; runny nose (clear discharge); coughing; nasal congestion; hives or other skin rash; headache; fatigue |
How alternative medicine may potentially help?
There are many herbs and vitamins that may help strengthen the immune system and reduce stress. It is important to stimulate the correct immune response in order for the allergic reaction to subside quickly.
Herbs
| Ephedra may help to relieve chest congestion. Do not use Ephedra if suffering from heart disease, glaucoma. Anxiety, high blood pressure or if taking monoamine oxidase |
| Feverfew the Journal of Pharmacy and Pharmacology published a study which found that the compounds in the herb feverfew have an ability to inhibit the release of histamine from mast cells. |
| Goldenseal can potentially help in the absorption of nutrients. Do not use Goldenseal on a daily basis for more than one week or when pregnant. |
| Burdock may be useful in the treatment of allergies. |
| Echinacea has properties that may be helpful in the treatment of allergies. |
| Herbs rich in flavonoids---green tea, Gingko biloba, hawthorne, and grape seed extract---may help moderate the allergic response. |
Nutrients
| Quercetin is a bioflavonoid that reduces release of histamine. |
Vitamins
| B-Complex is important for proper digestion. |
| Vitamin C can potentially protect body from allergens. |
| Vitamin A plays a vital role in proper immune function. |
Minerals
| Calcium may help to reduce stress. |
| Magnesium relaxes bronchial smooth muscles, and has shown benefit n asthma, a related condtion. |
Other Supplements may alleviate or reduce the allergy symptoms