A useful tool from NaturalHerbsGuide.

Back to Disorder Library

• Acupressure and acupuncture have been beneficial in alleviating allergy symptoms.
• All food families may effect allergic reactions in people that are susceptible, such as swelling of the lining of the brain, which is called Cerebral allergies. Indications that of cerebral allergy can be any of the following: Repeated headaches, schizophrenic, violent, or aggressive reactions. The most common food offenders are: corn, wheat, rice, milk, and chocolate, and some food additives.
• An examination by a lab of hair strands can tell the levels of aluminum in the body.
• An immunoglobulin found in bit amounts in the blood and is a part of the allergic response to some food substances. Shortness of breath or Asthma can be caused by IgE being in your lungs tissues. Hives may be caused if it is in the skin, and if it is in the wall of the intestinal tract, it can cause severe pain, bloating or gas. IgE can cause severe problems when existent anywhere in the body. Any and all foods that you are allergic to can have contrary effects even when it is natural healthy foods.
• Coenzyme Q10 is currently being researched on its ability to counter histamine for Asthma and Allergy suffers.
• Homeopathic remedies that combat allergy symptoms work with the body's natural functions to turn off the allergic response instead of covering up the symptoms. A large number of allergy sufferers are trying the homeopathic remedies. BioAllers is a homeopathic combination remedy made for specific allergies, such as animal hair, dander, grain, daily, grass pollen, mold, yeast, dust, pollen, hay fever, sinus and allergy nasal spray, and tree pollen allergy relief formulas.
• Steroid nasal sprays can be beneficial in treating allergies and the cost is lower than many prescription medications. The nasal sprays are not effective for alleviating itchy eyes. Start using this spray at least a week before hay fever season as it usually takes ten days to start working. Current studies show a possible link between steroid nasal sprays and the start of glaucoma, therefore it would be wise to check with a physician before starting to use this medication.
• The allergy and Asthma Relief Catalog of useful products for allergy suffers can be acquired for free by calling 1-800-553-5398.
• The British Medical Journal announced that if aspirin is taken before eating an allergenic food, it can cause more of the allergy-provoking food to be absorbed. It is thought that taking Aerobic Bulk Cleanse from Aerobic Life Industries along with aloe Vera juice could slow the absorption of foods that bring on the allergic reaction. Another possibility is to take oat bran or guar gum in the morning to get the same results. People that are prone to allergies should not eat wheat bran products for fiber as wheat is highly allergenic.
• The following plants are beneficial as house plants as they remove pollutants from inside the house: Areca Palm, Bamboo Palm, Boston Fern, Dracaena, Dwarf Date Palm, English Ivy, Focus Alii, Lady Palm, Peace Lily, Rubber Plant, and Spider Plant.

• Best time to spend time outside is after rain.
• Do not take aspirin before 3 hours of eating.
• Essential not to smoke or breath second hand smoke.
• For chronic allergies do not exercising outside.
• If you suspect food allergies, stay away from the following foods until you know whether or not they are causing the allergic reaction: beef products, corn, dairy products, white rice, wheat, bananas, eggs, oats, tomatoes, strawberries, caffeine, oysters, refined and processed foods, and citrus fruits.
• In the late summer the pollen count is at the all-time high between 5:00 am and 10 am.
• Need to keep home dust free and use air conditioner instead of opening windows.
• On walls and furniture use a disinfectant and mold proof paints.
• Stay away from foods with artificial color. FD&C Yellow No.5 dye,
• Try fasting. After slowly adding back foods you suspect could be a problem, record how they reacted with your system, i.e. bloating, gas, headache, upset stomach, diarrhea, heart palpitations, etc. If you experience negative symptoms, stay away from these foods for 60 days. After 60 days you may slowly incorporate them back into your diet, but if they cause any problems, stay away from them for good.
• Use an air filter.
• Use hypoallergenic supplements.
• Use the under arm test to check your thyroid.
• Wear long sleeve shirt and pants when outdoors and change clothes and shower when your return to the indoors.