| More than 50 million Americans suffer from allergic | | | | allergic reactions, with dust in the air, vacuuming |
| diseases. A recent nationwide survey found that | | | | once or |
| more than | | | | twice a week will reduce the surface dust mites. |
| half (54.6 percent) of all U.S citizens test positive to | | | | Wear a |
| one or more allergens; among specific allergens, dust | | | | mask when doing housework and consider leaving |
| mite, | | | | for a few |
| rye, ragweed, or cockroach caused sensitization in | | | | hours after you clean to avoid allergens in the air. |
| approximately 25 percent of the population.This | | | | You |
| article will provide tips for allergy relief. The | | | | can also make sure your vacuum has an air filter to |
| information covered below will address the following | | | | capture |
| questions:1.Why do we develop allergies? | | | | dust.Reduce pet dander - If you have allergies, you |
| 2.What causes allergies? | | | | should |
| 3.Allergy symptoms | | | | avoid pets with feathers or fur like birds, dogs and |
| 4.Tips to obtain allergy relief | | | | cats. |
| 5.Herbs, vitamins & supplementsMost individuals with | | | | Animal saliva and dead skin, or pet dander, can |
| allergies are not sensitive to just | | | | cause |
| one substance but a host of them. There is an | | | | allergic reactions.Avoid pollen - Keep windows and |
| endless list | | | | doors closed. Use an air |
| of allergy causing substances present in our food, | | | | filter and clean it regularly or run the air conditioner |
| drinks, | | | | and change the filter often.Avoid mold - Mold spores |
| the air, and the clothes we wear to name a few | | | | grow in moist areas. If you |
| examples | | | | reduce the moisture in the bathroom and kitchen, |
| that can trigger an allergic reaction.Why do we | | | | you will |
| develop allergies?The exact cause of allergic reactions | | | | reduce the mold. Clean moldy surfaces. Dehumidifiers |
| is still under | | | | will |
| debate. Heredity seems to play an important role | | | | also help reduce mold.Herbs, Vitamins & |
| according | | | | SupplementsHerbs, vitamins and other supplements |
| to some researchers and being exposed to allergens | | | | can help by boosting |
| at | | | | the immune system and/or provide allergy |
| certain times when the body's defenses are low or | | | | relief.Herbs that may help by boosting the immune |
| weak, | | | | system |
| such as after a viral infection or during pregnancy, | | | | 1. Echinacea |
| also | | | | 2. GarlicVitamins that may help by boosting the |
| may contribute to the development of allergies. | | | | immune system |
| Allergies | | | | 1.Vitamin A |
| are the immune system's exaggerated response to | | | | 2.Vitamin C - Very effective at fighting allergies. It is |
| a foreign | | | | a powerful antioxidant. It promotes immune |
| substance. Exposure to what is normally a harmless | | | | functions and |
| substance, such as pollen, causes the immune | | | | is natural anti-histamine. |
| system to | | | | 3 Vitamin E - It fights allergies. It is a potent |
| react as if the substance is harmful. Substances that | | | | intercellular anti-oxidant. |
| cause | | | | 4.Green tea - Contains EGCG, a potent antioxidant |
| allergies are called allergens.What causes | | | | more |
| allergies?Allergies may be caused by any of the | | | | powerful than vitamin C & EOther supplements |
| following. NOTE: | | | | (1) Bioflavonoids such as Quercetin work well with |
| this is just a partial list; there are countless | | | | Vitamin C as an anti-histamine to tackle |
| substances | | | | allergens.Obtaining allergy relief involves a 2 pronged |
| that may cause an allergic reaction. The only way | | | | attack.1. Avoid allergy triggers such as the one's |
| for | | | | mentioned above |
| someone to know whether they're allergic to a | | | | 2. Boost the immune system by using herbs, |
| particular | | | | vitamins and |
| substance is to get tested by an allergist.1.Mold | | | | supplementsIf the above don't work than |
| 2.Animal Dander | | | | medications such as |
| 3.Latex | | | | antihistamines, decongestants or a combination of |
| 4.Certain Foods (EX: Nuts) | | | | both are |
| 5.Insect Venom | | | | available over-the-counter or by prescription to treat |
| 6.Medications (EX: Penicillin) | | | | allergy symptoms. Nasal sprays such as topical nasal |
| 7.Pollen | | | | steroids and cromolyn sodium also can be used to |
| 8.Dust MitesWhat are allergy symptoms?Allergy | | | | treat |
| symptoms can be categorized as mild, moderate or | | | | allergy symptoms. Immunotherapy and allergy shots |
| severe (anaphylactic). | | | | are |
| Mild reactions include local symptoms (affecting a | | | | recommended for relief needed over a long period |
| specific area of the body) such as a rash or hives; | | | | of time.Obtaining allergy relief through natural means |
| itchy, | | | | such as |
| watery eyes; and nasal congestion. Mild reactions do | | | | taking the herbs and vitamins recommended above |
| not | | | | is the best |
| spread to other parts of the body.Moderate | | | | route to take without incurring side effects, |
| reactions include symptoms that spread to other | | | | however, if |
| parts of the body. Symptoms may include itchiness | | | | the allergy is severe and debilitating than prescription |
| that | | | | or |
| spreads or difficulty breathing.A severe allergic | | | | over the counter medications may be needed. |
| reaction, known as anaphylaxis, is a | | | | PREVENTION IS |
| life-threatening emergency in which the body's | | | | THE BEST MEDICINE., Keep your immune system |
| response to the allergen is sudden and affects the | | | | healthy so |
| whole | | | | chances of developing disease are reduced.(c)Mayur |
| body (systemic). Anaphylaxis may begin with severe | | | | Vibhakar - All rights reserved. |
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| control mites - By dusting surfaces and | | | | resource box as |
| washing bedding often, you can control the amount | | | | listed above. If you do use the material please send |
| of dust | | | | us a note so |
| mites in your home.Vacuum often - Although | | | | we can take a look. |
| cleaning can sometimes trigger | | | | |