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DISORDERS
(Their description, characteristics or symptoms,
causes, and complementary or alternative treatments)
Disorder:
Hay FeverHay fever (allergic rhinitis) is an allergic response to pollen or mold that affects the mucous membranes of the nose, eyes, and air passages. Symptoms include itchy red eyes; watery discharge from the nose and eyes; sneezing; fatigue; and nervous irritability. many of the symptoms of hay fever are similar to those of the common cold. However, allergies cause a distinctive clear thin nasal discharge, whereas secretions caused by colds usually become thick and yellow-green as the illness progresses. Also, colds are often associated with mild fever and are usually gone within a week, while allergy sufferers often have a feeling of being "wiped out" for weeks on end.
There are actually three hay fever seasons, distinguished by the different types of pollen present at different times. Tree pollens appear first, usually between February and May, depending on the local climate. The biggest problems come later in spring and in summer, when trees, weeds, and grass pollens- and people- are our at the same time. The fall is ragweed pollen season. Depending on which pollen or pollens an individual is allergic to hay fever may be present at any or all of these times.
NUTRIENTS
SUPPLEMENT SUGGESTED DOSAGE
COMMENTS
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Very Important |
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Bromelain (Ultra Bromelain from Nature's Plus or Mega Bromelain from Twin lab) |
1,000 mg 3 times daily between meals. |
Reduces inflammation associated with hay fever symptoms. |
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Coenzyme Q10 |
30 mg twice daily. |
Improves oxygenation and immunity. |
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or activated Quercetin from Source Naturals or Anti-Allergy formula from Freeda Vitamins |
400 mg twice daily, before meals |
A bioflavonoid that stabilizes the membranes of the cells that release histamine, which triggers allergic symptoms. Contains quercetin plus bromelain and vitamin C for better absorption. A combination of quercetin, calcium pantothenate, and calcium ascorbate. |
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Raw thymus glandular plus adrenal glandular |
As directed on label. |
To promote immune function Caution: Do not give these supplements to a child under 16 years of age. |
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Vitamin A with mixed carotenoids |
25,000 IU daily. If you are pregnant, do not exceed 10,000 IU daily. |
powerful immunostimulants. an emulsion form is recommended for easier assimilation and greater safety at high doses. |
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Vitamin B complex plus extra pantothenic acid ( vitamin B5) and vitamin B6 (pyridoxine) |
As directed on label. 100 mg 3 times daily. 50 mg twice daily. |
All B vitamins are necessary for proper functioning of the immune system. Use hypoallergenic formulas. |
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Vitamin C with bioflavonoids |
3,000-10,000 mg 3 times daily. |
A potent immunostimulant and anti-inflammatory. Use an esterified or buffered form. |
Herbs
Alfalfa supplies chlorophyll and vitamin K. Use a liquid form. Take 1 tablespoon in juice or water twice daily.
For red, itchy eyes, place slices of cool cucumbers over the eyes. Rotate this treatment with steeped cooled black tea bags placed directly on the eyelids.
If your throat is itchy or you feel a need to cough, use alcohol-free goldenseal extract. Hold a dropperful in your mouth for a few minutes, then swallow. This will halt a sore throat.
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Use turmeric to reduce inflammation. |
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Nettle leaf is very good for all types of allergies. |
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Noni juice aids in relieving symptoms of hay fever. |
Recommendations
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Consume no cakes, chocolate, coffee, dairy products (except yogurt), packaged or canned feeds, pies, soft drinks, sugar, tobacco, white flour products or any junk food. |
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use your car air conditioner when you drive. Especially avoid going outside in the afternoon. If you exercise or play sports outside, do it in the morning rather tan in the afternoon; grasses pollinate in midday and the wind keeps the pollen floating until it drops to the ground at night. |
Considerations
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The best and safest way to control allergies is the natural way--_by avoiding allergens and taking steps to normalize immune function and prevent or lessen the symptoms. Allergies can usually be controlled if you are willing to make changes in our lifestyle, diet, and mental state. |
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Researchers at Giessen University in Germany found that three bananas contain enough magnesium--180 milligrams--- to quell a hay fever attack. Other foods rich in magnesium are kidney beans, soybeans, almonds, lima beans, whole-wheat flour, brown rice, molasses, and peas. Magnesium can also be taken in supplement form. |
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Sources:
Prescription for Nutritional Healing, 3rd Edition
By James F. Balch, M.D. & Phyllis A. Balch, C.N.C.
Prevention’s Healing with Vitamins, by the Editors of
Prevention Magazine Health Books
Alternative Medicine, The Definitive GuideCompiled by the Burton Goldberg Group
