Why are allergies on the Rise?

Chances are, you a family member, or a co-worker, suffers from chronic allergies. Studies show that the sumber of adults and children with chronic allergies has increased exponentially.  A study conducted by the American College of Allergy, Asthma, and Immunology found that almost 40% of the 1,000 people polled had allergies like: Hayfever.  This was double the number, investigators expected to find.  ** 94% of those with allergies reported a reduced quality of life. 

                                              So What's the Cause??

Four theories may reveal a cause.  These include: Hygiene, where young children are less exposed to germs necessary to provide a strong immune system.  Air pollution, and closed environments, where, constant irritation to the cells lining the nasal passages, sinuses and lungs leads to increased sensitivity to airborn allergens, overuse of antibiotics which disrupts the normal intestinal ecology, and triggers immune or allergy problems, as related to food or environmental toxins, and lastly refined foods, which deplete the immune system and excaberate inflammation within the body. 

                                              Your Treatment Options:

I prefer to establish the cause wherever possible prior to treatment, with respect to the above aforementioned causes.  Identification of allergens, intestinal imbalances, and/or immune system irregularities makes it possible to dramatically reduce and even eliminate allergy symptoms...over TIME.

Natural remedies for allergy management are abundant and best matched to the individual patient.  Dietary changes which eliminate or rotate problematic foods are key, other foods that decrease inflammation should be tailored to the patient also resolving nutritional deficiencies which tend to be significant in the allerfy patient.  Supplements like:  vitamin C, grape seed extract, quercitin, hesperidin, mullein, nettle herb, and pure salmon oil can be helpful.  Chinese herbs such as: Bi Yan Pian, astragulus, and mushroom extracts can be very helpful in balancing the immune system.

Environmental strategies designed to reduce irritation are: nasal irrigation, decreased exposure to mold, dust mites, pollen, dander, negative ion generators, and stress reduction via acupuncture can dramatically balance the immune system.

All About Ipriflavone

         And Building BONES
 
Few non-health professionals realize that bone tissue is actively living tissue which is constantly being broken down and then built up again.  Ipriflavone, a substance from soy, increases the activity of osteoblasts, the cells that form new bone.  Ipriflavone does not raise estrogen levels.
 
Clinical studies over the past fifteen years support its safety and effectiveness.  While not all studies have shown a benefit, over 150 studies during that time frame lend support to its use.  Also, its safety, overall and as compared to drug therapy is far superior.
 
Osteoporosis studies have used 600 mgs of ipriflavone each day. It is best taken after meals.  Of course, sufficient calcium and magnesium are critically important as well. These doses should be tailored to the individual.  

Other nutrients include: zinc manganese, boron, vitamin K, vitamin C, and vitamins, B-6, B-12, and folic acid.
 

Products I like:
Menopause Formula-Calcium , Bone Building Formula
Ipriflavone-Pure Encapsulations
Available through us and on the
website formulary

Environmental Toxins

           What you can do
 
There may be as many as 75,000 man made toxins in today’s environment.  Since toxins are stored mainly in fatty tissue, being overweight may increase one’s risk.
 
The CDC, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, publish a report of human exposure to these chemical biannually.  According to the most recent report: cadmium: a chemical byproduct of cigarette smoke was detected at very high levels in 5% of the population. Cadmium can damage kidneys and weaken bone and exposure occurs due to smoking or exposure to second hand smoke.  Most of the subjects also had high levels of pesticides in their bodies. Dioxins and PCB’s have been associated with many diseases including ovarian cancer and diabetes. 
 
Ways to decrease your exposure include: eating organic foods including fruits, vegetables and meat and poultry.

Eat more foods containing fiber daily. Fiber comes from fruits vegetables, nuts,  seeds and whole grains. Supplement daily with an organic GREEN food formula that includes chorella, spirutein, and detoxing foods like wheat grass, and a probiotic to help the GI tract detox.

One I LOVE….Greens First by Doctors for Nutrition Available through our clinic.
 
Also consider a medically supervised Detox program in the Fall and spring. Call for your appointment.
 
Many people do not realize that detoxification programs should be tailored to the individual person for the very best results.
 
Many folks are too deficient to do extensive cleanses so its important to confer with me so that you reap the benefits you desire.
 
Call for your appointment, Today!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Did

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Probiotics such as our own: Ultra Flora or Pro Flora detoxify the Digestive tract, and aid the liver?
 
Sulfites, a food preservative, can cause allergic reactions such as hives, shortness of breath or even anaphylaxis, especially in highly allergic people or those with asthma?
 
Sulfites are commonly found in wines, nonorganic dried fruit, bottled lemon and lime juice, corn syrup, some baked items, and drugs such as Celebrex.
 
Hair Mineral Analysis is the “Gold Standard” Test for measuring toxicity in the human body? Cost is approximately $125.00.
 
You can purify water at home by installing a reverse osmosis filtering system on each tap.  Don’t forget a chlorine removing filter on your Showerhead.
 
Exercise releases toxins stored in fat cells.  It’s important to work up a sweat in order to reap this benefit.
 
If you absolutely refuse to exercise a weekly sauna can provide some of the same benefit.
 
Did you know the skin is the body’s largest organ?????????
Dry skin brushing helps detoxify skin and helps the lymphatic system as well.  Ask me for instructions when I see you next!