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A difficult allergy season is now well underway.  My clients are increasingly looking for alternatives to anti-histamines, intranasal steroids etc.  Does naturopathy hold out any therapies for proven allergy relief?   In a word…YES!

First, let's take a look at the basic cell biology of allergy.  An allergy is thought to be an abnormal overreaction to specific environmental antigens known as allergens. This leads to B cells that produce too much immunoglobulin…IgE. IgE triggers the symptoms most people recognize such as watery eyes, sinus congestion, headache, fatigue etc…

Vitamins such as Vitamin C, B Vitamins, antioxidants like Quercitin, and many herbs can stabilize the activity of the cells that release histamine.  Histamine can also be reduced by eating these foods: Onions, Broccoli, cauliflower, apples, green tea, and berries.

Supplements that help contain allergy symptoms contain an array of vitamins, herbs, and antioxidants like Quercitin.  A couple of my favorites are Allihist by Biogenesis, and Ortho DHist.  You can also visit my allergy aisle to view all the herbs and formulas, including Chinese Medicines effective for allergies right here. FREE shipping on all orders and 10-20% Off major professional supplements on larger orders.

Still, one of the basic tenets of  Naturopathic and Chinese Medicine is to find and treat the root of illness.

Often a poorly functioning liver, weak adrenals, weak kidneys, underlying bacterial imbalance, high levels of inflammation, or high levels of heavy metals, food allergies or low energy levels are to blame. You can read up on testing for these right here.

Often, nutrition and herbs, or Acupuncture and Chinese Herbs can help people obtain not only relief from seasonal allergies but improve their health overall to boot.  Seek out a reputable Naturopath or Chinese Medicine doctor.   If you are in our vicinity, come in for a free consultation.

If you'd like to learn more about allergies please peruse my NEW Natural Health Library right here!

Just search under Allergy for a lot of great information.

Best of Health!

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Taryn DeCicco, ND, LAc, LDN

Naturopath

Acupuncturist

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Arlington Heights, IL

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