Do you suffer from Sinus Congestion
and Hay fever?
Many people
suffer in silence from allergies but allergies are not something that you
simply have to put up with! It is possible to manage your allergies naturally.
Common allergy symptoms include sneezing, sinus congestion, itchy eyes,
persistent cough, wheezing, asthma, headaches, and skin disorders such as atopic
eczema. If you have allergies it is important not to only be looking at symptom
relief. The underlying causes such as
immune imbalances or nutritional deficiencies need to be addressed in order to
give you long term relief. Common causes of allergies include reacting to
certain foods, food additives and pesticides, grasses and pollens, dust mites,
and chemicals in personal products and cleaning products.
If you suffer from any of
these symptoms ask us for help to managing your allergies today!
Herbs and
Nutrients to Manage Allergies Naturally
Allergies are
caused by an immune imbalance. Pharmaceutical medications may help to reduce
symptoms but do not address the underlying cause. The following herbs and
nutrients may help to manage symptoms of allergies naturally, as well as rebalancing
your immune function:
·
Perilla (Perilla
frutescens) – a herb that is beneficial in the treatment of hayfever,
asthma and sinusitis. It can be used to reduce the symptoms of allergic
reactions, particularly of the upper respiratory tract.
·
Atractylodes (Atractylodes
Iancea) – a herb that is beneficial for hayfever, nasal congestion, asthma,
and dermatitis. It also helps the immune system to fight colds and respiratory
infections.
·
Albizia (Albizia
lebbeck) – the anti-allergy properties of the herb albizia are helpful for hayfever, asthma, sinus
congestion and allergic skin conditions such as eczema and hives. It also helps
to strengthen the lungs and clear mucous.
·
Quercetin – is a bioflavanoid vitamin that is used for acute or
chronic allergies such as hayfever, hives, and asthma. It is also a great
antioxidant.
·
Probiotics – there are many different strains of probiotics; the
most useful for allergies is Lactobacillus
rhamnosus GG (LGG). This strain has been found to be effective in reducing
allergies including eczema.
·
Zinc – plays a very important role in regulating the
immune system and is a commonly found deficiency in the Australian population.
Optimal zinc levels are crucial in any allergy treatment.
·
Vitamin C – boosts the immune system, improves lung function
and decreases allergy symptoms.
·
Essential Oils – antimicrobial essential oils such as
eucalyptus, peppermint, lavender and thyme used in a sinus spray can provide
relief from nasal and sinus congestion that occurs with hay fever and upper
respiratory tract infections.
Make an appointment with us
today and find out what treatment is best for you.
What Are You
Putting Into Your Body?
Common food
allergies include gluten, wheat, dairy, soy, eggs, and corn. If you find your
allergies flare up after eating any of these foods or your diet contains a lot
of these foods, you may benefit from a Vega Food Sensitivities Test.
These days a lot
of our food contains high levels of preservatives, additives, and pesticides which
can all impact on our immune systems and contribute to allergies and poor
health. Think about introducing organic foods to your diet. Organic foods not
only taste better, they contain higher levels of nutrients which can be
beneficial to overall health.
How to Manage your
Allergy Symptoms:
To help balance
your immune system and help you manage your allergy symptoms, follow these simple
recommendations:
·
Consider
a natural supplement for allergy relief
·
Avoid
any foods that are known allergens
·
Increase
fruit and vegetable intake, particularly those bright in colours, such as
berries and capsicum, as they contain high levels of antioxidants and nutrients
·
Avoid
processed and refined foods that may contain preservatives and additives
·
Drink
at lease 2 litres of filtered water per day to keep the body hydrated.
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