Winning Against Allergies: Your Guide to Relief
Discover practical tips for managing allergies and easing their symptoms.
(Photo: Shutterstock)An allergy is an exaggerated response from the immune system to substances that don't actually pose a real threat to the body.
An allergic reaction occurs when the immune system mistakenly identifies non-toxic substances, such as grass, pollen, household dust mites, cosmetics, mold, and even certain foods, as harmful.
The Naturopathic Approach to Allergy Treatment
Eliminate allergy-triggering foods like dairy products, cocoa, wheat, peanuts, and eggs from your diet. The benefits of this treatment include the absence of side effects, relief from symptoms, and their prevention. When dealing with food allergies, the approach differs slightly from allergies to environmental factors. Your diet should include foods that help reduce mucus and provide general support to the immune system. Bolster your intake of antioxidants, as they are effective in treating allergies by reducing tissue damage, clearing waste, and enhancing immune function. Foods rich in antioxidants include strawberries, apples, cranberries, red grape juice, watermelon, pomegranate juice, berries, beet juice, and carrots.
The mineral zinc is essential for the immune system and necessary for the production of stomach acid, which is crucial for protein breakdown.
An important addition to the digestive system is probiotics, which are vital for maintaining bowel flora balance and treating and preventing allergy symptoms.
Increase intake of quercetin found in foods like purple and white onions, celery, broccoli, cauliflower, cilantro, fennel, lettuce, and green beans.
Try a herbal infusion with chamomile, elderberry (fruits and flowers), astragalus, and licorice root by adding a teaspoon of the mixture to a cup of boiling water.
To conclude, consider practicing relaxation, playing soft music, letting children jump on a trampoline, giving them a hug, and telling them a funny story.
Special thanks to my dear teacher, Dr. Yokheved Fabian, for thorough and practical instruction.
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