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Apr
15
2014
How To Overcome Allergies This Season
As the weather is slowly starting to get warmer the trees are beginning to blossom again. While this is a beautiful time of year for rebirth, many of us dread this time of year because of seasonal allergies. About 40% of Canadians suffer from hay fever every year and rely on over the counter drugs like Claritin, Allegra and nasal sprays to control their symptoms. While these drugs work well at controlling the congestion, sneezing and itchy watery eyes – they don’t treat the underlying cause of WHY you suffer allergies in the first place. Inevitably if you stop taking these drugs, your symptoms return. Consider taking a more holistic approach that would not only improve your allergy symptoms but your over all health in the long run.

What are allergies?

Environmental allergies occur when your immune system over-reacts to a foreign particle that has come into contact with your body. This causes a cascade of inflammatory reactions that stimulates the release of histamine. Histamine is what causes the symptoms like runny nose, watery eyes and itchiness.

Consider a holistic treatment for your allergies

Nearly 70% of the body’s immune system originates in the gut. Since allergies are an exaggerated immune response to a non-harmful particle, treatment should be focused on re-balancing the immune system at this level. Identifying factors that may be altering proper immune responses includes assessing diet, lifestyle, nutrient status, family history and toxic load.

Identify and remove potential food sensitivities

Identify and remove potential environmental triggers

Support healthy gut function through the use of probiotics & fish oil

Avoid mucous producing foods (dairy, sugar, citrus fruits, bananas & soy)

Ensure adequate sleep, reduce perceived stress & address any nutrient deficiencies

Consume a diet high in fruits and vegetables, especially tomatoes

Natural antihistamine options: Vitamin C, Grape seed extract, Quercetin, Nettle

Come in and speak to our Naturopathic Doctor today to see if a holistic approach is right for you!
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Tag: immune system

What are allergies?

Consider a holistic treatment for your allergies