Respiratory Allergies

June 23, 2010

Allergies are caused by the reaction of an overly sensitive immune response to environmental substances. When the immune system reacts to neutralize irritants, it causes mast cells to burst.  This releases histamine into the respiratory tissues, which causes respiratory congestion, runny nose, sneezing, watery, itchy eyes, sinus pain and/or pressure, coughing and/or sore throat.  Yeast infections can also be a root cause of respiratory allergies.  See more in Food Allergies

Formulas that can help with the histamine reactions and help ease allergic reactions are HistaBlock, Four, Eyebright, and EW.  To stabilize mast cells, Vitamin C, Feverfew and Burdock are very helpful, as well as the following   homeopathics: Allergy Homeopathic, Allergies-Hayfever/Pollen, Allergies-Mold/Yeast/Dust

How Can Respiratory Allergies Be Eliminated?

There happens to be a strong connection between the digestive membranes and the respiratory system membranes.  Because of this, a general colon (CleanStart) and liver cleanse (LIV-J or Liver Cleanse) can be very helpful in desensitizing and stabilizing respiratory immune reactions. 

The following products are also very helpful in correcting a respiratory allergy:  ALJ - anti-allergic and expels mucous,  Bee Pollen, Black Currant Oil, Bronchial Formula (Ayurvedic) – expectorant & decongestant, CLA, Co-Q10,  ColostrumColostrum with Immune Factors,  Cough Syrup-DH, Devil’s Claw, Elderberry Plus (adults can take these too), Fenugreek & Thyme, Enviro-Detox,  Helichrysum -reduces reactions, Licorice Root, Lobelia, Marshmallow & FenugreekMSMMullein, Super Omega-3, Para-Cleanse, Seasonal Defense, Small Intestine DetoxSinus Support EF, Super GLA, Tei Fu Oil

Reference:

Steven Horne, R. (. (2003). The Comprehensive Guide to Nature’s Sunshine Products. St. George, UT: Tree of Light Publishing.

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Food Allergies

June 23, 2010

Many common health problems can be traced back to food allergies.  Symptoms include gastrointestinal disturbances (i.e. leaky gut syndrome and inflammatory bowel disorders), lymphatic and respiratory congestion (swollen lymph nodes and excess mucous), rashes, fatigue, headaches, autoimmune disorders, emotional disturbances, and even hyperactivity, restlessness, irritability, anxiety and depression.  This is because the food causing the allergy is either improperly digested, or incompatible with a person’s blood type (different blood types = different body chemistry). 

How Do I Find Out What I’m Allergic To?

A good place to start in your search for what foods you might be allergic to, is to learn what your blood type is.   Peter D’Adamo’s Eat Right 4 Your Type books are excellent reference materials explaining different foods for different blood types (it’s a blood chemistry thing).   Also, Tree of Light Publishing   has some fantastic charts for each Blood Type that provides information on pH and nutrition, including which foods are beneficial and which ones to avoid, whether foods are acid or alkaline, whether they’re considered high glycemic … and a whole lot more.

Can I Test Myself For Allergies?

You can actually test yourself and others for food allergies.  One way to test is to first take your pulse, eat a bite or two of the specific, suspected food (and even ones you don’t suspect … just be sure you test them one at a time), then take your pulse again.  If your pulse increases more than 6 beats a minute after eating the food, then that food is probably an allergen.   

But the best way to tell if you’re allergic to certain foods is to eliminate the ones you suspect for a few days (wheat and dairy are very common allergens, so you might want to start with these foods).  You might consider fasting on juice or water for a few days.  If symptoms improve, it’s a pretty good guess there could be some allergies involved, but when the food is reintroduced and symptoms re-occur, you can be sure that food allergies are an issue.

Another Cause of Food Allergies …

It is also common for Leaky Gut Syndrome to be involved in food allergies.  When there is an allergic response after eating raw, unprocessed foods like pineapple, stawberries, or papaya, it’s typically due to a toxin or irritant present in the body that is stirred up by a particular food.  This can be corrected by taking very tiny amounts of the food and gradually increase the amount.  The person’s body will gradually discharge the irritant and the allergic reaction to the food will disappear.  

A number of supplements listed below are helpful in eliminating food allergies, but the most important supplements are enzymes such as Food Enzymes,  Proactazyme Plus, and High Potency Protease, along with products that help with detoxifying the liver, such as LIV-J, and Liver Balance  

Other products that are helpful for food allergies are: Adrenal Support, Alfalfa, Aloe Vera, Anti-Gas Formula, Bentonite (Hydrated),  Black Currant Oil, Burdock, Chickweed, CLA, CleanStart, Co-Q10, Colostrum with Immune Factors, Devil’s Claw, Energ-V, HistaBlock, Lactase Plus - lactose intolerance, MSM, Omega-3Para-Cleanse, Red Beet Formula, Small Intestine Detox -from toxicity, Super GLA, Tofu Moo, Una de Gato Combination

References:

Steven Horne, R. (. (2003). The Comprehensive Guide to Nature’s Sunshine Products. St. George, UT: Tree of Light Publishing.

Allergies (see also Food Allergies and Respiratory Allergies)

June 22, 2010

FOOD ALLERGIES:  Many common health problems can be traced back to food allergies.  Symptoms include gastrointestinal disturbances (i.e. leaky gut syndrome and inflammatory bowel disorders), lymphatic and respiratory congestion (swollen lymph nodes and excess mucous), rashes, fatigue, headaches, autoimmune disorders, emotional disturbances, and even hyperactivity, restlessness, irritability, anxiety and depression.  This is because the food causing the allergy is either improperly digested, or incompatible with a person’s blood type (different blood types = different body chemistry). 

How Do I Find Out What I’m Allergic To?

A good place to start in your search for what foods you might be allergic to, is to learn what your blood type is.   Peter D’Adamo’s Eat Right 4 Your Type books are excellent reference materials explaining different foods for different blood types (it’s a blood chemistry thing).   Also, Tree of Light Publishing   has some fantastic charts for each Blood Type that provides information on pH and nutrition, including which foods are beneficial and which ones to avoid, whether foods are acid or alkaline, whether they’re considered high glycemic … and a whole lot more.

Can I Test Myself For Allergies?

You can actually test yourself and others for food allergies.  One way to test is to first take your pulse, eat a bite or two of the specific, suspected food (and even ones you don’t suspect … just be sure you test them one at a time), then take your pulse again.  If your pulse increases more than 6 beats a minute after eating the food, then that food is probably an allergen.   

But the best way to tell if you’re allergic to certain foods is to eliminate the ones you suspect for a few days (wheat and dairy are very common allergens, so you might want to start with these foods).  You might consider fasting on juice or water for a few days.  If symptoms improve, it’s a pretty good guess there could be some allergies involved, but when the food is reintroduced and symptoms re-occur, you can be sure that food allergies are an issue.

Another Cause of Food Allergies …

It is also common for Leaky Gut Syndrome to be involved in food allergies.  When there is an allergic response after eating raw, unprocessed foods like pineapple, stawberries, or papaya, it’s typically due to a toxin or irritant present in the body that is stirred up by a particular food.  This can be corrected by taking very tiny amounts of the food and gradually increase the amount.  The person’s body will gradually discharge the irritant and the allergic reaction to the food will disappear.  

A number of supplements listed below are helpful in eliminating food allergies, but the most important supplements are enzymes such as Food Enzymes,  Proactazyme Plus, and High Potency Protease, along with products that help with detoxifying the liver, such as LIV-J, and Liver Balance  

Other products that are helpful for food allergies are: Adrenal Support, Alfalfa, Aloe Vera, Anti-Gas Formula, Bentonite (Hydrated),  Black Currant Oil, Burdock, Chickweed, CLA, CleanStart, Co-Q10, Colostrum with Immune Factors, Devil’s Claw, Energ-V, HistaBlock, Lactase Plus - lactose intolerance, MSM, Omega-3Para-Cleanse, Red Beet Formula, Small Intestine Detox -from toxicity, Super GLA, Tofu Moo, Una de Gato Combination

RESPIRATORY ALLERGIES:  these are caused by the reaction of an overly sensitive immune response to environmental substances. When the immune system reacts to neutralize irritants, it causes mast cells to burst.  This releases histamine into the respiratory tissues, which causes respiratory congestion, runny nose, sneezing, watery, itchy eyes, sinus pain and/or pressure, coughing and/or sore throat.  Yeast infections can also be a root cause of respiratory allergies.

How Can Respiratory Allergies Be Eliminated?

There happens to be a strong connection between the digestive membranes and the respiratory system membranes.  Because of this, a general colon (CleanStart) and liver cleanse (LIV-J or Liver Cleanse) can be very helpful in desensitizing and stabilizing respiratory immune reactions. 

Formulas that can help with the histamine reactions and help ease allergic reactions are HistaBlock, Four, Eyebright, and EW.  To stabilize mast cells, Vitamin C, Feverfew and Burdock are very helpful, as well as the following   homeopathics: Allergy Homeopathic, Allergies-Hayfever/Pollen, Allergies-Mold/Yeast/Dust

The following products are also very helpful in correcting a respiratory allergy:  ALJ - anti-allergic and expels mucous,  Bee Pollen, Black Currant Oil, Bronchial Formula (Ayurvedic) – expectorant & decongestant, CLA, Co-Q10,  ColostrumColostrum with Immune Factors,  Cough Syrup-DH, Devil’s Claw, Elderberry Plus (adults can take these too), Fenugreek & Thyme, Enviro-Detox,  Helichrysum -reduces reactions, Licorice Root, Lobelia, Marshmallow & FenugreekMSMMullein, Super Omega-3, Para-Cleanse, Seasonal Defense, Small Intestine DetoxSinus Support EF, Super GLA, Tei Fu Oil

Reference:

Steven Horne, R. (. (2003). The Comprehensive Guide to Nature’s Sunshine Products. St. George, UT: Tree of Light Publishing.

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