Natural allergy relief

Guest · Posted: Mon Mar 03, 2008 8:24 am Post subject: Natural allergy relief

My friend has a difficult time with dust and mold allergens. What can he do naturally to improve his condition?

Brenna Jacks · alive Expert Joined: 03 Mar 2008 Posts: 1

Allergy tests can pinpoint the specific allergens that are causing your friend’s problems.

Each part of the immune system plays a role in protecting the body from the invasion of foreign material. Normally, the immune system is hard at work and we don’t realize what it’s up to. Your friend’s allergy is an over-reactive immune response triggered by touching or inhaling certain substances in the en-vironment or by eating certain foods.

When the immune system reacts to dust or mold in the environment, it no longer remains a silent entity. Common symptoms range from asthma, eczema, chronic bronchitis, and itching to fatigue, joint pain, and insomnia.

Allergy testing will identify which environmental substance your friend’s body is fighting and will allow treatment to be tailored to him. Treatment usually involves avoidance of the allergens, establishing proper microbial defences, healing damaged organs (lungs, intestines, and skin), and correcting the underlying causative factors.

There are treatment options to improve the symptoms of allergies and benefit the immune system. A healthy digestive tract is the key to proper immune function. “Good” bacteria such as lactobacillus and bifidobacteria play a role in the inhibition of the growth of toxic bacteria, yeast, fungus, viruses, and parasites. Your friend should look for a product that contains oligosaccharides, which will enhance the growth and implantation of good bacteria in his intestines.

Quercetin is a flavonoid that directly inhibits the manufacture and release of histamine. It is used extensively for its anti-allergy and anti-inflammatory actions. Omega-3 oils are also strong anti-inflammatory agents and are well indicated for these types of allergies.

Another option for your friend to consider is an air filtration unit. A reliable brand with a HEPA filter will be able to remove 97.5 percent of all particles less than 3 microns in size such as pollen, dust, animal dander, dust mites, and molds.