Monday, August 1, 2011

Allergies and nutrients

Best supplements for sneezing, sensitivity

Amplify’d from www.altmeds.com

Allergies


 
Allergies are high sensitivities to usually harmless substances. There are multiple types of allergies, and people can develop them throughout their life. Many people are allergic to various foods and food components, such as gluten or lactose, or to pollen, dust, mold, or chemicals. Some of these allergies affect sufferers only in childhood or during a specific season.

Alternative medicine offers various ways for a person to cope with allergic symptoms, other than the traditional medical treatment and medications. Some of these treatments are acupuncture, acupressure, homeopathy, chiropractic care, NAET (Nambudripad's Allergy Elimination Techniques), EPD (enzyme potentiated desensitization), nutritional medicine, functional medicine, botanical medicine, and reflexology.

An allergy develops when the immune system responds defensively to a substance that is normally harmless. Cells release histamine, which can cause reactions such as sneezing, wheezing, vomiting, and rashes. In severe cases, anaphylactic shock develops, causing swelling that can block the airway and lead to heart failure. Eating a wide variety of foods can help the body handle allergens.

Recommended vitamins:


  • Vitamin A -- supports the immune system, reducing allergic potential

  • Vitamin B complex -- 25 to 50 mg daily

  • Vitamin B-3 -- seems to inhibit the release of histamine and lessen inflammation

  • Vitamin B-6 -- helps to control allergic reactions
Read more at www.altmeds.com
 

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