Allergy Annihilator

Testimonials
Testimonials
Jimmy Bonestein, 52, Torrington, Wyoming
Finally, an easy to read, tangible eBook on health. I have been reading books on
health for almost two decades. This is by far one of the best. Sometimes following an
elimination diet or figuring out environmental allergens can feel overwhelming, but
after a simple 2 day read, I gained so much knowledge, cleaned up my home, and
cleaned out my fridge without dread or stress. After 2 weeks I have more energy and
sleep better. A great purchase!
Rose Rizzo, 60, New York, New York
My allergist had already recommended a few things in this eBook, but he is a
traditional doctor. Allergy shots and lots of drugs have not helped by allergies at all.
This eBook training is holistic in nature and more independent of agenda-driven
"education." I'll be implementing these suggestions and hope to finally see
improvement in my symptoms.
Chaz Newman, 32, Rockville, Illinois
I am an RN with many years of experience in health care, and I find this eBook the
best source of information on nutrition and how it relates to health. The connection
between what we are taking into our bodies in the way of food, i.e.: preservatives,
processed food, refined food, and their effects on the human body are well laid out in the
eBook. I have taken the things Ive learned here and made a major difference in my once
ill daughter's life because of it. I have recommended the eBook to several others.
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Richard Thompson, 59, Temecula, California
This eBook has to be the most informative, yet easy-reading health eBook in
existence. The author is obviously very well educated. Being sick for 23 years, this
eBook has filled in many missing pieces to the great puzzle of my condition something
20-odd doctors have been absolutely no help with. If you have ANY chronic allergy
problems or just don't feel as good as you'd like to, READ THIS eBOOK! It gives you
valuable information on a broad spectrum of interrelated topics and then concludes
with a distinct plan of action. It kindled hope for me that I can regain my health and
have a life for the first time since age 17.
Disclaimer
The information in this eBook is not a substitute for medical
advice. If for any reason, the readers have doubts, they should consult
their personal doctor. The author and publisher advise readers to take
full responsibility, knowing the potential danger that their allergies
pose to their health. All rights regarding the content of this eBook
belong to the author. The reproduction of the entire eBook or even just
some paragraphs can be done only with the authors consent.
Table of contents
Contents
Testimonials ............................................................................................................................. 1
Disclaimer ................................................................................................................................ 3
Introduction ............................................................................................................................. 5
Flower Power!........................................................................................................................ 11
Fluffy-puffy! ........................................................................................................................... 22
Science breaking news .......................................................................................................... 36
Foods that help ...................................................................................................................... 50
Antihistamines, mast cells and medical info .................................................................... 63
Allergy blocking organic substances.................................................................................. 81
Ready, steady, go! (The 30 day plan) ............................................................................... 101
Fast results............................................................................................................................ 109
Maintenance Plan ................................................................................................................ 114
My, oh my ........................................................................................................................ 119
Questions and answers ...................................................................................................... 133
Conclusion ........................................................................................................................... 141
Introduction
First off, I want you to
know that I understand very well
what you are going through. If
you are reading this eBook, it
means that you are looking for
relief from your allergies. Well,
guess what? Youve found it! I
know because, all my life, Ive
been a natural red-nose. What I mean by that is that I suffer from debilitating
allergies just like you do or rather, I used to. You see, I was allergic and, for months
on end, I had to suffer the embarrassment of sniffling and sneezing, watery eyes, and
dealing with a runny nose. Not only did this make me feel miserable, if affected my
quality of life. Because of my allergies, I had to restrain my activities mostly to the
indoors just to be able to breath normally, even though Ive always wanted to be an
active person. This meant that I missed all sorts of family events. It got to the point
where I wouldnt even be invited to an outdoor wedding or a family picnic. Can you
imagine? Of course you can! Youre reading this eBook.
For anyone who relates to stories like these and who has spent even a minute
of their life suffering from allergies, this eBook will be eye-opening and life-
changing. Im confident of this because the information contained in this eBook
completely transformed my life and made it possible for me to enjoy all the things
that I had been missing all my life. I know and understand exactly what you are
going through and I want to help you feel as good as I do now. Therefore, I will be
your guide through this experience and will introduce you to information that will
free you from the misery that comes with severe allergies.
However, right from the outset, I urge you to be patient and read
everything in this eBook very attentively before you start your protocol.
Im sure you will have some questions right from the start.
Is this really going to work for me?
How long should I wait?
Why did you write such a long eBook?
Should I expect negative side effects?
Is your protocol going to be expensive?
All of these are very good questions and Im sure you are anxious and curious
about what comes next. Moreover, my fellow red nose, Im the first to admit that you
have every reason to be cautious and I understand every single emotion you might
have related to this system. Everyone I have ever met who has spent a lifetime
suffering from chronic allergies has also spent a lifetime looking for relief. For most
of these people, this quest has generally led to a lot of disappointment. However,
when I introduced them to the Allergy Annihilator system, a highly-customizable
protocol for beating seasonal and pet allergies, I have seen only success. So, let me
begin with some answers: This eBook is dedicated to those who are determined to
permanently eliminate their environmental allergies caused by hay, grass, pollen,
dog hair . . . you name it. The
system lasts for 30 days but,
generally, you will begin to feel
relief within 48 hours. If you do
not see any difference, dont get
discouraged. Be patient and
continue the system protocols
for the complete 30-day period.
And side effects? No way. Every single item in this system is natural and
healthy. The actual secret behind this system lies in the combination of substances in
the foods you are going to eat each day. This is the key to why the system is so
successful. It doesnt rely on pumping chemicals into your body but, rather, on
changing the chemical makeup of your body naturally just by making you healthier.
All the foods you will read about in the following pages are easy to find in
any supermarket or grocery store and are not particularly expensive either. In fact,
you probably eat many of them already. Whats important is the daily quantity and
the other foods you consume them with. This system will allow you to quickly
eliminate ANY environmental allergy that you may suffer from permanently! I
know it sounds amazing but its true.
Furthermore, youll see dramatic results in as little 48 hours, while
becoming allergy-free forever in just 30 short days.
The truth is that allergies affect more than 50 million people in the United
States alone the poor souls who sniffle, sneeze, and get all clogged up when face to
face with the allergen
(or allergens) that set
them off. For many of
us, allergies are seasonal
and mild, requiring
nothing more than
getting extra tissue or
taking a decongestant
occasionally. However,
for others such as used
to be the case for me, the allergy season is a dreaded time of year in which
symptoms are not just inconvenient, they are debilitating. But for these legions of
adults, allergies are so severe they interfere with their quality of life. The allergens
whatever it is that sets off the symptoms may affect them more severely than
others and may be harder to avoid.
Defining "severe" allergies, and pinpointing how many people are affected,
can be difficult. However, this eBook will present you with proven techniques to
relieve your allergies not temporarily, but permanently.
Although I have tried to address all the information in a complete manner, I
understand that there is always more to learn. Therefore, you will find a question
and answer section with the most frequently asked questions that users of Allergy
Annihilator have addressed to me so far. I have provided answers to these questions
in clear and simple responses that will set your mind at ease.
In the meantime, lets begin this journey of education and relief from allergies.
As you will see, in the following pages, Ill give you all the info you need to better
understand yourself and your allergies. If you are a lifelong sufferer like I was, a lot
of this information might already be familiar to you. However, I feel it is important
to include it here for anyone who might not be familiar with it. Along the way, I will
reveal the secret behind the Allergy Annihilator and let you know how this amazing
mechanism works. Also, I will give you a detailed list of important foods to be
aware of and teach you how to combine them to fight the root of your allergies. I will
not forget the fact that you might also be allergic to some food products or you
might prefer some foods over others. This system is designed to be flexible and
adaptable to people with different needs. In designing this system, I never lost
sight of the fact that it has to make people happy as well as healthy, without
constraining them. So, I am extremely confident that you will find the answer to all
your allergy related questions as well as your personalized allergy solution, in the
next few chapters.
Also, when you see pictures of yellow buttercup flowers, these are there to
indicate the most important ideas of this eBook.
I wish you a pleasant experience reading this eBook and all the best in curing
your allergy in no time at all!
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Flower Power!
When I was younger, I
had the misfortune of being a
nature lover. For most people,
having a love of the outdoors
would be considered a very
positive thing. But you can't
get more natural than plants,
and plants never seemed to care too much for me. Every spring and summer, when
the tiny pollen particles were released from trees, weeds, and grasses, I suddenly
became unable to go outside at all without suffering the effect of severe allergies. This
affected all areas of my life and limited the activities that were available to me. Things
that most people take for granted became big decisions for me.
For example, my daughter always wanted me to go with her on the school field
trips like the other parents. Finally, in her last year of elementary school, I promised
her I would chaperone a field trip before the year ended. It just so happened that the
last field trip would be a nature walk through a canyon in April. When she told me
this, my heart sank, because I knew I had a choice to make. Either break my promise
to her or deal with the consequences of exposing myself to a wonderland of pollen. I
decided I would be a tough guy about it. After all, how bad could it be? As it turned
out, the field trip would be on a Tuesday and I was supposed to give an important
presentation at work on that very Friday. Well, a promise is a promise, so I strapped
on my walking shoes and hoped for the best.
I will never forget the look on my daughters face as she looked up at me and
smiled as we walked down into that canyon that morning. She was so proud to finally
have her dad coming along on the field trip. As for myself, I have to admit that I had a
bit of a panic attack as I walked down that path. The big shame of it all was that it was
an absolutely beautiful day. The sun was out, there was a warm breeze blowing
through the trees, and the birds were chirping. Before I knew it, I had forgotten all
about my allergies. It turned out I had actually forgotten what it was like to be out in
nature and the happiness that it gave me. As we walked along, the air was filled with
the hum of grasshoppers and the sound of children laughing. I remember thinking,
this is the best day Ive had in a very long time. Then, just as we reached the floor of the
canyon, I felt that familiar feeling creeping into my nose. That itch that seemed to
originate just behind my eyes and radiate downward. Then came that very first
sneeze. I remember my daughter looking at me with dreaded disappointment. I feel
fine, I told her. But deep inside, I knew it was going to be bad.
I got through the rest of the field trip with only a few more sneezing attacks.
But I knew that this was only the precursor. As we boarded the bus that day to head
back to the school, my daughters teacher gave me a concerned look, and asked if I
was all right. Why, of course, I said. Why do you ask?
Oh, your eyes are just a little bloodshot, she said.
When we got back to the school, I looked in the mirror and saw that my eyes
werent just a little bloodshot. I looked like I had just come off a three day bender. I
went home that night and my wife gave me one look and she knew too. For the next
two days, I could barely get out of bed. And when Friday came, it was all I could do
to drag myself to work to give the presentation. It was horrible. I was unprepared. I
had to blow my nose through the whole thing. And when it was over, my boss told
me to go home and stay there until I was feeling better. On the drive home that day, I
promised myself that I would not live the rest of my life like this. There had to be
some way to overcome my allergies so that I was not brought to my knees by a simple
walk in the woods.
The thing about pollen is that it is a wonderful system that Mother Nature has
devised to fertilize plants. Plants produce round pollen grains that are too tiny to see
with the naked eye, but some can form large, visible clusters. Most of the pollen
that causes allergic reactions comes from plants that dont have showy flowers,
such as trees, weeds, and grasses. These plants make small, light, dry pollen grains
that are made to be carried by wind. Because airborne pollen can drift for many
miles, ridding a local area of an offending plant may not help.
Amazingly, scientists have collected samples of ragweed pollen 400 miles out
at sea and 2 miles high in the air. In addition, most allergy-causing pollen comes from
plants that produce it in huge quantities. For example, a single ragweed plant can
generate a million grains of pollen every day. The components of a pollen grain are
the main factors that determine whether that pollen is likely to cause allergic rhinitis.
For example, pine tree pollen is produced in large amounts by a common tree, but it is
not a major cause of pollen allergy because the components of pine pollen are less
likely to cause an allergic reaction. Although some people may think they are allergic
to colorful or scented flowers like roses, thats not usually the case. Only florists,
gardeners, and others who have close contact with flowers over a long period of time
are likely to be sensitive to pollen from these plants. In fact, most people have little
contact with the large, heavy, and waxy pollen grains of flowering plants because this
type of pollen is not carried by wind, but by insects, such as butterflies and bees.
Regarding pollen that does
cause allergies, the tiny particles
hitch rides on currents of air to do
their job. The problem is that many
of these little particles never reach
their targets. Instead, they enter
human noses and throats,
triggering a type of seasonal
allergic rhinitis called pollen allergy, which many people know as hay fever or rose
fever (depending on the season in which the symptoms occur). Of all the things that
can cause an allergy, pollen is one of the most widespread.
In fact, roughly 20 percent of Americans are allergic to pollen.
Pollen, or "flower sperm," is a fine powder made up of microspores produced
by male plants. This substance is what makes flowers so terrifying to people with
allergies. It carries the male reproductive cells (gametes) of both conifers and
flowering seed plants. A plant is pollinated when the pollen travels from the stamen
(the male part of the plant) to the pistil (the female part of the plant). An allergy to
pollen is called hay fever. Pollen that comes from brightly colored flowers and that
travels with birds and insects usually doesn't trigger allergies. The anemophilous
plants, those whose lightweight pollen is dispersed by the wind, are much more
allergenic.
Ragweed causes 75 percent of all pollen allergies. Weeds generally pollinate
in the late summer and in the fall. Trees pollinate in the late winter and spring, and
grasses pollinate in the late spring and summer. Plants release the most pollen in
the early morning, just after dawn, but it takes time for the pollen to travel away
from the direct vicinity of the plants and towards you.
Local weather stations often carry reports on the daily pollen count (how much
pollen is in a cubic meter of air). They calculate this using a formula based on the
amount of pollen collected on a rod covered with a greasy substance that is spun in
the air for a 24-hour period.
Major culprits are pollen, mold spores and, if rainfall has been sparse, dust.
Master gardener Paul James shares the reasons certain plants cause allergic reactions
as well as some natural methods of allergy control.
According to James, one of the obvious features of pollen allergy is its seasonal
nature people have symptoms only when the pollen grains to which they are allergic
are in the air. Each plant pollinates more or less at the same time from year to year.
Exactly when a plant starts to pollinate seems to depend on the relative length of
night and day and therefore on geographical location rather than on the weather.
But weather conditions during pollination can affect the amount of pollen produced
and carried by the wind in a specific year. For example, in the Northern Hemisphere,
areas farther north experience a later start to the pollinating period and the pollen
allergy season.
What is a pollen count? A pollen count, often reported by local weather
stations or allergy Web sites, is a measure of how much pollen is in the air. This count
represents the concentration of all the pollen (or of one particular type, like ragweed)
in the air in a certain area at a specific time. It is reported as grains of pollen per cubic
meter of air collected over 24 hours. Pollen counts tend to be the highest early in the
morning on warm, dry, breezy days and the lowest during chilly, wet periods.
Although the pollen count changes, this information can be useful as a general guide
for when it may be wise for you to stay indoors and avoid contact with that pollen.
A doctor with expertise in allergic diseases, known as an allergist, or other
healthcare professional, will use the skin prick test to find out whether you have
antibodies that react to a specific allergen. These antibodies, produced by the immune
system, attach to mast cells in your skin. When the allergen binds to its antibody like a
lock and key, the mast cells release histamine and other chemicals that cause allergy
symptoms. A skin test is simple, relatively safe, and the results are ready in minutes.
With a skin prick test, your healthcare professional uses a needle to place a tiny
amount of pollen extract (liquid substance)
just below the surface of the skin on your
lower arm or back. If you are allergic, there
will be swelling or redness at the test site.
Although such a reaction shows that you
produce antibodies to a specific allergen,
you might not have the respiratory and eye
symptoms (runny nose, sneezing, itchy
eyes) of an allergic reaction.
Scientists are unsure why some people have a heightened sensitivity to
allergens such as pollen, but they do know the ways in which the body reacts to
increased pollen counts. What you feel when an allergen comes in contact with you is
a result of the chain reaction to prevent an attack by a foreign substance. These
reactions cause the allergy symptoms we experience. These reactions, including hay
fever, can be made by the conditions resulting from weather changes.
Your nose serves an important function for your lungs it acts as a filter to
clean the air entering your body. Therefore, your nose will be assaulted by more
allergens if the weather forecast predicts high wind and dry air. When the weather
forecast says rain, breathing may be easier! Nose hairs trap airborne substances,
including allergens, preventing them from reaching your lungs. Small quantities of
harmless allergy particles, such as pollen, have no damaging effect on the lungs. This
is because the nose's filtration process works to ensure nothing passes through their
first line of defense. Only when harmful substances are present should the nerves
cause a dilation of the blood vessels inside the nose to block entry to foreign
particulates.
This system works fine with
non-allergic individuals during
allergy season. However for those of
us who do suffer from allergies, the
nose overdoes it and dilates the blood
vessels unnecessarily. This results in
the swelling, itching, and
inflammation common to airborne
allergy reactions. Hay fever is true
suffering. These truly unlucky allergy
sufferers also experience excess fluid (mucus) release, to the delight of tissue
manufacturers worldwide!
Similar symptoms occur in the eyes. Your eyelids have the same job as your
nose hairs in that they trap airborne substances, such as pollens. Overly protective
defense reactions cause your eyes to turn red and itchy, as well as producing an
overabundance of tears. Because of this, it is always a good idea to check your local
allergy report to see how the coming week's weather will affect you.
Allergy-Friendly Flowers
Youve banished gardening from your life, uprooted your plants and spend
your spring hiding indoors. Little do you know, there are hundreds of low-allergy
options for your garden. Whats more, many of these are far more beautiful than their
pollen-pouring counterparts, because they have to stand out in order to attract bees
and other pollinating insects.
Here is Allergic Livings list of potentials for your low-allergy garden:
Flowering Plants
Lathyrus odoratus Sweet pea
Catharanthus roseus Periwinkle
Digitalis Foxglove
Impatiens Impatiens
Myosotis Forget-me-nots
Nierembergia Cup flower
Petunia Petunia
Viola Johnny jump up, pansy, violet
Brodiaea cluster lilies
Crocus Spring-flowering crocus
Cyclamen Cyclamen
Galanthus Snowdrops
Gladiolus Gladiolus
Hyacinth Hyacinth (numerous varieties)
Gentiana Gentian
Geranium True geranium, cranesbill
Hemerocallis Day lily
Peony Peony
Polemonium Jacobs ladder
Rhododendron Azalea, rhododendron
Fuchsia Fuchsia
Dianthus Carnation, pinks
Papaver Poppy
Begonia Fibrous or tuberous begonia
Rosa Rose (avoid high-scent varieties)
Phlox Phlox
Iris Iris
Erythrocoma triflora Prairie smoke
Kniphofia Red Hot Poker
Clematis Clematis
Tulipa gesneriana Tulip (bulbs may irritate sensitive skin)
Penstemon Beardtongue
Antirrhinum Snapdragon
Asclepias tuberosa Butterfly weed
Hibiscus hibiscus
Narcissus Daffodil
Bulbine frutescens bulbine
Shrubs/Bushes/Herbs
Coleus blumei Coleus
Hosta Hosta, plantain lily
Physalis Chinese lantern
Sempervivum Hens and chicks
Hydrangea grandiflora Big leaf hydrangea
Viburnum Viburnum shrubs, highbush cranberry, nannyberry
Heuchera Coral bells (many varieties)
Teucrium crispum Wood sage
Physocarpus opulifolius Darts gold, ninebark
Bergenia Elephants ears
Kolkwitzia amabilis Beauty bush
Aronia melanocarpa Black chokeberry
Rodgersia pinnata Featherleaf rodgersia
Helianthemum Sunrose, rock rose
Gaura Gaura, beeblossom
Vaccinium corymbosum Blueberry bush
Berberis vulgaris Barberry bush
Daphne Daphne
Nandina domestica Nandina
Salvia greggii Autumn sage
Salvia clevelandii Cleveland sage, blue sage
Trees
Stick to female trees, which may drop berries or seeds but dont produce
pollen.
Persimmon persimmon tree
Amelanchier lamarkii juneberry tree
Vines/Climbing Plants
Thunbergia alata Black-eyed Susan vine
Plants to Avoid
Ragweed is probably the most allergenic plant you will come across. About
75% of Americans who have plant allergies are sensitive to ragweed, according to the
Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America. It is found in fields, riverbanks,
roadsides, rural areas, particularly in the Midwest and the Mississippi River basin. It
is less common on the West Coast or in New England. This culprit peaks in the
summer and fall.
Mountain cedar is probably the most common allergenic plant you will find
around Arkansas, Missouri, parts of New Mexico, Oklahoma, and Texas. It peaks in
the springtime.
Ryegrass is found in dry, cool lawns, meadows, and pastures of the northern
region of the United States. It peaks in the spring and summer seasons. Grasses as a
whole are often problematic for allergy sufferers. There is no allergy-free grass
because if you mow it, you pick up mold as well as pollen.
Maple is found along streams and woods of the eastern United States and
Canada. It peaks in the early spring. Ash-leaf maple, which produces particularly
potent allergens, is found throughout the United States. Other, more moderate maples
that trigger allergies are the red, silver, and sugar varieties.
Elm is cultivated and grows in wetland habitats of the eastern and
Midwestern United States. The American Dutch Elm peaks in the spring and the lace
bark elm peaks in the fall.
Mulberry has been known to contribute to hay fever. It is found in the
woods and river valleys of the Eastern United States. It peaks in the summer and
winter.
Pecan is found in the woods and orchards on the western fringe of the
Southeastern United States, north Florida, Georgia, Indiana and Ohio. While pecans
taste great in pie, in areas with lots of pecan trees, the pollen is second only to
ragweed as a source of severe allergies.
Oak is found in the woods in the Coastal Plain from Texas to Virginia and
Florida, and peaks in the spring.
Pigweed (also known as tumbleweed) is found in the lawns and along the
roadsides of the western and northern United States. It peaks in the spring and fall.
Other weed allergens in the West include Russian thistle and green molly (called
kochia or burning bush).
Arizona cypress is found in well-drained soils in the Southwestern United
States. It peaks in the spring. In warm climates, this tree can cause pollen problems
for six to seven months out of every year.
Fluffy-puffy!
As if it wasnt bad enough that I was a nature
lover, I am also a lifelong dog lover. Thats because I
grew up in the country and the nearest playmate lived
a mile and a half away. Because of this, my parents
gave me my first dog when I was nine years old. He
was a Chihuahua-terrier mix and I called him Fluffy-
puffy because of his long brown coat. I took him
everywhere with me because he was the cutest dog
anyone had ever seen. He was my instant best friend,
despite the fact that I spent the next several years with
a constant cold because of him. When my parents finally figured out that good ol
Fluff was the reason for these symptoms, they sat me down and told me we were
going to have to give my good buddy to someone else. They assured me they would
find him a good home but that provided little comfort. As far as I was concerned,
Fluffy-puffys place was with me, despite my allergies.
Many pet lovers would rather suffer from allergies than to get rid of their
pets. I know because thats how I was. Not only do pets provide companionship,
they are as important to some families as children. They are truly the pride and joy
of their owners. Unfortunately, many owners and their family members suffer
allergic reactions to these beloved members of the family. Such reactions range from
mild nasal congestion, watery eyes, and repetitive sneezing to severe breathing
difficulties. Sensitive individuals can stop breathing within minutes after an
exposure to cat dander. Unfortunately, some people believe that once they are
diagnosed with a pet allergy, they have no choice but to remove their pets from their
family. Thankfully, there are many solutions that can be explored that would allow
an allergy sufferer to keep their beloved pets while successfully managing their
allergies. You'd be surprised at how many people with allergies that aren't life-
threatening are able to live happily with their pets. While it requires some extra
work to keep your animal as a member of the family, in many cases, the benefits of
having a pet outweigh the drawbacks of pet allergies.
Pet allergies are caused
by reactions to proteins found in
the pet's skin cells, saliva, or
urine and are usually triggered
when people are exposed to
these proteins.
While dog and cat allergies
are the most common, any pet can cause allergies. It can be difficult for some people
to determine whether the symptoms they are expecting are from a common cold or if
they are actually allergic to dogs or cats.
Children can be allergic to pets for many reasons. The most common
sources of allergy include the skin of the animal, their saliva, and their urine.
Contrary to common beliefs, pet hair is not a significant source of allergy for most
people. Many people believe that having shorthaired pets reduces their chance of
developing allergies. This is largely a myth. However, hairy animals may trigger
more allergic reactions if they are not washed frequently. Longer hairs tend to trap
more dust and bacteria, which could cause allergic reactions on their own. The
feathers and scales of some pets are also sources of allergy. Therefore, it's important
to regularly bathe pets that allergic people will be exposed to.
Allergies are the sixth leading cause of chronic disease in the United States.
In fact, approximately half of all Americans test positive for at least one of the 10
most common allergens, including cat allergies, according to a profile from the
National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID). Moreover, the Asthma
and Allergy Foundation of America (AAFA) reports that about 15 to 30 percent of
people with allergies have allergic reactions to cats and dogs. With more than 100
million pets in the United States, this leads to high levels of allergy incidences as
people are exposed to animal allergens when visiting friends and family or even in
public spaces like schools and offices.
Baths reduce a dog's allergen levels by approximately 85 percent, according
to a 1999 study published in the Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology. The
researchers compared allergen levels in dog dander after a five-minute bath and
found that it was effective in reducing allergens, but the allergens returned to
normal in around three days. This suggests that dogs would need to be bathed at
least twice a week to mitigate their effect on triggering allergies.
Which Animals Pose the Biggest Problems?
Household pets are the most common source of allergic reactions to animals.
Many people think that pet allergy is provoked by the fur of cats and dogs. But
researchers have found that the major allergens are proteins secreted by oil glands in
the animals' skin and shed in dander. Allergens are also secreted as proteins in the
saliva, which sticks to the fur when the animal licks itself. Urine is another source of
allergy-causing proteins. When the substance carrying the proteins dries, the
proteins can then float into the air. Cats may be more likely than dogs to cause
allergic reactions because they lick themselves more and may be held more and
spend more time in the house, close to humans.
Pet dander is composed of tiny, even microscopic, flecks of skin shed by
cats, dogs, rodents, birds and other animals with fur or feathers. These bits of skin
can cause reactions in people who are specifically allergic to such triggers.
Now, Im not a doctor but I can tell you that pet dander is one of the most
potent sources of allergy. Because dander is microscopic, it can travel anywhere in a
house through air currents. Even after a pet is removed from the house, the dander
can remain in the house for up to seven months.
This is the reason a new homeowner or a new apartment tenant may
experience severe allergy to a pet of the previous tenant.
Additional allergy triggers or allergens
come from sources other than the animal's
skin. Proteins found in saliva, urine and feces
from cats, dogs and other pets can cause
allergic reactions in some people. The most
common allergies are caused by the Fel d I
protein from cats and the Can f I and Can f II
proteins from dogs. Dried saliva containing
allergens may flake off from an animal's fur and become airborne, where it is inhaled
by the allergic person. Dust from dried feces can be suspended in the same way.
Cats are kept as pets in 27 percent of homes in the United States and dogs
are found in 32 percent. However, roughly twice as many people report allergies
to cats when compared to dogs. Research also indicates that male cats produce
less Fel d I allergen than female cats, although the reason is not clear.
Some rodents, such as guinea pigs and gerbils, have become increasingly
popular as household pets. They, too, can cause allergic reactions in some people, as
can mice and rats. Urine is the major source of allergens from these animals.
Allergies to animals can take two years or more to develop and may not
subside until six months or more after ending contact with the animal. Carpet and
furniture are a reservoir for pet allergens, and the allergens can remain in them for
four to six weeks. In addition, these allergens can stay in household air for months
after the animal has been removed. Therefore, it is wise for people with an animal
allergy to check with the landlord or previous owner to find out if furry pets
previously lived on the premises.
Pet allergens are very light-weight and small. They remain suspended in the
air for a long time, much longer than allergens from cockroaches or dust mites.
Because of their microscopic size and jagged shape, pet allergens easily stick to
furniture, bedding, fabrics and many items carried into and out of the home. Animal
dander is easily spread through the home and out to public places like schools and
hospitals. They can be found even in homes and buildings without pets.
How Pet Allergens Affect Health
Some people have asthma that is triggered by pet allergens. For these
individuals, breathing animal allergens can make respiratory symptoms worse and
lead to a decline in the ability of the lungs to function. People with allergies may
experience upper and lower respiratory tract symptoms including congestion,
sneezing, runny nose, chest tightness and wheezing. Other symptoms are itching,
watery eyes, and eczema or rashes.
It is important to see a doctor and be tested to determine what allergies you
actually have. You may find that you're allergic to something else and not your pet
at all! For example, you may assume that you are allergic to your beloved dog, only
to find out through an allergy test that you're actually allergic to a specific tree
pollen that got on his fur during a walk together, and that's actually what's
bothering you.
If an allergy test shows that you are allergic to your pet, it is important to
understand what causes your allergic reaction to them. There are allergy-triggering
proteins called allergens in saliva and skin glands that cling to an animal's dry skin
(dander) and fur. The fur and dander then stick to walls, carpets and clothing. The
reaction of someone to these allergens is different from one person to the next. The
reaction may range from mild sniffling and sneezing to life-threatening asthma. If
your reaction to being around animals is life-threatening, it may be best to find
another home for your pet.
The reaction can be made worse if a person is additionally exposed to other
things he is also allergic to, such as pollen, dust mites, cigarette smoke, and mold.
This was the dilemma that I had to live with.
Whether someone has an allergic reaction depends on both the individual
person and the individual animal. A person with animal allergies may react less to
dogs with soft, constantly growing hair, or one specific cat or dog may cause more or
less of an allergic reaction than another animal of that same breed. If you are like me
and you are an animal lover, it may be worth it to experiment with different types of
animals to see if you can find one that would make an appropriate pet for you.
You may hear claims about breeds of dogs and cats that are non-allergenic
(don't cause an allergic reaction) or cats and dogs that are hypoallergenic (cause less
of an allergic reaction).
However, even hairless breeds may cause a severe allergic reaction.
Unfortunately, there is no such thing as a non-allergenic dog or cat. The only pets
proven to be hypoallergenic have scaly skin like iguanas and snakes. That said,
if youre dead set on a furry pet, here are a few that are touted but not proven to
be better for people with allergies. Below is a list of 15 breeds of cats and dogs worth
checking out:
Bedlington terrier
Think your best bet is a short-haired dog?
Surprise! Youll find short- and long-haired breeds
populate the American Kennel Clubs (AKC) list of
dogs that do well for people with allergies. Thats
because less shedding in general rather than the
length of the hair may be helpful. Bedlington
terriers have curly, wooly coats with an extra mop
on the top of the head, and weigh 17 to 23 pounds.
Bichon fries
Known as powder puff dogs, bichon frises have a soft silky undercoat and a
more coarse and curly outer coat. These dogs weigh about 10 to 18 pounds. In
general, dog allergens are microscopic particles that can hitch a ride on other air
pollutants, including cigarette smoke and particulate matter generated by traffic.
Cutting down on indoor air pollution can help stop the circulation of symptom-
triggering allergens in your home, experts say.
Chinese crested
This pup sheds little to no hair, which again can lower but not eliminate
allergens in the home. One member of the breed, Sam, had the dubious distinction of
being voted the unofficial worlds ugliest dog for three years in a row. Chinese
crested dogs comes in two versions hairless, which have hair on the head, feet, and
tail; and powderpuff, which have a soft coat over the entire body. These dogs weigh
1013 pounds.
Devon rex cat
The Devon rex has big ears, an elfin
face, and a coat that can be either thin or
suede-like or a mop of loose curls, according
to the Cat Fanciers' Association (CFA).
These cats have a "dubious" reputation for
being hypoallergenic, and symptoms will
vary according to an individual's personal
allergies. In general, kittens shed more
allergens than cats. Although the levels
seem to drop at 6 to 12 months of age, they can still cause allergies.
Irish water spaniel
These dogs have a curly coat and can weigh 45 to 65 pounds. The AKC says
they "require brushing every few weeks and trimming every two months to neaten
and shape the coat." Regular grooming and bathing of dogs can reduce, but not
eliminate, allergens. If you do the grooming outside the house, you're not going to
stir up as much allergen.
Kerry blue terrier
These dogs have a soft, dense coat and weigh 33 to 40 pounds. Originally bred
as hunters, they may not do well in households with cats or other small pets,
according to the AKC.
Labradoodle
Labradoodles are created by
crossing a poodle and a Labrador
retriever. The original intent was to
produce a seeing-eye dog that was
also hypoallergenic. It is a popular
choice for those with allergies, but
the American Kennel Club does not recommend such "designer dogs." There is no
way to guarantee a litter will produce puppies with equal poodle coats, making the
high prices unjustifiable and the claims of these dogs being ideal misleading at best,
according to the organization.
Maltese
These dogs are small generally 4 to 6 pounds and are covered with long
silky fur that should be brushed daily. While grooming a dog outside the home can
help reduce allergens inside it, it can also help to take a damp washcloth and wipe
the animal down. A simple daily wipe down with a slightly soapy cloth can remove
allergens as well as commercial sprays or other products that are sold as a way to
reduce allergens.
Poodle
Poodles come in three sizes toy, miniature, and standard. How to choose?
While there's no rock-solid evidence that smaller dogs trigger fewer allergy
symptoms than large, experts say they probably produce fewer allergens. Clearly a
smaller dog should shed less total dog allergen than a larger dog.
Portuguese water dog
Spending a few hours with an animal won't tell you if it will pose future
problems. Daily exposure can trigger a new allergy or "keep the fire stoked" on
chronic problems.
Schnauzers
Like poodles, schnauzers come in
three sizes miniature, standard, or giant.
Smaller dogs may be more tolerable for
people with allergies because they can
shed less dander than larger dogs. At the
same time, you shouldn't deceive yourself
that you can completely remove your exposure.
Soft-coated wheaten terrier
This dog has a long silky coat and weighs about 30 to 40 pounds. One factor
to keep in mind: Dogs with longer hair may pick up other allergens, such as pollen,
when outdoors. You may get more symptoms as a result of having a long-haired dog
than a short-haired dog.
Sphynx
These cats can be hairless or just have hair on the nose, tail, and toes.
However, they still produce dander the skin and saliva proteins that are powerful
allergens. In general, cat allergens tend to be more potent than dog allergens, for
those who are sensitive.
Xoloitzcuintli
Like the hairless cat, a hairless dog like the Xoloitzcuintli will still produce
skin dander. (It also comes in a coated version.) Like the poodle and schnauzer, this
ancient breed comes in three sizes toy, miniature, and standard.
Allerca's GD cat
Allerca is a company launched in 2004 to produce pets free of the major
allergens, Fel d 1 (cats) and Can f 1 (dogs). Prices for cats range from $6,950 to
$16,000 and dogs are available for $8,950. The problem is that removing these
proteins from the skin, saliva, and other secretions may not be enough. Animals can
produce other symptom-
triggering allergens. Both
dogs and cats have what
we call minor allergens, so
the major allergens are not
the only problem. Most
people have a sensitivity
to minor allergens too.
Control Pet Allergens
For homes with sensitive individuals, the best way to protect indoor air
quality is to remove the animal from the home. However, pet allergens may stay in
the home for months after the pet is gone because the allergens remain in house
dust. Allergy and asthma symptoms may take weeks or even months to improve.
When you go see the doctor and discover that you have a pet allergy, their
advice is often to get rid of the pet. This is not always an acceptable option for pet
owners. After all, the very nature of having a pet involves the investment of a lot
of love and connection with that animal. The idea to simply get rid of a beloved
pet is often unthinkable. Some allergists recommend switching to fish instead of
cats or dogs. I can tell you from personal experience, this substitution is a mere joke
for most cat and dog lovers. There simply is no replacement for our beloved furry
friends.
If, like me, you must have your furry friends around the house, there are still
things you can do to minimize allergic reactions in your children. Simply having
your pets stay in the yard can be a huge improvement. If this is unacceptable to you,
perhaps you can keep the pet out of the bedroom of anyone who has asthma or
allergies. It's not a perfect solution, but it's better than having the pet spending the
night in bed with the child. Do not allow your pet on furniture, especially
upholstery, and keep the pet away from carpets. This was always difficult for me
because I loved my little dog and enjoyed having him up on the couch with me,
sitting on my lap. But you have to do what you have to do. Clean your home often
and do not allow dust to accumulate.
If you or a family member has allergies that make your life miserable, but
are not life-threatening, taking the following eight steps can reduce the
symptoms:
1. Create an "allergy free" zone in your home preferably the allergic
person's bedroom and strictly prohibit the pet's access to it. Use a high-efficiency
HEPA air cleaner, and consider using impermeable covers for the mattress and
pillows.
2. Use HEPA air cleaners throughout the rest of the home, and avoid dust-
and-dander-catching furnishings such as cloth curtains, blinds and carpeted
floors. Clean frequently and thoroughly to remove dust and dander, washing
articles such as couch covers and pillows, curtains, and pet beds.
3. Bathe your pet on a weekly basis to reduce the level of allergy-causing
dander (shed old skin cells). Cats can get used to being bathed, but it's critical to
only use products labeled for them; kittens may need a shampoo safe for kittens.
Check with your veterinarian's staff or get a good book on pet care for directions
about safe bathing. It's a good idea to use a shampoo recommended by your
veterinarian or other animal care professional.
4. Don't be quick to blame the family pet for allergies. Ask your allergist to
specifically test for allergies to pet dander. Many allergy sufferers are sensitive to
more than one allergen. Reduce the overall allergen level in your environment by
concentrating on all the causes, not just the pet allergy.
5. Try treatments. Additional treatments for allergies to pets include
immunotherapy (allergy shots), steroidal and antihistamine nose sprays, and
antihistamine pills. It is important to find an allergist who understands your
commitment to living with your pet. A combination of approaches medical control
of symptoms, good housecleaning methods, and immunotherapy is most likely to
succeed in allowing an allergic person to live with pets.
6. Medications. Mild allergy symptoms can be treated with over-the-counter
medications that relieve symptoms such as itchy eyes, sneezing, and nasal
congestion. Check with an allergist to determine if prescription medications may be
more beneficial. It is important to note that these medications won't help asthma-
related symptoms.
7. Allergen immunotherapy. Also known as allergy shots, allergen
immunotherapy is a more long-term treatment option that will lessen the symptoms
of people with pet allergies. Allergen immunotherapy decreases a person's
sensitivity to allergens and can lead to lasting relief from symptoms. Children as
well as adults can receive allergy shots, but they are not recommended for children
under age 5. Allergy immunotherapy works by exposing the body to minute
amounts of an allergen and patients are given gradually increasing doses. This
treatment helps the body build up an immunity or tolerance to the allergen. An
allergist can determine the right range for an effective maintenance dose.
8. Rush immunotherapy. Like traditional allergen immunotherapy, in rush
immunotherapy a patient receives gradually increasing doses of allergens. However,
rush immunotherapy "rushes" the beginning phases of treatment so that these
beginning increases are given every few hours rather than every few days or weeks.
The process speeds up the initial build up phase of treatment, but patients still need
to continue regular allergy injections. Patients progress from receiving allergy shots
every two or three weeks to every month. The shots will be given for a period of
three to five years as determined by the allergist. There are some conditions that can
prevent a patient from receiving rush immunotherapy, so a complete evaluation by a
physician is required before it can begin.
Doing these steps can reduce the effects of your allergies. They will allow you
to keep your best friend and be glad you didn't let allergies break up a beautiful
relationship!
REMEMBER:
Pollen, or "flower sperm," is a fine powder made up of microspores
produced by male plants.
Avoid Ragweed, mountain cedar, ryegrass, maple, elm, mulberry,
pecan, oak, pigweed, and Arizona cypress.
Allergies are the sixth leading cause of chronic disease in the United
States.
Household pets are the most common source of allergic reactions to
animals.
Pet dander is composed of tiny, even microscopic, flecks of skin
shed by cats, dogs, rodents, birds and other animals with fur or
feathers.
Roughly twice as many people report allergies to cats as compared
to dogs.
Baths reduce a dog's allergen levels by approximately 85 percent.
Science breaking news
Those of us who are members
of the sniffling, sneezing and itching
allergy demographic typically rely on
numerous drugs and sprays for our
relief. Unfortunately, these remedies
often come with mixed results. Many
pharmaceutical treatments relieve
sneezing and itching, but do little to
treat congestion, and vice versa. In
fact, the American College of Allergy,
Asthma and Immunology recently
reported that nearly a third of all
allergy patients think their
medications dont work. Plus,
pharmaceutical remedies are often
expensive and frequently come with
unwanted side effects, such as
drowsiness and nasal irritation. The sedative effects of these drugs can impair
driving ability and cause a mental disconnect that many users find irritating. I, for
one, hated the drowsiness that came with my allergy medications.
Annual bouts with pollen arent just uncomfortable; they also take a toll on
our mental well-being. Studies have shown that during ragweed season, allergy
sufferers often experience a general sense of fatigue especially mental fatigue
and are more prone to feelings of sadness.
People who suffer from allergies are also up to 14 times more likely to
experience migraine headaches than those who dont have allergies. Who could
blame us for thinking life isnt fair every now and then?
Given these statistics, you might want to pull the covers over your head and
wait until the whole season blows over. I know the feeling well But it is possible to
step outdoors safely without first loading up on allergy medications, even when
ragweed is in full bloom. There are several natural allergy remedies that are
medically proven to help control the condition so you can breathe easier, even when
pollen counts are at their worst.
Understanding Allergies
Once you understand whats happening during allergy attacks, treating them
naturally will seem like plain common sense. First, picture a grain of pollen it looks
something like a spiny sea urchin and picture this prickly invader entering your
nasal passages and latching onto soft mucous membranes. These mucous
membranes line our bronchial and nasal passages and contain immune cells, called
mast cells, which are loaded with histamines. Receptors sit on top of these mast cells,
and when an allergen trigger such as pollen, mold or pet dander lands on top of
the receptor, it alerts the mast cells, which respond by releasing histamine and other
chemicals. The histamine initiates a series of reactions designed to help the body get
rid of the intruder, including sneezing, watery eyes and itching. For some people,
particularly those with asthma, this reaction may also include swelling in the
bronchial tubes that makes it difficult to breathe.
Most allergy medications attempt to treat the symptoms your body
instigates to get rid of the allergen. But doesnt it make more sense to shore up
your defenses before your body goes into attack mode? Many of the natural
remedies discussed below are designed to prevent a reaction before it occurs.
Moreover, a few minor lifestyle changes can also go a long way toward keeping
symptoms under control. First, I have found that avoiding the use of window fans to
cool rooms can help. Thats because such fans can pull pollen indoors. When you are
driving, keep your windows closed, using the air conditioner if necessary, to avoid
allergens. Limit your time outdoors when ragweed pollen counts are highest from
mid-August until the first frost. Combine these simple changes with some drug-free
remedies when symptoms do arise and you will find that your symptoms will be
under control in no time.
Herbal Remedies
What could be
simpler than rinsing
away allergens with
saltwater? Neti pots,
small vessels shaped
like Aladdins lamp,
have been used in India
for thousands of years
to flush the sinuses and
keep them clear. Its an idea that takes some getting used to for most Westerners, but
its a bit like using nasal spray. A little dose of saltwater can rinse away those prickly
pollen grains and help treat allergies and other forms of sinus congestion. In fact, a
recent study published in the International Archives of Allergy and Immunology
found that nasal flushing was a mild and effective way to treat seasonal allergies in
children, and markedly reduced their use of antihistamines. You could simply use
your cupped hand instead of a neti pot to rinse sinuses, but netis are inexpensive,
and many people find them much easier to use.
To flush your sinuses, mix a quarter to a half teaspoon of non-iodized table
salt into a cup of lukewarm water and pour it into the pot. (You can adjust the
amount of salt, depending on what feels most comfortable.) Lean over a sink with
your head slightly cocked to one side, then put the spout of the neti into one nostril
and allow the water to drain out the other nostril. Use about half of the solution,
then repeat on the other side, tilting your head the opposite way. Gently blow out
each nostril to clear them completely. Neti pots are widely available online and at
natural food stores. Use your pot about twice a day during allergy season, especially
in the morning and after spending time outdoors. You also can use a neti pot before
bed to prevent snoring caused by allergies and promote optimal overnight
breathing.
A natural plant-derived compound called a bioflavonoid, quercetin helps
stabilize mast cells and prevents them from releasing histamine. Quercetin is also a
natural antioxidant that helps mop up molecules called free radicals that cause cell
damage, which can lead to cancer. Citrus fruits, onions, apples, parsley, tea,
tomatoes, broccoli, lettuce and wine are naturally high in quercetin, but allergy
sufferers will most likely need to use supplements to build up enough of this
compound to prevent attacks. The recommended dosage is about 1,000 milligrams a
day, taken between meals. Its best to start treatment six weeks before allergy season.
Those with liver disease shouldnt use quercetin, so please consult your doctor
before using this or any other supplement especially if you are pregnant or
nursing.
For hay fever sufferers, clinical studies have demonstrated that butterbur, a
flowering herb, can be just as effective as the leading allergy drugs, Zyrtec and
Allegra. This represents a remarkable breakthrough for all allergy patients they
can now be free of the debilitating side effects of traditional antihistamines used to
treat allergies, including palpitations, severe drowsiness, and fatigue. Additional
research has identified rosmarinic acid as an aid in normalizing the inflammation
and immune response that accompany allergic reactions. Together, these two
botanical agents offer great relief for many of the nearly 40 million Americans now
suffering from allergic rhinitis (hay fever).
Butterbur has a long history of
medicinal applications throughout Europe.
As early as the Middle Ages, butterbur root
Petasites hybridus was used to alleviate
infections and fevers. Later, the herb was
used in Europe, northern Africa, and Asia
to treat coughs, congestion, and asthma.
Butterburs principal active constituents
include petasin and isopetasin,
phytochemicals that may reduce spasms in smooth muscles and relax swollen nasal
membranes. The active ingredients in butterbur inhibit leukotriene synthesis,
consistent with butterburs anti-spasm and anti-inflammatory properties.
Over the last 30 years, a standardized preparation of butterbur has been
recognized as an effective treatment for hay fever in Europe, where herbal remedies
must undergo rigorous testing before they can be used by the general public.
Repeated studies have shown that butterbur dramatically improves breathing and
reduces the effects of histamine and nasal congestion, all without side effects. When I
discovered butterbur, I found it very exciting and did a lot of research into it. Let me
tell you about some of these remarkable findings.
The first randomized, double-blind study of standardized butterbur extract,
reported by Swiss researchers in the British Journal of Medicine in 2002, followed
125 seasonal hay fever sufferers. At four clinics in Switzerland and Germany, 61
patients were treated with one tablet of the butterbur extract (containing 8 mg of
petasin) four times a day, and 64 patients were treated with 10 mg of cetirizine
(Zyrtec) taken once daily. All participants had suffered seasonal allergies for two or
more consecutive years. In skin testing, all but one of the 125 patients proved to be
allergic to pollens, most commonly grass pollens. However, after only two weeks of
daily treatment, all participants were judged by their physicians to be improved in
clinical examinations. All were shown to have been exposed to substantial levels of
pollen during the preceding two weeks. This was verified through cross-checking
the treatment period with the German governments pollen-count service. What the
researchers noted as most significant was that in every category, butterbur scored as
well as cetirizine in alleviating symptoms. While drowsiness and fatigue accounted
for two thirds of the adverse events reported by patients in the cetirizine group
during the treatment period, these side effects were not noted among those taking
the butterbur extract.
In another study conducted in Switzerland, six patients with acute allergic
rhinitis received two butterbur tablets three times a day. At the studys conclusion,
the Swiss researchers were impressed by the significantly lower levels of the
inflammatory histamine and leukotrienes in the study participants. They also found
that the patients breathing reached normal parameters by the end of the five-day
period. All the people involved in the study reported significant improvement on a
quality-of-life questionnaire, where they rated their symptoms as being above
average on the first day and well below average at the end of five days of treatment.
One of the leading researchers on the benefits of butterbur, Dr. Schapowal, from
Volvo Pkwy Chesapeake has conducted numerous studies of this herb. His findings
enthusiastically endorse butterbur as an effective treatment and a replacement for
pharmaceuticals in the management of seasonal allergies. At the end of one of his
placebo-controlled trials involving 330 patients, Dr. Schapowal concluded:
The effects of [standardized butterbur extract] in treating the symptoms of
intermittent allergic rhinitis are similar to those of the antihistamine fexofenadine
when evaluated blindly by patients and doctors. Butterbur does not exhibit the
sedative effects often associated with antihistamines and is well tolerated by
patients. Despite being an herbal drug, butterbur has now been subject to a series of
well-controlled trials and should be considered as an alternative treatment for
[intermittent allergic rhinitis (seasonal allergies)].
Dr. Schapowal and his colleagues studied butterburs efficacy again a couple
of years later, comparing treatment with high and low doses of the plant extract to
placebo in a double-blind trial. At the end of the two-week period, physicians
clinical assessments of the response to treatment indicated that those receiving the
high and low doses of butterbur improved dramatically compared to those who
received placebo. Moreover, the group receiving the higher dose of butterbur extract
showed significantly better results than the low-dose group.
At roughly the same time that Dr. Schapowal and his colleagues were
studying butterburs efficacy compared to Allegra in Switzerland, another research
team was evaluating and comparing the two at the University of Dundee in
Scotland. In that trial, 16 patients suffering from symptoms caused by allergic
reaction to dust mites received one week of therapy with 100 mg of butterbur daily,
180 mg of Allegra daily, or placebo. The study was purposely conducted outside
Scotlands pollen seasons in order to eliminate potentially confounding
environmental allergens. Following one week of treatment, measurements showed
that butterbur and Allegra significantly improved allergy symptoms compared to
placebo. Butterbur performed slightly better than fexo-fenadine in a test of the
patients response to a spray that triggered nasal congestion.
The amazing results dont stop there. Butterbur may have additional
applications for people suffering from upper respiratory complications such as
asthma. Several studies have looked at the possibility of incorporating butterbur in
an asthmatic treatment program. Because people who suffer from allergic rhinitis
have a higher incidence of asthma than does the general population, recent studies
showing butterburs effectiveness in treating that upper-respiratory disorder have
been encouraging. In an open trial at the University of Heidelberg in Germany, 64
adults and 16 children with asthma reported a decrease in the number, duration, and
severity of asthma attacks during two months of butterbur therapy. In addition, the
participants demonstrated improvements in forced expiratory volume, a measure of
the amount of air exhaled in a forced breath. Participants were allowed to use other
asthma medications as needed during this two-month trial.
In addition to butterbur, another efficacious herbal allergy treatment is
now getting a lot of attention. Studies have found that rosmarinic acid can reduce
the symptoms of an allergic response. Rosmarinic acid is a polyphenol found in a
number of plants in the Lamiaceae family including basil, mint, perilla leaf,
rosemary, and sage. Rosmarinic acid acts in response to allergies via a mechanism
very different from that of butterbur. Instead of reducing inflammation and quieting
spasms in affected airways, rosmarinic acid prevents the activation of immune
responder cells and induces cell death in already activated responder cells. What is
remarkable is rosmarinic acids ability to kill off only unneeded allergy-activated T-
cells triggered by the bodys immune response, while sparing the vast numbers of T-
cells required to ward off bacteria,
viruses, and other invaders that
pose an actual threat to your
body. Antihistamines such as
Zyrtec, by contrast, have no
ability to act on and destroy
excessive immune cells.
Several years ago, a team of Japanese researchers documented how daily
treatment with rosmarinic acid extract prevented allergic asthma caused by house
mites in laboratory mice. In a critically important trial in humans, the Japanese
research team conducted a 21-day, double-blind, placebo-controlled test of
rosmarinic acids ability to control seasonal allergic rhinoconjuctivitis. Patients were
treated with 50 or 200 mg of the natural supplement or placebo daily, and each kept
a daily diary of symptoms. By the third day, the two groups taking the high and low
doses of rosmarinic acid demonstrated significantly lower levels of immune cells in
laboratory examinations of nasal fluids when compared to the control group.
Symptoms of swollen, itchy, and watery eyes were particularly reduced in the
rosmarinic acid groups. No side effects were reported by any of the three subject
groups, and extensive blood cell counts and tests of liver and kidney function
showed the treatment to be safe and non-toxic. This trial was the first sophisticated
study of rosmarinic acids effects on allergies in humans. Researchers concluded that
relief from seasonal rhinitis symptoms can be achieved by reducing the number of
immune cells activated by the allergic response. Additional trials are under way.
A Solution for the Truly Desperate
Besides herbal remedies, there is another allergy treatment that has shown a
lot of promise in recent years. It is a treatment that has been shown to completely
eradicate all allergy symptoms in some sufferers who experience the most severe of
allergy symptoms. However, the treatment requires you to ask yourself a rather
strange question: What would you rather have, a chronic health condition for which
there is no known cure, or the chance to rub a batch of parasitic worms into your
skin? It may sound nutty and, well, disgusting. Nonetheless, many people are
enthusiastically opting for the worms.
Helminthic therapy (taken from the word helminth, for parasitic worm)
is an upwardly trendy, somewhat controversial, but undoubtedly provocative
suite of treatments involving small doses of the eggs and larvae of parasitic
worms to treat a range of common and incurable conditions. The idea is to correct
improperly functioning immune systems. The target is chronic auto-immune-related
illnesses, including hay fever and other allergies, asthma, eczema, and irritable
bowel disorders such as Crohns disease, colitis and even according to some of its
proponents multiple sclerosis.
Helminthic therapy stems from the hygiene hypothesis, a theory that
dates back to a seminal research paper published in 1989 in the British Medical
Journal, which attempted to explain the puzzlingly high incidence of autoimmune
disorders in Western nations. For example, almost 10 percent of Canadians age 12
and over have asthma today, according to the Asthma Society of Canada. Thats up
from just 2.3 per cent in 1979 (in adults age 15 and over), and the prevalence
continues to rise worldwide by about 50 percent every decade. What could explain
this drastic increase?
According to the hygiene hypothesis, we are too clean. This is a problem
because not all bugs are bad. In fact, some are indispensable we would not be
able to digest food or even live without many of the microbes found in our
stomachs. According to this theory, childrens immune systems fail to learn how to
deal with foreign bugs properly without regular exposure to normal levels of
germs. People in many tropical nations, where parasites are widespread, suffer
lower rates of conditions that involve over-active immune responses such as asthma
and allergies. Parasites have evolved to dampen the immune systems ability to fight
them. So the theory goes, if an immune system is overreacting, a small dose of
parasites might be just be what the doctor ordered.
Except that your doctor will not make such an order. It is not legal to
prescribe parasitic worms. Medicinal maggots, which are classified as drugs, are
not an approved therapy in Canada or the United States so it could be some time
before such therapies are routinely available.
Jasper Lawrence, co-founder of Autoimmune Therapies, says he relieved his
own severe allergies with parasitic therapies using hookworms. After suffering from
severe allergies and asthma for most of his life, Lawrence says he gave up on
modern medicine. He was inspired to try a dose of parasites after learning about
immunologists experimenting with hookworms in Britain. Unable to find any source
of hookworm larvae in the U.S., even on the Internet, (where you can find all manner
of weird things,) he decided to go to an area in Cameroon where a fifth of the
population plays host to the worms. His method of contraction? I simply walked
barefoot through the latrine areas. His allergies and asthma vanished within
months.
He decided to offer the therapy to people
in more palatable forms: sticky patches of
whipworm larvae and whipworm eggs
suspended in saline. He says this offers the
chance of a five-year remission of symptoms (on
average), whereas conventional therapies only
offer the possibility of a lifetime on
antihistamines, inhalers and other medications.
Unfortunately, the treatment doesnt come cheap. It costs several thousand dollars
for a single dose of hookworm or whipworm. According to Lawrence, the treatment
typically works within two or three months, though he says that on rare occasions,
patients have had to wait up to 11 months. So far, 180 people in total have received
helminthic therapy through the Autoimmune Therapies website.
Lawrence insists that the treatment is low-risk: the doses are too small to
result in a full-blown parasitic illness, the eggs and worms will not reproduce in
your body (or be transmitted to anyone else), and if at any point you feel unwell (or
just find the idea of deliberately infecting yourself with worms intolerable), you can
easily rid yourself of them with a routine dose of anti-parasitic medication. Of
course, the majority of people who encounter this idea will have a strong negative
reaction, regardless of their education its clearly because of the yuck factor.
However, what is the harm in trying this, especially when conventional medicine
has nothing else to offer in the way of a cure?
Many academics agree that the therapy is not without risks. Some researchers
and clinicians are concerned that in some cases, a dose of worms could actually
weaken the immune system. The Autoimmune Therapies website states that people
who are HIV positive or have some other serious chronic and incurable infection will
be refused treatment. Nonetheless, many researchers say the idea is worth a closer
look. Helminthic therapies do seem to work, but unfortunately most of the
evidence is just anecdotal, says Professor Derek McKay, a physiologist at the
University of Calgary. Its still just a hypothesisnot a theory.
Strategies for Avoiding Allergens
If worms are not for you and you
suffer from the seasonal or perennial
effects of allergies, you can curb your
symptoms by avoiding allergens as best
you can. However, pollens are everywhere
in the outdoor air and can be difficult to
avoid. While staying indoors during the
height of a season in which a particular type of pollen is present is not practical for
most people, limiting exposure can provide at least modest relief. Pollen counts tend
to be high on dry, sunny, windy days, and people with allergic rhinitis should stay
indoors on those days, if possible. Keeping the windows and doors of houses and
cars closed as much as possible during the pollen season can also be helpful,
especially if air conditioning or fans are set in re-circulating mode to block the intake
of outside air. Showering following outdoor exposure removes pollen that collects
on the skin and hair, and may be helpful as well.
Controlling indoor allergens is often easier than controlling outdoor
allergens. Dust mites can be combated by covering mattresses and pillows with
impermeable covers, and bed linens should be regularly washed in 130-degree
water, which kills any mites present. Thorough vacuum-cleaning of carpets and
rugs is wise, but wall-to-wall carpeting should be avoided by people with proven
dust-mite allergies. Dust mites thrive when the indoor humidity level rises above
50%, so dehumidifiers, air conditioners, or both, can also help limit mite
populations.
If you are not a pet owner, completely avoiding domestic animals is the best
way to limit allergy symptoms for those sensitive to pet dander. For pet lovers who
cannot or choose not to live without animals, keeping pets in carpet-free rooms and
out of bedrooms offers at least some benefit from dander exposure. High-efficiency
particulate air (HEPA) filters and ozone purifiers also help keep pet dander out of
household air. People who suffer either seasonal or perennial rhinitis are generally
advised to avoid as best they can environmental pollutants, pesticides, car exhaust,
cigarette smoke, perfumes, and new carpeting all of which can trigger allergic
responses and worsen ongoing allergies. Drinking pure filtered water is wise, as is
using hypoallergenic products when they are available.
REMEMBER:
As good as these strategies are, avoiding allergens is ultimately only part of
a good overall plan for managing and overcoming your allergy symptoms.
Over the next few chapters of this eBook, I will show you how to use good
nutrition and allergy-fighting substances to boost your immune system and even
change the way your body functions. This will lead to a quick and noticeable
reduction in your susceptibility to allergens so that you dont have to work so
hard to avoid them. More importantly, it will lead to a better quality of life for you
and your family!
Foods that help
I have already discussed the
theory that scientists are pursuing
that allergies might be brought on
by our living in an environment that
is too sanitary. There are some
researchers pursuing the idea that
allergies might be brought on by
another cause. That is the fact that
several generations were not breast
fed as babies. The idea is that breast milk naturally calibrates the immune system in
babies and that babies who do not receive breast milk have a much higher chance of
suffering from allergies when they get older. If this is true, what it tells us is that diet
plays a part in allergic reactions.
The prevalence of allergic diseases has increased dramatically over the past
few decades, especially in children. One child in three is allergic today and one in
two people in Europe are likely to be suffering from at least one allergy by the end of
2015. A recent publication from the Global Allergy and Asthma European Network
(GALEN) provides new insights into the role diet may play in the development of
allergies, especially in children. The work suggests that significant changes in diet
over the past 20-40 years may have contributed to the increased incidence of allergic
diseases in both children and adults during this period. Members of the network
who created the nutrition report consider that its findings are just the beginning of
our understanding of the complex role that diet plays in allergies.
It is generally agreed that a combination of heredity and environmental
factors is responsible for the development of allergies and asthma. However, the
evolution of these diseases has been far too rapid for genetics to be the sole
explanation. Among the wide range of environmental factors under discussion,
changes in diet over the last 20-40 years are considered a possible explanation.
Indeed, the way in which children are fed early in life may have a direct effect on the
subsequent development of asthma and allergies. In particular, this has highlighted
gaps in relation to specific effects of maternal and infant nutrition on allergies and
asthma in later life.
As you are going through the protocol of the Allergy Annihilator System you
will change your body in two important ways. First you will lower histamines and
then you will boost your immunity system. To give this program an extra boost of
effectiveness, I recommend that you introduce a daily regimen of 12 substances (as
seen in the tables below). Six of these substances block histamines and 6 boost
immunity. You can consume the substances at any time during the day, as long as
you stick to taking each once daily. Consume the substances in the antihistamine
table for one week and then switch to the immunity boosting system for the
following week. Alternate the two categories until you complete the protocol. You
can customize this list by switching out the foods listed below for ones that you
prefer, as long as the food you introduce is rich in the substance associated with the
food youve taken out.
Histamines blockers and foods
Daily recommended
Substance Food
quantity
1 medium seized fruit /

Vitamin C Guava
day
1 medium seized fruit /

Vitamin B5 Avocado
day
Calcium Broccoli 3.5 oz. fresh, boiled or
grilled / day
Omega-3 fatty acids Fish Oil 1 teaspoon / day
Flavonoids Cranberry Juice 1 cup / day
Zinc Almonds cup / day
Immunity Boosters
Daily recommended
Substance Food
quantity
Selenium Brazil Nuts cup / day
1 medium vegetable /
Vitamin A Carrots
day
Vitamin D Cows Milk 1 cup / day
Antioxidants Blueberries cup / day
Vitamin E Squash 5 oz. fresh / day
Resveratrol Red Grapes 1 cup / day
For optimal growth and development, people require two kinds of
polyunsaturated fats, omega-6 and omega-3. Corn, sunflower, and safflower oils,
used in commercial cookies, chips, cakes, and salad dressings, are rich in omega-6s.
Fish, canola oil, and walnuts supply the maximum amount of omega-3s. When in
balance, these two fats help kids' immune systems fight off disease. According to the
USDA, the best ratio of omega-6s to omega-3s is 2.5 to 1. Unfortunately, USDA
research shows that the typical American diet has about 10 teaspoons of omega-6
for every one teaspoon of omega-3, which is more than four times the optimum
level. The result is that too much omega-6 prompts the immune system to
overproduce chemicals called cytokines that inflame airways and make lung tissue
very sensitive to irritants like dust, dander, and pollution. Omega-3-rich fish oil
dampens cytokine production and calms airways.
Here is an important list of substance-rich food that actually work to
naturally boost your immune system:
Immune System Boosters
Daily recommended
Substance Food
quantity
341.3 mg. per large
Vitamin C Peppers pepper (569% daily
value)
Dark Green Leafy 80.4 mg. per cup (134%

Vitamin C
Vegetables (Kale) daily value)
81.2 mg. per cup (135%

Vitamin C Broccoli
daily value)
10.6 mg. per large berry

Vitamin C Strawberries
(18% daily value)
Mushrooms (Shiitake, 5.21 mg. per cup (52%
Vitamin B5
Cooked) daily value)
Oily Fish (Trout, 1.39 mg. per fillet (14%

Vitamin B5
Cooked) daily value)
Zinc Beef and Lamb 38.7 mg. per rack (258%
(Cooked Lean Beef daily value)
Short ribs)
Zinc Spinach 1.4 mg. per cup (9%
daily value)
Calcium Dried Figs 107 mg. per 8 figs (10%
daily value)
Calcium Almonds 72 mg. per cup (7%
daily value)
Omega-3 fatty acids Flaxseed Oil (Cold 232861 mg per 1.4
Pressed) tablespoon
Omega-3 fatty acids Fish Oil (Salmon) 5,335 mg. per
tablespoon
A recent study of 574 children found that kids who ate fresh fish
particularly the fatty kind high in omega-3s were 75% less likely to suffer from
allergies. In the study, children in countries with the highest seafood consumption
were the least likely to have asthma. Several additional reports suggest that fish oil
supplements improve allergy symptoms in at least half of sufferers. Omega-3s can be
found in cold-water fish, walnuts and flaxseed oil, as well as grass-fed meat and
eggs.
While omega-3s seem to prevent allergies, new research suggests that high
levels of omega-6s increase the likelihood of allergies. An Australian study examined
risk factors for allergies in 974 children, ages 3 to 5 years old. They found that those
who ate a lot of omega-6 fatty acids from margarine and vegetable oil were twice as
likely to develop allergies as children whose fat usually came from canola oil, olive
oil, or even butter. The high intake of these polyunsaturated fats may account for
17% of the asthma cases in the study.
The best strategy is to serve more foods rich in omega-3s and fewer loaded
with omega-6s. Here are four ways to strike a better balance. Twice a week, replace a
serving of meat with fish for
kids over age 1. (Delay to age
3 if your family has a history
of food allergies.) Fish such
as salmon, herring, and
anchovies pack the most
omega-3s. But white tuna in
water has an ample amount
in fact, any kind of seafood has more omega-3s than meat.
To convince picky eaters to try seafood, start with mild-tasting white fish,
marinating it in a flavor they enjoy, like honey mustard or barbecue sauce. You can
also make fish nuggets cut the filet into strips, coat with bread crumbs, and bake in
the oven. Serve with your child's favorite dip. Make tuna sandwiches more fun by
using cookie cutters to shape them like flowers, hearts, or stars.
Canola contains an ideal ratio of omega-6s to omega-3s, while olive oil offers
mostly monounsaturated fat, which may help calm airways, too. Use either oil when
sauting. To add more flavors to a dish, stick with olive oil. Canola oil works best for
stir-frying or baking; swap it for vegetable oil or margarine.
Also, walnuts are the only nut rich in omega-3s. For kids 4 and over, sprinkle
walnuts on cereal, stir them in yogurt, or bake them in banana bread. And keep in
mind that most brands of margarine are at least 65% vegetable oil.
If your child eats margarine only once in a while, don't sweat it. But if he or
she regularly spreads it on bread and eats foods that are made with margarine, try
alternative toppings such as fruit butters and low-fat cream cheese. Or buy a brand
of margarine with a lower amount of vegetable oil, such as Smart Balance, which
contains just 37%.
If you suffer from more severe allergies, you may have low vitamin D levels
and replenishing vitamin D may improve your symptoms. Fish such as salmon, milk
and eggs all contain vitamin D. Even spending a few minutes outdoors in the sun
can increase vitamin D levels.
For nearly a decade, researchers have been studying the diets of children. One
of their conclusions is that kids who got more calcium from food were less likely to
wheeze and sneeze. And calcium-rich milk actually reduced allergies.
Additional research suggests that calcium may account for only part of milk's
anti-asthma benefits its high magnesium content may also play a role. Scientists
studied the diet and measured the lung function of adults as well.
After adjusting for risk factors like age and smoking, they found that subjects
whose magnesium intake was 100 milligrams (mg) above the mean of 380 mg had
significantly fewer allergy symptoms.
Here is an important list of substances that act as natural antihistamines:
Antihistamine Substances
Substance Description
Evening Primrose Also rich in potassium, magnesium and iron.
Well known for its relief of arthritis and as a diuretic

Nettles
to rid the body of excessive water.
Parsley Also a popular herb used as a home remedy for
psoriasis.
Ginger Also good for nausea and for high blood pressure.
Chamomile Also relaxes the nervous system and helps with
insomnia.
Saffron A wonderful herb for any stomach ailments as well
as a natural antihistamine.
Fennel A highly aromatic and flavorful herb which can be
used as a powder to get rid of fleas when sprinkled
around the beds of domestic animals.
Caraway Also useful as a natural aid for relief of colic.
Cardamom Another natural anti-histamine herb and this one can
also be used for relief of colic.
Basil Not only has natural antihistamine properties but
can also be used as a home remedy for hair loss.
Echinacea An effective sinus infection herbal remedy. Warning:
People who are allergic to ragweed can also cross-
react to Echinacea.
Thyme An herb which can help with candida or thrush as
well as for problem skin.
A good strategy is to make sure that you meet the daily calcium and
magnesium requirements for both children and adults from food. One- to 3-year-
olds need 500 mg of calcium and 80 mg of magnesium daily, while kids 4 to 8
require 800 mg of calcium and 130 mg of magnesium. Older people should shoot for
1,300 mg of calcium and 240 mg of magnesium every day. Milk is a great source
because it supplies 300 mg of calcium and 34 mg of magnesium per cup. If you are
allergic to cow's milk, drink fortified soy milk instead. Round out your calcium
needs with a serving of yogurt or cheese. And make sure you polish off your
magnesium requirement by regularly offering cereal, green veggies, beans, fish, and
nuts.
Fruits and vegetables are a good source of antioxidants such as beta carotene
and vitamins C and E that may help control lung swelling, irritation, and allergy
symptoms caused by cell-damaging chemicals known as free radicals.
Several years ago, researchers traveled
to Saudi Arabia to compare asthma and allergy
rates of city-dwellers who tend to eat a
produce-poor American-style diet and rural
dwellers of similar heritage who continue to
follow the traditional Arab diet, which is rich
in fruits and vegetables. The upshot: Even after controlling for pollution and other
major risk factors, allergies were three times more prevalent in city dwellers. You
can't blame diet for the entire increase, but it appears to account for a substantial
part of it. In fact, city or rural dwellers who consumed the least vegetables and milk
were two to three times more likely to develop asthma or allergies than people who
ate the most.
Why is produce so protective? Researchers think that it cleans up after a
persons immune system. Thanks to vaccinations and better healthcare, people tend
to come down with fewer infections, reducing the need for their immune systems to
produce Th1 helper cells that fight disease. With little to do, the immune system gets
into trouble, making Th2 cells instead. These cells inflame and injure airways
increasing the risk of asthma. The vitamins in produce, especially A, C, and E, as
well as many plant compounds called phytochemicals, act as antioxidants, helping
to reduce airway stress and tissue damage. As a result, antioxidant-rich produce
may help prevent or manage allergies.
A good strategy is to increase your vegetable intake to three servings daily. I
usually toss vegetables with just a bit of olive oil. Roasting or grilling vegetables
such as carrots and asparagus brings out their natural sweetness, giving them a
more appealing flavor. To help keep airways clear when pollen counts are high, add
a dash of horseradish, chili peppers or hot mustard to your food all act as natural,
temporary decongestants. Its also a good idea to avoid foods that youre slightly
allergic to until the air clears. Fighting off allergies can render the body
hypersensitive to those foods, causing more severe reactions than usual.
If you decide you need an antihistamine but want a natural option, stinging
nettle (Urtica dioica) behaves in much the same way as many of the drugs sold to
treat allergies, but without the unwanted side effects of dry mouth and drowsiness.
Nettle actually inhibits the bodys ability to produce histamine. Its a common weed
in many parts of the United States, but the most practical medicinal form is a freeze-
dried extract of the leaves sold in capsules. Studies have shown that taking about 300
milligrams daily will offer relief for most people, although the effects may last only a
few hours. You also can make your own tinctures or teas with stinging nettle. Often
used as an allergy treatment, this botanical contains carotene, vitamin K, and
quercetin. Theres some evidence that using stinging nettle at the first sign of allergic
symptoms can help a bit. Be sure to choose extracts of stinging nettle (Urtica dioica)
leaf, not the root, which is used to treat prostate troubles. Despite its common use,
however, theres not much research backing up stinging nettles effectiveness as an
allergy remedy.
According to the USDA, Americans eat about 50% more meat and poultry
than they did in the 1930s. Researchers believe that this shift to a meat-centered diet
may be affecting asthma rates. In a recent study, people who got the most calories
from cereal and rice and the most protein from cereals, nuts, starch, and vegetables
were the ones most protected against wheezing and sneezing. A good strategy is to
downsize your family's meat portions and then make sure you get about six servings
of grains daily half of them should be whole grains like oatmeal or whole-wheat
bread.
A recent study found that people
who ate the most trans fats were most
likely to have symptoms of allergies. In a
study evaluating the diets of 231 children
ages 3 to 18 for six years, kids who
developed atopic diseases such as eczema
and asthma were compared to children
who remained healthy. The asthmatic children, it turns out, ate more margarine
(high in trans-fat and omega-6s) and less butter (low in omega-6s and free of trans
fat) than healthy kids.
A good strategy is moderation. Dont piles on the butter too much
saturated fat contribute to heart disease Rather, avoid Tran- fats. Major sources are
fast food (French fries and chicken nuggets), baked goods, and fried or oily snacks
like chips, according to the Center for Science in the Public Interest, a Washington,
DC-based advocacy group. Here's how to cut back. And slow down on the fast food.
Go less often and try healthier kids' meal options. Opt for milk or water instead of
soda. Also, shop for better baked goods. Look for items that don't contain partially
hydrogenated oil (for the trans-fats) or margarine and vegetable oil (for omega-6s).
Snag healthier snacks. Microwave popcorn is often loaded with trans-fat, and many
brands of potato chips pack trans-fat or lots of omega-6s.
Avoid sulfites, which can trigger asthma symptoms in some people with
moderate to severe allergies. Used as a preservative, sulfites can be found in wine,
dried fruits, pickles, fresh and frozen shrimp, and some other foods. Also, avoid
allergy-triggering foods. People with food allergies are likely to have asthma as well.
In those with both conditions, the allergies tend to be more severe. In general,
allergic food reactions rarely trigger asthma attacks. But a few studies suggest that
wheezing accompanies other signs of such reactions more often than previously
thought.
Finally, eat to maintain a healthy weight. Being overweight can worsen
allergies. Even losing a little weight can improve your symptoms. Learn how to eat
right to maintain a healthy weight over the long term.
REMEMBER:
The prevalence of allergic diseases has increased dramatically over
the past few decades, especially in children.
A healthy diet can improve your resistance to allergy symptoms.
If you suffer from more severe allergies, replenishing vitamin D
may improve your symptoms.
Fruits and vegetables are a good source of antioxidants that may
help control allergy symptoms.
Stinging nettle (Urtica dioica) behaves in much the same way as
many of the antihistamine drugs sold to treat allergies.
Antihistamines, mast cells and medical info
Right about now, theres a
good chance that you might be
feeling a bit overwhelmed. I can
almost hear you as I write this:
Too many tables! Too many food
items! And, yes, I will admit that
it is quite a bit to take in. After
all, this is information I have
amassed over years of research
and Im giving it to you as a crash course on beating your allergies. But dont lose
your enthusiasm. This information is going to empower you to change your life.
Instead, focus on the bright side. You have soooo many options to choose from.
Thats a good thing, right?
And by now, you might be wondering why these particular foods and not
others, why these substances and not others. I owe you some details so that you
better understand the reasons why this method is so effective. To begin with, I think
it might be useful to explain what exactly happens to your body when you have an
allergic reaction. As we have already discussed in previous chapters, allergies are an
abnormal response of the immune system. People who have allergies have an
immune system that reacts to a usually harmless substance in the environment. This
substance (pollen, mold, and animal dander, for example) is called an allergen.
Allergies are a very common problem, affecting at least two out of every 10
Americans. Initially, a person is exposed to an allergen by inhaling it, swallowing it,
or getting it on their skin.
After a person is exposed to
the allergen, a series of events
create the allergic reaction:
1. The body starts to
produce a specific type of antibody,
called IgE, to bind the allergen.
2. The antibodies attach
to a form of blood cell called a mast
cell. Mast cells can be found in the airways, in the intestines, and elsewhere. The
presence of mast cells in the airways and GI tract makes these areas more susceptible
to allergen exposure. I will discuss more about the role of mast cells below.
3. The allergens bind to the IgE, which is attached to the mast cell. This
causes the mast cells to release a variety of chemicals into the blood. Histamine, the
main chemical, causes most of the symptoms of an allergic reaction.
Common symptoms of an allergic reaction to inhaled or skin allergens
include:
Itchy, watery eyes
Sneezing
Itchy or runny nose
Rashes
Feeling tired or ill
Hives (a rash with raised red patches)
Other exposures can cause different allergic reactions:
Food allergies. An allergic reaction to food allergens can also cause
stomach cramps, vomiting, or diarrhea.
Insect stings. The allergic reaction to a sting from a bee or other
insect causes local swelling, redness, and pain.
The severity of an allergic reactions symptoms can vary widely:
Mild symptoms may be almost unnoticeable, just making you feel a
little off.
Moderate symptoms can make you feel ill, as if youve got a cold or
even the flu.
Severe allergic reactions are extremely uncomfortable, even
incapacitating.
Most symptoms of an allergic reaction go away shortly after the exposure
stops.
The most severe allergic reaction is called anaphylaxis.
In anaphylaxis, allergens cause a whole-body allergic reaction that can
include:
Hives and itching all over (not just in the exposed area)
Wheezing or shortness of breath
Hoarseness or tightness in the throat
Tingling in the hands, feet, lips, or scalp
Anaphylaxis is life-threatening and requires immediate medical attention.
Symptoms can progress rapidly, so head for the emergency room if theres any
suspicion of anaphylaxis.
Food Allergies and Food Intolerance
Food allergies or food intolerances affect nearly everyone at some point.
People often have an unpleasant reaction to something they ate and wonder if they
have a food allergy.
If you suffer from a milk allergy, strictly avoiding
Milk Allergy milk and foods containing milk and milk products
is the only way to prevent a reaction, which can
include immediate wheezing, vomiting, and hives.
Egg allergies especially to egg whites are more

Egg Allergy
common in children than in adults and reactions
range from mild to severe.
If you are allergic to any wheat protein, strictly
avoiding wheat and wheat products is the only
way to prevent a reaction, which can include

Wheat Allergy
stomach upset, eczema, allergic rhinitis,
bronchospasm (asthma-like symptoms) and even
anaphylaxis.
If you suffer from a nut allergy, strictly avoiding
nuts, including peanuts and tree nuts like cashews

Nut (Peanut) Allergy
and walnuts, and foods containing nuts is the only
way to prevent a reaction.
If your doctor is able to identify exactly which type
of fish causes your allergies, than you only need to
Fish Allergy eliminate that species of fish from your diet. For the
majority of fish allergy sufferers, this is not an
option and all fish must be avoided.
Shellfish Allergy Learn about shellfish allergies
Sulfites are a group of sulfur-based compounds
that may occur naturally or may be added to food
Sulfite Allergy as an enhancer and preservative. The FDA
estimates that one out of 100 people is sensitive to
the compounds.
Soy allergies start with soybeans. Soybeans are
legumes. Other foods in the legume family include
Soy Allergy navy beans, kidney beans, string beans, black
beans, pinto beans, chickpeas (garbanzo or chichi
beans), lentils, carob, licorice, and peanuts.
If a glass of milk or a slice of pizza causes swollen
Casein Allergy lips, hives, or other significant symptoms, you may
have an allergy to casein, a protein in milk.
Seasonal Allergies
Spring is the time of year that we normally think of
when it comes to seasonal allergies. As the trees
Spring Allergies start to bloom and the pollen becomes airborne,
allergy sufferers begin their annual ritual of
sniffling and sneezing.
Although spring most readily comes to mind when
we think of allergies, many of the same allergic

Summer Allergies
triggers that can make us miserable in the spring
persist into summer.
The allergy triggers might be slightly different, but
Fall Allergies they can be just as misery-inducing as the flower
pollen that fills the air in the spring and summer.
Here are some common causes of winter allergies,
and a few tips for managing your symptoms.
Keep your windows closed at night and, if

Winter Allergies
possible, use air conditioning
Avoid hanging sheets or clothes outside to
dry
Pet Allergies
For a person with dog allergies, life in a dog-loving
country isn't easy. Nearly 40% of U.S. households

Dog Allergy
have a dog. Dog dander gets everywhere,
including places where dogs have never set a paw.
Cat allergies are similar to dog allergies but tend to

Cat Allergy
be more severe.
Other Allergies
Hay fever is an immune disorder characterized by
an allergic response to pollen grains and other
substances. Also known as allergic rhinitis, there

Hay Fever
are two types: seasonal, which occurs only during
the time of year in which certain plants pollinate;
and perennial, which occurs all year round.
Pink eye caused by bacteria, viruses, or STDs can

Allergic
spread easily from person to person but is not a
Conjunctivitis (Pink
serious health risk if diagnosed promptly; allergic
Eye)
conjunctivitis is not contagious.
Hives, also known as urticaria, are an outbreak of
swollen, pale red bumps, patches, or welts on the

Hives (Urticaria)
skin that appear suddenly either as a result of
allergies, or for other reasons.
Poison ivy, poison oak, and poison sumac are
Allergies to Poison plants that contain an irritating, oily sap called
Ivy, Oak, and Sumac urushiol. Urushiol triggers an allergic reaction
when it comes into contact with skin, resulting in
an itchy rash, which can appear within hours of
exposure or up to several days later.
Bee, wasps, yellow jackets, hornets, or fire ant
stings are the insect stings that most often trigger

Allergies to Insect
allergies. However, most people are not allergic to
Stings (Bee Stings)
insect stings and may mistake a normal sting
reaction for an allergic reaction.
People with mold allergies, however, may have a

Mold Allergy
reaction if exposed to too much of the fungus.
For most people, a change of seasons signals the
beginning of long, lazy days or cool, crisp
Pollen Allergies evenings. But for the one in 10 Americans who
suffer from pollen allergies, changing seasons can
mean misery.
Most people's skin will burn if there is enough
Sun Reactions of the exposure to ultraviolet radiation. However, some
Skin people burn particularly easily or develop
exaggerated skin reactions to sunlight.
Salicylates are chemicals found naturally in plants
and are a major ingredient of aspirin and other

Aspirin Allergy
pain-relieving medications. They are also found in
(Salicylate Allergy)
many fruits and vegetables as well as in many
common health and beauty products.
Although cosmetics can help us feel more beautiful,
they can cause skin irritation or allergic reactions.
Cosmetic Allergy Certain ingredients used in cosmetics, such as
fragrances and preservatives, can act as allergens,
substances that trigger an allergic reaction.
A nickel allergy is a skin reaction that develops
Nickel Allergy after exposure to nickel or items containing the
metal.
Many drugs can cause adverse side effects, and
certain medicines can trigger allergic reactions. In
Drug Allergy an allergic reaction, the immune system mistakenly
responds to a drug by creating an immune
response against it.
Life with dust allergies whether they're yours or a
family member's comes with a load of questions.

Dust Allergy
For instance, might a dust allergy explain your
child's never-ending cold symptoms?
They promise to make your skin soft, your hair
shiny, and your laundry springtime fresh, but for

Chemical Allergy
some people the chemicals in shampoos, cosmetics,
and detergents trigger allergic skin reactions.
A penicillin allergy is an allergic reaction that
Penicillin Allergy occurs when your body's immune system
overreacts to penicillin antibiotics.
Allergy Tests
If you want to avoid an allergic reaction, it helps to know what you're allergic
to. To pinpoint the allergy problem and determine the treatment your doctor will
ask questions about your symptoms and
habits. Youll also need various tests.
Diagnosing allergies starts with a
doctors exam. Learn which questions
your doctor may ask so you can be
prepared. Proper testing can make it
much easier to live with a food allergy.
See a list of the most common food
allergies and learn how testing can
make your life easier. If you have a
food allergy, you may need to keep a food diary and remove certain foods from
your diet to determine exactly what youre allergic to. The elimination diet
involves removing specific foods or ingredients from your diet that you and your
doctor suspect may be causing your allergy symptoms (common allergy-causing
foods include milk, eggs, nuts, wheat, and soy). Your doctor will supervise this diet
over a few weeks. An allergy skin test is used to identify the substances that are
causing your allergy reactions. Learn more about allergy skin tests, including what
happens during the test, in the following section.
Skin testing is a safe and fairly easy way for your doctor to try to figure out
or confirm what's causing your symptoms. Skin tests use extracts a concentrated
liquid form of common allergens like pollen, mold, dust mites, animal dander, and
foods. Once the allergen gets in your skin, it could trigger a rash. Your skin will get
irritated and may itch, like a mosquito bite. That reaction is how the doctor can tell
you're allergic to a substance. When you have an allergy, your immune system will
make antibodies and set off chemicals to fight the unwelcome invader. The steps
vary depending on what type of test you're having. There are three main ways to get
allergens to react with your skin.
The scratch test, also known as a puncture or prick test, is exactly what it
sounds like. First, your doctor or nurse will look at the skin on your forearm or back
and clean it with alcohol. They'll mark and label areas on your skin with a pen. Then
they'll place a drop of a potential allergen on each of these spots. Next, they'll prick
the outer layer of your skin to let the allergen in. (This is not a shot, and it won't
make you bleed.)
Another test, called the intradermal test, is similar to the scratch test. After
they look at and clean your skin, the doctor or nurse will inject a small amount of
allergen just under your skin, similar to a tuberculosis test.
For the patch test, your doctor could put an allergen on a patch and then stick
that on your arm or back. Plan to be at the doctors office for an hour-long
appointment. The pricking part of scratch and intradermal tests takes about 5 to 10
minutes. Then you'll wait about 15 minutes to see how your skin reacts. Patch tests
take more time, and two visits to your doctor. You'll have to wear a patch for about
48 hours in case you have a delayed reaction to the allergen.
Tell your doctor about all the medicines you're taking, including over-the-
counter products. Some drugs can interfere with the results, so your doctor will give
you a list of medicines to avoid before the test. If you can't stop taking a medication,
your doctor or nurse may do a separate test to find out if that drug will interfere
with the results. Since allergy medicines, such as OTC antihistamines, stop allergic
reactions, you shouldn't take them for a few days before your test. You need to let
your body react to the allergens in the test.
A skin test may be mildly irritating, but most people say it doesn't hurt.
Although you're coming into contact with things you could be allergic to, they're
very small amounts. An allergy skin test is safe when done the right way.
Whole-body reactions to skin testing are rare, but let your doctor know
right away if you have:
Fever
Lightheadedness
Trouble breathing
A widespread rash
Swelling on your face, lips, or mouth
A hard time swallowing
After your test the doctor or nurse will clean any extracts and ink marks off
your skin with alcohol. You may need to apply a mild cortisone cream to relieve
itching. If you're having a patch test done, you'll go home with bandages on your
skin. Don't get these areas wet no baths or swimming. When you go back to the
doctor in a couple of days, he'll take another look at your skin. Your doctor or
allergist will use the results of your test to come up with a treatment plan for you.
Besides skin tests, there are also blood tests that can help reveal what causes
triggers your allergy symptoms and help your doctor choose the best treatment for
you. Allergy blood tests measure the amount of allergen-specific antibodies in your
blood. When you come into contact with an allergy trigger, your body makes
antibodies against it. The antibodies tell cells in your body to release certain
chemicals. These chemicals are what cause allergy symptoms. Immunoglobulin E
(IgE) is an antibody that's strongly linked to the body's allergy response.
Allergy blood tests usually screen for at least 10 of the most common allergy
triggers, including dust, pet dander, trees, grasses, weeds, and molds related to
where you live. They are also particularly helpful in diagnosing food allergies.
Allergy blood tests may be referred to as immunoassay tests and include:
Enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA, or EIA)
Radioallergosorbent test (RAST)
The ELISA test measures the amount of allergen-specific antibodies in your
blood.
The RAST test also looks for specific allergen-related antibodies in order to
identify your allergy triggers. Since the introduction of the ELISA test, RAST testing
has not typically been used.
Allergies can cause an
increase in certain types of white
blood cells. Blood tests to check
your white blood cell counts,
including a count of a type of
white cell called an eosinophil,
may also be done if your doctor
thinks you have allergies.
However, it is important to keep in mind that many other health conditions can
cause an increase in white blood cells. Other blood tests may be ordered that
measure the release of chemicals responsible for allergic reactions. While allergy skin
testing is generally the preferred method of pinpointing allergies, in some cases
blood testing may be ordered.
Allergy blood testing is recommended if you:
Are using a medicine known to interfere with test results and
cannot stop taking it for a few days. This would include
antihistamines, steroids, and certain antidepressants.
Cannot tolerate the many needle scratches required for skin testing.
Have an unstable heart condition.
Have poorly controlled asthma.
Have severe eczema, dermatitis, psoriasis, or another severe skin
condition.
Might have an extreme reaction during skin testing or have a
history of life-threatening allergic reaction called anaphylaxis.
Your doctor may also order blood testing to determine how well your allergy
treatments (immunotherapy) are working. Blood testing may also show whether you
have outgrown an allergy.
Advantages of allergy blood tests include:
Blood tests can be done at any time, regardless of what medications
you are taking.
Blood tests require only one needle stick (unlike skin testing). This
may be more attractive for people who are afraid of needles.
Allergy blood testing is the preferred test for infants and very
young children.
The disadvantages of allergy blood tests include:
Blood tests are more expensive than skin testing. Many health
insurers do not cover allergy blood tests.
Blood tests may be less sensitive than skin tests.
A blood test takes days or weeks to get results because the blood
sample must be sent to a laboratory for evaluation. Skin testing
provides immediate results.
A positive result means allergy-specific antibodies were detected in your
blood. This is usually a sign of an allergy.
The blood test will reveal what exactly you are allergic to. However, you can
test positive for something but never have had an allergic reaction to it.
A negative result means you probably do not have a true allergy. That means
your immune system probably does not respond to the allergen tested.
However, it is possible to have a normal (negative) allergy blood test result
and still have an allergy.
Allergy blood test results should be interpreted with caution by an allergy
specialist. Your doctor will also consider your symptoms and medical history when
diagnosing a specific allergy.
Allergy blood testing is relatively safe. Side effects are usually minor and
may include:
Swelling and redness at the site where the needle was inserted
Pain
Bleeding at the site where the needle was inserted
Some people may faint during blood testing.
How Antihistamines Treat Allergies
Treating allergies can involve different medications, including steroids and
allergy shots, but usually the first thing to try is an antihistamine. When your body
comes into contact with whatever your allergic trigger is pollen, ragweed, pet
dander, dust mites, for example it makes chemicals called histamines.
Histamine is a chemical which occurs naturally in certain foods. It is
involved in your immune system, proper digestion, and your central nervous
system. As a neurotransmitter, it communicates important messages from your body
to your brain. Histamine is also a component of stomach acid, which is what helps
you break down food in your stomach. This is also one of the chemicals that is
released in the body as part of an allergic reaction, causing the typical itching,
sneezing, wheezing and swelling allergy symptoms.
Most histamine in the body is generated in granules in mast cells and in white
blood cells. Mast cells are especially numerous at sites of potential injury the nose,
mouth, and feet, internal body surfaces, and blood vessels. Non-mast cell histamine
is found in several tissues, including the brain, where it functions as a
neurotransmitter. Mast cells play a key role in the inflammatory process. When
activated, a mast cell rapidly releases its characteristic granules and histamine.
You might be most familiar with histamine as it relates to the immune
system. Because you suffer from allergies, you may have noticed that
antihistamine medications like Zyrtec, Allegra or Benadryl provide quick relief of
your symptoms. This is because histamines role in the body is to cause an
immediate inflammatory response. It serves as a red flag in your immune system,
notifying your body of any potential attackers. Histamine causes your blood vessels
to swell, or dilate, so that your white blood cells can quickly find and attack the
infection or problem. The histamine buildup is what gives you a headache and
leaves you feeling flushed, itchy and miserable. This is part of the bodys natural
immune response, but if you dont break down histamine properly, you could
develop what we call histamine intolerance. Because it travels throughout your
bloodstream, histamine can affect your gut, lungs, skin, brain, and the entire
cardiovascular system, contributing to a wide range of problems, often making it
difficult to pinpoint and diagnose exactly what the problems are.
Foods that are particularly high in histamine and other vasoactive amines
include:
Champagne, wine, beer, cider and other fermented drinks and spirits
Sauerkraut and other pickled foods
Vinegar and foods containing it such as dressings, pickles,
mayonnaise, ketchup, mustard
Tofu and soya sauce
Parmesan cheese and other cheeses
Sausages and other processed meats (ham, salami, gammon, bacon)
Mushrooms and quorn (a meat substitute)
Canned and smoked fish (tuna, salmon, herring) and crustaceans
Prepared salads
Canned vegetables
Dried fruit, seeds, nuts
Yeast extract, yeast
Chocolate, cocoa, cola
Certain foods (even foods that are low in histamine) can stimulate the
release of histamine from mast cells in your body (a type of immune cell). These
foods include:
Bananas Aborigines
Tomatoes Avocado
Strawberries Papayas
Nuts Kiwi
Peanuts Pineapple
Shellfish Mango
Egg whites Raspberry
Chocolate Tangerines
Pumpkin Grapefruits
Spinach Red prunes
Spices Pea
It should be noted that allergy tests measuring IgE levels, such as skin prick
testing and specific IgE blood tests for these foods, will be negative. This is because
reactions to histamine are not caused by an IgE food allergy the cause is histamine
intolerance.
Antihistamines reduce or block
histamines, so they stop allergy symptoms.
Antihistamines work well to relieve symptoms of
different types of allergies, including seasonal
hay fever, indoor, and food allergies, but they
can't relieve every symptom. To treat nasal
congestion, your doctor may recommend taking a
decongestant. Some drugs combine an
antihistamine and decongestant.
Antihistamines come in different forms, including tablets, capsules, liquids,
nasal sprays, and eye drops. Some are only available by prescription. Others you can
buy over the counter at your local pharmacy.
Antihistamines can cause side effects, and some cause more side effects than
others. Drugs such as Benadryl, Chlor-Trimeton, and Tavist belong to an older
group known as "first-generation" antihistamines. They tend to cause more side
effects, particularly drowsiness. Newer-generation antihistamines such as Allegra,
Clarinex, and Zyrtec have fewer side effects, so they may be a better choice for some
people.
Some of the main side effects of antihistamines include:
Dry mouth
Drowsiness
Dizziness
Nausea and vomiting
Restlessness or moodiness (in some children)
Trouble urinating or not being able to urinate
Blurred vision
Confusion
If you're taking an antihistamine that causes drowsiness, try to take it before
bedtime. Dont take it during the day before driving or operating heavy machinery.
Of course, you can avoid dangers such as these by taking a different tact in dealing
with your allergies. Instead of filling your body with Big Pharma chemicals, you
can try natural substances that balance your bodys reaction to the outside world.
To the uninitiated, this may sound like a bunch of mumbo jumbo. But rest assured,
there are natural substances out there that you can use to deal with your allergic
reactions. Keep reading and youll learn all about them!
Allergy blocking organic substances
If youre one of the millions of
people afflicted with seasonal allergies,
the changing of seasons can bring more
suffering than splendor. In fact, the
costs associated with treating allergies
are estimated to reach in the billions
each year as a result of missed work,
doctor visits and medications. But the
cost Im most concerned with is the cost to your good health. Despite what you hear
on TV ads for allergy medications, there are natural steps you can take that are more
effective in treating your allergies. And once your immune system is functioning
properly, allergy symptoms disappear along with the overpriced allergy drugs and
Big Pharmas profits.
I have already told you that I used to have horrible seasonal allergies. But for
most of the time that I suffered, I had no idea that there was such a thing as organic
allergy relief. For years I just accepted that seasonal allergies were genetic and
there was nothing I could do about it. I got all the tests, found out I was allergic to
tree pollens, grasses, molds, and pet dander and I was told to avoid those things. As
if thats possible!
For many years, I took two prescription medications year-round to help me
deal with the symptoms. Those medications never helped me stop having allergies
though. They were ever -present, flaring up on especially bad pollen days, or lurking
around the edges ready to spring out if I was late or missed a dose of medication.
One day I just got sick of it all. Sick of the nasal spray that tasted gross on the back of
my throat, sick of getting refills to take pills that never truly helped. What I really
wanted was natural and organic allergy relief. So I quit taking all the medications
and searched for a more natural solution. I dramatically cleaned up my diet, did a
week-long cleanse and took herbs for allergies to strengthen my immune system. Its
now been almost a decade since Ive taken pharmaceutical medications for seasonal
allergies. But whats even better, since Ive found organic allergy relief, I havent had
any symptoms of allergies at all!
When someone is first diagnosed with allergic rhinitis they are often referred
for allergy testing to find out what they are allergic to. Most pharmaceutical drugs to
address seasonal allergies are aimed at suppressing the release of histamine (anti-
histamines). Many of these drugs are notorious for having a range of side effects
which I have already described, most commonly extreme drowsiness. Western
treatment also recommends avoidance of the suspected allergens. Now, I can do
without mold, but my love for the outdoors and my love of dogs made this rather
difficult.
In the previous chapter, I discussed the types of allergy tests people are run
through when theyre first diagnosed with seasonal allergies. But, while avoiding
allergens can be slightly helpful in the short term, it will not stop you from
getting allergy symptoms in the future! In creating this protocol, I decided to focus
less on what someone is allergic to and more on why they are allergic to it. The
why helps me to determine what the persons organic allergy relief will be.
Seasonal allergies are often the symptoms of an imbalanced immune system and a
sluggish detoxification system. Fix these things and, more often than not, you can
kiss seasonal allergies goodbye using natural allergy relief!
When looking for organic allergy relief, you ideally start to work on the issue
at least six weeks before your symptoms typically arise. While I expect the various
symptoms to be improved quite quickly, it may take several weeks of doing deeper
work to fully resolve the symptoms.
Herbs for allergies are some of the best home remedies for allergies. They
provide natural allergy relief in various ways. They can support the immune
system to decrease overall symptoms and they can block histamine and reduce the
symptoms during an acute stage of seasonal allergies. Herbs for allergies, along
with diet and lifestyle changes can be the best forms of organic allergy relief.
Herbs are deeply nourishing and restorative to the immune system. They are
generally taken over time and have a myriad of benefits such as decreasing negative
reactions to stress, supporting the HPO axis(Hypothalamic-Pituitary-Ovarian axis),
and promoting overall well-being. Taken over time, they help to resolve the
underlying issue of the allergic response.
Bitters (Liver herbs for allergies) support liver function and can
dramatically decrease allergic response. Taking a well-formulated bitters blend (or
eating your dandelion leaves) with meals can support the digestive fire leading to
decreased phlegm in the body.
Astringent herbs for
allergies can be used to
symptomatically reduce the
allergic symptoms. These are
generally only taken for the
duration of the allergy season (or
more frequently for those allergic
to animal dander who experience
more perennial allergies). I often
suggest these be titrated up in dosage until desired results are achieved.
Mucosal membrane trophorestorative herbs for allergies can be used to heal
the mucosal membranes that can become lax or damaged after prolonged seasonal
allergy symptoms.
And let me say again, food choices can be a very important part of finding
effective home remedies for allergies. Many people find that an elimination diet
helps them determine which foods are exacerbating the immune response. Gluten
and dairy are often culprits. Because seasonal allergies are a highly inflammatory
condition, eating a diet high in antioxidants and healthy fats will help to reduce
systemic inflammation.
Vitamin supplements should be an important part of any allergy relief
protocol.
The following list includes some of the best allergy supplements to find
natural allergy relief:
EPA/DHA, 5 grams a day (also eating cold-water fish 2-3 times per
week)
Vitamin C, to bowel tolerance (1 gram an hour until loose stools
develop, backing off to one gram every 2 hours; this is for acute care.)
B complex
Quercitin
Probiotics (loading doses)
Magnesium, to bowel tolerance
Vitamin D3 (appropriate sunlight exposure, if possible, is best)
It is important to keep in mind that none of these supplements represent a
silver bullet. You cant expect to pop a few supplements and chase it with a glass
of water and have your allergy symptoms disappear. Remember that at the end of
the day, allergy symptoms are a dysfunction of your immune system. Therefore, you
have to take steps to improve and care for your immune system. On the whole, your
immune system does a remarkable job of defending you against disease-causing
microorganisms. But is it possible to make your immune system stronger? If you
improve your diet as I suggest, what effect will that have on your immune system?
What about the vitamins and herbal preparations that I have suggested? What
happens if you make other lifestyle changes in the hope of producing a near-perfect
immune response?
The idea of boosting your immunity is enticing, but the ability to do so can be
elusive for several reasons. The immune system is precisely that a system, not a
single entity. To function well, balance and harmony are required. There is still
much that researchers dont know about the intricacies and interconnectedness of
the immune response. For now, there are no scientifically proven direct links
between lifestyle and enhanced immune function.
But that doesnt mean the effects of lifestyle on the immune system arent
intriguing and shouldnt be studied. Quite a number of researchers are exploring the
effects of diet, exercise, age, psychological stress, herbal supplements, and other
factors on the immune response, both in animals and in humans. Although
interesting results are emerging, thus far they can only be considered preliminary.
Thats because researchers are still trying to understand how the immune system
works and how to interpret measurements of immune function. General healthy-
living strategies are a good way to start giving your immune system the upper hand.
Your first line of defense is
to choose a healthy lifestyle.
Following general good-health
guidelines is the single best step you
can take toward keeping your
immune system strong and healthy.
Every part of your body, including
your immune system, functions
better when protected from environmental assaults and bolstered by healthy-living
strategies such as these:
Dont smoke.
Eat a diet high in fruits, vegetables, and whole grains, and low in
saturated fat.
Exercise regularly.
Maintain a healthy weight.
Control your blood pressure.
If you drink alcohol, drink only in moderation.
Get adequate sleep.
Take steps to avoid infection, such as washing your hands
frequently and cooking meats thoroughly.
Get regular medical screening tests for people in your age group
and risk category.
Many products on store shelves claim to boost or support immunity. But the
concept of boosting immunity actually makes little sense scientifically. In fact,
boosting the number of cells in your body immune cells or any others is not
necessarily a good thing. For example, athletes who engage in blood doping
pumping blood into their systems to boost the number of blood cells and enhance
their performance run the risk of strokes. Attempting to boost the cells of the
immune system is especially complicated because there are so many different kinds
of cells in the immune system that respond to so many different microbes in so many
ways. Which cells should you boost, and to what number? So far, scientists do not
know the answer. What is known is that the body is continually generating immune
cells. Certainly it produces many more lymphocytes than it can possibly use. The
extra cells remove themselves through a natural process of cell death called
apoptosis some before they see any action, some after the battle is won. No one
knows how many cells or what kinds of cells the immune system needs to function
at its optimum level.
Scientists do know more about the low end of the scale. When the number of
T cells in an HIV/AIDS patient drops below a certain level, the patient gets sick
because the immune system doesnt have enough T cells to fight off infection. So
there is a bottom number below which the immune system cant do its job. But how
many T cells is comfortably enough, and beyond that point, what is better? We dont
know.
Many researchers are trying to explore the effects of a variety of factors
from foods and herbal supplements to exercise and stress on immunity. Some
take measures of certain blood components like lymphocytes or cytokines. But thus
far, no one really knows what these measurements mean in terms of your bodys
ability to fight disease. They provide a way of detecting whether something is going
on, but science isnt yet sufficiently advanced to understand how this translates into
success in warding off disease.
A different scientific approach looks at the effect of certain lifestyle
modifications on the incidence of disease. If a study shows significantly less disease,
researchers consider whether the immune system is being strengthened in some
way. Based on these studies, there is now evidence that even though we may not be
able to prove a direct link between a certain lifestyle and an improved immune
response, we can at least show that some links are likely.
I have already noted that one active area of research is how the immune
system functions as the body ages. Researchers believe that the aging process
somehow leads to a reduction of immune response capability, which in turn
contributes to more infections, more inflammatory diseases, and more cancer. As life
expectancy in developed countries has increased, so too has the incidence of age-
related conditions. Happily, investigation into the aging process can benefit us all
no matter what our age. While some people age in a healthy way, the conclusion of
many studies is that, compared with younger people, the elderly are far more likely
to contract infectious diseases. Respiratory infections, influenza, and particularly
pneumonia are a leading cause of death in people over 65 worldwide. No one knows
for sure why this happens, but some scientists observe that this increased risk
correlates with a decrease in T cells, possibly from the thymus atrophying with age
and producing fewer T cells to fight off infection. Thymus function declines
beginning at age 1; whether this decrease in thymus function explains the drop in T
cells or whether other changes play a role is not fully understood. Various
researchers are also interested in whether the bone marrow becomes less efficient at
producing the stem cells that give rise to the cells of the immune system.
A reduction in immune response to infections has been demonstrated by
older peoples response to vaccines. For example, studies of influenza vaccines have
shown that for people over age 65, vaccine effectiveness was 23%, whereas for
healthy children (over age 2), it was 38%. But despite the reduction in efficacy,
vaccinations for influenza and S. pneumoniae have significantly lowered the rates of
sickness and death in older people when compared with non-vaccination.
Yet researchers continue to look at the connection between nutrition and
immunity in the elderly. A form of malnutrition that is surprisingly common even in
affluent countries is known as micronutrient malnutrition. Micronutrient
malnutrition, in which a person is deficient in some essential vitamins and trace
minerals that are obtained from or supplemented by diet, can be common in the
elderly. Older people tend to eat less and often have less variety in their diets. One
important question is whether dietary supplements may help older people maintain
a healthier immune system. Older patients should discuss this question with a
physician who is well-versed in geriatric nutrition, because while some dietary
supplementation may be beneficial for older people, even small changes can have
serious repercussions in this age group.
Like any fighting force, the immune system army marches on its stomach.
Immune system warriors need good, regular nourishment. Scientists have long
recognized that people who live in poverty and are malnourished are more
vulnerable to infectious diseases. Whether the increased rate of disease is caused by
malnutritions effect on the immune system, however, is not certain. There are still
relatively few studies of the effects of nutrition on the immune system of humans,
and even fewer studies that tie the effects of nutrition directly to the development
(versus the treatment) of diseases.
There are studies of the effects of nutritional changes on the immune systems
of animals, but again there are few studies that address the development of diseases
in animals as a result of changes in immunity. For example, one group of
investigators has found that in mice, diets deficient in protein reduce both the
numbers and function of T cells and macrophages and also reduce the production of
immunoglobulin A (IgA) antibody. There is some evidence that various
micronutrient deficiencies for example, deficiencies of zinc, selenium, iron, copper,
folic acid, and vitamins A, B6, C, and E alter immune responses in animals, as
measured in the test tube. However, the impact of these immune system changes on
the health of animals is less clear, and the effect of similar deficiencies on the human
immune response has yet to be assessed. But the research at this stage is promising,
at least for some of the micronutrients.
So what can you do? If you suspect your diet is not providing you with all
your micronutrient needs maybe you dont like vegetables or you choose white
bread over whole grains taking a daily multivitamin and mineral supplement
brings health benefits of many types, beyond any possibly beneficial effects on
the immune system. Taking mega doses of a single vitamin does not. More is not
necessarily better. Researchers are investigating the immune boosting potential of
a number of different nutrients.
Experts have long known that vitamin A plays a role in
infection and maintaining mucosal surfaces by influencing
certain subcategories of T cells and B cells and cytokines.
Vitamin A deficiency is associated with impaired immunity

Vitamin A
and increased risk of infectious disease. On the other hand,
according to one study, supplementation in the absence of a
deficiency didnt enhance or suppress T cell immunity in a
group of healthy seniors.
There is some evidence that vitamin B2 enhances resistance
Vitamin B2 to bacterial infections in mice, but what that means in terms
of enhancing immune response is unclear.
Several studies have suggested that a vitamin B6 deficiency
can depress aspects of the immune response, such as
lymphocytes ability to mature and spin off into various
Vitamin B6 types of T and B cells. Supplementing with moderate doses to
address the deficiency restores immune function, but mega
doses dont produce additional benefits. And B6 may
promote the growth of tumors.
The jury is still out on vitamin C and the immune system.
Vitamin C Many studies have looked at vitamin C in general;
unfortunately, many of them were not well designed.
Vitamin C may work in concert with other micronutrients
rather than providing benefits alone.
For many years doctors have known that people afflicted
with tuberculosis responded well to sunlight. An explanation
may now be at hand. Researchers have found that vitamin D,
which is produced by the skin when exposed to sunlight,
signals an antimicrobial response to the bacterium

Vitamin D
responsible for tuberculosis, Mycobacterium tuberculosis.
Whether vitamin D has a similar ability to fight off other
diseases and whether taking vitamin D in supplement form is
beneficial are questions that need to be resolved with further
study.
A study involving healthy subjects over age 65 has shown
that increasing the daily dose of vitamin E from the
recommended dietary allowance (RDA) of 30 mg to 200 mg
Vitamin E increased antibody responses to hepatitis B and tetanus after
vaccination. But these increased responses didnt happen
following administration of diphtheria and pneumococcal
vaccines.
Zinc is a trace element essential for cells of the immune
system, and zinc deficiency affects the ability of T cells and
other immune cells to function as they should. Caution:

Zinc
While its important to have sufficient zinc in your diet (15
25 mg per day), too much zinc can inhibit the function of the
immune system.
Walk into any drugstore or supermarket and you will find bottles of pills and
herbal preparations that claim to support immunity or otherwise boost the health
of your immune system. Although some preparations have been found to alter some
components of immune function, thus far there is no evidence that they actually
bolster immunity to the point where you are better protected against infection and
disease. Demonstrating whether an herb or any substance, for that matter can
enhance immunity is, as yet, a highly complicated matter.
But that doesnt mean we should discount the benefits of all herbal
preparations. Everyones immune system is unique. Each persons physiology
responds to active substances differently. So if your grandmother says shes been
using an herbal preparation for years that protects her from illness, whos to say that
it doesnt?
The problem arises when scientists try to study such a preparation among
large numbers of people. The fact that it works for one person wont show up in the
research data if its not doing the same for a larger group. Scientists have looked at a
number of herbs and vitamins in terms of their potential to influence the immune
system in some way.
Much of this research has focused on the elderly, children, or people with
compromised immune systems.
And many of the studies have had design flaws, which means further studies
are needed to confirm or disprove the results. Consequently, these findings should
not be considered universally applicable.
Some of the supplements that have drawn attention from researchers are
these:
For now, theres no evidence that aloe vera can modulate
immune response. Because many different formulations
and compounds have been used in studies, comparing the
results is difficult. However, there is some evidence that
topical aloe vera is helpful for minor burns, wounds, or

Aloe vera
frostbite, and also for skin inflammations when combined
with hydrocortisone. Studies have found aloe vera is not
the best option for treating breast tissue after radiation
therapy.
The astragalus product, which is derived from the root of
the plant, is marketed as an immune-system stimulant, but

Astragalus
the quality of the studies demonstrating the immune-
membranes
stimulating properties of astragalus are poor. Furthermore,
it may be dangerous.
An ocean of ink has been spilled extolling echinacea as an
immune stimulant, usually in terms of its purported
ability to prevent or limit the severity of colds. Most experts
dont recommend taking echinacea on a long-term basis to
prevent colds. A group of physicians from Harvard Medical
School noted that studies looking at the cold prevention
capabilities of echinacea have not been well designed, and
other claims regarding echinacea are as yet unproven.
Echinacea can also cause potentially serious side effects.

Echinacea
People with ragweed allergies are more likely to have a
reaction to echinacea, and there have been cases of
anaphylactic shock. Injected echinacea in particular has
caused severe reactions. A well-designed study by
pediatricians at the University of Washington in Seattle
found echinacea didnt help with the duration and severity
of cold symptoms in a group of children. A large 2005 study
of 437 volunteers also found that echinacea didnt affect the
rate of cold infections or the progress and severity of a cold.
Garlic may have some infection-fighting capability. In
laboratory tests, researchers have seen garlic work against
bacteria, viruses, and fungi. Although this is promising,
there havent been enough well-designed human studies
conducted to know whether this translates into human

Garlic
benefits. One 2006 study looked at rates for certain cancers
and garlic and onion consumption in southern European
populations. They found an association between the
frequency of use of garlic and onions and a lower risk of
some common cancers. Until more is known, however, its
too early to recommend garlic as a way of treating or
preventing infections or controlling cancer.
Its not clear how the root of the ginseng plant works, but
claims on behalf of Asian ginseng are many, including its
ability to stimulate immune function. Despite the claims of
a number of mainly small studies, the National Center for
Ginseng Complementary and Alternative Medicine (NCCAM)
considers that there have been insufficient large studies of a
high enough quality to support the claims. NCCAM is
currently supporting research to understand Asian ginseng
more fully.
Licorice root is used in Chinese medicine to treat a variety
of illnesses. Most studies of licorice root have been done in
Glycyrrhiza combination with other herbs, so its not possible to verify
glabra whether any effects were attributable to licorice root per se.
(licorice root) Because of the potential side effects of taking licorice and
how little is known about its benefits if any for
stimulating immune function, this is an herb to avoid.
There are hundreds of different species of bacteria in your
digestive tract, which do a bang-up job helping you digest
your food. Now researchers, including some at Harvard
Medical School, are finding evidence of a relationship
Probiotics between such good bacteria and the immune system. For
instance, it is now known that certain bacteria in the gut
influence the development of aspects of the immune
system, such as correcting deficiencies and increasing the
numbers of certain T cells. Precisely how the bacteria
interact with the immune system components isnt known.
As more and more intriguing evidence comes in to support
the link that intestinal bacteria bolster the immune system,
its tempting to think that more good bacteria would be
better. At least, this is what many marketers would like you
to believe as they tout their probiotic products.
Modern medicine, which once treated the connection between emotions and
physical health with skepticism, has come to appreciate the closely linked
relationship between mind and body. A wide variety of maladies, including stomach
upset, hives, heart disease, and even allergies can be linked to the effects of
emotional stress. But although the relationship between stress and immune function
is being studied by a number of different types of scientists, so far it is not a major
area of research for immunologists.
Studying the relationship between stress and the immune system presents
difficult challenges. For one thing, stress is difficult to define. What may appear to be
a stressful situation for one person is not for another. When people are exposed to
situations they regard as stressful, it is difficult for them to measure how much stress
they feel, and difficult for the scientist to know if a persons subjective impression of
the amount of stress is accurate. The scientist can only measure things that may
reflect stress, such as the number of times the heart beats each minute. But such
measures also may reflect other factors.
Most scientists studying the relationship of stress and immune function,
however, do not study a sudden, short-lived stressor; rather, they try to study more
constant and frequent stressors known as chronic stress, such as that caused by
relationships with family, friends, and co-workers, or sustained challenges to
perform well at ones work. Some scientists are investigating whether ongoing stress
takes a toll on the immune system.
Many researchers report that stressful situations can reduce various aspects of
the cellular immune response. A research team from Ohio State University that has
worked extensively in this field suggests that psychological stress affects the
immune system by disrupting communication between the nervous system, the
endocrine (hormonal) system, and the immune system. These three systems talk to
one another using natural chemical messages, and they must work in close
coordination to be effective. The Ohio State research team speculates that long-term
stress releases a long-term trickle of stress hormones mainly glucocorticoids. These
hormones affect the thymus, where lymphocytes are produced, and inhibit the
production of cytokines and interleukins, which stimulate and coordinate white
blood cell activity.
Exercise can help alleviate stress and improve your immune system, even in
the winter. Additionally, the cool fresh air can be beneficial to allergic symptoms.
But, doesnt the cold put stress on your immune system? Almost every mother has
said it: Wear a jacket or youll catch a cold! Is she right? So far, researchers who
have studied this question think
that normal exposure to moderate
cold doesnt increase your
susceptibility to infection. Most
health experts agree that the
reason winter is cold and flu
season is not that people are
cold, but that they spend more
time indoors, in closer contact
with other people who can pass
on their germs.
Regular exercise is one of the pillars of healthy living. It improves
cardiovascular health, lowers blood pressure, helps control body weight, and
protects against a variety of diseases. But does it help maintain a healthy immune
system? Just like a healthy diet, exercise can contribute to general good health and
therefore to a healthy immune system. It may contribute even more directly by
promoting good circulation, which allows the cells and substances of the immune
system to move through the body freely and do their job efficiently.
Some scientists are trying to take the next step to determine whether exercise
directly affects a persons susceptibility to infection. For example, researchers are
looking at whether extreme amounts of intensive exercise can cause athletes to get
sick more often or somehow impairs their immune function. To do this sort of
research, exercise scientists typically ask athletes to exercise intensively; the scientists
test their blood and urine before and after the exercise to detect any changes in
immune system components such as cytokines, white blood cells, and certain
antibodies. While some changes have been recorded, immunologists do not yet
know what these changes mean in terms of human immune response. No one yet
knows, for example, whether an increase in cytokines is helpful or has any true effect
on immune response. Similarly, no one knows whether a general increase in the
white blood cell count is a good thing or a bad thing.
But these subjects are elite athletes undergoing intense physical exertion.
What about moderate exercise for average people? Does it help keep the immune
system healthy?
For now, even though a direct beneficial link hasnt been established, its
reasonable to consider moderate regular exercise to be a beneficial arrow in the
quiver of healthy living, a potentially important means for keeping your immune
system healthy along with the rest of your body.
One approach that could help researchers get more complete answers about
whether lifestyle factors such as exercise help improve immunity takes advantage of
the sequencing of the human genome.
This opportunity for research based on updated biomedical technology can be
employed to give a more complete answer to this and similar questions about the
immune system. For example, microarrays or gene chips based on the human
genome allow scientists to look simultaneously at how thousands of gene sequences
are turned on or off in response to specific physiological conditions for example,
blood cells from athletes before and after exercise. Researchers hope to use these
tools to analyze patterns in order to better understand how the many pathways
involved act at once.
Now that you understand why you experience allergic reactions and what
options are available to you, it is time to take a look at the actual customizable
protocol that makes up the Allergy Annihilator System.
Get ready, dear reader. You are about to be given a system that is simple and
easy to implement into your life, which also has the ability to eradicate the allergy
symptoms that have caused you such misery. And once you put this system into
place, it is all springtime and roses from there!
Natural solutions have always been available to us. We just didnt know
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The customizable
Allergy Annihilator System is
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Anyone can use this
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Just keep in mind that this natural allergy relief therapy requires at least a 30-day
commitment. It is divided into three distinct phases of 5 days, 15 days, and 10
days. Here is why:
Phase 1 This phase lasts 5 days and focuses on antihistamines
intake.
Phase 2 This phase lasts 15 days and combines antihistamine
substances and immunity booster substances.
Phase 3 This phase lasts 10 days and concentrates more on
immune system boosters and less on antihistamine substances.
Because it is important to lower your histamines before boosting your
immune system, therefore, you will gradually transform your system so that it
functions properly. Your continued progress with this method will result in many
benefits, so it is important that you stick with it and follow through.
The Allergy Annihilator The 30 Day Protocol
Step 1
Time
Day Foods Category Quantity
Schedule
Apple Antihistamine cup 6 pm to 8 pm
Broccoli Antihistamine cup 6 pm to 8 pm

Day 1
Cranberry
Flavonoids 1 cup 6 pm to 8 pm
Juice

Day 2
Cranberry
Juice
Apple Antihistamine 1 cup 6 pm to 8 pm
Day 3 Broccoli Antihistamine cup 6 pm to 8 pm
Blueberries Antioxidants 1 cup 6 pm to 8 pm
Apple Antihistamine 1 cup 6 pm to 8 pm
Day 4 Broccoli Antihistamine cup 6 pm to 8 pm
Sweet potato Flavonoids 1 cup 6 pm to 8 pm

Day 5
Cranberry
Juice
Step 2
Time
Schedule
Salmon Omega-3 1/2 cup 6 pm to 8 pm

Day 6
Cranberry
Juice
Walnuts Omega-3 cup 6 pm to 8 pm

Day 7
Cranberry
Juice
Day 8 Egg Omega-3 cup 6 pm to 8 pm
Day 9 Beef Zinc cup 6 pm to 8 pm
Day Salmon Omega-3 1/2 cup 6 pm to 8 pm
10
Cranberry
Juice
Day Apple Antihistamine cup 6 pm to 8 pm
11 Egg Omega-3 cup 6 pm to 8 pm

Day
Egg Omega-3 cup 6 pm to 8 pm
12
13
Cranberry
Juice
Day Walnuts Omega-3 cup 6 pm to 8 pm
14
Cranberry
Juice

Day
Beef Zinc cup 6 pm to 8 pm
15
16
Cranberry
Juice

Day
17
Day
18

Day
19
20
Cranberry
Juice
Step 3
Time
Schedule
Kale Vitamin C cup 6 pm to 8 pm
21
Cranberry
Juice
Papaya Vitamin C 1 cup 6 pm to 8 pm

Day
22
Day Strawberries Vitamin C 1 cup 6 pm to 8 pm
23 Beef Zinc cup 6 pm to 8 pm
Cauliflower Vitamin C cup 6 pm to 8 pm
24
Cranberry
Juice
Sweet peppers Vitamin C 1/2 cup 6 pm to 8 pm

Day
25
Mango Vitamin C 1/2 cup 6 pm to 8 pm

Day
26
Vitamin A,
Kale cup 6 pm to 8 pm
Vitamin C
Day
Salmon Omega-3 1/2 cup 6 pm to 8 pm
27
Cranberry
Juice
Kale Vitamin C cup 6 pm to 8 pm
28
Cranberry
Juice
Papaya Vitamin C 1 cup 6 pm to 8 pm

Day
29
Strawberries Vitamin C 1 cup 6 pm to 8 pm
Day
30
Fast results
No matter what the season or what kind of animal you are allergic to, you
now have the knowledge necessary for beating those allergies. What other
motivation do you need to keep up with a healthy diet and lifestyle year-
round?!
Now, you may recall that, earlier in this eBook, I stated that, as effective as
these methods are, they may take varying amounts of times for different
people. Therefore, you might ask yourself, well then, why is he presenting a set
30-day plan? And youre right. As I have said over and over, results may take
more time for some people than for others. However, I have found that a
structured plan like the one outlined above is an effective way to motivate my
readers to keep working toward their goals. Remember, dont get frustrated.
Don't be alarmed. Even if your allergy symptoms stubbornly dog you as the
weeks roll by, I promise you'll get a lot out of the challenge, including
motivation, support, and better health. This program is designed to reshape
your immune system so that it protects you instead of debilitating you.
You can keep on reading for even more details on how the plan works and
what to expect. However, whatever you do, I implore you to trust that the
Allergy Annihilator System will help you endure, prevail against and
ultimately overcome your allergy symptoms!
So, what should you expect from the Allergy Annihilator System?
Well, in a word: Relief.
The Allergy Annihilator System offers the promise of relief from seasonal
and pet allergy symptoms because the system empowers your body to be better
able to deal with the allergens that surround you. And again, while most
people will see results within 48 hours of beginning the system, be patient. If
you dont happen to notice any results within two days, that doesnt mean
the system wont work for you. The three phases of the system are
specifically designed to first lower histamines, then combine this effort with
a boost of your immune system, and finally in the final phase, after your
histamines have been brought down to a safe level, you will concentrate
completely on boosting your immune system.
Think of each day as a mini-challenge to yourself. By carrying through with
the Allergy Annihilator System all the way to the end, you can to stay on track
with your healthy meal plan and overall goals. Each day, you'll get a "mini-
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month, reminding you of what to do and keeping your goals in mind. All you
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So, now you might be asking yourself, When should I start the Allergy
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The plan doesn't have an "official" start or end date. It's open and ready for
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You can go for a walk in the woods with your spouse at any time of year
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REMEMBER:
Allergies affect at least 2 out of every 10 Americans.
It is important to positively identify the substances you are allergic to.
Skin testing is a safe and fairly easy way to confirm what's causing your
symptoms.
When your body comes into contact with an allergic trigger, it makes
chemicals called histamines.
Most histamine in the body is generated in granules in mast cells and in
white blood cells.
Antihistamines reduce or block histamines, so they stop allergy
symptoms.
Herbs are some of the best home remedies for allergies.
Herbs are deeply nourishing and restoring to the immune system.
Everyones immune system is unique. Each persons physiology
responds to active substances differently.
Exercise can help alleviate stress and improve your immune system, even
in the winter.
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By now you must also
understand that I am an avid
student of nutrition. Most
importantly, Im an allergy and
mast cell activation/histamine
intolerance survivor and thriver.
One more thing that you should
know about me is that Im a very
private man. Ive never been one
to brag about myself or stand out in the crowd. Heck, I guess you could say that Im
downright shy. When I made the decision to bare my soul to the world by writing
this eBook, I worried that I would not be taken seriously by my readers. I worried
that everything I said would be taken with a pinch of salt. Finally, my wife told me
to put my worries aside and write the eBook anyway because there are so many
people out there who suffer from allergies just like I used to and they can use this
information. No, it wasnt an easy decision to make but I finally decided my wife
was right and I put my money where my mouth is.
Through the use of the Allergy Annihilator System, you will lower your
histamines and boost your immune system. Now that we have gotten down to
business, its important to continue to maintain your bodys improved state so that
you dont lose all the valuable gains you youve made. You will accomplish this
through an easy regiment of good nutrition.
In the coming weeks, as you embark on the Allergy Annihilator System, you
will make exciting strides toward improving your way of life. I am bound within the
constraints of sharing what I have accomplished (though I did it without doctors
anyways!) but I know that this system will be effective for you.
Nonetheless, after completing the 30-day process, even I have to continue to
maintain my allergy resistance through a routine of healthy eating. Now, a lot of you
out there might be saying to yourselves, Okay, theres the catch. But Im here to tell
you, its not hard at all.
Down to business
By way of a reminder, the food list or even any other food lists you will
come across via different resources such as the Internet are ONLY to be viewed as
a form of guidance, and not as authorities in themselves. This is because many
allergy sufferers have to cope with multiple intolerances. However, if you abide by
this guidance, you should be able to notice a positive change within a couple of days
of the change in diet. Moreover, allergy sufferers like us have different tolerance
levels, but you will see a gradual improvement of symptoms over a period of time.
If you have completed the protocol up to this point, then it is safe to say
that you have seen a marked improvement of your quality of life. But keep in
mind that a food diary is essential! It is important to eat foods that are low in
histamine levels in accordance with your threshold. Please always remember that
there is no such thing as a histamine-free diet!
Here are some general pointers:
Avoid or reduce eating canned foods and ready-made meals
Avoid or reduce eating ripened and fermented foods (older
cheeses, alcoholic drinks, products containing yeast, stale fish)
Buy and eat fresh products as much as it is possible
Dont allow foods to linger outside the refrigerator especially
meat products
Ensure that your food preparation area (kitchen) is always kept
clean but dont be manic!
Learn to cook! It can be loads of fun once you get into it.
To further maintain the benefits you have built up; seek out low histamine
level foods such as:
Fresh meat (cooled, frozen or fresh)
Freshly caught fish
Chicken (skinned and fresh)
Egg yolk
Fresh fruits with the exception of strawberries, most fresh fruits are
considered to have a low histamine level (also see histamine
liberators below)
Fresh vegetables with the exception of tomatoes
Grains rice noodles, yeast free rye bread, rice crisp bread, oats,
puffed rice crackers, millet flour, pasta (spelt wheat and corn-based)
Fresh pasteurized milk and milk products
Milk substitutes coconut milk, rice milk
Cream cheese, butter (without the histamine generating rancidity)
Most cooking oils check suitability before use
Most leafy herbs check suitability before use
Most non-citric fruit juices
Herbal teas with the exception of those listed below
And avoid high histamine level foods such as:
Alcohol
Pickled or canned foods sauerkrauts
Matured cheeses
Smoked meat products salami, ham, sausages, etc.
Shellfish
Vinegar
Ready-made meals
Salty snacks, sweets with preservatives and artificial colorings
Youre no doubt aware at
this point that what happens is that
histamine is naturally in our
bodies, sitting in our mast cells.
The histamine is then released, as
needed, by the mast cells. The
problem is, some of us release
more than were supposed to.
Stress, allergic reactions, digestion
and histamine-containing foods all
contribute. The thing is, mast cells dont just splurge histamine. They also release a
number of other inflammatory substances that wreak havoc in the body. Given that
we know inflammation causes or is involved in many illnesses and conditions (heart
disease, cancer, autism, multiple sclerosis, Alzheimers, Parkinsons), Ive been
thinking that a low histamine, or even better, an antihistamine diet could benefit
them too. The upshot of explaining this is that I find lowering histamine is only part
of it. Getting my inflammation down ASAP brings immediate and lasting relief.
So as promised, heres how to use nutrition to maintain the shutdown of
histamine reaction and prevent more allergies. Please remember we are all different
and that one mans cure is anothers poison (always check with your doc before
trying new foods) and always be safe. To be sure, this plan is easy and will prevent
you from becoming allergic again. Below is a list of antihistamine foods.
To maintain the gains you have built up through the Allergy Annihilator
System, eat two of these foods at least twice a week:
Apple
Broccoli
Cranberry Juice
Blueberries
Sweet potato
Additionally, work one of the following foods into your diet once a week as
well:
Fennel: anti-inflammatory, antihistamine, analgesic and antioxidant.
Watercress: histamine release inhibitor.
Parsley: repairs damage to the mucus lining of the stomach and prevents
histamine release. Its also anti-inflammatory and can repair liver damage.
Ginger: as potent an H2 receptor antagonist as Zantac/ranitidine.
Thyme: has been shown to inhibit anaphylaxis in mice, as well as displaying
anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial properties. This is a key ingredient in many
modern medicines.
Turmeric: inhibits anaphylactic shock, stabilizes mast cells and prevents
histamine release. Its also anti-inflammatory and anti-tumor compound.
Fortunately, the dynamism of the world of food means that there are
constantly ongoing research projects which affect the way foods are perceived,
received and accepted. Do your best to stay updated with such modifications as they
relate to food intolerances in particular with regards to histamines.
My, oh my
OK, eating 3 food items between 6 and 8 pm may not be the most enticing
routine for a lot of people.
Believe me, I know that there are days when you just want to sit down to
some comfort foods and not worry about doing anything for your allergies. Thats
why I included this chapter. It contains a wide array of healthy options containing
the food items that can be consumed as breakfast, lunch, dinner, or just a snack. I
have tried all of these recipes and I can say that they all taste good and they
contain immunity boosting ingredients sure to help you build and maintain
allergy resistance.
For example, clear soups can help thin mucus and clear nasal passages. Some
studies suggest that the probiotic Lactobacillus acidophilus strain L-92, often added
to yogurt or milk, may help ease pollen allergies, and Vitamin C helps minimize
many spring allergy symptoms.
As someone who once suffered from severe seasonal allergies, it was
important for me to come up with a list of meals in this chapter that feature foods
high in antioxidants, omega-3 fatty acids, and other nutrients that our experts say
may help ease inflammation and minimize complications of hay fever. Even better,
these healthy foods benefit your body in many other ways, boosting heart health and
strengthening your immune system, too.
In the menu that follows, I have created enough anti-allergy meals to last you
a full week. This is just a suggested menu. It is not a mandatory part of the Allergy
Annihilator System. Instead, I present it as a way to make your allergy fighting
efforts a bit more palatable. Following the weeklong menu, I give several recipes for
delicious juice drinks to give your immune system that needed jolt to bring you back
in line if allergies ever act up. Enjoy!
Day 1:
Breakfast: Homemade or low-sugar instant oatmeal made with skim or 1%
acidophilus milk fortified with vitamin D, kiwi halves or orange wedges, and a cup
of freshly brewed coffee or tea.
Lunch: Roasted turkey sandwich with light cream cheese and cranberry sauce
on whole wheat bread, 3-Bean salad with light vinaigrette (made with canola or
olive oil), plain or light yogurt (with active cultures) with frozen strawberries or
raspberries stirred in.
Dinner: Teriyaki Salmon with a side of steamed brown rice and broccoli
served with a cup of hot miso soup (or other broth-based soup).
Acidophilus milk is regular cows milk, but it has the probiotic bacteria,
Lactobacillus acidophilus, added to it. The miso soup, along with other warm broths
and teas, can help loosen mucus and ease congestion.
Salmon is one of the best food sources of the potent omega-3 fatty acids, DHA
and EPA. I recommend fitting fish into your diet three times a week for these anti-
inflammatory omega-3s. Studies have suggested the consumption of fatty acids may
reduce inflammatory markers and may improve lung function.
Day 2:
Breakfast: Peach smoothie made with frozen or canned unsweetened
peaches, banana, and yogurt with active cultures, hot green or black tea.
Lunch: Vegetarian pizza (with garlic, onions, mozzarella cheese), fruit salad
(red grapes, apples, cherries, or pears).
Dinner: Chicken (or lean beef) and vegetable stew served with a whole grain
roll or crackers and a glass of skim or low-fat milk with active cultures.
All of the fruits (except bananas) and some of the vegetables in todays menu
(garlic, onions) are rich in quercetin, a flavonoid phytochemical that has reported
antihistamine properties good for nasal congestion.
Drinking warm fluids from tea or broth or tomato-based soups can help
soothe throats and relieve sinus congestion.
Day 3:
Breakfast: Honey-wheat raspberry pancakes (stir frozen raspberries into
pancake batter), freshly brewed coffee or tea or hot chocolate.
Lunch: Salad Nicosia made with albacore or solid white tuna canned in water,
potatoes and tomatoes tossed with a light vinaigrette featuring olive or canola oil,
red grapes.
Dinner: Spicy lean beef (or chicken) enchiladas made from steamed corn
tortillas or tortillas lightly coated with canola oil and shredded Jack cheese, steamed
summer squash.
This menu gives a second fish serving for the week and several produce items
that contribute antioxidants including vitamin C (berries, potatoes, tomatoes, kale).
Using vegetable oils that are higher in monounsaturated fat and/or omega-3s and
lower in omega-6 fatty acids (like canola and olive oil) may benefit people with
asthma.
Spicy ingredients in the enchiladas (cayenne pepper, onions, or garlic) may
help thin mucus and clear nasal passages. Use Jack cheese instead of cheddar. Aged
cheeses may contribute to dietary histamine and possibly provoke allergic
symptoms. Other foods thought to contain high concentrations of histamine include
sauerkraut, wine, and processed meat, although sulfite-free wine is probably fine.
Day 4:
Breakfast: Scrambled eggs made with one higher omega-3 egg and 1/4 cup
egg substitute topped with shredded Jack or mozzarella cheese and served on a
toasted whole wheat English muffin, strawberries, freshly brewed coffee or tea.
Lunch: Vegetarian quesadilla (made with grilled onions and bell peppers,
Jack cheese, and a whole grain tortilla) served with fat-free refried beans and hot
sauce or taco sauce, yogurt parfait (made with layers of light or plain yogurt with
active cultures and vitamin D, frozen blueberries, and fortified whole-grain cereal).
Dinner: Ground sirloin or turkey meatloaf served over horseradish mashed
potatoes (hot cooked potatoes blended with low-fat milk and horseradish to taste),
steamed carrots.
The scrambled eggs along with the
fortified yogurt and whole grain cereal will add
a hefty dose of vitamin D. Studies suggest an
association between vitamin D deficiency and
increased risk of asthma and wheezing. It has
even been proposed that vitamin D deficiency
may explain a portion of the current asthma epidemic.
Caffeine from tea or coffee can act like antihistamine in the body, believe it or
not, but the tea and coffee need to be high quality and freshly brewed. Hot liquid in
general will have soothing effects on the throat and sinus congestion.
Horseradish not only offers the mucus-thinning benefits of other hot spices,
but studies have indicated that some horseradish constituents may have antibiotic
activity. The hot sauce will also help clear the sinuses.
Day 5:
Breakfast: Toasted whole wheat bagel and light cream cheese, melon wedges,
freshly brewed hot coffee or tea.
Lunch: Italian chicken wrap made with grilled chicken, pesto, fresh
mozzarella cheese, tomatoes and romaine lettuce, fresh fruit cup.
Dinner: Ginger shrimp stir fry made with shrimp, kale or broccoli, fresh
ginger, and a little canola oil served over steamed rice or cooked noodles with a side
of mandarin oranges.
All of the vegetables in todays menu are rich in quercetin, a flavonoid
phytochemical that might help suppress the allergic response by controlling the
release of histamine.
Fresh ginger is featured in the shrimp stir fry (the third serving of fish this
week). Anecdotally, using spices like ginger, cayenne, and turmeric seem to help
people who suffer from seasonal allergies.
Day 6:
Breakfast: Blueberry wheat muffin or scone with a latte made with skim or
low-fat vitamin D fortified milk.
Lunch: Spicy sirloin burger topped with Jack cheese and Ortega or pasilla
peppers served on a whole grain bun with apple slices and freshly brewed green tea.
Dinner: Spinach lasagna made with whole wheat noodles, marinara sauce
with garlic and onions, part-skim ricotta and mozzarella cheese, served with orange
segments.
From tea to tomatoes, todays menu is brimming with high-antioxidant plant
foods. Low intakes of dietary antioxidants may contribute to increases in asthma and
allergy, so featuring plant foods rich in an assortment of antioxidants in as many
meals as possible may be helpful.
The apple slices and the garlic and onions in the marinara sauce contribute
Quercitin and the lasagna features two non-aged cheeses. The spicy peppers may
help allergy symptoms temporarily by encouraging the sinuses to run.
Day 7:
Breakfast: Whole grain waffles topped with fresh or frozen strawberries and
a glass of skim or 1% acidophilus milk fortified with vitamin D.
Lunch: Chicken salad made with cashews or walnuts, Dijon or spicy mustard
and plain or vanilla yogurt (with active cultures and vitamin D) served on Romaine
lettuce with a cup of mango cubes, freshly brewed coffee or tea.
Dinner: Thai curry tofu with cauliflower and broccoli florets served over
steamed brown rice or cooked noodles, with a cup of broth-based soup such as won
ton or hot and sour soup.
This menu includes two servings of probiotic-containing dairy foods, several
foods with Quercitin (tea, strawberries, lettuce, and broccoli) plus several top
vitamin C-rich foods (strawberries, romaine lettuce, mango, cauliflower, and
broccoli). A high antioxidant intake may be helpful for people with seasonal
allergies.
Getting enough vitamin D each day benefits our health in a myriad of ways,
including possibly decreasing the risk of asthma. One of the easiest ways to get
vitamin D is through fortified dairy products such as the milk and yogurt in this
menu. The hot soup, curry spice, and spicy mustard will help get the sinuses
running. Curry and mustard typically contain turmeric which seem seems to offer
additional relief with allergy symptoms.
JUICE DRINKS
The Green Drink
Here's the hard to find recipe! It was made famous by Dr. Oz, who says he
drinks this every morning, as does Oprah. After Oprah tried this on the show, she
was surprised how good it tasted, calling it a "glass of fresh!" If you're new to juicing,
you may find that this tastes a bit
"earthy" because your taste buds
may not be used to this whole
thing. If that's the case, just add
an extra apple or two to sweeten
it up. You can blend this recipe
too, but I imagine you'll want to
peel the lemon, lime, and ginger.
Ingredients:
Apples - 2 medium (3" diameter) 364g
Celery - 3 stalks, large (11"-12" long) 192g
Cucumber - 1 cucumber (8-1/4") 301g
Ginger Root - 1/2 thumb (1" diameter) 12g
Lemon (with rind) - 1/2 fruit (2-3/8" diameter) 42g
Lime (with rind) - 1 fruit (2" diameter) 67g
Parsley - 1 bunch 150g
Spinach - 2 cup 60g
Directions:
Process all ingredients in a juicer, shake or stir and serve.
Vegetable Blast
This drink tastes a lot like a V8, only fresher and more natural.
Ingredients:
Carrots - 2 large (7-1/4" to 8-/1/2" long) 144g
Cucumber - 1/2 cucumber (8-1/4") 150.5g
Parsley - 2 handful 80g
Pepper (sweet green) - 1/2 medium (approx. 2-3/4" long, 2-1/2" dia) 59.5g
Spinach - 1 cup 30g
Tomatoes - 3 medium whole (2-3/5" diameter) 369g
Directions:
Allergy Soother
This juice blend was made to maximize the benefits to help soothe the aches
and pains that allergy sufferers have. If you don't have extra-virgin olive oil, don't
try to substitute with any other oils, as they could actually do more harm than good.
Avoid dairy products to get the most out of this recipe.
Ingredients:
Apple - 1 medium (3" diameter) 182g
Asparagus - 4 spears, medium (5-1/4" to 7" long) 64g
Broccoli - 1 stalk 151g
Carrots - 3 large (7-1/4" to 8-/1/2" long) 216g
Olive Oil - 1 tablespoon 13.5g
Directions:
Make sure you don't put olive oil into your juicer. Place the olive oil into a
glass, then pour the juice onto it and stir to mix well.
Full Immunity
Ingredients:
Carrots - 7 medium 427g
Garlic - 2 clove 6g
Ginger Root - 1 thumb (1" diameter) 24g
Directions:
Green Cheer
Ingredients:
Avocado - 1 avocado 201g
Lemon - 1/2 fruit (2-1/8" diameter) 29g
Orange - 1 large (3-1/16" diameter) 184g
Spinach - 2 handful 50g
Directions:
Great Green Boost
This recipe was made famous by Martha
Stewart, who says that she drinks one each and
every morning to jump start her day. It contains
plenty of nutrients for continuous energy.
Ingredients:
Apple - 1/2 medium (3" diameter) 91g
Celery - 1 stalk, large (11"-12" long) 64g
Cucumber - 1/2 cucumber (8-1/4") 150.5g
Papaya (deseeded) - 1/4 fruit, large 195.25g
Pear - 1/2 medium 89g
Spinach - 1 cup 30g
Directions:
Spinach Surprise
Ingredients:
Kale - 2 leaves (8-12") 70g
Spinach - 1 cup 30g
Directions:
The Anytime Cocktail
Ingredients:
Celery - 2 stalks, medium (7-1/2" - 8" long) 80g
Kale - 5 leaves (8-12") 175g
Lemon - 1/2 fruit (2-3/8" diameter) 42g
Oranges (peeled) - 2 fruit (2-5/8" diameter) 262g
Directions:
Nothing Can Beets This
Ingredients:
Apple - 1 medium (3" diameter) 182g
Beet Root - 1 beet (2" diameter) 82g
Carrots - 3 medium 183g
Celery - 2 stalk, large (11"-12" long) 128g
Directions:
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Questions and answers
Ever since I wrote this eBook, I
have been bombarded by people
wanting to know more about the highly
effective Allergy Annihilator System.
Therefore, I have compiled a list of the
most common questions and answered
them here:
What Types of Plants Produce the Most Allergy-Causing Pollen?
The type of pollen that most commonly causes allergy symptoms comes from
plants (trees, grasses, and weeds) that typically do not bear fruit or flowers. These
plants produce small, light, dry pollen granules in large quantities that can be
carried through the air for miles.
Common plant allergens include:
Weeds, such as ragweed, sagebrush, redroot pigweed, lamb's quarters,
goosefoot, tumbleweed (Russian thistle), and English plantain
Grasses, such as timothy grass, Kentucky blue grass, Johnson grass, Bermuda
grass, redtop grass, orchard grass, sweet vernal grass, perennial rye, salt grass,
velvet grass, and fescue
Hardwood deciduous trees, such as oak, ash, elm, birch, maple, alder, and
hazel as well as hickory, pecan, box, and mountain cedar. Juniper, cedar, cypress,
and sequoia trees are also likely to cause allergies.
What Does a Pollen Count Mean?
A pollen count is the measure of the amount of pollen in the air. Pollen counts
are commonly included in local weather reports and are usually reported for mold
spores and three types of pollen: grasses, trees, and weeds. The count is reported as
grains of pollen per square meter of air collected over 24 hours. This number
represents the concentration of all the pollen in the air in a certain area at a specific
time. The pollen count is translated into a corresponding level: absent, low, medium,
or high.
In general, a "low" pollen count means that only people extremely sensitive to
pollen will experience symptoms. A "medium" count means many people who are
relatively sensitive to pollen will experience symptoms and a "high" count means
most people with any sensitivity to pollen will experience symptoms.
Although the pollen count is an approximate value and fluctuates, it is useful
as a general guide when you are trying to determine whether or not you should stay
indoors to avoid pollen contact.
Should I Consider Moving to Decrease My Allergy Symptoms?
No. Moving to a different geographic climate will not help "cure" allergies,
particularly for people who have allergen sensitivities. Most people who relocate to
get away from pollens that cause their allergies tend to find that they eventually
develop allergies to the plant pollens in the new area.
How Can I Tell If My Child Has Allergies or a Common Cold?
Symptoms of allergies and colds can be similar, but here's how to tell the
difference.
Occurrence of symptoms:
Both allergies and colds cause symptoms of sneezing, congestion, runny nose,
watery eyes, fatigue, and headaches. However, colds often cause symptoms one at a
time: first sneezing, then a runny nose, and then congestion. Allergies cause
symptoms that occur all at once.
Duration of symptoms:
Cold symptoms generally last from seven to 10 days, whereas allergy
symptoms continue as long as a person is exposed to whatever triggered them.
Allergy symptoms may subside soon after elimination of allergen exposure.
Mucus discharge:
Colds may cause yellowish nasal discharge, suggesting an infectious cause.
Allergies generally cause clear, thin, watery mucus discharge.
Sneezing is a more common symptom of allergies, especially when sneezing
occurs two or three times in a row. Colds are more common during the winter
months, whereas allergies are more common in the spring through the fall, when
plants are pollinating. Colds may be accompanied by a fever, but allergies are not
usually associated with a fever.
What Does It Mean When a Product Is Labeled "Hypoallergenic"?
"Hypo" means "under" or "less than," so "hypoallergenic" means a product is
less likely to trigger an allergic reaction.
Many products that we use every day, such as cleansers and soaps,
deodorants, makeup, and even mouthwash, have ingredients that can irritate the
skin or act as antigens (substances that act as an allergy trigger). Exposure of the skin
to these ingredients most often fragrances and chemicals used as preservatives
can lead to a condition called contact dermatitis. Contact dermatitis appears as areas
of redness, itching, and swelling on the skin, and sometimes as a rash or blisters.
Many manufacturers of cosmetics and cleaning supplies now market their
products as "hypoallergenic," meaning the products do not contain ingredients that
are known to cause irritation or allergic reactions. However, manufacturers are not
required to prove the claim that their products are hypoallergenic, and there are
currently no regulations or standards for manufacturers to follow.
Although choosing products that are hypoallergenic may help reduce the risk
of contact dermatitis, no product can guarantee never to irritate the skin or produce
an allergic reaction. It's always a good idea to test any new product before you use it,
especially if you have had skin reactions in the past. To test it, simply put a sample
of the product on your inner wrist or elbow and wait 24 hours to see if a reaction
occurs.
Can Allergies Be Cured?
Yes, allergies can be cured. This eBook has just offered you more than a
treatment, it has offered you a method of fighting your allergies by constructing a
new chemical internal balance that has the perspective of maintaining your body
healthy and prepared to face allergens. The maintenance plan is meant to help your
immunity system never again collapse because of allergens. But, as you have already
noticed, its a reasonable and non-restrictive habit.
Immunotherapy, or allergy shots, is not a cure. Rather, the shots are a way to
significantly lessen the symptoms caused by exposure to specific substances.
How Does Stress Affect Allergies?
Stress is the body's response to conflict or situations, both internal and
external, that interfere with the normal balance in life. Virtually all of the body's
systems, including the digestive system, cardiovascular system, nervous system, and
immune system, make adjustments in response to stress. When feeling anxious or
stressed, your body releases numerous hormones and other chemicals, including
histamine. Histamine is a powerful chemical that can lead to allergy-like symptoms.
Stress does not cause allergies, but it can make an existing reaction worse by
increasing the level of histamine in the bloodstream.
Are allergies inherited?
There is a genetic factor in the development of allergic disease. If one parent
has allergic disease, the estimated risk of a child to develop allergies is 48%; the
childs estimated risk grows to 70% if both parents have a history of allergies.
Why is allergic disease increasing?
The genetic factor does not explain why the incidence of allergy and asthma is
rapidly increasing in the modern world. There are two main theories about why
allergic disease is growing. One theory blames our increasing immune system
sensitivity on the abundance of synthetic chemicals in our modern world. Another
theory, known as the hygiene hypothesis, posits that the human immune system is
becoming more reactive to allergens because of modern hygiene and healthcare. Our
immune system is designed to fight off viruses, bacteria, parasites, and other
microbes; however, with modern hygiene, sanitation, vaccines, antibiotics, and
healthcare, our immune system does not have many invaders to fight off, and so its
attention and energy is re-directed to normally harmless foreign substances.
Can a person outgrow an allergy?
It normally works the other way around. People normally grow into allergies,
but some children outgrow food allergies after long periods of avoiding the allergen,
and up to half of young children outgrow their asthma. However, many find that the
symptoms return later in life.
Can an adult develop allergies later in life?
Allergic reactions can develop at any age, no matter how old you are. If your
total allergen load reaches its maximum point, then you will develop allergies. The
peak age of allergy development, however, appears to be in the late teens.
Who needs allergy testing and allergy shots?
You don't need allergy testing to diagnose allergies if you realize what causes
your symptoms. However, you may benefit from allergy testing if you have trouble
identifying the allergen that triggers your symptoms, if you have a hard time
controlling your symptoms with allergy medications, or if you have significant side
effects from allergy medications.
If allergy testing identifies the allergen that triggers your symptoms, you may
be a good candidate for allergy shots (immunotherapy). Allergy shots can help you
control your allergy symptoms and help reduce or eliminate your need for
medications. Allergy shots may also be recommended for people who have had a
life-threatening reaction (anaphylaxis), as a way to reduce future risk.
Who should see an allergy specialist?
You probably don't need to see an allergy specialist if you have good control
of your allergy symptoms. Allergy specialists are helpful if your symptoms are hard
to control, if you can't identify your allergen, or if you have had a severe, life-
threatening allergic reaction in the past.
It is likely you will need to see an allergy specialist if you need allergy testing
or allergy shots (immunotherapy). Allergy testing may help identify allergens that
you should avoid to better control your asthma. Allergy shots can help control
allergy symptoms from a variety of triggers.
Can people allergic to animals live with a short-haired pet?
Unfortunately, a short-haired pet can still trigger a pet allergy because animal
hair or fur isn't the problem. It's the dander or dead skin (or the saliva on the skin)
that contains the allergen. The best pets are animals that do not have dander, such as
fish.
If you have mild allergies to a dog or cat that you already own and you can't
bear to part with your pet, it would be ideal to keep it outside. Try to wash your pet
once or twice weekly, and have someone brush its fur outside the home. Frequent
vacuuming, especially with a HEPA (high-efficiency particulate air) filter (also by
someone other than you), may also help.
How should pregnant women manage their allergies?
In general, you should try to avoid taking allergy medications during
pregnancy, because few studies have tested their safety in human fetuses. The most
vulnerable period is the first trimester (first three months) of pregnancy.
Conclusion
Let me be the first to commend you for
doing what is necessary to take control of your
life. You have taken a very important step in
beating the allergies that have no doubt
bothered you for many years. The system
outlined in this eBook is natural and effective
and you will find great relief if you follow the
system I have provided.
To be sure, there may be days where you find that you are discouraged. Or
you may simply think that choosing to eat right is just too inconvenient and that its
something that can be put off for another time. Resist this feeling. Addressing
allergies takes a multi-faceted approach that involves optimizing your diet and
avoiding potential triggers. Typically, people anticipating the misery of allergy
season arm themselves with a variety of antihistamine pills, nose sprays and eye
drops. This may seem like an easy solution. However, these drug treatments come
with their own set of side effects, and relief is short lived. And it's been my
experience that conventional allergy medicines, whether they come in a spray or a
pill, work for only 20 to 30 percent of the time.
The Allergy Annihilator System offers allergy sufferers permanent relief
without adverse side effects. But success does not come automatically. This system
takes commitment on your part to lower the histamines in your body and nutritional
eating to bolster your immune system. When done properly, the success rate for this
approach is about 80 to 90 percent.
On top of that, you can carry out your treatment at home simply by taking the
time to take better care of yourself. Its just a smarter approach and it is one that has
benefits that reach far beyond your allergy symptoms. The Allergy Annihilator
System is a technique that makes you an overall healthier person. Moreover, I firmly
believe that if you follow the protocol outlined in this eBook, you will see that
finding allergy relief is much easier than you imagined.
Best of all, this is not a one size fits all system. It is a system that allows you
to modify and make your own program. It allows you to decide which foods to eat,
you decide the best way to maintain your progress through the maintenance plan
and you are the one who reaps the benefits of those choices.
I wish you the best of luck on your quest to manage and conquer your
allergy symptoms. Please continue to refer back to the information contained in
this eBook as much as you need to as you discover what is best for your particular
situation. In the end, I have no doubt; you will really discover through this system
that you had the power to conquer your allergies all the time. You just needed the
right method for doing so.
Are you tired of dealing with the awful spring allergies? Have you ever had to give up a
beloved pet because of allergies? Have you ever bought medication thinking it could cure
your allergies only to get slow and minimal results as well as side effects such as
drowsiness? When over-the-counter medication doesn't seem to do the trick, what action
can you take to get rid of the itchy, watery eyes, or the horrible sinus headache? Lucky for
you, this eBook contains the best methods you can use to forever be allergy free. And the
best thing about it is that it requires no artificial medication, just natural foods and
resources. With this allergy relief eBook, you'll soon discover how to enjoy spring as if you
never had allergies!
Here is a preview of what you'll learn:
Natural oils for allergy relief
Allergy relief diets
Which foods to avoid when having severe allergies
Allergy-friendly flowers, trees, and vines
Why allergies happen
Basic allergies caused by animals
How to finally enjoy all seasons of the year without allergies
Much, much more!

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My allergist had already recommended a few things in this eBook, but he is a

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The information in this eBook is not a substitute for medical

full responsibility, knowing the potential danger that their allergies

some paragraphs can be done only with the authors consent.

First off, I want you to

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Is this really going to work for me?

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Why did you write such a long eBook?

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permanently eliminate their environmental allergies caused by hay, grass, pollen,

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relieve your allergies not temporarily, but permanently.

Although I have tried to address all the information in a complete manner, I

Annihilator have addressed to me so far. I have provided answers to these questions

of this information might already be familiar to you. However, I feel it is important

next few chapters.

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