Instant Allergy Relief

Approximately 20% of Americans suffer from allergies which includes symptoms such as itchy eyes and nose, sneezing, sinus headache and congestion.  Some allergies are seasonal or can occur at any time.  Dust mites, mold spores, animal dander and specific chemicals can trigger symptoms.  Seasonal allergies occur during different times of the year from tree, grass, weed and commercial crop release of pollens.  The fall is the worst time of the year for most allergy sufferers due to the greatest release of weed pollen.  Ragweed and goldenrod being the most common offenders. 

The term “hayfever” is a bit of a misnomer because neither hay (alfalfa) nor fevers are typically associated with allergies.  Fungal spores are high at all times except during times of snow cover resulting in continuous immune system stress and symptoms.  Allergies can account for sleep loss, lack of work productivity and general misery making it a very important problem to address.

Allergies are basically an abnormal immune response to a harmless substance.

Why does the immune system overreact to something that is harmless?  That is the question we always ask each and every patient because one person’s causative factors may be completely different from another’s yet they have the same symptoms.  Genetics, environment, nutritional status, digestive function, adrenal gland health, antioxidant status and many more can all be contributing factors to allergic responses. 

Traditional medicine treats the symptoms of allergies by suppressing the immune system with drugs such as antihistamines.  This approach however, does not reach the underlying cause of why the immune system is not functioning correctly.  We are seeing a rise in allergies in industrialized nations due to the increasing toxic burden placed on our bodies.

Medications only mask symptoms but also have unwanted side effects such as drousiness and nutrient depletions.  Natural medicines do not have side effects nor do they cause nutrient depletions.

Antioxidants can reduce allergic symptoms by quenching free radical production which contributes to the inflammation caused by allergies.  Antioxidants such as vitamin C can significantly reduce the exaggerated immune response to harmless substances.

Quercitin is possibly the most biologically active flavonoid which can reduce free radicals at a rapid rate.  Quercitin is found in onions, garlic and tea but can also be taken as a supplement.  Quercitin is one of nature’s most powerful antihistamines as it directly inhibits the release of histamine from immune cells.  25% of the quercitin you ingest will go directly to the lung making it an excellent compound for allergies and associated asthma. 

Quercitin’s absorption can be enhanced with the enzyme bromelain which is derived from pineapple.  Bromelain also blocks inflammatory pathways and will also break-up mucus in the lungs.  Quercitin should be taken as soon as the symptoms of allergies appear at a dose of 400-600mg, three times per day, for the first 5-7 days.  200-400mg can then be taken as a maintenance dose through allergy season.

Stinging Nettle or Urtica dioica, has been shown to reduce inflammatory chemicals in the body which contribute to allergy symptoms.  N-acetyl cysteine or NAC is not only an excellent antioxidant but also is an expectorant and mucolytic agent.  NAC rebuilds glutathione which is one of your body’s most powerful antioxidants. 

We use these high quality and thoroughly researched supplement to quickly and effectively reduce the symptoms of allergies.