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Allergies are high sensitivities to a usually harmless substance. There are multiple types of allergies and people can develop them throughout their life. Some of these allergies might be listed as food, childhood, seasonal, pet, dust mite, gluten intolerance, lactose, and pollen. Alternative medicine offers various ways for a person to cope with allergic symptoms other than the traditional medical treatment and medications. Some of these treatments are acupuncture, acupressure, homeopathy, chiropractic care, NAET (Nambudripad's Allergy Elimination Techniques), EPD (enzyme potentiated desensitization), nutritional medicine, functional medicine, botanical medicine, and reflexology. An allergy develops when the immune system responds to a substance that is normally harmless as if it were harmful. Cells release histamine, which causes reactions such as sneezing, wheezing, vomiting, and rashes. In severe cases, anaphylactic shock develops, blocking the airway and causing heart failure. Common allergies include foods, pollen, chemicals, and stress. Eating a wide variety of foods reduces exposure to allergens. Recommended Vitamins:

Vitamin A supports the immune system, reducing allergic potential

Vitamin B complex: 25 Ð 50 mg daily

Vitamin B-3 seems to inhibit the release of histamine and damps down inflammation

Vitamin B-6 helps to control allergic reactions

Vitamin B-12 reduces wheezing

Pantothenic acid lowers stress and acts as an antihistamine

Choline and inositol reduce stress levels

Vitamin C is a natural antihistamine (500 Ð 1,000 mg daily)

Vitamin D controls calcium absorption

Vitamin E boosts immune system activity Recommended Minerals:

Calcium reduces the severity of an allergic reaction

Digestive enzymes

Glutamine

Magnesium improves immunity (250 Ð 500 mg daily)

Molybdenum reduces wheezing

MSM: 1,000 mg one to three times daily

Selenium is a key antioxidant

Zinc detoxifies the body (15 mg of elemental zinc once or twice daily) Recommended Nutrients:

Omega-3 fatty acids (fish oil capsules): 50 mg one to three times daily

Omega-6 oils are rich sources of essential fatty acids, which can prevent allergies in susceptible people

Bioflavonoids relieve symptoms when taken with Vitamin C

Borage Oil: 500 Ð 1,000 mg daily

Quercitin: 500 mg twice daily

Cuteb

Digestive enzymes

Echinacea

Ephedra: 130 mg three time daily

Evening Primrose oil: 500 Ð 1,000 mg daily

Ginkgo Biloba Extract: 60 mg one to three times daily

Glutamine

Goldenseal

Grape Seed Extract (PCOs): 100 mg one to three times daily

Licorice Root: one to three 450-mg capsules daily

Ma-Huang

Nettle: 250 mg three times daily

Papaya

Quercetin: 400 mg before eating one to three times daily

Red Eyebright

Skunk Cabbage Foods to Choose:

Organic honey

Fresh fruit and vegetables

Wheatgerm

Sardines (with bones for extra calcium)

Garlic and onions

Sunflower seeds Foods to Avoid:

Milk and other dairy products during attacks, as they encourage mucus formation in the airways

Foods that may cause allergies, such as strawberries, shellfish, tomatoes, chocolate, eggs, wheat, milk, and nuts

The information obtained for this website was partially gathered from the book, Vitamins & Minerals, written by Sara Rose and published by Hamlyn in 2003. Other sources for this website were gathered from Reader's Digest The Healing Power of Vitamins, Minerals, and Herbs: The A-Z guide to enhancing your health and treating illness with nutritional supplements. Along with these two resource guides, material has been found in The Doctor's Complete Guide To Vitamins and Minerals, written by Mary Dan Eades, MD. Another resource for this website was The Complete Guide to Herbal Medicines, written by Charles W. Fetrow, PharmD and Juan R. Avila, PharmD. Along with these is a book written by Earl Meindell, RPh, PhD, Recipes for Healthy Living Dr. Earl MeindellÕs Natural Remedies For 101 Ailments. Plus, the Alternative Health Dictionary. Viable Herbal Solutions website was a great help as well with this information.

The material you find should not be considered a replacement for professional medical treatment. A medical practitioner should be consulted in all matters related to health. While the advice and information are believed to be accurate and true at the time of gathering them, neither the authors nor the publisher can accept any legal responsibility or liability for any errors or omissions.

This document is provided for information only; it is not intended to diagnose symptoms, prescribe treatment, or to substitute for consultation with a physician. While we have made every effort to ensure that this information is accurate and extensive, only your doctor can tell you if a medication, or drug combination, is safe for you.