Herbal Health for managing Seasonal Allergies

Date: 2010.08.29 | Category: Ragweed Allergy, Remedies for Allergies | Tags: herbal remedies,Remedies for Allergies,seasonal allergies

There are a number of nutrients and herbs that can help with the management of seasonal allergies such as ragweed allergy, sinusitis and hayfever. These not only help with the symptoms but also with restoring the balance of the immune system.

They include:

Perilla: a herb which assists by inhibiting inflammation and restoring long term immune system balance, in patients with allergies.

Albizzia: a herb used in traditional Indian medicine, which greatly reduces the symptoms of acute hayfever and other seasonal allergies.

Quercetin: a natural vitamin like compound which calms the immune system, and reduces respiratory congestion and mucus.

Atractolodyes: a herb used in Chinese medicine to relieve nasal congestion and support healthy immune function.

The Digestive System – The root of all disease.

As the digestive system is the seat of health, an unhealthy system will contribute significantly to allergies. A large percentage of the total immune system of the body is present in the digestive system.This allows the body to know the difference between healthy foods and good bacteria, and harmful organisms including toxins.The body can then react appropriately.

If the digestive system contains toxic foods and harmful bacteria, the immune system will respond, and the result is inflammation, which can then lead to allergy problems.

A healthy diet is then essential for long term allergy management. Detoxification and probiotics ( beneficial bacteria) may be required to improve digestive health, and to restore “good” bacteria to the digestive system. These calm the immune system and reduce the allergic response.

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