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ENVIRONMENTAL ALLERGY
Allergies aren't so much a disease in themselves, but a symptom of a weakened immune system or other health problem. Treat the underlying cause, not just the symptom for long term relief...

Allergens can be any substance but the most common ones are dust, pollen, animal hair, animal dander, insect bites, grasses, molds and fungus, cleaning products and metal in costume jewelry. Heredity does appear to play a role in allergies.

• If both parents have allergies then the child will have a 70 percent chance of developing allergies.
  
  
• Persons who are not breastfed are also more likely to develop allergies.
  
  Allergens can be any substance but the most common ones are dust, pollen, animal hair, animal dander, insect bites, grasses, molds and fungus, cleaning products and metal in costume jewelry. Heredity does appear to play a role in allergies. If both parents have allergies then the child will have a 70 percent chance of developing allergies. Persons who are not breastfed are also more likely to develop allergies.
  
  The immune system views allergens as a threat to the body:
  When the allergen contacts a mucous membrane inflammation occurs, due to the release of chemicals such as histamine. It is characterized by redness, itching, swelling and the increased secretion of thin, clear mucous. Allergic symptoms can range from severe and life threatening anaphylactic reactions to hay fever, asthma attacks, rashes, hives and eczema. People with allergies suffer more often from fungal and parasitic infections. Allergies can also be exacerbated when the body is exposed to emotional or physical stress.
  
  Conventional treatment of environmental allergies is targeted at decreasing symptoms:
  Antihistamines are the most common treatment for moderate allergies. They inhibit the ability of mast cells to release histamine. Steroid nasal sprays also decrease nasal allergy symptoms. Long-term effects of using these sprays may include glaucoma and decreased bone density. Anaphylactic reactions cause the swelling of the air passages. They are treated with injections of nor epinephrine. This hormone causes a sympathetic nervous system response resulting in an opening of the airways.
  
  There are many ways of decreasing allergic reactions:
  Take only hypoallergenic supplements. Keep rooms free of dust and use an air purification system. Avoid feather and down bedding. Keep windows closed during times when the allergen is present in the air. Pollens are at highest concentrations between 5 and 10 AM and lowest after it rains. Use mold proof paint and disinfectant in the house. Exercise indoors. Do not smoke and eliminate exposure to second hand smoke. Keep plants that remove pollutants from air. These types include bamboo palm, Boston fern, dracaena, English ivy, ficus ali, peace lily, rubber plant and spider plant. Wear protective clothing when handling allergenic substances and wash after using them. Use calendula cream to heal skin reactions. Avoid cantaloupe if you have a ragweed allergy. Cantaloupe contains similar proteins to ragweed. Decrease stress, eat healthy and be well rested. Perform regular cleansing of the liver, kidney and intestinal tract to reduce the build up of allergens in the system.
  
  Anti-histamines are commonly used to treat and prevent seasonal allergy symptoms, but more and more allergy sufferers are noticing that anti-histamines not only come with a number of side effects themselves, but often worsen the allergy symptoms they were designed to prevent. Side effects of antihistamines include drowsiness, dizziness, nausea, dry mouth and difficult urination. There are a number of natural solutions, free of these side effects, that can help to both control the symptoms and address the root immune dysfunction.
  
  Plant sterols help to balance the immune response, helping to prevent an over reaction to harmless substances, as in the case of allergy. Butterbur (Petasites hybridus) has been used extensively for the treatment and prevention of migraine headaches. More recently, it has been gaining a lot of notice as a seasonal allergy treatment. Butterbur has anti histamine effects, thus reducing inflammation without inducing the same side effects as anti-histamines. Quercetin is a plant derived flavanoid that stabilizes mast cells (the cells that release anti-histamine). Quercetin is commonly combined with vitamin C, also shown to reduce histamine, for an optimal synergistic effect. Homeopathics like Allium cepa, Euphrasia and sabadilla are also effective for the treatment of seasonal allergies, with the ability to reset the body's own dysfunctional reaction to the allergen. They are safe for all ages, as well as safe to use with other medications. Probiotics help to restore the bodies natural gut flora, the site of the majority of our immune cells. Research has shown that supplementation with probiotics can help to reduce allergic reaction. For symptom relief, try Chamomile essential oil in the bath or diluted with water and used as a soak for eye compress. This has been shown to calm inflammation and itch.