February 7, 2007
It seems winter is already gone down here in Tucson, AZ.
And it*s getting warmer and warmer.
How is your place ?
Fortunately I didn*t get sick during winter because of my secret herbal formulas.
Today, I would like to talk about allergies and the immune system.
A properly functioning immune system is like a well-trained and disciplined biological warfare unit for the body.
The immune system is really quite amazing !
It is able to identify and destroy many foreign invaders !
The immune system can also identify cells that are infected internally with viruses, as well as many cells that are on their way to becoming tumors.
It does all of this work so the body remains healthy.
As amazing as the immune system is, it sometimes makes mistakes.
Allergies are the result of a hypersensitive immune system.
The allergic immune system misidentifies an otherwise innocuous substance as harmful, and then attacks the substance with a ferocity far greater than required.
The problems this attack can cause range from mildly inconvenient and uncomfortable to the total failure of the organism the immune system is supposed to be protecting.
Common Types of Allergy
Many people suffer from seasonal, respiratory allergies, usually in the spring or fall and caused by pollen, mold and dust.
Some people suffer from food allergies.
Common allergenic foods are peanuts and shellfish.
Of injected allergens, penicillin and insect venom are common offenders.
Keeping your immune healthy is one of the keys to fighting allergies.
Certain supplements, herbs, minerals and vitamins can also provide help in fighting allergies nutritionally and naturally, including:
- Vitamin C: is an effective immune system booster.
- Quercetin: Increases strength of mast cell membranes; thus prevents bursting and release of histamine that causes many of the negative allergic reactions.
- B vitamins: Pantothenic acid (B5) is a building block of cortisone, a basic defense mechanism for allergies. Also, vitamin B12 is beneficial for the immune system.
- Zinc: An essential mineral, particularly for alleviation of food allergies from undigested food particles.
- Magnesium: A mineral that helps relax muscles related to the airways to enhance breathing and also a potent anti-inflammatory.
- Garlic: a natural antiseptic and an outstanding all-around herb for health and allergic reactions. Wild Cherry Bark: helps hay fever by healing irritated mucosal surfaces, including the lungs.
Diet is also a major player in both creating and resolving allergies.
Don*t eat the same foods every day if you are having allergic reactions, but vary your diet daily with a minimum four day rotation.
Take supplements, nutrients, minerals and herbs that strengthen the immune system.
Avoid both emotional and physical stress to the extent possible. Both are known to trigger and aggravate allergic reactions.
Get adequate rest with moderate exercise.
Your immune system is a key to not only resolution and avoidance of allergic reactions, but to fighting back and conquering the germs and viruses that assault our bodies daily as ill-health invaders.
With an immune system at or returned to peak condition, you can enjoy both a quality and quantity of life manifested by longevity in good health.
I include a lot more extra strong immune boosters information in my ebook http://www.thenaturalremedies.com
To your health !
Raymond Entwistle
