August 30 , 2006
How is your allergy situation ?
Some places are already experiencing hay fever season now.
Are you one of the thousands of people who dreads that fine day when pollen starts to fly?
In this newsletter, we'll focus on herbs that boost your immune system and help fight off allergies. Many people take decongestants, antihistamines and antibiotics to relieve allergic symptoms.
However, many of these drugs unwittingly continue the cycle of allergies by masking the symptoms or stressing an immune system already under attack.
Some allergic reactions are quite serious and can impair one's ability to breathe. In severe cases, medication and/or emergency treatment may be warranted.
In many cases, however, herbs can make a huge difference in how your body responds to the allergens it encounters.
Often, allergies are developed over time.
They occur due to hypersensitivity to irritants.
Allergies surface for several reasons.
Impaired liver function and/or weak digestive function can contribute to allergies. If the digestive system is weak, substances that are not fully digested can enter the bloodstream.
The body sees these substances as foreign intruders and sends out an "alert", which causes reactions such as headache, dark circles under the eyes, chronic infections, stomachache, diarrhea, rapid pulse, fatigue, irritability, body aches, irritated eyes, congestion, sore throat, swollen mucus membranes and skin rashes or hives.
The liver is responsible for breaking down waste products in the body.
If it is overtaxed, the liver may not do its job effectively and, waste products do not get adequately filtered out of the blood. Again, the "alert" goes out. If this happens repeatedly, the body may develop a hypersensitivity to certain waste products.
Allergy Basics
It's important to understand that the stronger your immune system is, the less likely you are to suffer from allergies or allergic symptoms.
The reverse is also true, if you are suffering from allergic symptoms, your immune system is under stress. We can support our immune systems by getting plenty of rest, drinking lots of pure water, making sure our diet includes healthy foods.
This will greatly reduce stress and boost your immune system.
Herbs for Allergies
Once you've done all you can to avoid stressing your immune system, there are herbs you can take that will get rid of your allergies.
The good news is that allergies can be minimized and often even eliminated. There are many useful herbs to treat allergic symptoms or even eliminate the causes of allergies. My ebook " How to blast your alleriges away forever ! " describes these herbs in detail.
This ebook is very valuable and you will never find the same information in any other books or websites because it's from my personal experience.
Herbs in General One note about herbs in general is that you should select only high-quality fresh herbs from trusted sources.
Conclusion Finally, as with all things, moderation is the key. More is not necessarily better! Read directions carefully and follow them closely.
Ask your health care provider for more information if you have any questions at all.
And hopefully, you'll get through this beautiful season with a clear head and a delightful outlook!
To your health,
Raymond
