Allergies
Blog Health Tips Written by Dr. Norman Easley Published March 27, 2023 12:00pm
Ahhh, Spring. Luther Burbank wrote: “Flowers always make people better, happier, more hopeful.” I wholeheartedly agree, but I empathize with seasonal allergy sufferers who run indoors or reach for an antihistamine when things start to bloom! Seasonal hay fever is the first and most common allergy, occurring largely in Spring, but it can extend throughout the summer and into fall. There are also food allergies that occur with contact in the throat and mouth, causing sneezing and runny nose. Food allergies can also originate from the digestive tract, prompting allergy symptoms in the stomach, sinuses, joints, muscles, and skin. If you ever wake up in the morning sneezing, then you have probably eaten something the day or night before that is an allergen. The second form of allergy involves an immune disorder whereby the body is unable to effectively recognize the allergen.
Two physical states can cause ‘allergies’:
1) The inability of the mucous membranes and the lymphatic system to neutralize the antigen (any substance that provokes a histamine reaction). Most antigens are protein molecules. Pollen, food allergens, dust, animal dander, feathers, and mold are complex proteins. It is the primary responsibility of the mucous membranes to block their absorption into the body. The lymphatic system follows up by neutralizing them via a digestive process. The failure of these two systems will cause allergies.
2) The second form of allergy is a true allergy caused by an immune system that is unable to produce the correct antibody to neutralize the antigen. In these cases, allergy shots have a better response. It is interesting to note if the allergy is due to poor lymphatic protein neutralization of the antigen, allergy shots will be of little help.
Treating the first form of allergy, as well as the food allergy condition, involves improving the response of the mucosal membrane to potential antigens and improving the ability of the lymphatic to neutralize said antigen. In some cases, it is also important to strengthen vein circulation to reduce excess mucous production.
My Recommendation
InflammaZyme Click to Buy
A protein-digesting enzyme complex that dissolves allergenic substances in the lymphatic system so it can be eliminated without causing the reaction.
Dose: 1 capsule 1x/day; increase to 2 – 3 capsules 3-4x/day if allergies flare.
Quercitin-C Click to Buy
Improves the mucous membrane’s ability to neutralize the antigen.
Dose: 1 capsule 1x/day; increase to 2 – 3 capsules 3-4x/day if allergies flare.
Quercetin Bromelain Forte Click to Buy
A separate form of Quercitin is necessary if allergies are accompanied by sinus pain and nasal swelling.
Dose: 1 capsule 1x/day; 2 capsules 3-4x/day if allergies flare.
Zinc Glycinate Click to Buy
Strengthens and rebuilds the mucous membranes.
Dose: 1 capsule, 2x/day until better; then 1 capsule daily.
Beta-Carotene 25,000IU Click to Buy
Reduces mucosal inflammation.
Dose: 1 gel cap 2x/day, as needed.
Serrapeptase Click to Buy
Healthy lymph fluid is the viscosity of water. Prolonged periods of allergies can cause proteins to accumulate, resulting in a syrup-like consistency. This can cause pain or discomfort that seems to move around from one area of the body to the next every 1 to 3 days. Serrapeptase is a unique enzyme that can liquefy the lymph fluid so it can function normally.
Dose: 3 capsules, 2x/day on an empty stomach (before food and other supplements) for 7 to 14 days or until better, then 2 capsules, 1x/day for maintenance.
Collinsonia Click to Buy
Herbal compound that reduces the production of mucous (runny nose).
Dose: 2 capsules 2x/day; increase to 3x/day if allergies flare.
Antigen Drops
A homeopathic representation of a specific allergy alerts the immune system to defend itself against a specific antigen. The regular use of a homeopathic antigen will eventually educate the body to properly process the allergen without aggravating symptoms. 10 antigen drops can be taken weekly in the off-season and daily during the allergy season until relief is experienced. It must be noted with long-standing allergies that unprocessed allergens can deposit in various areas of the body. For this reason, taking homeopathic antigen drops will stimulate the body to eliminate these toxin deposits. This can cause an allergy-like symptom by the second or third day. Taking InflammaZyme will dissolve the circulating antigen, thereby removing it permanently as well as the discomfort it causes. Usually, by the third dose of an antigen homeopathic, the body has removed all of the stored toxins, enabling a much healthier immune system and a much more effective response to allergens. If there is a history of taking antihistamines to control the allergy symptoms, it is more likely to experience a detox reaction. Antihistamines prevent the mucosal membranes from eliminating the allergenic substance. They then accumulate in the sub-membrane structures of the nasal and sinus mucosa. To eliminate allergies, it is essential to remove these deposited antigens.
Diet
There is an Ayurvedic saying: “When diet is wrong, medicine is of little use. When diet is correct, medicine is of little need.” The foods we eat play a critical role throughout our lives and are the foundation of the healing process. Removing any irritating foods enables the supplements to work as expected.
Foods that typically aggravate the nasal and throat mucosa and digestive tract thereby aggravating seasonal allergies include the following: dairy products (cow-derived), nuts, wheat, corn, popcorn, citrus, and refined sugar. Additional foods can become an allergen if the previously mentioned are regularly consumed. Sensitivities then progress and foods like tomatoes, bananas, pineapple, seeds, brown rice, oats, and chocolate can irritate. It is recommended that the aforementioned items be removed from the diet for a minimum of 21 days.
With the proper understanding of the type of allergy being experienced, it is possible to reduce or even eliminate the nuisance of seasonal and regular allergies.