It’s springtime and you want to get outside to enjoy
warmer weather. One problem –
things which make it spring,
warm weather,
blooming trees and flowers and grasses, mean seasonal allergies for you.After reading this article You’ll be armed with information so You can decide what’s best for solving Your allergy problems.
Beyond
obvious of minimizing dust and other allergens in Your house, You can use a process of elimination to determine if some foods may be causing allergic reactions. Common foods to steer clear of are homogenized, pasteurized dairy, Shellfish, highly processed white flour and wheat products.
Washing fruits and vegetables with a cleansing solution to remove pesticides and chemicals can be found at a health food store.
You may even need to visit an allergist who can do Allergy testing for You if You’re having trouble identifying
source of Your specific allergies.
Here are specific supplements which are proven to help Your body fight allergies.
Schizandra – 90 mg 3-4 times a day
Omega-3 Fatty acid fish oil gel caps – 500 mg 3-4 times a day
Vitamins A – at least 5,000 IU a day which is 100% of
daily vitamin A Your body needs. (For some reason vitamin A is always given in IU which is International Units. There is no good conversion to milligrams because IU’s are dependant on
potency of
substance).
Vitamin C – 500 mg 3-4 times a day. Vitamins A and C are powerful antioxidants which can help Your itchy watery eyes.
(These are what I take, You’ll have to gauge what’s best for Your body). And - Quercetin (inhibits histamine) 1 gram twice a day
These always work best in combination.
Here is a specific combination which research has found very effective in helping Your body fight allergies.
This research is based on a study from 1952 that proved
effectiveness of a specific supplement combination:
amino acid L-tyrosine and two of
B-vitamins, niacinamide (B3) and pyridoxine (B6). The three work on allergy symptoms only when taken in combination.
The recommended daily dose is as follows:
800-2,400 milligrams of L-tyrosine.
10-30 milligrams of Vitamin B6
40-120 milligrams of Vitamin B3 Vitamins B6 and B3 are usually found together in a good natural multi-vitamin, so they are pretty easy and convenient to take.
You will need to split this up evenly into 3-4 doses throughout
day. All 3 of these can easily be found at health food stores who more than likely will have someone who is knowledgeable on supplements and nutrition. You can also work with a Doctor or other specialist who knows supplements and nutrition as well.