Natural Allergy Remedies...?

Question

I live in Spain and have am really allergic to dust...I have been really really tired and because I play volleyball am limited to the kinds of medication I can take. Are the natural remedies effective? Also, I can get it cleared by the doctor if I need to but are injections the strongest remedies? My eyes are really sensitive and I eat and sleep well but wake up with an achy body and exhausted...any recommendations?

Answer 1

In Prescription For Natural Cures, Balch & Stengler discuss homeopathic remedies, Vitamin C 3-5 grams a day, Nettles 300-500 mg daily, MSM 3-5 grams daily, Quercetin 1000 mg 3 times daily, and Essential Fatty Acids (Flaxseed or Fish oils). There is also good advice on life style and other approaches. Encyclopedia of Natural Medicine (Murray & Pizzorno). Bioflavinoids, esp. Pycnogenol, have also been found to help some people.
Good luck!

Answer 2

Natural Allergy Relief
Allergies occur when the immune system overreacts to a normally harmless substance, such as pollen. Although there are many different types of allergies, including food and skin allergies, here we are talking specifically about allergies to airborne particles, known medically as allergic rhinitis. Pollen allergies are called hayfever. Approximately 20 percent of North Americans are affected.


Key Symptoms of Allergies
runny nose, nasal congestion

sneezing

itchy, watery eyes, nose or throat

coughing

skin itching or rash

fatigue
Allergy symptoms can range from mild to severe. The above symptoms are generally considered mild. See a doctor immediately if you begin wheezing or have difficulty breathing, which could be signs of an asthma attack.

Anaphylaxis is a potentially life-threatening allergic reaction.

Although it often begins with itching of the eyes or face, within minutes it can progress to such severe swelling that make it difficult to breathe and swallow. Abdominal pain, vomiting, and diarrhea may also occur. This is a medical emergency and requires immediate treatment.


How Diet Can Help
The foods you eat can boost your immune system and prevent symptoms. A Japanese study assessed the possible protective effect of the traditional Japanese diet on allergies. They looked at 1002 Japanese pregnant women, and found that calcium, magnesium, and phosphorus were associated with a decreased prevalence of allergies. The typical North American diet tends to be lower in magnesium and calcium:
Food Sources of Magnesium

Getting Enough Calcium in Your Diet
People with allergies may also have a sensitivity to certain foods. For example, several studies have found that people allergic to grass pollens also react to tomatoes, peanuts, wheat, apple, carrot, celery, peach, melon, eggs and pork.

To find out which foods aggravate symptoms of allergies in a particular individual, an elimination-and-challenge diet is recommended. This diet involves the removal of suspected foods from the diet for at least a week followed by systematic re-introduction of those foods in order to isolate the foods that may aggravate certain symptoms. It should be done under the guidance of a health professional.


How Herbs and Supplements Can Help
Bromelain
Bromelain is an enzyme found naturally in the stem of the pineapple plant. When taken with food, bromelain aids digestion. However, if it is taken with water between meals on an empty stomach (one hour prior to or two hours after a meal), bromelain is believed to have an anti-inflammatory effect, which can help to decrease mucus and other allergy symptoms. A typical dose is 400 to 500 mg of bromelain (look for 1800 to 2000 m.c.u. on the label) one to three times a day. People who are sensitive to pineapples should not take bromelain. Side effects, while rare, may include nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and abnormal menstrual bleeding.


Nettle Leaf (Urtica dioica)
Nettle leaf, also called stinging nettles, are a popular remedy for allergies. This herb is believed to have an anti-inflammatory effect. In a double-blind, randomized study of 69 people, 58 percent rated a nettle extract effective in relieving symptoms after one week. In addition, 48 percent found it equally or more effective than previous medicine. A typical dosage for allergies is 300 mg one to three times a day of a freeze-dried nettle extract.


Quercetin
Quercetin is a compound found naturally in vegetables, such as onions and berries. People with allergies may benefit from quercetin because it has been found to inhibit the release of histamine and reduce inflammation. Quercetin is believed to work by stabilizing cell membranes so they are less reactive to allergens. A typical dosage for allergies is 200 to 600 mg three times a day, taken 15 minutes before meals.


Butterbur (Petasites hybridus)
A randomized, double-blind study, 330 hay fever patients at 11 clinics in Switzerland and Germany received either a tablet of butterbur herbal extract three times a day (providing a total of 8 mg of the active petasine a day), the antihistamine Allegra once a day, or a placebo. The researchers found that the butterbur was as effective as the antihistamine at relieving sneezing, nasal congestion, itchy eyes, and other hay fever symptoms.

How Acupuncture Can Help
A German study published in the journal Allergy found that acupuncture may an effective and safe option for people with seasonal allergies. Patients in the study were randomly assigned to two groups. One group received a semi-standardized treatment of acupuncture once a week and a Chinese herbal tea three times a day and the other, control, group received acupuncture needles that weren't really in acupuncture points and a non-specific Chinese herbal formula. Patients who received the acupuncture and herbal treatment noticed an 85 percent improvement on a global assessment of change scale compared to 40 percent in the control group. They also noticed a significant improvement in the quality of life questionnaire.

Answer 3

sorry, but you have to live with it! Medications ease it not cure it. I, unfortunately whole my family, now my kids are just like you. Good luck

Answer 4

get checked for mono, i took alfalfa tablets and they helped my sinuses a lot, but then i got the hives so im back on benedryl

Answer 5

Take one tbsp of brown/white sugar for your allergy .