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HERBAL
ANSWERS TO ANTI-HISTAMINES
Stinging Nettles Leaf (taken in tea or tincture form)
Eyebright (tea or tincture) – for itchy, irritated eyes.
NATURAL ANSWERS TO TYLENOL OR ASPIRIN (ANTI-INFLAMMATORIES)
Flaxseed oil (taken with food or in a capsule) – Coats nerve cells and acts
like a buffer to decrease the hypersensitivity that is associated with
allergic reactions.
Stinging Nettles – Full of chlorophyll and minerals to give the body
endurance to allergens.
Hot
peppers – esp. cayenne
Horseradish or try wasabi!
Quercetin – Found in onion and apple rinds.
Turmeric Root – Found in curry powder. Stimulates the body’s release of its
own cortisone.
HERBAN
AVENUES has tinctures, teas and flaxseed supplements
HERBAL
ANSWERS TO DECONGESTANTS AND/OR EXPECTORANTS
Eucalyptus (inhale vapors from the essential oil or steam made from the
dried herb in water)
Mullein Leaf – taken as a tea or in tincture form
Coltsfoot Leaf – Tea or tincture
Licorice Root (in moderation – not suggested for those with HBP, pregnancy,
heart conditions) – Many benefits from a TRUE licorice candy (Dutch imports)
or use the root to make a decoction.
Try
HERBAN AVENUES Sinus Blend and Cold Care Tea to get all of these!
NATURAL ANSWERS TO ANTI-BIOTICS (FOR COLDS & SINUS or EAR INFECTIONS)
Lactobacillus Acidophilus – Pro-biotics found in yogurt and buttermilk.
Vitamin C – Best if you get it from foods and drinks (i.e. dehydrated
raspberries).
Ginger (anti-viral for colds)
Lysine (shortens the duration of a cold if it is viral – reduces chances of
cold sore occurrence)
Garlic (taken internally or applied with mullein in an oil form to help an
ear infection)
Goldenseal Root (for sinus infection where mucous is green or dark yellow –
Can be taken in tea or tincture form and can be used as a nose wash).
Echinacea (at the first sign of infection and for no more than 7 days)
Elderberry (if sinus infection or cold has drained into throat or chest
---i.e. sore throat or cough)
NATURAL ANSWERS TO ASTHMA INHALERS (Bronchial dilators)
Ephedra – This drug causes the heart rate to accelerate and is
contraindicated for many conditions. It cannot be used in conjunction with
some pharmaceuticals. It is important to speak with a qualified herbalist
to determine whether this herb is safe for you.
Co
Enzyme Q10 – although this supplement is still being studied for this
purpose. This enzyme is usually deficient in older people (not necessarily
applicable to childhood asthma).
Coffee & Tea Cranberry
Juice Licorice Root
Fennel Seed
Turmeric Gingko Biloba
OTHER SUGGESTIONS:
BEE
PRODUCTS:
Using local honey and especially eating the comb helps the body build
resistance against pollen or “flower” allergies. Taking Bee Pollen granules
helps build immunity to many allergies (Be careful with bee pollen if you
have a lot of pollen related allergies. The reaction can be severe!)
CLEAN
AIR:
Keep the air clean with a HEPA FILTER and/or with potted houseplants that
clean the air and produce good indoor oxygen. These HOUSE PLANTS include:
ficus, spider plants, rubber plant, English ivy, Boston fern, dracaena,
bamboo palm.
NOTE: HERBAN AVENUES is a distributor for the doctor recommended ALLERGY
CONTROL PRODUCTS including: mattress & pillow covers and hepa filters of
all kinds.
ROOIBOS TEA:
An
absolutely amazing health inducing tea! Seems to help with allergic
conditions that are stress induced (especially allergic reactions that
involve the skin). Safe even for babies!
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NATURAL SOLUTION FOR ALLERGIES:
Stay away from the things you are allergic to!!
FOOD
ADVICE:
BABIES:
There are studies that strongly suggest that babies who are breast fed
longer have fewer allergies. Conversely, babies who are fed certain foods
too early in life end up with food allergies (which most often manifest as
eczema and asthma). It’s tempting to give your 6 month old your “grown up”
food when he/she reaches for it. Babies have a natural tendency to
experience EVERYTHING by putting it into their mouths (be it your car keys
or your doughnut). Please remember that you are in charge and keep
“grown up” food out of their mouths.
When you switch your baby to solid foods, begin with simple, single foods
and avoid spiced, processed, sweetened or complex foods (example:
single/simple food = mashed carrots complex food = spaghetti sauce).
CHILDHOOD & BEYOND: Once your baby has been slowly introduced to the world
of food---past single foods and onto complex foods, remember…….single foods
are still the best (eat more fruit, grains and vegetables and less bread and
sauces). But now it’s time to vary the diet. Although babies usually love
lots of different foods, for some reason as we get older our tastes narrow.
If left unchecked, you can quickly end up with a kid who will only eat 5
different foods (i.e. cereal, macaroni, hot dogs, French fries, chicken).
This is bad news. This child will miss out on the many different types of
nutrients and medicines in all the other foods. Many adults grow up from
their selection of 5 foods to a selection of 25 but this is still far too
limiting for the sake of their health. There are literally 1000’s of food
substances on the earth and we should try to experience more of them in
order to regain and maintain our health. If you haven’t eaten any seaweed
or orange vegetables in awhile, consider yourself hereby challenged to give
it a try!
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