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Suffering from Allergies?
Do you have itchy eyes, a runny nose, sneezing, and coughing that come with those spring flowers? For the past few years I have suffered from these symptoms, and was frustrated with feeling irritable and constantly carrying kleenex with me!
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This year I decided I wanted more than temporary relief from allergies—I wanted to fix the problem. I usually have severe allergies throughout the spring and summer, but have found ways to prevent my allergies from flaring up. I'll let you in on my personal allergy plan that I have been following this spring. Depending on the severity of your allergies, you may need to adjust what you take and how much you take.
This is what I take to prevent allergies:
- Quercetin—1,000mg a day
- Vitamin C—3,000mg twice a day
- Acidophilus—2 capsules a day
- Bromelain—2 tablets a day
- Moducare—4 capsules a day
I take these supplements divided into two doses—once in the morning, and once in the evening. I know this looks like a long list, but don't despair! I would suggest starting with quercetin and vitamin C daily.
Quercetin decreases reactions to pollens and other allergens. Take 1,000mg a day in divided doses for maximum effectiveness. I would suggest trying it for at least a month, since your body needs time to make it work.
Vitamin C needs to be taken in dosages higher than 5,000mg a day (in divided doses). It protects the body from allergens and moderates the infammatory response.
Remember that you must persevere! If you want to get rid of your allergies, you'll need to take supplements over longer period of time to give your body a chance to build up resistance to the allergens in our environment.
There are many other great products for allergies that are available in our store. Allermin by Sisu is available in a gum form for rapid herbal relief. For sinus congestion try Sinus Clear by Ridge Crest Herbals. It is effective for nasal congestion and is non-drowsy.
Dolisos and Vogel also have Homeopathic remedies which are natural and have no side-effects. It is essential that you match your symptoms with the right remedy in order to get maximum relief from allergies. You can look in our homeopathic guide to get the right remedy.
Take some steps to get rid of those annoying allergies! I am enjoying being allergy-free thanks to these supplements. Come in to the store to talk to staff in the supplement department. They can tell you about the products that would be helpful for you. Then you can enjoy being outdoors!
Mary Catherine Jacks
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