Allergy : Information on Allergies

Allergy is a response by the body's immune system to a substance that is not normally considered harmful. Sometimes your immune system identifies an allegen as an invader and the white blood cells may due more harm to the body than to the allergy substance. Common allergic responses are: coughing, nasal congestion, itching, fatigue, skin rashes, headache, and hives. Many people are allergic to mold that is very common around the house, work, or where-ever. Food is another common source of allergies especially: milk, wheat, and even orange juice.

Nutrient / Supplement	Helpful notes
Bee Pollen	Bee pollen helps strengthen your immune system often weaken by allergy problems.
Calcium	This mineral helps people with allergies to help with the stress caused to the body by allergic reaction. See also magnesium.
Magnesium	Helps reduces body stress and is needed to balance out calcium a good natural multi-vitamin and mineral supplement will have both and maybe even some bee pollen.
B Vitamins	B vitamins are very important for the proper function of your brain and nervous system. Supplements with natural vitamin B can help with depression. Also helps with digestion and allergy problems.
Carotenoids	These are free radical scavengers that help stimulate immune system and allergy sufferers normally need immune help. Supplements made from fruits and vegetables are a good source of carotenoids.
Bioflavonoids	Protects the body from allergens and helps to moderate inflammatory responses by the body of the person with allergies. Supplements made from fruits and vegetables are a good source of bioflavonoids.
Reishi	Reishi mushroom is a powerful immune system builder and works well in an herbal mixture with echinacea and other immunity type herbs.
Zinc	People with allergies may not be getting enough zinc. Often a multi-vitamin and mineral supplement can help or a good immune system building formula.
Potassium	Needed for good adrenal gland function.

All information presented on this web page is not meant to diagnose, prescribe, or to administer to any
physical ailments. In all matters related to your health please contact a qualified, licensed practitioner.
All Information on this web page & pages linked to it are provided by GBS International training pack 1995/2002;
Dr. Mark Crapo nutritional seminars; The Herb Encyclopedia & Sara St.Louis RN, CIC, NP, MPA