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><channel><title>Natural Holistic Health Blog &#187; Allergy</title> <atom:link href="http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/tag/allergy/feed/" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml" /><link>http://www.natural-holistic-health.com</link> <description>Learn how to keep you and your family healthy safely and holistically.</description> <lastBuildDate>Mon, 13 Feb 2012 23:57:55 +0000</lastBuildDate> <language>en</language> <sy:updatePeriod>hourly</sy:updatePeriod> <sy:updateFrequency>1</sy:updateFrequency> <generator>http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1</generator> <item><title>Winning the Battle Against Seasonal Allergies</title><link>http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/winning-the-battle-against-seasonal-allergies/</link> <comments>http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/winning-the-battle-against-seasonal-allergies/#comments</comments> <pubDate>Sat, 06 Aug 2011 17:06:46 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator>Dee Braun, DrR, CA, CCT</dc:creator> <category><![CDATA[Headline]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Respiratory Conditions]]></category> <category><![CDATA[allergies]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Allergy]]></category> <category><![CDATA[decongestant]]></category> <category><![CDATA[itchy]]></category> <category><![CDATA[pollen]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Rhinitis]]></category> <category><![CDATA[seasonal]]></category> <category><![CDATA[seasonal allergies]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Symptom]]></category><guid
isPermaLink="false">http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/?p=52997</guid> <description><![CDATA[<a
href="http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/winning-the-battle-against-seasonal-allergies/"><img
align="left" hspace="5" width="150" src="http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/wp-content/uploads/HLIC/fc694e1087521b2e1ae02178ea616608.jpg?ba4058" class="alignleft wp-post-image tfe" alt="seasonal allergies" title="" /></a>As you probably know, seasonal allergies are at their worst during the spring, summer and fall. They are almost unheard of during the winter months.
Most people look forward to the nice weather of spring and fall, but those with seasonal allergies absolutely hate these times of year.
What Causes Seasonal Allergies?
When the immune system becomes too active it often responds to pollens during the spring and fall. In many parts of the US the pollens come from trees. Grass is also a big cause of them and grass can be found just about anywhere in the US during the summertime.
When late summer hits, the pollen seems to come more from ragweed. Mold can cause problems during any of the seasons mainly because it does just fine indoors. With seasonal allergies, the ...]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img
alt="seasonal allergies" class="alignleft" src="http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/wp-content/uploads/HLIC/fc694e1087521b2e1ae02178ea616608.jpg?ba4058" height="300" />As you probably know, <a
title="Causes, Symptoms and Treatment of Seasonal Allergies" href="http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/causes-symptoms-and-treatment-of-seasonal-allergies/"><strong>seasonal allergies</strong></a> are at their worst during the spring, summer and fall. They are almost unheard of during the winter months.</p><p>Most people look forward to the nice weather of spring and fall, but those with <em>seasonal allergies</em> absolutely hate these times of year.</p><h1>What Causes Seasonal Allergies?</h1><p>When the <a
href="http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/about/ImmuneSystem" style="text-decoration:underline;" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" onmouseover="self.status='http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/about/ImmuneSystem';return true;" onmouseout="self.status=''">immune system</a> becomes too active it often responds to pollens during the spring and fall. In many parts of the US the pollens come from trees. Grass is also a big cause of them and grass can be found just about anywhere in the US during the summertime.</p><p>When late summer hits, the pollen seems to come more from ragweed. Mold can cause problems during any of the seasons mainly because it does just fine indoors. With <u>seasonal allergies</u>, the eyes are often affected directly by things like pollen.</p><h2>Symptoms &amp; Diagnosis of Seasonal <a
href="http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/about/Allergies" style="text-decoration:underline;" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" onmouseover="self.status='http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/about/Allergies';return true;" onmouseout="self.status=''">Allergies</a></h2><p>Some of the symptoms of seasonal allergies you should be on the lookout for are: itchy nose, <a
href="http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/about/AnxietyandTension" style="text-decoration:underline;" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" onmouseover="self.status='http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/about/AnxietyandTension';return true;" onmouseout="self.status=''">irritability</a>, itchy roof of the mouth, wheezing, <a
href="http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/about/ItchyEyes" style="text-decoration:underline;" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" onmouseover="self.status='http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/about/ItchyEyes';return true;" onmouseout="self.status=''">itchy eyes</a>, <a
href="http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/about/Cough" style="text-decoration:underline;" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" onmouseover="self.status='http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/about/Cough';return true;" onmouseout="self.status=''">coughing</a>, runny nose, headache, <a
href="http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/about/BloodshotEyes" style="text-decoration:underline;" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" onmouseover="self.status='http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/about/BloodshotEyes';return true;" onmouseout="self.status=''">red eyes</a> or eyes that seem to lack moisture. Rarely, people also suffer with <a
href="http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/about/Depression" style="text-decoration:underline;" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" onmouseover="self.status='http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/about/Depression';return true;" onmouseout="self.status=''">depression</a>, lack of sleep and lack of a good appetite when battling seasonal allergies.</p><p>The diagnosis of suffering from seasonal allergies will depend strongly on what season the symptoms are occuring during. Mucus from your nose might be used as a guide to help the doctor give an accurate diagnosis. Skin tests for seasonal allergies are also a very common diagnostic tool for doctors. They will lightly scratch the skin and introduce several varieties of allergens to see if there is a reaction.</p><h3>What You Can Do About Seasonal Allergies</h3><p>Many medicines for seasonal <a
href="http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/about/Allergies" style="text-decoration:underline;" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" onmouseover="self.status='http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/about/Allergies';return true;" onmouseout="self.status=''">allergies</a> can be bought over the counter and work relatively well to control seasonal <a
href="http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/about/Allergies" style="text-decoration:underline;" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" onmouseover="self.status='http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/about/Allergies';return true;" onmouseout="self.status=''">allergy symptoms</a>. These come mainly in the form of nose sprays and antihistamines. Allergy shots can be given by the doctor and work pretty well to keep seasonal allergies under control. Decongestants can really help if you are having trouble with congestion. Make sure that you are aware of any side effects before accepting a prescription from the doctor. If you deal with <a
href="http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/about/Hypertension" style="text-decoration:underline;" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" onmouseover="self.status='http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/about/Hypertension';return true;" onmouseout="self.status=''">high blood pressure</a> then you will need to be monitored while using decongestants for seasonal allergies.</p><p>It is not recommended to continue the use of any of the remedies that I listed above, for too long. These should only be used to offer temporary relief. Using nose sprays for too long can result in bleeding from the nose, as well as, soreness.</p><p>Using <a
href="http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/recommends/StarWestBotanicals" style="text-decoration:underline;" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" onmouseover="self.status='http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/recommends/StarWestBotanicals';return true;" onmouseout="self.status=''">Eyebright</a> and Arsen Iod can help to support the eyes during the allergy season. They are both natural and do not carry with them any known side effects. There are also many natural <a
title="Natural AntiHistamine Herbs" href="http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/natural-anti-histamine-herbs/" target="_blank">antihistamine herbs</a> which can help curb seasonal allergies.</p><p><strong><span
style="color: green">Related Natural Product for Seasonal Allergies<br
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href="http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/recommends/AllergiClear" style="text-decoration:underline;" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" onmouseover="self.status='http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/recommends/AllergiClear';return true;" onmouseout="self.status=''">AllergiClear</a> is a natural, safe, and effective compound remedy containing herbal, homeopathic and nutritional ingredients known for their positive effect on preventing the <a
href="http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/about/Allergies" style="text-decoration:underline;" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" onmouseover="self.status='http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/about/Allergies';return true;" onmouseout="self.status=''">allergic reactions</a> to airborne allergens and improving respiratory health. Taken regularly, AllergiClear can help you to become allergy free and reduce or even eliminate your dependence on synthetic antihistamines with their troublesome side effects.</p><p>Use <a
href="http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/recommends/NativeRemedies" style="text-decoration:underline;" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" onmouseover="self.status='native remedies';return true;" onmouseout="self.status=''">Native Remedies</a> <a
href="http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/recommends/SOSHistaDrops" style="text-decoration:underline;" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" onmouseover="self.status='sos';return true;" onmouseout="self.status=''">SOS</a>-<a
href="http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/recommends/SOSHistaDrops" style="text-decoration:underline;" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" onmouseover="self.status='hista drops';return true;" onmouseout="self.status=''">Hista Drops</a> along with <a
href="http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/recommends/AllergiClear" style="text-decoration:underline;" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" onmouseover="self.status='http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/recommends/AllergiClear';return true;" onmouseout="self.status=''">AllergiClear</a> when needed for acute attacks of Allergic <a
href="http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/about/Rhinitis" style="text-decoration:underline;" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" onmouseover="self.status='http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/about/Rhinitis';return true;" onmouseout="self.status=''">Rhinitis</a> and <a
href="http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/about/HayFever" style="text-decoration:underline;" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" onmouseover="self.status='http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/about/HayFever';return true;" onmouseout="self.status=''">Hayfever</a>. Formulated by a clinical psychologist, AllergiClear is pharmaceutically manufactured to the highest standards and is a very effective natural remedy for seasonal allergies.</p><hr><b>Free PDF Health Ebook...</b><br><br><a
href="http://www.remedies4.com/download/beginners-guide-yoga-meditation.pdf" target=_new"><h4><b>Beginners Guide to Yoga & Meditation</h4></b></a>&nbsp; &nbsp; Simply right click the ebook title above, and choose Save As to save to your desktop!&nbsp; You can find more FREE Natural Health, Wellness and Pet Ebooks at <a
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isPermaLink="false">http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/?p=50503</guid> <description><![CDATA[<a
href="http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/learning-about-allergy-therapy/"><img
align="left" hspace="5" width="150" src="http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/wp-content/uploads/HLIC/6f5638990078d33db3131faaa622e8db.jpg?ba4058" class="alignleft wp-post-image tfe" alt="" title="" /></a>There are many folks who suffer from allergies. Allergies can be brought about by food, pet dander, pollen, mold or other substances. Allergy therapy is designed to help reduce the sensitivity to allergens.
Allergens are substances that cause the body to respond in a particular way that&#8217;s different from normal.
When you are exposed pet dander, for example,  it might merely smell bad to you. The body does not perceive anything wrong with it. However, for a person with an allergic reaction to dander, it may set off a reaction.
You might start to sneeze, become red or get swollen eyes. This is the body’s response to the introduction of the pet dander. It discharges histamine to oppose the invader. It&#8217;s the histamine which induces these different responses in an individual who has ...]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img
class="alignleft" src="http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/wp-content/uploads/HLIC/6f5638990078d33db3131faaa622e8db.jpg?ba4058" alt="" width="304" height="202" />There are many folks who suffer from allergies. Allergies can be brought about by food, pet dander, pollen, mold or other substances. Allergy therapy is designed to help reduce the sensitivity to allergens.</p><p>Allergens are substances that cause the body to respond in a particular way that&#8217;s different from normal.</p><p>When you are exposed pet dander, for example,  it might merely smell bad to you. The body does not perceive anything wrong with it. However, for a person with an <a
href="http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/about/Allergies" style="text-decoration:underline;" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" onmouseover="self.status='http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/about/Allergies';return true;" onmouseout="self.status=''">allergic reaction</a> to dander, it may set off a reaction.</p><p>You might start to <a
href="http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/about/Sneezing" style="text-decoration:underline;" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" onmouseover="self.status='http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/about/Sneezing';return true;" onmouseout="self.status=''">sneeze</a>, become red or get <a
href="http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/about/EyeInflammation" style="text-decoration:underline;" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" onmouseover="self.status='http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/about/EyeInflammation';return true;" onmouseout="self.status=''">swollen eyes</a>. This is the body’s response to the introduction of the pet dander. It discharges histamine to oppose the invader. It&#8217;s the histamine which induces these different responses in an individual who has allergies.</p><p>Some folks with allergies may have an anaphylactic reaction. Here, coming into contact with allergens may lead to a fatal response by the body. An anaphylactic reaction may lead to the airway being cut off, serious <a
href="http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/about/Inflammation" style="text-decoration:underline;" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" onmouseover="self.status='http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/about/Inflammation';return true;" onmouseout="self.status=''">swelling</a> and death if not treated immediately. These persons carry an epi-pen as a first response to stop the reaction until they can get to medical care.</p><p><strong>What Is Allergy Therapy?</strong></p><p>Allergy therapy is a technique designed to bring down and eventually do away with the body’s response to certain allergens. Essentially, it&#8217;s desensitizing the body to these substances so you are able to live an allergy-free life.</p><p>According to those who practice allergy therapy, it&#8217;s better than allergy medicines at getting to the root of the problem. Allergy medicines are designed to address the symptoms. They treat a runny nose, <a
href="http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/about/Pruritis" style="text-decoration:underline;" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" onmouseover="self.status='http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/about/Pruritis';return true;" onmouseout="self.status=''">itching</a>, watery eyes, <a
href="http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/about/NasalCongestion" style="text-decoration:underline;" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" onmouseover="self.status='http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/about/NasalCongestion';return true;" onmouseout="self.status=''">congested nose</a> or lungs. These are all what may occur in the body when the <a
href="http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/about/ImmuneSystem" style="text-decoration:underline;" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" onmouseover="self.status='http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/about/ImmuneSystem';return true;" onmouseout="self.status=''">immune system</a> overreacts to a stimulus.</p><p>Allergy therapy integrates all aspects of an individuals life style to fight back versus the effects of <a
href="http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/about/Allergies" style="text-decoration:underline;" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" onmouseover="self.status='http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/about/Allergies';return true;" onmouseout="self.status=''">allergies</a> on the body. This includes diet, homeopathy, <a
href="http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/about/Stress" style="text-decoration:underline;" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" onmouseover="self.status='http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/about/Stress';return true;" onmouseout="self.status=''">stress</a> reduction, kinesiology and herbal cures.</p><p><strong>How It Works</strong></p><p>Allergy therapy helps to better the <a
href="http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/about/ImmuneSystem" style="text-decoration:underline;" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" onmouseover="self.status='http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/about/ImmuneSystem';return true;" onmouseout="self.status=''">immune system</a> and stop the effect of environmental and other allergens on the body. 1st, screening is performed to determine which allergens you&#8217;re allergic to. The fastest way is to use little needles that have been dipped in different allergic substances. This is done on the back. Wherever little welts surface, that&#8217;s a substance that you&#8217;re allergic to.</p><p><a
href="http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/recommends/AlternativeHealingAcademy" style="text-decoration:underline;" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" onmouseover="self.status='http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/recommends/AlternativeHealingAcademy';return true;" onmouseout="self.status=''">Acupressure</a> is used to restore the flow of energy to the body after exposure to the allergic substance. <a
href="http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/recommends/AlternativeHealingAcademy" style="text-decoration:underline;" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" onmouseover="self.status='http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/recommends/AlternativeHealingAcademy';return true;" onmouseout="self.status=''">Acupressure</a> subscribes to the belief that anything that causes a problem in the body is barricading the innate flow of energy.</p><p>The particular allergen is avoided for twenty-five hours. Afterwards, the body is screened once again make certain that the allergy has been wiped out. It might take more than one treatment to desensitize your body to the allergen.</p><p><strong><span
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href="http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/about/Allergies" style="text-decoration:underline;" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" onmouseover="self.status='http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/about/Allergies';return true;" onmouseout="self.status=''">allergies</a>, while also helping to strengthen your system against further attacks. SOS <a
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href="http://www.remedies4.com/download/beginners-guide-yoga-meditation.pdf" target=_new"><h4><b>Beginners Guide to Yoga & Meditation</h4></b></a>&nbsp; &nbsp; Simply right click the ebook title above, and choose Save As to save to your desktop!&nbsp; You can find more FREE Natural Health, Wellness and Pet Ebooks at <a
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isPermaLink="false">http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/?p=39417</guid> <description><![CDATA[<a
href="http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/allergies-reducing-the-suffering-inside-your-home/"><img
align="left" hspace="5" width="150" src="http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/allergies-in-home-300x300.jpg?ba4058" class="alignleft wp-post-image tfe" alt="" title="" /></a>If someone in your family suffers from allergies, you may feel overwhelmed at all the allergens around.
But you can reduce the number and prevalence of allergens in your home this year by doing some strategic redecorating.
Here are some ideas to reduce allergens in your home:
1. Take Up the Carpet
The wall-to-wall carpeting in your house is probably the biggest collector of allergens. Carpet fibers hold all kinds of microscopic culprits, from pet dander to dust. These particles remain after vacuuming.
The carpet itself can also be a source of allergies. The synthetic dyes and glues used to affix the carpeting can cause allergies in some people. Also, the chemical stain guards that are sprayed on or incorporated into the carpet fibers can be a major trigger in sensitive individuals.
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