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Nutritional Approaches and Remedies for
Allergies
Recent medical advances can help allergy sufferers to better understand and
treat their allergic reactions, particularly the body’s inflammatory response.
In order to counter the effects of inflammation we need to understand this
process. White blood cells, the production of which is stimulated by allergic
reactions, secrete inflammation-producing substances, including C-reactive
Protein (CRP) and free radicals.
To find out if you have unhealthy
inflammation, blood tests can check for CRP levels, which will show the degree
of inflammation in the body. Fortunately, dietary changes can greatly reduce
allergic reactions due to inflammation.
Many people are mildly allergic to wheat and dairy products, and therefore
eliminating them from the diet will often help with allergy symptoms. Refined
carbohydrates - including white flour, sugar and potatoes - increase
inflammation, so reducing and avoiding these types of foods can often help as
well.
Vitamin supplements improve overall health and can specifically target
inflammation. Some of the best supplements to add for helping with your
allergies are the omega-3 fatty acids found in fish or flaxseed oils. Adding
more fish and other seafood to your diet at least 3 times each week can make a
tremendous difference as well.
Grape-seed extract is another helpful supplement, which has been shown to
reduce inflammation and can be bought in capsule form as a supplement.
Quercetin is a flavonoid, which is found in apples, onions, broccoli and
citrus fruits. It inhibits the production and release of histamines and is
also an antioxidant, which inhibits free radicals. Adding these delicious
foods to your regular eating habits will help ensure you're getting plenty of
the right nutrition for helping reduce allergy symptoms.
Green and black tea both contain many natural compounds that have
anti-inflammatory properties. Try drinking a cup or two of green tea daily, or
if you don’t like drinking green tea, extracts are also available in capsule
form. You can also mix green and black tea together to create a different
taste.
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