Recommendation Homeopathic Remedies"...Some of the most common remedies used for allergic rhinitis are:- ... Allium cepa for a lot of irritating nasal discharge and tearing eyes..."
Recommendation Conventional Drug Use"...Systemic steroids are prescribed only for severe allergic rhinitis; generally prescribed for short amounts of time because of their many side-effects..."
Recommendation MSM (Methyl Sulfonyl Methane)"...Stanley Jacobs, author of The Miracle of MSM admits that he does not understand why MSM would help relieve allergies, but he suspects that MSM blocks cell receptor sites for histamine, which triggers allergic symptoms..." Recommendation Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)"...108] Szorady conducted allergy skin tests on 24 children injecting them with histamine..." Recommendation Bioflavonoids"...Quercetin appears to stabilize the membranes of the mast cells that release histamine..."
The Condition"...Use the tincture and homeopathic remedies for acute allergic reactions..."
Recommendation Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxine)"...5mg) and niacinamide (10mg) when given in combination for the treatment of hay fever, hives, allergic headaches and poison oak dermatitis produced significant symptomatic relief when 1-3 tablets were taken four times/day in milder cases and up to 6 tablets 4-6 times/day in more severe cases..."
Recommendation Vitamin A"The following vitamins can help your symptoms: vitamin A (10,000 to 15,000 IU per day); vitamin B6 (50 to 100mg per day); vitamin B5 (50 to 75mg per day); vitamin C (1,000mg three to four times per day); vitamin E (400 IU per day)..."
Recommendation Acupuncture"Treatment with acupuncture can help promote both immune system function and drainage of lymphatic fluid..." Recommendation Massage"Therapeutic massage can assist drainage of lymphatic fluid..."
Recommendation Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)"...108] Szorady conducted allergy skin tests on 24 children injecting them with histamine..." Recommendation Bioflavonoids"...Quercetin appears to stabilize the membranes of the mast cells that release histamine..." Recommendation MSM (Methyl Sulfonyl Methane)"...Stanley Jacobs, author of The Miracle of MSM admits that he does not understand why MSM would help relieve allergies, but he suspects that MSM blocks cell receptor sites for histamine, which triggers allergic symptoms..."
Recommendation Test for Manganese Levels"Low blood manganese levels may accentuate allergies..."
Recommendation Conventional Drug Use"...Cromolyn sodium is the only preventative drug choice; works as well as antihistamines but does not cause drowsiness; take continuously or it will not work effectively; it is virtually without side-effects..."
Recommendation Conventional Drug Use"...Alpha-adrenergic topical sprays reduce congestion but there is a rebound effect if used for more than a few days..."
Recommendation Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxine)"...(Widmann RR, Keye JD Epinephrine precursors an control of allergy..."
The Condition"...Symptoms often vary with the seasons and include:- ... " Sinus" symptoms - headache, feeling of pressure behind the eye, pain above the cheekbones and on the lower forehead, aching teeth..." Recommendation Topical Applications"A saltwater nasal rinse will flush out pollen and other irritants, shrink your sinus membranes and increases drainage..."
Recommendation Animal/Saturated Fats Avoidance"Do not eat foods that trigger your allergies: eat fewer foods and additives that are likely to cause inflammation and allergic reactions, such as saturated fats (meats and dairy products), refined foods, eggs, citrus, bananas, chocolate, peanuts, shellfish, food coloring, preservatives, caffeine, alcohol, tobacco, and sugar..." Recommendation Plant-Based Nutrition"Many of the diet and lifestyle changes recommended against allergies are a natural consequence of adhering to a more animal-free lifestyle: avoiding saturated fats (meats and dairy products), eggs, shellfish; consuming fresh fruits and vegetables (be careful of citrus in particular though), whole grains, nuts, seeds, and fresh juices; using..."
Recommendation Bioflavonoids"Plants high in bioflavonoids such as quercetin and curcuma (rose hips, bilberry) are especially useful because they reduce your body's production of histamines or leukotrienes (substances that cause allergy symptoms)..."
The Condition"...Allergic rhinitis may be successfully treated with alternative therapies, beginning with dietary changes..." Relationship to Allergy to Foods (Hidden)"...Congestion or inflammation of the nose ( rhinitis) may be due to airborne irritants and allergens, but food allergy may be an undiagnosed cause of this common problem..." Recommendation Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)"...Clinical observation: The majority of over 100 patients with allergic rhinitis who took 250mg of pantothenic acid twice daily had almost instant relief..." Recommendation Conventional Drug Use"...NOTE: Extended use of antihistamines or nasal sprays can make your allergic rhinitis worse..."