Spring in New York City is a really magical time. Flowers and tree buds bring so much beauty to our coveted parks. I was walking through the park this past week and was really loving the site of all those bright, yellow daffodils! However, I also noticed more than one person sneezing in less than a matter of minutes!
If you happen to be an allergy sufferer, before you run right out and purchase the latest over-the-counter-stop-the-sneezing-pill. Try some of these natural nutrition and lifestyle approaches and keep your body running smooth and clean.
Allergy Approaches ? through Nutrition
Many of us are more than familiar with hay fever's dominating symptoms this time of year, but what a lot of people don't know is that it is actually an allergy to proteins in the pollen of trees, grasses and other plants. The pollen in the air increases during blossoming season (just when everything is looking so pretty!)
The immune system is actually designed to recognize that pollen is harmless, but people who suffer from allergies have an over the top reaction when pollen comes in contact with their nose and eyes.
Will being aware of certain foods help ease this suffering? Oh, yes. Here are a few:
1) Reduce Dairy Intake ? especially for allergy sufferers, dairy products can inhibit breathing and increase mucus. Reduce dairy, increase breathing.
2) Cayenne Pepper ? this spice contains an anti-inflammatory substance called capsaicin which helps relieve allergies. Sprinkle liberal amounts of cayenne pepper on your food for a few days and feel the effects!
3) Oregano ? this herb acts as an expectorant and helps clear congestion. Pour 1 cup of boiling water over 2 tsp of fresh oregano or 1 tsp of dried oregano. Steep for 10 minutes, strain and drink throughout the day as needed.
4) Horseradish - this condiment has an extreme ability to thin abundant mucus so it can drain from the nasal passages. Eat as much as you can tolerate (yummy on crackers!) or make a tea by combining horseradish, lemon juice and honey. Drink throughout the day.
5) Vitamins E and C ? these two power vitamins help support healthy immune function as well as prevent allergic response. Your best bet for intake increase: (C ) ? citrus fruits, bell peppers, chiles, amaranth, berries, cabbage, parsley, potatoes, sprouts, tomatoes (E) ? nuts, seeds, whole grains, dark green leaves of cabbage, broccoli, cauliflower, dandelion greens, sprouts, asparagus, cucumbers and spinach.
To your health and success, Heather
Heather Dominick is a Nutrition-Energy Consultant accredited by the American Association of Drugless Practitioners and creator of The Energy Rich Lifestyle Program?. In addition to her nutrition services, she is a motivating and dynamic speaker.
To receive bi-monthly Nutrition and Lifestyle Tips you can (a) subscribe to her free e-Newsletter at http://www.individual-health.net or (b) register for a free teleclass at http://www.individual-health.net
recurring cleaning service Mundelein ..You can spot a juicer a mile off at the... Read More
After we have eaten a meal -- and often we... Read More
Diets concern especially Americans as they do have a "national... Read More
Have you ever watched someone who appears thin and healthy... Read More
Health is the thing. And no matter how many ways... Read More
Recently I found the book : "Eating and health according... Read More
I read a lot about the topics of health and... Read More
Enzymes are the workers in our body that make everything... Read More
If you want to lose weight, there is one thing... Read More
America's focus on nutritious eating began to receive national attention... Read More
The sugar industry and the food manufacturers are capitalizing BIG... Read More
Why does disease begin in the digestive tract? Your digestive... Read More
I don't understand people sometimes. You know, there is a... Read More
1. Look for high quality, crystalline, free-form, amino acids (AAs)... Read More
Your magnificent machine is, in fact, a symbiotic collection of... Read More
Following a diet program of any sort can sometimes be... Read More
A fictional overheard conversation at a Thelma's Fine Dining.Hi, I'm... Read More
Oats (botanical name Avena sativa)An oat is a grass that... Read More
Herbal teas have long been known to have medicinal benefits... Read More
It is a question we must ask ourselves continually if... Read More
America's major dietary deficiency - EFA a panacea for good... Read More
There are a number of common food mistakes that costs... Read More
Picture yourself in one of the following scenarios.You're cruising along... Read More
Omega-3 appear to reduce the risk of heart attack. A... Read More
Despite the fact that accurate nutrition information can be accessed... Read More
tidy up service Buffalo Grove ..The secret of success is knowing how to deal with... Read More
PROTEIN DEFICIENT? CHANCES ARE YOU ARE!Did you know that 9... Read More
Much controversy and argument surrounds the idea that food may... Read More
Weight loss plans are almost always trying to get you... Read More
I'm going to be a bit radical here, but know... Read More
Many people experience unpleasant reactions to foods they have eaten... Read More
DIETARY SOURCES OF GLUTATHIONE: Glutathione (GSH) is an antioxidant and... Read More
Fire ElementAccording to Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) there are five... Read More
What if there was a combination of foods that were... Read More
I start from the premise that eating instinctively means eating... Read More
Here's something you probably don't know. The fruit and vegetables... Read More
Could it be possible that our beloved chocolate may actually... Read More
Most red and white meats are very fatty and are... Read More
New studies bring to our attention that high levels of... Read More
AgingHow did aging appeared?If mechanism of Death was chosen by... Read More
The acai (ah-sigh-ee) berry has been around for thousands of... Read More
Our bodies need cholesterol. We use cholesterol to produce vitamin... Read More
In parts 1-4 of this series of articles titled "Take... Read More
Okay, so you think you are doing pretty well with... Read More
Dieters who dejectedly complain they are figuratively "stuck" with their... Read More
In order to eat fewer calories than you need, you... Read More
Bright white teeth and fresh breath does not necessarily... Read More
There are a lot of very good reasons to eat... Read More
Vitamins, minerals and other nutrients are essential to the development... Read More
Our bodies are truly incredible machines. What makes cells healthy?... Read More
Nutrition |