Healthy Living 2009

Many people around the world suffer through allergies in some form. It can be something in the air or something that you eat. It can be seasonal or a constant problem. You can get allergy shots or take medication every day, but there are herbal remedies for allergies that can help you beat the symptoms without painful shots or medicines that may have unpleasant side effects.

Allergies are the immune systems abnormal response to a certain substance like food or a pet. The body basically deals with a normal substance the same way it would a harmful germ by producing a lot of histamine which is what responds to attacks on the immune system. You can use herbal remedies for allergies in several different ways.

You can use remedies that boost your immune system so that allergens aren't attacked by your immune system. Other remedies deal with they symptoms after you have an allergic reaction.

Honey is one of the most common herbal or homeopathic remedies for allergies. You want local honey so it helps you deal with any of the allergens that are in the air where you live.

Bitter orange is an ayurvedic remedy for respiratory allergies and asthma. This medicinal philosophy from India also recommends cleansing and detoxification to help prevent allergy attacks.

You can find lots of other remedies that combat allergies including echinacea which may act like an antibiotic and boost the immune system and ginseng powder added to herbal drinks to reduce the likelihood of allergy attacks.

More Useful Resources:

http://www.chopra.com/ayurveda

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