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Many clients request a more natural solution to allergies because they want to avoid the side effects from antihistamine drugs. Here is what you need to know about springtime allergies and the herbs and nutrients that can help.
A variety of vitamins and nutrients are needed as the seasons change. Make sure you are using products that provide a more natural approach towards supporting your respiratory and immunity needs.
No matter the season, your respiratory health should be just as important as your digestive health. Just like many normal functions of your body, your lung function declines with age, with the development stage ending by age 25. A number of factors can accelerate the aging of your lungs and impact your respiratory system, including smoking, exposure to pollution and infection.
The good news is that there are some practices you can follow to keep your respiratory system working at its peak, according to Harvard Health.
Eat more fruit – A 2017 study published in the European Respiratory Journal found that a higher intake of antioxidant- and flavonoid-rich fruits like bananas, apples, and tomatoes (about four servings of fruit per day) was associated with a slower decline in lung function.
Exercise – Regular weight training has been shown to increase bone strength and can strengthen the chest, shoulders and back muscles, helping you maintain a breathing-friendly posture. Aerobic exercise like walking on a treadmill can help improve your lung capacity.
Numerous studies have shown that unique and specific herbal extracts support a healthy respiratory system.
Vitamin C is commonly touted as a go-to when you start to feel a cold coming on. And this is for good reason! Vitamin is an essential antioxidant flavonoid that our bodies don’t make – it must be consumed from our diet and can be found in high amounts in citrus fruits, strawberries, green vegetables and tomatoes. Vitamin C has been shown to naturally hinder the histamine pathway, a pathway directly involved with the immune response in the body.†
Mangosteen Fruit is a tropical fruit that has immune-modulating effects to help mediate inflammatory pathways in the body. According to Millie Lytle, ND, MPH, CNS, in an article entitled, The Histamine Connection” Food and Environmental Allergies, “Histamine is a compound produced by the body that mediates immune responses and is directly involved in the inflammatory response. Mangosteen has been shown to have potent inhibitory activities of histamine release.”†
Quercetin is a flavonoil that works in combination with Vitamin C to support healthy circulation to the face and head, immune defense and clear nasal passageways. In a 2010 study published in the journal Pharmacological Research, daily supplementation with Quercetin was associated with fewer sick days related to upper respiratory tract infections and a reduction in a severity of infections after 12 weeks.†
Nettle Leaf promotes detoxification through the kidneys and urinary tract and relieve occasional itch and irritation in the nose, eyes, and skin. In a 2019 study published in the journal Phytotherapy Research, using nettle extract on immune cells found that it inhibits key haywire immune system reactions that trigger the inflammation and symptoms in allergic reactions in people with pollen allergies.†
Photo by A Fox on Unsplash Native to Southern Europe, North Africa and Southwest Asia, Nigella sativa, or Black seed, has been used as a medicinal plant throughout the world, including the Middle East and South Europe. The seeds of N. sativa and their oil …
According to the American College of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology (ACAAI), 8.3 million American children have respiratory allergies, 9.5 American children have skin allergies and nearly 6 million children in the U.S. have food allergies. Though the organization reports that early identification of childhood allergies …
Many times, there are other factors besides hair and eye color that get passed down to your children. And there are numerous reasons why your children could be plagued with the same conditions as yourself or your family members. Here are the top six health problems that your kids might inherit from you, the signs that could signal their existence in your child, and what to do to help treat or prevent them.
If you or your spouse has allergies, there is a great chance that your children will inherit them. Howard Saal, M.D., director of clinical genetics at the Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center in Ohio explains, “There is about a fifty-fifty chance but don’t expect them to be sensitive to the same things you are. We pass on only the susceptibility to allergies, which can manifest in myriad ways.” Signs that your children have inherited your susceptibility to allergies can be anything from a runny nose to hives. However, the most common are Sinus, Ear infections, Stuffy nose, Itchy nose, Itchy eyes, Rashes, Hives, Wheezing cough and Chronic cough.
Wheezing and chronic cough can also be signs of asthma and might one of the top signs of an allergy since, in many cases, asthma and allergies go hand-in-hand. If you start to notice these symptoms in your child, speak to your pediatrician.
Your child’s doctor can suggest medications and run numerous tests to pin-point specific allergies.
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There is a high chance that your children can inherit your IBS. According to research from the University of Sydney in Australia, please who suffer from IBS are more than twice as likely to have a first-degree relative with the same symptoms. Classic signs your child might have IBS include abdominal pain or bouts of constipation or diarrhea. Colic, a precursor to IBS, can appear very early in your child’s life. Tanya Remer Altmann, M.D., author of “Mommy Calls” explains, “IBS is a diagnosis of exclusion. We want to rule out the possibility that something more serious is going on, like inflammatory bowel disease.”
If your child does inherit your IBS, as you already know it can be managed with lifestyle changes. These can include avoiding certain foods, adding probiotics like yogurt, stress-management techniques, and daily exercise.
According to CNN.com, your child has as much as a 50 percent chance of developing migraines if one parents gets them and, of course, an even higher percentage if both do. Symptoms to keep an eye out for include Nausea, Vomiting, Sensitivity to light and sound, Motion sickness and throbbing pain in the head.
Identifying your child’s trigger to migraines is the first start in treating them. It could be anything from what they eat to how they were generally feeling at the time the migraine began. Some triggers can include fatigue and overexertion. Most of the pain can be dulled or treated by going to sleep or taking some ibuprofen. However, Saal suggests seeking out a pediatric neurologist since the unrelenting pain can have a powerful ripple effect on nearly every aspect of your child’s life.
Eczema is actually a type of allergic reaction and, because of this, the chances of your child inheriting eczema from you are very high – about fifty percent. However, even if you do not have eczema, your child can still develop it. Some triggers of eczema include Cold, dry environments, Dairy, Eggs, Wet, dirty surfaces (for the arms) and Stress.
The good thing (as far as diagnosing this condition) is that eczema is extremely easy to see since the rash can make the skin dry, itchy, and red. These patches of the rash can usually be found on your child’s cheeks, elbows, hands, and knees. Take your child to his/her pediatrician to diagnose this condition and help you develop a routine to reduce the eczema breakouts. Make sure any cream they are using is dye and fragrance-free, as to not spark an outbreak.
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Stuart Dankner, M.D., a pediatric ophthalmologist says that nearsightedness, color blindness, and lazy eye are often inherited. If both parents are nearsighted, a child has a 25 to 50 percent chance of inheriting their parent’s vision problems. Signs of vision problems include constant headaches and squinting. Lazy eye can be difficult to catch but a pediatrician can easily screen for it. If your child’s eyes cross and persist, schedule an exam. Early detection and correction of vision problems is the only sure way to treat them and make your child as comfortable as possible.
Certain psychological and emotional issues can run in your family. And, because of this, they can easily be inherited by your children. Issues like ADHD, anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder and OCD have strong genetic components.
It is important to share your family’s mental history, as it can greatly affect your children. If there are warning signs of any condition, your child’s pedestrian will be able to spot and diagnose it right away. The faster the diagnosis, the easier to treat.
Source: www.cnn.com