Respiratory allergies result from two main areas-environmental pollutants, such as asbestos and smoke fumes, and seasonal conditions, such as dust, pollen or spores. This type of allergic reaction often occurs when the body has an excess accumulation of mucous, which harbors environmental irritants. Common drugstore medications generally mask symptoms and also have a rebound effect--the more you use them, the more you need them. Steroid drugs for this type of allergy, if taken for long periods, do not cure, and often make the situation worse by depressing immune defenses, and impeding allergen elimination.

Common Symptoms: Runny, watery, itchy nose and eyes; sneezing and coughing attacks, sore, irritated throat; chronic lung, bronchial and sinus infections; skin itching and rashes; asthma; frontal headaches; insomnia; menstrual disorder; hypoglycemia; leaning disabilities.

Common Causes: Body sensitivity to pollen, spore, mold and other airborne allergens reacting with excess mucous and waste accumulation in the body; adrenal exhaustion; free radical damage lowering antihistamine levels and liver function; stress; hypoglycemia; candida albicans yeast overgrowth; EFA deficiency.

Helpful Supplements and Herbs:

drhealth Quercetin 500-Plus w/Vitamin C, Bromelain and Turmeric (3X daily) is useful in controlling allergy and asthma reactions, since its suppresses the release and production of the two inflammatory agents that cause asthma and allergy symptoms-histamines and leukotrienes. Quercetin should always have bromelain for best bioavailability and synergistic anti-inflammatory activity.

drhealth Ultra VM-T with 72 Trace Minerals (2X daily) a superior one-a-day multiple.

drhealth Evening Primrose Oil 1300 mg(4-6 daily) (GLA 3X daily daily) aids in supplying needed EFAs. GLA is a source of energy for the cells, electrical insulation for nerve fibers, a precursor of prostaglandins which regulate hormone and metabolic functions. GLA is also helpful for PMS, menopause symptoms, to help in nerve transmission for M.S. and muscular dystrophy.

drhealth COQ 10 30mg (3X daily) is noted to be helpful to enhance the immune system, is helpful in anti-aging effects, periodontal disease, diabetes, cardiovascular disease, heart problems, allergies, and increases energy. CoQ10 provides an important function to each and every cell.

drhealth Pantothenic Acid 500 mg (2X daily) One of the more important members of the B complex for allergies, stress and arthritis.