ve tried everything for my allergies with no permanent relief, what can natural medicine offer?
Margaret Margaret, allergies represent an immune system out of balance (over reactive to some things and under-reactive to others). The goal is to identify causes of this imbalance and with natural medicine modify biochemistry to restore normal immune function. Many allergy docs recommend “changing the environment” by using air cleaners, encasing bedding, and reducing exposure to dust, mold, and pets. This is helpful, although often insufficient, and not possible when outdoors. Likewise, drugs which “dry you out” predispose you to infection, and often have other undesirable side effects. Interestingly, antihistamines cause drowsiness because our brains normally need histamine to stay alert! Alternatives, which break up excess histamine, like buffered Vitamin C, Quercetin and other flavonoids are helpful and have few if any side effects. Typical adult dosing for buffered C is (1000mg 2-4 times a day between meals,) and for Quercetin (500mg three times a day 20min before meals). Always t
