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March 2005
ALLERGIES
Words from us…
Wayne’s World
If you suffer from
windblown allergies, look out this year! Las Vegas has experienced a great deal
of rainfall this winter, more than I’ve seen since my 1971 arrival in the valley
of fun. That spells big trouble for many people as the trees, plants, grasses,
and weeds bloom and grow vociferously. What to do? Some basics are plenty of
hydration for your body, the old minimum of six to eight glasses of water daily,
rest more and take a basic multiple vitamin two or three times a day for an
array of nutrients. Eat well also. People with allergies suffer from weak
adrenals, which also translates into fatigue. Pantothenic acid, Siberian
Eleuthero, Vitamin C or Amla and Nettles come quickly to mind to strengthen
adrenals. Remember that
Stay Healthy! has an arsenal full of formulas for allergies. “ Las Vegas Mix” by Dolisos contains
homeopathic ingredients to fight tree allergies like mulberries, olive trees,
and those pesky oleanders. Use quercetin products such as Solgar
Quercetin Complex with vitamin C and bromelain. New Chapter has a
terrific product called “Breathe” from medicinal mushrooms.
Nature’s Life has “Bromelain Sinus Ease”, Nature’s Way has
“Sinustop”, and Natural Care has “Sinufix” which Dr. Bob Martin touts
extensively. My point
is that
Stay Healthy! has what an allergy sufferer requires without using drugs
which come with mean side-effects.
Use these natural remedies in safety and use them frequently. Next
November start using Las Vegas
bee pollen and honey on a daily basis to desensitize yourself to spring
allergies. That works
also, but must be taken two to three months ahead of time. Call us now at
877-2494 and ask questions of our staff.
Start immediately to help your body during this stressful, pollen-laded
season.
Thank you so much for your patronage. Stay Healthy!
Jenny's Jive:
Are you
suffering from nasal congestion, watery eyes or coughing?
Tis’ the season for allergies, the inappropriate response by the body's
immune system to a substance that is not normally harmful.
Allergens are the substances that provoke allergic responses.
Allergies affect our quality of life & productivity. Fortunately there
are a number of herbs & supplements that can be taken to minimize the symptoms
of allergies. Bee pollen & quercetin
can help to stimulate proper immune function.
Herbs can be used to help with the symptoms of allergies.
A person suffering from frequent allergies should consider strengthening
their adrenal glands. The adrenal glands control allergic responses, as well as
produce the hormone that helps our body deal with stress. Strengthening them
would be getting to the source of allergy problems. There are many supplements &
herbs available for allergy relief, all of which can be found nestled on the
shelves of
Stay
Healthy!
Jeff's Positive Vibrations:
An allergy is an inappropriate response by the body’s immune
system to a substance that is not normally harmful. The immune system is a
highly complex defense mechanism that helps us fight infection. It does this by
identifying foreign invaders and mobilizing the body’s white blood cells to
fight them. In some people, the immune system wrongly identifies a non-toxic
substance as an invader, and the white blood cells overreact, creating more
damage to the body than the invader. Thus, the allergic response becomes a
disease in itself. To help with allergies, foods that are high in B vitamins and
vitamin C like fresh fruits and vegetables will help, and taking green foods,
brown rice whole grains and legumes. Cut back on fatty foods, red meats and
processed foods, especially those high in sodium and sugar. Also try to exercise
regularly and drink lots of fluids, especially water. Here at
Stay Healthy! our
knowledgeable staff will be more than happy to assist and recommend some very
effective supplements and herbs to keep the “ah” and not the “choo”.
J.C.
Speaking Words of Wisdom
Do you want to help your stress
levels, cope with your allergies, and have the ability to adapt and be calm in
any situation? Having a great attitude is one way to keep yourself balanced.
Using will power and brain power to influence hormonal response has been used
for thousands of years in the form of visualization. Seeing yourself strong and
healthy is a must in today’s negative media-filled society. 100% fact is that
your breathing influences your mental, emotional and physical bodies. Adjusting
your breathing can balance your response to outside influences no matter what
they are. Breathe before you think is an old Chinese proverb showing the power
of breath. For the physical body to run smoothly and adjust to a changing world,
the adrenals must function properly. The adrenal glands are small glands that
rest on top of the kidneys. The outer part, the cortex, produces cortisone or
steroids. Its’ job is to maintain the body's sodium, potassium, sugar and
hormone levels. The inner portion is the adrenal medulla. It secretes adrenaline
and nor-adrenaline that support the body through situations of fear, worry,
stress or anger; it is the "fight or flight" hormone. These glands provide us
with the hormonal support that is required by the body to get through the day.
Strengthen and balance the adrenals with high- powered herbal foods that
contain many concentrated vitamins and minerals plus a host of other natural
compounds. Special tonic herbs to note are Siberian Eleuthero, Amla, Astragalus,
Schisandra, Ashwaganda, and Licorice Root (Chinese). Look for Warrior Mystic
Formula’s
“Adrenal Balance” to aid you with stress, allergies and over all
well-being.
Chi-kung and other stress reducing exercises can help tremendously with
allergies. Ask me for some tips.
Knowledge applied is
wisdom…
Nik Notes: Most allergic reactions are
due to suppressed adrenal function, so it makes sense to give the adrenals
nutrition. Adrenal nutrients come in many forms, as my co-workers have
explained. What may not be understood is how you develop an allergy in the
first place. In a perfect system, the gland is capable of determining what
substances are harmful and which are not. Unfortunately most of us are not that
healthy, so when your stressed out body comes into contact with a foreign
substance it may decide that this new food is bad for you. After this initial
exposure your body creates antibodies to that food. The next time you eat that
food again your body remembers and releases massive amounts of chemicals that
trigger a flood of allergic symptoms that can affect the respiratory system,
gastrointestinal tract, skin, or cardiovascular system.
Interpretation by
NIK
Keep your tissue close this season!
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