Approximately 50 thousand Americans are affected by allergies according to a survey by the American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology. In addition, at-work productivity losses associated with the treatment of allergic rhinitis (hayfever) have been estimated to cost the United States up to $4.6 billion annually. The most significant losses were the result of reduced productivity at work associated with the use of sedating over-the-counter antihistamines.
Allergies are hypersensitive reactions by the immune system to normally harmless every day substances such as pollen, mold and dust mites. The body releases histamine and other inflammatory substances from mast cells that cause all the symptoms we associate with a respiratory allergy (changes in blood flow, coughing, mucus production, watering eyes, sneezing and narrowing of the airways in the lungs) in an effort to expel the offending substances.
Most often, antihistamine medications are used for common allergic symptoms. More often than not, the side effects of these medications are worse than the original allergy symptom.
People who want to support the immune system to reduce the body’s hypersensitivity and not just treat symptoms, turn to improved diet, lifestyle and supplement with herbs and nutritional supplements like the following.
Stinging nettle – useful when there is congestion, coughs, runny noses, sneezing and other respiratory allergy symptoms.

Quercetin- as a flavonoid found in apples, onions and black tea, it offers anti-allergenic, antihistaminic and anti-inflammatory activity.

Bromelain – is an enzyme from pineapples that has demonstrated good results in treating upper respiratory tract irritations.

Bitter Orange (Fructus aurantia), is commonly used in traditional Chinese medicine for expelling excess mucus and congestion.

Each of the above supplements may be used individually for their respective benefits. Medical doctors, Naturopathic doctors, Herbalists and native medicine men have historically taken individual beneficial natural substances like those above and found that the combined effect was much more effective than the individual.

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This information is for educational use and not intended to diagnose or prescribe or replace the advice of a health professional. These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration.


Submitted by:
Jeanette Barcus, CNHC
www.herbsnwhey.com
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There is a mind-body connection. What you think can manifest itself in your body as a health promoting environment or a health undermining environment. In natural health, there is a theory that is contrary to the germ theory. It says that germs might not be the cause of sickness but that the environment that is created around the organs and cells is what determines whether a person is likely to be a good host for germs to move in and wreak havoc or not.
Our thoughts can make us sick or keep us healthier. That is why being thankful on a regular basis and not just one day a year can be a great tool for a health promoting tool box.
Thankful people are more optimistic. Optimistic people are happier and take better care of themselves. That leads to a healthier environment in the body, and that leads to better health.
Grateful people feel more connected to other people.
Gratefulness helps people manage stress. Its hard to be bitter and unhappy after counting blessings. If we can see, hear, breathe, walk, talk or think, we have much to be thankful for. Many would trade places with us in a heartbeat. One author said as people we are often, “ Sitting on a whale, fishing for minnows.” We often take for granted the monumental things we have to be thankful for and ignore them while grumbling because we don’t have something less.
Gratefulness boosts the immune system. At the University of Utah, researchers found that students who were deemed to be optimistic (which can result from thankfulness) maintained higher numbers of blood cells that protect the immune system as compared with those who were pessimistic.
Gratefulness can also lead to better sleep, improved emotional balance, more energy, more self-confidence, and more creativity.
It’s no wonder the Bible says, “In everything, give thanks.” It’s good for us!
       At times the mind or body needs help to calm down and be able to see the multitudinous things there are to be thankful for.  Maybe there is a need for minerals like Ionic trace minerals or Mineral Chi Tonic, or maybe just a calcium/magnesium supplement or magnesium by itself.
   Maybe stress has been so relentless the body is depleted of B vitamins.  In that case, check out: Nutri-Calm, Methyl B12 Complete or B-complex.  When the body is depleted of B vitamins, it cannot utilize magnesium.
       Other potential helps: Distress Remedy: Release It: Find Strength: Energ-V: Anxiousless; Stress J; Mood Elevator; Stress Relief Chinese

Jeanette Barcus, CNHC
www.herbsnwhey.com

Are you Missing out on the Benefits of Fabulous Fiber?
Now, many Americans might disagree about how great fiber is, because they like it taken out of most processed foods to give the foods a smoother mouth feel and quicker access to the sweet, starchy part of grains and fruits, but without fiber, the human body can suffer many ills.
Fiber can be found in fruits, vegetables, legumes, nuts seeds and supplements. The Institute of Medicine recommends that Men under 50 get 38 grams of fiber per day and women get 25. For those over 50 the recommendation is slightly less. The average American might get half of the recommended amount on a daily basis. No wonder there is so much suffering with gastrointestinal ailments, appendicitis, cancer of all kinds, diabetes, hypoglycemia, high cholesterol, gallstones, gallbladder problems, hormone imbalance, infertility, immune system problems and being overweight.
Fiber helps absorb toxins, excess cholesterol, xenoestrogens, slows the release of sugars into the blood stream, promotes a feeling of fullness and lubricates the bowel for easier elimination. The two types of fiber are soluble and insoluble. Soluble fiber is broken down into beneficial short chain fatty acids in the small intestine by friendly bacteria. It provides beta-glucans that help reduce cholesterol and also is food for good bacteria which helps the immune system. Insoluble fiber does not break down in the body, but bulks the stool, absorbing toxins and protecting the body from auto-intoxication and constipation.
If a person has had a low fiber diet for quite awhile, adding higher fiber foods and supplements should be undertaken gradually. The body needs time to adjust. Adding large amounts of fiber all at once to a low fiber system can create gas and bloating.
Eating enough high fiber food to make a difference can be a challenge to many people. Adding a high quality fiber supplement with plenty of water to the diet can help.
 Psyllium Hulls Combination; Slippery Elm; LOCLO; Nature’s Three; Everybody’s Fiber; Intestinal Soothe and Build; Fat Grabbers
This information is for educational use and not intended to diagnose or prescribe or replace the advice of a health professional. These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration.

Jeanette Barcus, CNHC
www.herbsnwheystore.com