Hayfever And Echinacea


I adore echinacea flowers. Always have.

Their cone shaped centers completely intrigue me. The purple cone flower. How positively cool.

When our company launched it’s medicinal herbal line, Echinacea was top of the list.

I never knew that Echinacea was native to our country.

Europeans have been using it as natural immune booster for hundreds of years.

What took us so long?

I also never knew that it was for intermittant use vs daily consumption

I also didn’t understand that one Echinacea product could be better than another.

Early in my supplement taking days I was ill enough that rebuilding my immunity was going to be a long term project.

I often felt on the verge or getting a cold. Ever feel that way?

This for me was when echinacea came to play.

If you are on the verge of a cold, flu, sore throat, cough,swollen glands, wounds, ulcers, bacterial infection, viral infection, fever,herpes, boils or skin eruptions ie: poison ivy or tonsilitis…

Then taking Echinacea can help you

This common and remarkably effective herb can …

stimulates the body’s natural response
pumps up the immune response
promotes production of white blood cells
stops virus’s from duplicating
anti-inflammatory
anti-cancer properties
attacks foreign invaders

the above sourced from nutrition and you

Our high quality echinacea productcan be swallowed, crushed into a tea or used as a lozenge for a sore throat.

My nutrition mentor describes echinacea this way:

there are these bad guys in the blood stream, the white blood cells job is to eat them, sometimes the white blood cells have alot of eating to do.  Echinacea gives them ( the white blood cells ) little engines on their tails to move a tad faster – this way they can manage and eat more of the bad guys

How’s that for scientific ?

Works for me!!

The brilliance of our company and it’s commitment to science and nature is their understanding that nature works synergistically. Anyone can put some echinacea in a bottle, but can they standardize the extract so that it delivers an exact amount of valued herb each and every time?  Not all companies do that.  Ours does.

Do other companies look at other immune boosting minerals and herbs to see how they can assist the mighty echinacea ? You will find zinx, larch tree and elderberry and other juice extract in this product as well. Why?? Because it makes the echinacea perform better in the body.

The tree does not stand alone

Take Echinacea upon the tickle you might feel when something is coming on — take for no more than 7 days.  If you are under stress or know that seasonal allergies are pending,  add echinacea to your immune system building/ fighting team.

OK for Kids to take too.

information sourced from nutrition and you

For the products on the market everywhere that have added echinacea, especially products that one might consume daily.

Forget them, total marketing phoooey.

You just don’t take this herb daily and expect it to be valid in the body.

Re: the four beautiful images below — I couldn’t just pick one.


purplecone flowers flickr image credit


pale echinacea stunningly captured flickr image credit


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Garlic For Seasonal Allergies

Garlic as a medicinal herb has a remarkable history, withstanding the test of time. Reliably, Garlic is part of a valid heart health supplement program and benefits those who have immune function challenges.

Allergies indicate a reduced immunity

If you are at risk for heart disease, use antibiotics regulary, have diarrhea or flatulance, any bacterial, fungal, or viral infection, low immunity, arthristis, sore throat, toothache, asthma, allergies, pneumonia, cancer, meningitis, colds or flu, tuberculosis, fever blisters, athlete’s foot, common warts, genital herpes, sinus infections, whooping cough or high blood pressure then garlic may be useful for you!

Garlic, to eat may taste wonderful, but does not maintain allicin the valid medicinal compound once it’s been cooked or smashed.

Having garlic in pill form secures it’s medicinal validity especially when not produced with extreme temperatures and dried slowly.  Combining it with rosemary and spearmint assist with odor control.

Should you add a high quality Garlic supplement to your health building protocol you will notice these benefits:

Reduced risk of heart attack and stroke
lower serum cholesterol readings
lower tryglycerides
raised HDL, good cholesterol
increased blood fluidity
stops free radicals

Garlic is anti-inflammatory, bacterial, fungal and viral – sometimes referred to as a natural antibiotic

It kills parasites
protects the liver from toxins
protects against radiation
is used to treat excess perspiration
lower blood glucose in diabetics
is a blood cleanser, traps heavy metals
used in treatment for colic
increases while blood cell levels, even in AIDS patients

sourced from nutrition and you


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Karen Hanrahan ~ Wellness Educator/Nutritional Consultant/Blog Author
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The Natural Approach To Seasonal Allergies

Do you or anyone you know suffer from seasonal allergies? I want to help! Consider working with your allergies naturally! I approach allergies from these three perspectives:

1. Rebuilding the immune system

2. Reducing inflammation

3. Creating a non-toxic environment

The wellness company I represent is a leading nutritional company, with a 53 year history,based in science, research and products in “Harmony with Nature”.

Experience a difference, and you will, or your money back.

Certain nutrients benefit the immune system. When the body is in crisis, it is important to “feed” the immune system at the cellular level. Unfortunately we can’t do that with diet alone, supplementation is key. Our nutrients have been tested for absorption, and are bio-available. What that means is that they are absorbed into the blood stream.

We begin with a core program, which may include Soy Protein and our Multi-Vitamin (also known as nutritional insurance, our multi vitamin fills in the gaps that are often missing in our diet.)

We then add Vitamin CBeta-Carotene, and Vitamin E…these are nutrients that specifically support the immune system. This begins the rebuilding process. Vitamin C is very healing. Beta-Carotene is essential for the strength of mucousal membranes, a.k.a. your “inner skin”. Vitamin E has an affinity for oxygen. All of these are nutrients work together to protect against free radicals.  Our company additionally offers a proprietary blend of nutrients that support the immune system all in one tablet and anadvanced caratonoid product that replaces our former Beta-Carotene and includes 6 top carotonoids.

Naturopathic Physician Diane Petoskey says that allergies can be caused by an abnormal immune response or, surprisingly by poor digestion and a toxic lower intestine secondary to an overgrowth of Candida yeasts and pathogenic bacteria: she recommends friendly bacteria - to prevent antibiotic problems, enhance and improve immune function. Our pro/prebiotic guarantees live delivery of Bifidus and Acidophilus.

Secondly, those with allergies often experience inflammation. The “itis” of sinusitis, bronchitis and so on means inflammation of the sinus’s or bronchia. The medical drug approach to reducing inflammation is known for it’s many side affects. We have found that certain nutrients reduce inflammation naturally. Gamma Linolenic Acid is an essential fatty acid found in plant seed oils, such as evening primrose oil or borage seed. GLA has been found to control acute and chronic inflammation. Ours comes from borage seed oil which is 3 times more concentrated than GLA sourced from evening primrose oil. Omega 3′s are another natural anti-inflammatory sourced from fish oil.Vitamin C also reduces inflammation.

There are also herbs that benefit those who have allergies. It is important here to note the purity, potency and the quality control of our medicinal herbs. In this industry there is no federal regulation, recent studies have shared with us that there is often misrepresentation in the labeling in “health food store products”. Our products go through a complex and stringent raw materials check. Our products are manufactured at pharmaceutical grade, not because we have to, more because they choose to. They are tested again once they are manufactured for bioavailabilty. This rigor is unheard of in the industry. A few recommended herbs include: Garlic is a natural anti-bacterial, fungal, anti-viral substance. Alfalfa as a natural decongestantEchinacea as an immune system booster and Gingko-bilobawhich assists circulation.

The final area we have had dramatic results with is cleaning up your personal environment. A person with allergies may be even more sensitive to toxins than others. There is no reason to use laundry or household products that could aggravate this condition. We have a complete line of environmentally safe, phosphate free cleaning and laundry products.  Sometimes something as simple as shifting laundry products can reduce allergy symptoms.


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Those Allergy Meds Helping You?

My health history included seasonal allergies. When I was younger, nutritionally depleted and stressed, you would find me googly eyed, kleenex box in hand from August 15th until the first freeze in October.

I tried over the counter drugs for this ragweed allergy or hayfever as it’s often called.

Everyone else popped those over the counter antihistamines and decongestants — why shouldn’t I?

I may have stopped sneezing while on these meds.  Yet , I  felt like they dried up every mucousal membrane in my body. Take dry mouth and multiply it times 100. This effected my nose, my eyes, my mouth, my lungs, and my vaginal track. I’d feel drowsy or wired. One or the other. Never somewhere nice and in between. It made my heart feel racey. Once the stuff wore off I’d be a sneezing watery eyed monster again ready for my next fix.

This didn’t seem to get to the root of the problem.

What do you think?

Below is commentary I found in my files, I can’t say who wrote this, I’d assume it was my mentor and nutritionist Barbara Lagoni, but for this particular parcel of information I can’t be sure.

It’s good stuff, worth sharing. Thank you someone….

By the by…when I improved my nutrition.

My seasonal allergies disappeared.

Causes of Allergies and/ or Sinus Congestion

Weakened immune system. Allergies are not the norm.They are an inappropriate response of the immune system. The immune system completely overreacts to normal stimuli: cats, dogs, pollen, grass, blooming everything.  Exposure to toxins, nutritional deficiencies, poorly functioning digestive system, incomplete digestion and candida overgrowth ALL play a role in allergies and/ or sinus congestion

Side Effects of Allergy Medications

drowsiness
cognitive impairment
sluggish thinking
difficulty in school
difficulty driving
depression
anxiety
heart palpatations
insomnia
altered taste and smell
bitter taste in mouth
dry mouth
headache
nausea
sore throat
loss of libido
increased appetite
infertility in woman
suppressed growth
cataracts
osteoporosis
diabetes
crusting
nosebleeds
light headedness
increased blood pressure
increased heart rate
worsening of prostate enlargement
blurred vision
muscle weakness
dizziness
liver damage
severe mood swings and depression

Factors that Weaken the Immune System

Stress; emotional or physical
Sugar
Alcohol
Poor Diet
Lack of Rest – less than 8 hours
Genetics
Aging
Exposure to Toxins
Nutritional Deficiencies – specifically C, B and Zinc

Factors that Strengthen the Immune System

Healthy diet – 50% vegetables, fish and poultry, and as little sugar, wheat and baked goods as possible

If you aren’t quite at the point of 6-9 servings of vegetables a day, consider supplementing them

If you find you have food cravings add B Complex and quality sources of protein

Nutrients Essential To The Immune System

High Quality
Multi -Vitamin
Vitamin C
Zinc
Friendly Bacteria
Alfalfa
All in One Immune System Product

Herbal Products that Boost the Immune System

Garlic
Natural Interferon
Echinacea

perhaps a kava free stress relief product , if stress is a contributor

Natural Action Steps

Take a two prong approach to strengthening your immune system; improve your diet, realizing please that this is a process. Takes time to make changes. Takes time to rebuild immunity at the cellular level.  Add high quality nutritional supplements to provide immediate nutrition for your immune cells.

Try a safe natural herbal products instead of drugs. Some companies produce unsafe herbals. Choose carefully.

If you have strong food cravings for sweets and snacks. Stabalize your blood sugar withProtein and B Complex

Eliminate Toxic Substances from your home and work place.

Get non-toxic cleaners

If allergies flare…many allergy sufferers report very good results with a saturation or therapeutic dose of Vitamin CNatural InterferonZinc, Garlic and Echinacea

 


ragweed is upon us flickr image credit

Say No To Spring Allergy Medications

My health history included seasonal allergies.

When I was younger, nutritionally depleted and stressed, you would find me googly eyed, kleenex box in hand from August 15th until the first freeze in October.

I will admit that I did try drugs for my ragweed allergy or hayfever as it’s often called. Right now pollen sets people off.

Everyone else popped those over the counter antihistamines and decongestants why shouldn’t I?

I may have stopped sneezing while on them, yet I felt like they dried up every mucusal membrane in my body.

Take dry mouth and multiply it times 100.

This effected my nose, my eyes, my mouth, my lungs, and my vaginal track.

I’d feel drowsy or wired. One or the other. Never somewhere nice in between.

It made my heart feel racey.

Once the stuff wore off I’d be a sneezing watery eyed monster again ready for my next fix.

This didn’t seem to get to the root of the problem.

What do you think?

Below is commentary I found in my files, I can’t say who wrote this, I’d assume it was my mentor and nutritionist Barbara Lagoni, but for this particular parcel of information I can’t be sure.

It’s good stuff, worth sharing. T

Thank you someone….

By the by…when I improved my nutrition.

My seasonal allergies disappeared.

Causes of Allergies and/ or Sinus Congestion

Weakened immune system. Allergies are not the norm.They are an inappropriate response of the immune system. The immune system completely overreacts to normal stimuli: cats, dogs, pollen, grass, blooming everything. Exposure to toxins, nutritional deficiencies, poorly functioning digestive system, incomplete digestion and candida overgrowth ALL play a role in allergies and/ or sinus congestion

Side Effects of Allergy Medications

drowsiness
cognitive impairment
sluggish thinking
difficulty in school
difficulty driving
depression
anxiety
heart palpatations
insomnia
altered taste and smell
bitter taste in mouth
dry mouth
headache
nausea
sore throat
loss of libido
increased appetite
infertility in woman
suppressed growth
cataracts
osteoporosis
diabetes
crusting
nosebleeds
light headedness
increased blood pressure
increased heart rate
worsening of prostate enlargement
blurred vision
muscle weakness
dizziness
liver damage
severe mood swings and depression

Factors that Weaken the Immune System

Stress; emotional or physical
Sugar
Alcohol
Poor Diet
Lack of Rest – less than 8 hours
Genetics
Aging
Exposure to Toxins
Nutritional Deficiencies – specifically C, B and Zinc

Factors that Strengthen the Immune System

Healthy diet – 50% vegetables, fish and poultry, and as little sugar, wheat and baked goods as possible

If you aren’t quite at the point of 6 – 9 servings of vegetables a day, consider supplementing them

If you find you have food cravings add B Complex and quality sources of protein

Nutrients essential to the Immune System

High Quality
Multi -Vitamin
Vitamin C
Zinc
Friendly Bacteria
Alfalfa
All in One Immune System Product

Herbal Products that Boost the Immune System

Garlic

Natural Interferon

Echinacea

perhaps a kava free stress relief product , if stress is a contributor

Natural Action Steps

Take a two prong approach to strengthening your immune system; improve your diet, realize that this is a process, add high quality nutritional supplements to provide immediate nutrition for your immune cells.

Try natural herbal products instead of drugs

If you have strong food cravings for sweets and snacks.  Stabalize your blood sugar with Protein and B Complex

Eliminate Toxic Substances from your home and work place

Get non-toxic cleaners

Consider Air Purification

If your allergies flare…many allergy sufferers report very good results with a saturation or therapeutic dose of Vitamin C, Natural Interferon, Zinc, Garlic and Echinacea


ragweed is upon us flickr image credit