Allergy Report
This time of year, many are affected by allergies. Notice these interesting statistics: 

• Allergies are the 6th leading cause of chronic disease in America

• An estimated 50 to 60 million Americans suffer from allergies. About one of every five adults and children suffer from allergies, including allergic asthma.

• An estimated 6 to 10 million Americans are allergic to cats.

• The prevalence of allergic diseases continues to grow, probably reflecting both increased exposures and enhanced responses to allergens.

• Approximately 35 million people suffer from seasonal allergic rhinitis (hay fever), triggered by such allergens as tree, grass and weed pollens. And, a growing number of individuals suffer from common household allergies induced by mold spores, yeast, dust mites and animal dander.

What Causes Allergies? 
In 1906 an Austrian pediatrician proposed the word "allergy," derived from two Greek words that can roughly be translated ‘altered responses.’ It is this altered response that causes the problem in allergic individuals. An allergy is an abnormal reaction to ordinarily harmless substances. These substances called allergens, enter the body by being inhaled, swallowed or making contact with the skin. 

Normally, your body produces substances called antibodies, to fight off invaders, such as germs.  If you are allergic, these defense mechanisms overreact.  They attack foreign substances, such as those allergens. A specific type of antibody, IgE, is overproduced, with dramatic results when it meets an offending allergen.   The reaction causes a release of chemicals such as histamine. Histamine causes your nose to swell and your eyes to itch.

What About Hay Fever?
Dr. John Bostock of England, who lived in the early 1800’s, is believed to have been the first to use the expression "hay fever," after noticing that he regularly had a summer "cold." Hay fever or acute seasonal allergic rhinitis is the most common type of seasonal allergy. Its symptoms can mimic those of the common cold, but last much longer.

A number of natural remedies, herbal, homeopathic and otherwise, have proven to be effective aids for easing allergic reactions, and providing the tools the immune system needs to lessen the impact of an allergic fit.

Clinically Proven Multi-Symptom Allergy & Hay Fever Relief 
Allergiemittel ("allergy remedy" in German) AllerAide™ is clinically proven homeopathic formula, which relieves a wide variety of allergic symptoms. It provides multi symptom relief for grass, bush & tree pollen; dust and mold and pet dander allergies.  Allergiemittel's homeopathic formula contains:

Cardiospermum halicacabum (Balloon Vine): Alleviates sneezing fits, inflammation of the nose and nasal sinuses, tearing, itching, reddening and burning in the eyes as well as allergic skin complaints with itching, eczema and hives. 

Galphimia glauca (Gold Shower): Alleviates itching, prickling and burning in the nasal mucous membranes, reduces the incidence of sneezing fits as well as irritation of the conjunctiva (membrane lining the eyelid) with severe tearing and burning in the eyes. 

Luffa operculata (Luffa): Alleviates chronic inflammation of the nose, throat and larynx, nasal congestion, and acute rhinitis. 

Contains no aspirin, antihistamines, psuedoephedrine or other CNS (central nervous system) stimulants, and is safe to use with other medications. It is a maximum strength, multi-symptom, non habit-forming formula, and does not cause drowsiness.

CLINICALLY PROVEN EFFECTIVE
In an open multi-center clinical study with 249 patients, symptoms of seasonal allergic rhinitis were assessed as improved or completely free of symptoms in over 80% of cases (with the exception of dyspnea- difficult or labored breathing; shortness of breath- which was 77%). 

Additional Allergy Relief Suggestion
The American Academy of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology offers these helpful suggestions:

• Try to use air conditioning, which cleans, cools and dries the air.
• Minimize outdoor activities when pollen counts are high. Peak pollen times are usually between 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
• Keep your car windows closed when traveling.
• Try to stay indoors when humidity is reported to be high, and on windy days when dust and pollen are blown about.
• Take a shower after spending time outside - pollen can collect on your skin and hair.

Is it possible that your workplace or school environment could be contributing to an allergic response?  One way to tell is to note if the condition seems to improve when you are away from that environment.  If your runny nose or cough seem to miraculously clear up over the weekend, then this could be the case.  

To prevent workplace allergens from irritating an underlying respiratory condition, doctors recommend merely avoiding exposure to the irritant.  Educating workers and their employers about the dangers of certain substances, and the use of gloves, masks, and proper ventilation to remove allergens from the air all help prevent or reduce occurrence of acute allergic response.

Whatever the source of your respiratory problems, the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America suggests, "If you believe a particular alternative approach might help reduce your asthma and allergy symptoms, talk with your doctor about it, and how you could integrate that treatment into your overall asthma/allergy plan.

For more information see the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology, the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America, and the book, Prescription For Nutritional Healing.

Directions: Take before exposure to allergen or as soon after symptoms appear as possible, at least 15 minutes before or half an hour after eating, brushing teeth, or drinking anything except water. 
Preventative Use: Take 4-6 weeks before allergy season starts: 1 tablet 3 times per day. Children 2 to 12: Half adult dose. Children under 2: Consult a doctor.

Warnings: If symptoms do not improve, are accompanied by a fever, or if new symptoms occur, consult a doctor. In the event of severe allergic reactions, consult a doctor immediately.

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