Natural Treatments for allergies

Octovite is great during flu season and for allergy support

Immune system health is not only important during allergy season, but also during flu season

When your immune system over reacts to a foreign stimulant it is called an Allergic Reaction.
An immune reaction to a foreign invader, as fever to kill a virus, is an indication of a healthy immune system, but when you have a strong reaction to flower pollen your immune system is overreacting. Close to ¼ of the population have some kind of allergy to things like pollen, mold and other stimulants, especially during spring and fall.

Symptoms vary from itchy eyes and throat, sneezing, runny nose, sinus congestion, asthma, post-nasal drip, headaches and diarrhea. Some of these symptoms are known as allergic rhinitis (hay fever).

In the case of allergies many take an antihistamine, a decongestant or some other drug to get rid of allergy symptoms but you may take a healthier way by going for the cause, not the symptoms.


Gingko Biloba for Allergies

Gingko biloba is one of the best herbs for allergies like asthma and other respiratory allergies. The leaves of gingko biloba contain vital properties which help in activating platelets in the body which in turn help in fighting allergies like asthma. It also contains natural antihistamines and anti-inflammatory chemicals which are very effective in fighting various allergies.


Fish Oil for Allergies

One of the major health benefits of Omega 3 is its anti-inflammatory effects. In other words increasing your intake of DHA (docosahexaenoic acid) and EPA (eicosapentaenoic acid), the 2 most important essential fatty acids known as Omega 3 fatty acids, helps reduce inflammation in the body and this in turn can benefit any health condition created or affected by inflammation. This includes many allergies.

Fish oil benefits our health in many ways. Science is now starting to find benefits from taking fish oil to help alleviate the symptoms of hay fever, sinus infections, allergic skin conditions such as hives and eczema as well as asthma and food allergies.


Vitamin C for Allergies

Vitamin C, also known as ascorbic acid, is a well known immune boosting vitamin. An allergy is an immune reaction, so boosting the immune system is one way to lessen the effects of allergies such as runny nose, sneezing and itchy eyes.


Vitamin E for Allergies

Vitamin E is a powerful source of antioxidant. Antioxidants play an important role in preventing and combating seasonal allergies. As an antioxidant, vitamin E is capable of neutralizing free radicals. Free radicals are harmful substances that the body produces each time it uses oxygen for body functions. If mast cells are exposed to free radicals and pro-oxidants, they become sensitive and are more likely to release histamines and other inflammatory compounds.
Vitamin E also acts as an anti inflammatory by inhibiting the formation of leukotrienes, fatty molecules of the immune system that contribute to inflammation. As a result, symptoms are suppressed. An experiment was conducted to determine the effects of vitamin E in the symptoms of seasonal allergies. Result of the experiment showed that people with high levels of vitamin E have lesser occurrences of nasal symptoms than those with low levels of vitamin E. People with a strong immune system are less vulnerable to allergies. Although not as powerful as vitamin C in immune system boosting capability, vitamin E can still hold its candle.

Eyebright for allergies

Eyebright extract is known as a powerful anti-catarrhal which can help clear up chronic inflammation and congestion, ideal for conditions such as weeping or stinging eyes, eye strain, nasal catarrh, sinusitis, allergies and other congestive conditions.

Glutathione for allergies

One of the functions of glutathione is it is an immune system balancer or optimizer. If your immune system is overactive, or you have a true food allergy, glutathione can re-balance your immune system to overcome the allergic response. The precursor to glutatione is N-acetyl cysteine


Goldenseal for allergies

A goldenseal supplement is primarily used for its positive effects on the immune system, even though it can also combat viruses and bacteria quite successfully.


Features

Standardized extracts for consistent results
Powerful antioxidants (Contains Vitamin C 500 mg)
Synergistic effect—ingredients work together to improve each other