Allergies

Allergies and Allergic Reactions   

• Over 50 million Americans suffer from allergies of some sort (American Academy of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology)

• Allergies are the 6th leading cause of chronic disease in the United States, costing the health care system nearly 18 billion annually (National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases)

• It is estimated that food allergies occur in 6 to 8 percent of children 4 years of age and under, and in 4 percent of adults (New England Journal of Medicine) and approximately 150 Americans, usually adolescents and young adults, die annually from food-induced anaphylaxis (Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology)

• Allergic drug reactions account for 5 to 10 percent of all adverse drug reactions, with skin reaction being the most common form (American Academy of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology)

What Causes Allergies and Allergic Reactions?

• Simply, an allergic reaction occurs when the immune system overreacts to a seemingly harmless substance. Allergies and the reaction to, can either be inborn or acquired, but usually can be controlled with proper care. 

Allergic trigger factors can include:

• Pollen
• Mold
• House dust
• Mites
• Animal saliva and dander
• Feathers
• Insect stings/bites
• Specific foods or drugs

Types Of Allergies:

• Indoor (dust, animal dander, mold, etc…)
• Seasonal (hay fever, pollen)
• Food
• Drug
• Contact (latex, eczema)

Common Signs You May Have An Allergy:

• Stuffy nose
• Sneezing
• Wheezing
• Skin rash
• Watery eyes
• Eye inflammation
• Coughing
• Hives
• Sweating
• Increased blood pressure
• Asthma
• Difficulty breathing
  

Allergy Care:

Interested in natural Allergy Care? Herbs such as: Bupleurum, Cat’s Claw, Ginkgo, Nettle, Echinacea, Grape Seed Extract, Yerba Mate or Ginseng may help boost your immune system and help lessen the frequency and severity of allergic reactions.*

For additional allergy relief, please see your health care provider.

Best Defense Against Allergies:

• Avoiding the allergen itself
• Strong Immune System
• Healthy balanced diet
• Proper nutrient intake (Vitamin C, E, Magnesium, Antioxidants, Bioflavonoids)
• Enough sleep
• Reduction of and healthy responses to stress and emotional trauma
  
  

*These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. 
These products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.