I have started feeling some serious outdoor allergies the past week.  I've only been bothered by allergies for 3 or 4 years, about as long as I've eaten dairy while living in Utah.  Last year I tried several natural things to kick the really horrible itchy eyes but nothing natural was doing the job, and I gave in to Zyrtec which made me feel totally drugged.


This year I have remembered what I learned from Dr. Christopher's School of Natural Healing:  astragulus and marshmallow.  Dr. Christopher sells a formula of this combination called Immunocalm that you can pick up online or at natural food stores and if they don't carry it, they can at least order it.  This combination helps your immune system stop overreacting to things it should be okay with.


So on my bad days I'm taking those pills, and using some homeopathic allergy eye drops.  Natural remedies don't kick it quite like drugs do, but they bring it under control enough that I don't want to lock myself indoors.


The other, and probably most important thing that I'm doing, is cutting dairy out of my diet.  I want to be completely rid of allergies once again and 99% of people with allergies would be allergy free after a year max without dairy.  I am setting out this year to prove this to myself (and my skeptic husband :)).  I do have a friend last year who cut out dairy for two of her children who had bad outdoor allergies.  Within days they could handle being outside and she could see a major difference.  Honestly, it's only been a week, and not knowing exactly what I'm allergic to or what the pollen levels are, I am feeling a big difference.  


I would love to hear from any of you who have had success with your allergies by natural means, and especially from cutting dairy!


Heal, Strengthen, Renew!
 


Comments

Katie

Sat, 15 May 2010 03:13:41

Hi,

I also read that eating a spoonful a day of locally produced honey can help with allergies.

Thank you for your posts!

xoxo
Katie

 



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    About Me
    Amber Gurr

     I was first introduced to yoga in 2001 and quickly fell in love.  In 2004, I completed my 500 hour teacher training with D'ana Baptiste and have done annual trainings since that time with notable teachers such as Mark Whitwell, David Williams, Baron Baptiste and Rolf Gates.  I love teaching and I love seeing yoga bless both the physical and spiritual aspects of people's lives.

    I have a husband and 4 little boys, ages 9, 3, 2 and 0 that keep me busy and playing.  I decided that now is the time for me to be home with my family so now I just sub a yoga class here and there.    I also am a nutritional herbalist, herbalist, doula, have an Associates degree in music,  teach piano and do some energy readings and healing here and there. 

    I am excited to share some of the tid bits of truth that I have come across that have shaped my life thus far and hope that this sharing  will assist many others in their journey.

    Namaste!
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