The hot weather has me sneezing and wheezing, but I'm reluctant to take antihistamines because they make me feel dizzy and ill. Can you recommend something drug-free?
Autor: Jean FitzGerald | Publicado: 2011-04-27T16:33:00-07:00

Hayfever or allergic rhinitis is characterised by itchy nose, throat and palate, congestion and/or runny discharge from the nasal passages, itching or stinging eyes, sneezing and/or wheezing. Those who suffer from hayfever symptoms throughout the year are said to have perennial rhinitis. Animal hair, dust, feathers, fungus spores, moulds and/or some other environmental agent may trigger the symptoms. In individuals where food allergies and/or dermatitis or wheezing accompany symptoms of hayfever we can suspect other factors that may be stressing the immune system allowing these symptoms to manifest:
-&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Food allergy and/or Food Intolerance -&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Hidden ingredients in processed foods; food additives; medicinal drugs (e.g. penicillin) added to foods; environmental pollution; early weaning and solid foods given to infants; genetic manipulation of food components which cross-react with normal tissues.-&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Impaired digestion-&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Leaky gut syndrome-&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Yeast Infections
Some recommendations-&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Rotation diet: rotating foods and implementing specific food groups every 2 days prevents new allergies, gives immune system rest, and intestines a chance to heal; infrequent consumption of tolerated foods not likely to induce new sensitivities or worsen old ones.-&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Rebalance bowel flora : probiotics and/or acidophilus, treat any underlying yeast infections with Hydrastis or Berberis Vulgaris. -&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Healing damaged gut: eliminate all factors injuring mucosa; re-establish bowel flora, remove intestinal toxins; improve digestion; decrease inflammation. -&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Decrease inflammatory gut reaction: quercetin, vitamin C and fish oils are helpful. -&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Stimulating regeneration of gut: glutamine stimulates regeneration.-&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Re-establishing normal digestion: digestive enzymes. -&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Immune support: Echinacea, Astragalus, and Hydrastis are helpful. Vitamin A, B, C, and Zinc -&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Quercetin and Bromelain: slows the realease of histamine into the blood stream-&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Homoeopathic remedies: Grasses &amp; Pollens 30C, Wyethia 6C, Euphrasia 6C, Galphimia Glauca 6X especially where wheezing is present, Allium Cepa 6C are all very helpful. 
For further information on Hayfever please contact Jean FitzGerald by e-mail – jean.fitzgerald83@gmail.com or visit her blog &nbsp;http://consultjean.blogspot.com