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 Implementing some simple practices throughout the holidays can keep you healthy and feeling well. #1 Get enough sleep. This is the MOST IMPORTANT one! If you can get 8 hours sleep in and get to bed between 10 and 11:00 pm, you will allow your adrenals to regenerate and hormones to balance. This will help you to avoid over eating. Your leptin hormone will kick in to say when you've had enough, and shuts the ghrelin hormone off, so you don't continue to feel hungry, and over eat. #2 Drink plenty of water. Drink 8-10 cups of water/day. If you drink a full cup of water 15 mins before a meal, it will make you feel full quicker and also helps you produce more HCI (Hydrochloric Acid) so you digest your food better, and feel satiated. Good for bowel health too, which quite often suffers throughout the holidays. Drinking enough water will also help detox your body, and get nutrients to the cells. #3 Start your meal, snack, or treat with a protein, first. This will help prevent insulin from spiking, and then dropping, leaving you feeling tired and hungry again. A few almonds or one or two bites of any protein is all it takes to keep your insulin balanced, and prevents over-eating. #4 Don't skip meals. This will only set you up to BINGE EAT! Eat 3 well balanced meals spaced out 5-6 hours. Make sure to get enough protein, healthy fats (nuts, seeds, cold-pressed organic flax and olive oils, avocados) and try veggie carbs (squash, sweet potato, rutabaga, parsnips) instead of grains, to avoid bloating. Eat your fruit at the end or dessert. Protein turns the hunger signal off, and fats keep you full longer. Vegetables and fruits are full of fiber, so they make you feel full, and are great for blood sugar control because of their high fiber content. #5 Limit Sugar. It's ADDICTING...and will make you want more and more. As well, it takes 1 tsp of processed sugar to lower your immune system for 8 hours, and leaves you feeling tired and susceptible to catching viruses. #6 Bake your own treats instead of buying them & use healthier ingredient options. Bake with monk fruit/erythritol sweeteners instead of processed sugars, and try almond flour/butter recipes or gluten free flours. SOME HEALTHY TREAT IDEAS - 70% or higher plain dark chocolate instead of processed chocolates. Try Cassava grain free chips, and create beautiful fruit and veggie plates, like in the above photo. #7 Avoid planning too many get-togethers. Take time to rest and enjoy doing things you don't normally have time to do. This not only builds healthy adrenals, but allows you too keep healthy throughout the holidays and feel well. #8 Get moving!!! Do what you love. Walk, snowshoe, ski, skate, short exercise videos, dance to carols:) Check out my HEALTHY CHRISTMAS RECIPES for cakes, cupcakes, ring cakes, loaves and gingerbread cakes on my RECIPES page!   For information on Health/Weight Loss Programs, go to FORMS
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11/18/2022 0 Comments Optimizing DIET, HEALTH & WEIGHT Through PERSONAL GENETICS is what I use in my clinical practice to individualize treatment protocols for my clients. The genetic analysis incorporates numerous algorithms and looks at genes affecting diet, metabolism, exercise, vitamins/minerals, neurotransmitters, hormones, detoxification, immunity, inflammation, thyroid health and sleep. We used to think there was little we could do about the genes we’d been given. They were carved in stone and we were at the mercy of their bidding. It was a fatalistic attitude often used as an excuse to avoid making changes to our lives. What was the point if our genes were immutable? Well it turns out that we were wrong! Although it is true that we cannot change our genetic code, we can greatly influence the expression of many genes and control the effects they have on our body. By making small changes to our lifestyle, our diet, our supplements, we can not only optimize the genetic blueprint we have been given but we can actually alter the way genes work. We can turn them on or off, up or down to maximize their beneficial side, while minimizing their adverse effects. We can steer them in a specific direction that enhances our health today and we can modify them to prevent problems in the future. Genes, it would appear, are malleable and with the right tools we can shape them to create better health and longevity. As increasing numbers of clients both presented with their genetic analysis or elected to complete it having consulted with me, I recognized that this truly was the next exciting frontier of medicine. Clients were unique and did not fit into pre-designed boxes. As I went over their results, explaining why they felt a certain way after different foods, with varying types of exercise and when stressed or losing sleep, their eyes lit up with a recognition that I truly understood them and their individual issues. “Yes, that’s me” would be a common expression at the end of our discussion. I would receive emails a few weeks later from patients seeing improvements in their health, their energy, their sleep and their weight, problems they had struggled with for years without an answer, and were now doing amazingly well. The five cornerstones of health in my practice are metabolism, diet, stress, inflammation and detoxification. Optimizing these is the foundation of good health and the reduction of disease risk. We will be looking at genes and SNPs that impact your metabolism, diet and stress. These three factors are closely interlinked when it comes to your weight, energy levels and diet. Some of them are associated with the development of diseases such as type 2 diabetes but it is important to bear in mind that such diseases have multiple etiologies and contributing factors. So, while you may have a “risk allele” you may never develop the condition. Personal genetic analysis lets you identify your own personal strengths and weaknesses and allows you to make sensible lifestyle choices to potentially improve your overall health and well-being. It may also help you achieve your ideal weight. If it can help reduce your risk for certain diseases, then that is an added benefit. ____________________________________________________________ Genetic Case Study Anna is a 36-year-old professional woman who wanted help with unwanted weight gain despite her strict diet and exercise regimen. Her weight had increased 18 pounds in 8 months. She felt hungry all the time, had low energy and had muscle and joint soreness. Anna had originally wanted to eat more healthily and planned to lose about 5 pounds. On the recommendation of a friend, she had radically changed her diet from a higher protein, moderate carbohydrate diet with “minimal fats” to more of a “ketogenic” diet incorporating high fat, low to moderate protein, and restricted carbohydrates with fewer vegetables and no fruits, whole grains or starches. Within a couple of months of starting the diet she began to feel “puffy” and inflamed and then started to put on weight. To counteract this she increased her exercise, running 30 minutes to 1 hour, 4 times a week and became stricter with her diet. Despite this she reported increased feelings of hunger and craving and continued to gain weight. She felt progressively more fatigued, particularly during exercise. Prior to our initial consultation, Anna had run herself through the 23andMe DNA test. Having signed up though the 23andMe website, Anna received a testing kit within 1 to 2 days, which included a specimen bottle for a saliva sample and instructions on how to fill it. She returned the specimen to 23andMe in a pre-paid envelope along with a signed form. 3 to 4 week later Anna received an email indicating that her genetic data was available. She was then able to log into her account and access both her raw data and a basic report. The raw data is a huge file containing gene and SNP codes for approximately 1500 genes and is not useful in any practical manner. However, I am able to process the file using my GeneRx program to produce a report, which is both informative and practical in terms of providing a diet, lifestyle and supplement protocol. Anna sent me her raw data file and prior to our meeting I ran it through the program. Part of the report based on Anna’s genetic profile (details at the end of this chapter) indicated the following: • Significantly increased weight-gain and hunger when consuming more than 22 grams of saturated fat per day. • Moderate increase in desire for energy rich foods and increased weight gain with a low protein, high saturated fats diet. • Higher risk of progressive weight gain and worse with a high saturated fat diet. • Overall she handles carbohydrates well. • Increased inflammation with endurance exercise. By ignoring her genetics and following the latest “ketogenic” dietary trend, Anna not only failed to lose weight, she actually gained more. In addition, the diet had caused an imbalance in the systems in her body and brain controlling feelings of hunger. The diet had also resulted in higher levels of inflammation resulting in feelings of soreness, “puffiness” and fatigue. By dropping her carbohydrates and increasing calories from saturated fat Anna’s genetic coding had led to increased fat accumulation, particularly around the abdomen, which posed a significant health risk. It also led to higher levels of her hunger hormone (ghrelin), which resulted in poor satiety and cravings for energy-dense foods. Restricting her carbohydrates was unnecessary as she actually coded well for these and by doing so she limited her energy supply leading to additional fatigue. Increased fatty weight contributed to increased inflammation. Based on her genetics, this was her recommended protocol to follow: • Reduce her daily lean protein intake calculated according to her body weight. • Slightly increase whole grains to 2/3 the physical size of her protein portion. • Vegetables and salads allowed in unlimited quantities. • Reduce her saturated fat intake to less than 22 grams per day. • Supplements (see Appendix 2) o Resveratrol Extra o Tri-Metabolic Control (TMC) Anna lost 3 pounds in the first week, and 16 more over the next 8 weeks. The “puffiness” and inflammatory feeling were significantly reduced by day 10 and completely gone by 2 weeks. Energy levels, both day-to-day and with exercise, were back to normal by 4 weeks. At 2-year follow-up Anna continued with a moderate and balanced diet and had maintained a healthy weight. This is a good example of why there is no one diet that suits everyone. Diet trends come and go and they work for some people but not others. In some cases, like Anna’s, they can be detrimental. Genetics provides insight into your individual metabolism and allows a highly personal, safe and effective program to be designed. Anna’s Detailed Genetic SNP coding: • APOA2: CC – significantly increased weight-gain and hunger when consuming more than 22 grams of saturated fat per day. • FTO: TA – moderate increase in desire for energy rich foods and increased weight gain with a low protein high saturated fat diet. • PPARG: GG – higher risk of progressive weight gain and worse with a high saturated fat diet. • TCF7L2: CC – handles carbohydrates well. • IRS1: TT – handles carbohydrates well. For information on Health/Weight Loss Programs, go to FORMS and submit any questions or request to book an assessment.
10/24/2022 1 Comment IMMUNE BOOSTING Foods & Supplements... & Products to keep on hand during FLU SEASON - DISCOUNTS ON PRODUCTS FOODS THAT BOOST YOUR IMMUNE SYSTEM Fruits (organic) - blueberries, raspberries, blackberries, elderberries, pommagranates, apples (green have lowest sugar), papaya, citrus fruits. Vegetables (organic) - cruciferous veggies like broccoli, cauliflower, asparagus, kale, bok choy, and other veggies like, garlic cloves, ginger root, onions (all colours), leafy greens, and radishes. Make sure to get in a good variety of vegetables high in beta carotene, like butternut and spaghetti squash, sweet potato, carrots, parsnips, rutabaga and turnip. Fungi (organic)- Shitake and mitake mushrooms are best mushrooms for increasing your immune system, however oyster, and button mushrooms among other varieties also have good immune boosting nutrients. Nuts & Seeds (organic & raw) - brazil nuts, almonds (blanched), walnuts, pumpkin seeds, flaxseeds Fish (Wild Caught) - salmon, cod, mackerel are the top fish for immune health Herbs & Spices (fresh organic) - turmeric (add black pepper to activate the curcumin), Coriander, cumin, basil, parsley Dark Chocolate:D - 70% cocoa and higher is best and always organic! Keep PROCESSED SUGARS out of your diet - just ONE teaspoon of sugar can drop your immune system for up to 8 HOURS. & MAKE SURE TO GET ENOUGH SLEEP! This is MOST IMPORTANT SUPPLEMENTS TO SUPPORT IMMUNE HEALTH EACH DAY & ONES TO KEEP ON HAND FOR WHEN THE FLU HITS! ..OFFERING MY PRACTITIONER DISCOUNT - 30-40% off, for any product. You just need to pick it up yourself and e-transfer the day I order:) Probiotics - REMEMBER...if your gut isn't healthy, your body won't be healthy and cannot heal. Up to 80% of your immune system resides in your gut, called the Peyer's Patches. The best one on the market is HMF Intensive (now in shelf stable) from Seroyal/Genestra. Purest and has all of the strains. Vitamin D3 - Helps to increase your immune system. I like D-Mulsion 2500 IU drops from Seroyal, or Vit D3 K2 drops or caps from CanPrev. Good value for the amount and also top quality. Absorbs well! Vitamin C - powerful antioxidant to help with immune health! You need one with bioflavonoids to help with absorption but also to prevent gastric irritation. BIO-C from BIOMED and C+Biofizz (powder) from Designs For Health, both have bioflavonoids and are in my opinion the best sources for how well they absorb. Quercetin - it's great for histamine issues/allergies and is a powerful antioxidant which helps build your immune system. I like AOR brand the best as it has has the best source of quercetin. Zinc - helps prevent colds and flues, but also great for sore throats and STRESS...of any kind! ...also great for acne!! I like BIOMED'S Zinc/Copper (best source of zinc), AOR's zinc lozenges, and Pure Encapsulation's or CanPrev's zinc for source and price. NAC (N-Acetyl Cystein) - It is a precursor to glutathione, and glutathione is a master antixidant that we naturally have in our cells when we are young and as we age it declines. NAC helps to raise glutathione levels and restore immune health. I recommend NAC from Pure Encapsulations for quality and strength. Omegas - Helps with immune health and also cell, heart and hormone health. The top ones are Omega 800 and Super EFA Forte caps or liquid from Seroyal/Genestra, or SPM Active from Metagenics. Pure Genomics Multi (Pure Encapsulations) - An optimum dose multi with B complex(for RBC health, iron levels, energy and STRESS) already added, high dose zinc, however, I still take extra in flu season or times of stress. It also has high amounts of beta carotene to build the immune system to help prevent flues, colds, cancer etc. It has a formula that helps correct genetic abnormalities and is economical. The best thing is YOU ONLY NEED 1/DAY. SOME ADDITIONAL SUPPLEMENTS TO KEEP ON HAND...that are a MUST!!! For coughs - Broncha drops (BIOMED) - AMAZING...works fast! Homeopathic pellets - Pulsatilla, and Hepar Sulph and Byronia Alb for pneumonia cough. For cold & flu - Bio Boost drops or Fluen-Z (BIOMED) - helps with all of the symptoms. Homeopathic pellets - Oscillococcinum. Great for cold and flu relief too! Bacterial Infection - Immunoplex (BIOMED) For sore throats - Zinc Lozenges from AOR, Homeopathic pellets Belladonna, Ferum Phos (Boiron). Colliodal Silver - Either Sovereign Silver (Amaranth - very expensive, or Collidal Silver from CanPrev. Same ingredient but not paying for the name. I take supplement orders for friends, family and clients the last week of every month. Let me know if you need anything. I'm happy to share my practitioner discount with you and your family. 8/12/2022 0 Comments Do You Eat Right 4 Your Blood Type? Renewed Health & Nutrition Services NOW OFFERS BLOOD TYPE TESTING Have you ever thought of eating for your blood type? It may not have crossed your mind before, but since different blood types can more easily digest certain types of food, the blood type diet can help improve digestion, maintain your ideal body weight, increase energy levels, decrease your risk of disease and even tell you about your personality. What Is the Blood Type Diet? The idea behind the blood type diet is that there are certain foods you should eat that suit your blood type, making you healthier and helping you lose weight. The diet is designed to help people digest food more efficiently and avoid chemical reactions that lead to hormone disruptions. The blood type diet was created by a naturopathic physician named Dr. Peter J. D’Adamo. Blood causes a chemical reaction when mixed with a protein called lectin, found in certain foods. There are four types of blood types, determined by your genetics: O, A, B and AB. The blood type diet is a way of eating that categorizes food as either beneficial, neutral or harmful based on a person’s blood type and other factors. There’s a completely different diet for each blood type based on what each type can easily digest. Dr. D’Adamo claims foods harmful to your blood type can cause an agglutination reaction, which makes blood cells stick together, increasing the risk of disease. RENEWED HEALTH & NUTRITION SERVICES OFFERS BLOOD TYPE TESTING which is useful for diet protocols and benefits health and weight loss programs. For more information or to book a consultation, go to FORMS to submit a request! Unsubscribe  Gut Health, in my opinion, it is the beginning of overall health. Conditions like leaky gut syndrome are linked to diseases such as eczema, psoriasis, diabetes, arthritis and more. Research also suggests there is a connection between your gut microbiome and your emotions, know as the gut-mind connection.
Some of the main causes of digestive issues are Antibiotics, recreational drug & medical drug prescription use, bacteria, Candida (fungal/yeast overgrowth), poor food choices - our western diet, alcohol, poor eating habits such as eating fast or late at night, poor food combining, and smoking. Renewed Health & Nutrition specializes in Digestive Health 6 SESSIONS - In-person, phone or video call Supportive Diet & Supplement Protocols Digestive Health Education Nutritional Counselling Unlimited text support RELIEF from symptoms!!! To book a consultation, click on the link below and go to FORMS to submit a request! RENEWED HEALTH & NUTRITION SERVICES Cancer Care - Digestive Disorders - Inflammatory Conditions - Chronic Fatigue - Hormonal Imbalances Insomnia - Allergies - Autoimmune Conditions - Neurological Conditions - Heart Disease - Diabetes - Weight Loss METABOLIC BALANCE "RESET YOUR METABOLISM Weight Loss Program & "Customized Nutrition Plan." 7/7/2022 0 Comments Do you wonder which protein powders & collagen products are good and actually work??
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DECODE YOUR GENETIC DATA with Genetic Analysis & get a detailed blueprint of how your body works. View a SAMPLE REPORT!
Genetic Analysis allows your health practitioner to advise you of your specific health risks and your reaction to factors such as foods, exercise and stress. It provides the foundation for a highly individualized lifestyle and treatment protocol.
An analysis and treatment plan for the following:
Risk for Disease: If you have expressed genes that put you at risk of developing cancer, cardiovascular disease, diabetes, inflammatory and neurological diseases, digestive issues, and more.
Metabolism: How often you should eat and how that affects your weight. What controls your metabolism, food cravings and hunger. What is your best diet? Is Intermittent Fasting right for you?
Dietary: Response and handling of dietary carbohydrates, fats, proteins and dairy, with the exact amount of each macro nutrient you require to manage weight, balance blood sugar levels and prevent disease.
Exercise and Cardiovascular Health: What type of cardiovascular and resistance training is best for you with respect to oxygenation, inflammation, recovery, cardiovascular and metabolic health.
Neurotransmitters and Hormones: An in-depth look at production, transportation, binding and receptor density of dopamine, serotonin, cortisol, adrenaline, noradrenaline, CRH, ACTH, estrogen and testosterone and their impact on associated disorders.
Immunity: A look at immune response to determine your risk and how to better manage allergies, infections, auto-immune disorders and inflammatory disease.
Inflammation: Examines the production of inflammatory mediators that contribute to disease risk and progression.
Detoxification: A look at detoxification pathways in the body to help identify, modify and clear toxins, hormones and medications.
Sleep: A look at circadian rhythms, the ability to transition from one stage of sleep to the next, the time spent in deep stage 4 sleep, and strength of the wake/sleep cycle.
Thyroid: A look at the production and regulation of TSH and the conversion of T4 into T3 to help determine the strength and functioning of the thyroid and ability to utilize medications.
While we can’t change our genes, we can change the strength with which they express their traits. This can be achieved through natural supplements, diet, exercise and other lifestyle variables. Decoding your genetic data provides you with a detailed blueprint of how your body works.
To learn more about Genetic Analysis and view a SAMPLE REPORT, go to SERVICES and click on Genetic Analysis.
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GENETIC ANALYSIS - Decode your genetic data to get a detailed blueprint of how your body works!
DO YOU WONDER WHY...
- You have specific health issues/diseases and how strong your immune system is working?
- How your metabolism is functioning and why you can't lose weight even though you eat very little, and exercise lots?
- Why you aren't sleeping well?
- Why you have inflammation & pain?
- Why you have hormonal imbalances?
- Why you feel stressed, depressed or suffer with anxiety...and how well your neurotransmitters are working?
While we can’t change our genes, we can change the strength with which they express their traits. This can be achieved through natural supplements, diet, exercise and other lifestyle variables. Decoding your genetic data provides you with a detailed blueprint of how your body works. It allows your doctor to advise you of your specific health risks and your reaction to factors such as foods, exercise and stress. And it provides the foundation for a highly individualized lifestyle and treatment protocol.
..I've done genetic testing and found the answers I had been searching for over 10 years.
About Genetic Analysis
Our bodies are controlled by a set of genetic instructions known as our genome or chromosomal blueprint. Our individual DNA provides codes for everything from eye colour to antibody production; It determines our risk for disease, our reaction to stress, our response to illness or injury and how we respond to food, exercise and medication. For example, metabolism and body weight is up to 70% controlled by our genetic coding. This allows us to see why some people respond well to high-protein low-carb diets, while for others it is inefficacious or actually increases weight. It explains why curcumin or turmeric increases inflammation in some people and decreases it in others. What fits your body best is all coded in your DNA.
An analysis and treatment plan for the following:
Metabolism: How often you should eat and how that affects your weight. What controls your metabolism, food cravings and hunger. What is your best diet? Is Intermittent Fasting right for you?
Dietary: Response and handling of dietary carbohydrates, fats, proteins and dairy, with the exact amount of each macro nutrient you require to manage weight, balance blood sugar levels and prevent disease.
Exercise and Cardiovascular Health: What type of cardiovascular and resistance training is best for you with respect to oxygenation, inflammation, recovery, cardiovascular and metabolic health.
Neurotransmitters and Hormones: An in-depth look at production, transportation, binding and receptor density of dopamine, serotonin, cortisol, adrenaline, noradrenaline, CRH, ACTH, estrogen and testosterone and their impact on associated disorders.
Immunity: A look at immune response to determine your risk and how to better manage allergies, infections, auto-immune disorders and inflammatory disease.
Inflammation: Examines the production of inflammatory mediators that contribute to disease risk and progression.
Detoxification: A look at detoxification pathways in the body to help identify, modify and clear toxins, hormones and medications.
Sleep: A look at circadian rhythms, the ability to transition from one stage of sleep to the next, the time spent in deep stage 4 sleep, and strength of the wake/sleep cycle.
Thyroid: A look at the production and regulation of TSH and the conversion of T4 into T3 to help determine the strength and functioning of the thyroid and ability to utilize medications.
For more information on Genetic Analysis and the testing process, go to the FORMS tab and submit a request.
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Who Can Benefit? Metabolic Balance® is not just for weight loss– It is an individualized nutrition plan that has achieved success with those who suffer from PCOS, Type 2 Diabetes; Rheumatism (all arthritic/inflammatory conditions); Migraines; Insulin Resistance; Hypoglycemia; High Blood Pressure; Fatigue; High Cholesterol; Imbalanced Cholesterol; Osteoporosis; Allergies; and Skin Disorders and Hormonal Imbalances.
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SUFFERING WITH ALLERGIES?? Foods to include, avoid & 2 supplements that are game changers!
What makes spring so beautiful for many people leads to misery for those who suffer from seasonal allergy symptoms. Natural allergy treatments can be as effective and, in many cases, more effective than allergy medications, and they do not cause fatigue.
Fresh cut grass, blooming trees and flowers, and weeds release pollen, causing seasonal allergies.
UNDERLYING CAUSES OF ALLERGIES
Did you know that your risk of suffering from seasonal allergy symptoms increases dramatically if you have certain underlying medical conditions? Asthma, unmanaged STRESS, deviated septum, nasal polyps, recent trauma or illness, pregnancy, and even food allergies can put you at heightened risk.
These conditions, and others, can adversely affect your immune system functioning. Allergy symptoms are caused when our bodies release histamine in response to an allergen. A strong immune system is key to fighting seasonal allergies.
Allergies are actually disorders of the immune system. The body over-reacts to harmless substances and produces antibodies to attack the substance. This is what causes the symptoms.
You’re particularly susceptible to a weakened immune system after a physical trauma or surgery, underlying illnesses, or during times of emotional and physical stress. A lack of sleep can even make you more prone to allergies; not getting enough sleep weakens your immune system.
Foods to increase:
- Vitamin C and beta-carotene found in berries, dark green vegetables and numerous fruits contain the main antioxidant found in our respiratory passage and therefore these foods can offer relief from hay-fever symptoms by having a possible antihistamine and anti-inflammatory effect.
- Essential fatty acids: Foods rich in Omega-3 oil such as oily fish, nuts, seeds and their oils are recommended for fighting allergy symptoms. They contain prostaglandins, hormone-like chemicals with anti-inflammatory properties. As nuts are a fairly common allergen, please make sure you are not allergic to them first!
- Ginger and peppermint can also have an antihistamine effect and offer relief from allergy symptoms.
- Garlic and onions, kale and broccoli are sources of quercetin, another powerful anti-inflammatory that can reduce allergic symptoms. Garlic and onions also boost the immune system by increasing the production of white blood cells, which deal with allergic reactions. Quercetin can also be found in blue-green algae, spirulina, chlorella and kelp.
- Bromelain in pineapple is useful in boosting the anti-inflammatory prostaglandins.
- Consider taking a tablespoonful of local raw honey every day starting a few months before the pollen season starts - this may act as a form of oral desensitisation (the honey will have been contaminated with pollen).
- Bone broth,
- Probiotic-rich foods
- Grass-fed beef, wild caught fish, free-range poultry (growth hormone/antibiotic free)
- Hot and spicy foods
- Fresh fruits and veggies
Foods to avoid:
- Wheat, dairy (cow A1 casein), soy
- Alcohol, caffeine,
- Chocolate
- Peanuts, Sunflower seeds
- Sugar, Artificial sweeteners
- Processed foods
- Melons, Bananas, Bottled citrus juice, dried fruits
- Cucumbers
- Shellfish
- Echinacea
- Chamomile
- **If you have a ragweed allergy, it’s important to avoid melons, bananas, cucumbers, sunflower seeds, echinacea and chamomile, as they can trigger allergic response in your system. The overall goal of limiting foods that you have sensitivity to is to lighten the overall burden on your immune system and allow it to function more optimally.
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AllerEase 120 capsules ALLERGIES
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This potent and natural formula provides relief for hay fever or seasonal allergic rhinitis, and is a safe alternative to over the-counter anti-histamines.
Medicinal Ingredients: Each vegetarian capsule contains:
• Methylsulfonylmethane (MSM) 650 mg
• Grape seed (Vitis vinifera L.) extract* 100 mg
*Standardized to contain 12% catechins. Suitable for vegetarians.
Recommended Dosage: Take two capsules two times a day with food or as directed by a health care practitioner.
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- Serving Size: One Capsule (Take 1 to 2 times/day with meals)
Quercetin* 500 mg *Source : Dimorphandra mollis - Quercetin is a potent anti-oxidant that helps control the free radical damage from the immune response. As an anti-oxidant it also stabilizes the cell membranes of the immune system.
- Quercetin is the best natural anti-histamine. It inhibits histamine release thus reducing common allergy symptoms. Many anti-allergy medications were developed to work like quercetin, but they are not as effective and have various side effects.
- Quercetin suppresses the development of inflammatory cytokines such as IL-4, IL-6, and IL-8.
- Quercetin restrains antigen-specific IgE antibody formation.
- Quercetin possesses strong antiviral activity.
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