25 Natural Ways to Relieve Allergies and

Allergies and asthma wreak havoc on the lives of millions every day. Pollen, dust, pollution, chemicals, and countless other substances can trigger allergic attacks. Drugs and medicines provide relief, but that relief is rarely long-term. This book presents 25 natural, drug-free remedies for combating allergies and asthma. The author offers practical advice on everything from pinpointing allergy triggers to reducing allergens in the home to defensive eating strategies to unique alternative mind-body therapies.

Romy Fox is a health writer and editor with many books and articles to her credit. She has written on a wide variety of health topics, including pain, heart disease, cancer, diet, and the mind/body connection. Her works have been translated into ten languages.

Introduction

xiii

Pinpoint the Triggers

1

(6)

Symptoms of Food Allergies

1

(1)

Symptoms of Skin Allergies

2

(1)

Symptoms of Allergy to Insect Stings

2

(1)

Symptoms of Allergic Rhinitis

3

(1)

Symptoms of Asthma

3

(1)

Tests for Allergies

4

(1)

Tests for Asthma

5

(1)

What Triggers Your Asthma?

6

(1)

Reduce Allergens in Your Home

7

(6)

Declare War on Dust

7

(2)

Stamp Out Smoke

9

(1)

Can the Cat

9

(1)

Minimize Mold

10

(1)

Hunt Down Household Irritants

11

(2)

Be Careful Outdoors

13

(8)

Pollen

13

(2)

Environmental Pollution

15

(1)

Weather

16

(1)

Heavy Exercise

17

(1)

Insects and Animals

17

(1)

Sunlight

18

(3)

Elimination Diet

21

(4)

Start with the Least Offensive Foods

22

(1)

Slowly Add the ``Usual Suspects''

23

(1)

Once You Know What You're Allergic To...

24

(1)

Eat Defensively

25

(8)

Avoid Food Allergens

25

(1)

Watch Out for Inflammatory Foods

26

(1)

Steer Clear of Preservatives and Additives

27

(2)

Eat ``Anti-Inflammatory Foods''

29

(1)

``I'll Take One Latte with a Dash of Chili Pepper''

30

(1)

Eat Wisely and Well

30

(3)

Attack Allergies with Supplements

33

(8)

Vitamins

33

(3)

Minerals

36

(2)

Other Supplements

38

(2)

Summing It Up

40

(1)

Strengthen Your Lungs with Breathing Exercises

41

(6)

Breathing from the Diaphragm

42

(1)

The Flickering Candle

43

(1)

The Hurricane

44

(1)

Alternate Nostril Breathing

44

(1)

The Control Pause

44

(3)

Get Fit!

47

(6)

Exercise: A Better Friend Than Enemy

47

(2)

The Five Elements of a Good Exercise Plan

49

(1)

Putting It All Together

50

(1)

The Best Kind of Exercise

51

(2)

Cut Back on Stress

53

(6)

Reducing Stress

54

(1)

Relaxation Techniques

55

(2)

Other Stress Busters

57

(2)

Think Positively

59

(6)

Worlds Can Become Reality

60

(2)

You Can Change Your Thoughts

62

(3)

Help Yourself with Hypnosis

65

(4)

How Hypnosis Works

67

(1)

Finding a Qualified Hypnotherapist

68

(1)

Yoga

69

(6)

The Child's Pose

70

(1)

Knee to Chest

71

(1)

Body Twist

71

(1)

The Pretzel

72

(1)

The Cat

72

(1)

The Snake

73

(1)

Finding a Qualified Instructor

74

(1)

Bolster Health with Bee Products

75

(6)

Bee Pollen

75

(1)

Bee Propolis

76

(1)

Royal Jelly

77

(1)

Do Bee Products Work?

77

(1)

Buying Bee Pollen

78

(1)

Taking Bee Products

79

(2)

Adjust Your Health with Chiropractic and Osteopathy

81

(6)

Chiropractic Technique

82

(1)

Osteopathic Technique

83

(1)

How Chiropractic and Osteopathy Can Help

84

(1)

Finding a Qualified Practitioner

85

(2)

Marvelous Massage

87

(6)

Types of Massage

88

(2)

Massage for Allergies and Asthma

90

(1)

Maximizing the Healing Effects of Massage

90

(2)

Finding a Qualified Massage Therapist

92

(1)

Pinpoint the Problem with Korean Hand Therapy

93

(6)

Balancing the Blood Flow

94

(1)

The Tender Points Will Tell

95

(2)

Finding a Qualified Practitioner

97

(2)

Off the Tree---Healing with Herbs

99

(12)

A Word of Warning

100

(1)

Herbs for Respiratory Problems

100

(6)

Herbs for Allergies

106

(1)

Herbs to Ease Tension

107

(2)

Finding a Qualified Herbal Practitioner

109

(2)

Embrace the Enemy with Homeopathy

111

(6)

Finding a Qualified Homeopath

116

(1)

Ayurvedic Medicine

117

(4)

Ayurvedic Versus Western Medicine

118

(1)

Curing the Allergic Imbalance

119

(1)

Finding a Qualified Ayurvedic Practitioner

120

(1)

Traditional Chinese Medicine

121

(4)

Your Visit to a Doctor of Chinese Medicine

122

(1)

Some TCM Treatments for Allergies

122

(2)

Finding a Qualified TCM Practitioner

124

(1)

Aromatherapy

125

(6)

The Secret Is in the Oils

126

(1)

Aromas for Allergies and Asthma

127

(3)

Before You Try Aromatherapy...

130

(1)

Finding a Qualified Aromatherapist

130

(1)

Talk It Out with Psychotherapy

131

(6)

The ``Talking Therapy''

132

(1)

Kinds of Psychotherapy

132

(3)

Finding a Qualified Psychotherapist

135

(2)

Tried and True Home Remedies

137

(8)

Home Remedies for Allergic Rhinitis or Asthma

138

(2)

Home Remedies for Allergic Rashes, Dermatitis, or Eczema

140

(2)

Folk Remedies for Food Allergies

142

(1)

Home Remedies Can Help

143

(2)

Color Me Healthy with Color Therapy

145

(6)

Jack's Excellent Color Adventure

146

(2)

Taking in the Color

148

(1)

Jack's Summation

149

(1)

Finding a Qualified Color Therapist

149

(2)

Water Therapy Is Not All Wet!

151

(6)

What Water Can Do for You

152

(1)

Water Therapy for Allergies

153

(1)

Water Therapy for Asthma

154

(1)

Finding a Qualified Hydrotherapist

155

(2)

Afterword

157

(4)

Index

161

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