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An allergy is an abnormal, adverse physical reaction to specific substances called allergens (or antigens). Allergy sufferers react to small quantities of these allergens, which are harmless to most people.

No one knows exactly why people develop allergies, but heredity is a strong predicting factor. When one parent has allergies, their child will develop allergies 75% of the time. When both parents suffer from allergies, the child will also suffer from allergies. The second most common cause of allergies is poor digestion. If a food is not being properly digested it can become an allergen, and eventually begin to trigger allergic reactions.

Toxic overload, drugs, excessive use of steroids or antibiotics, and exposure to toxic chemicals, all can be major causes of allergies. When we exceed our body's capacity to detoxify itself, toxins are deposited throughout our body. This causes an extensive range of health problems, including allergies.

Although allergies may flare up and subside throughout your life, people rarely acquire new ones past the age of 40.

Left untreated, the cumulative effect of allergies can weaken digestion and immunity, increase disease risk and whittle away our vitality.

Coming in many distinct forms, allergies are typically grouped in general categories according to the types of substances causing them or by parts of the body affected.

When an allergen is introduced it triggers an increase in the antibodies immunoglobulin E (IgE), causing an immune system reaction and inflammation. When IgE encounters an allergen, it activates the release of inflammatory chemicals, such as histamine, from mast cells to destroy or disable the allergen. This attempt to seek-and-destroy the allergen causes the familiar symptoms of sneezing, runny nose, and watery eyes.

Antihistamine is a misleading name, which directs people to the incorrect belief that they prevent histamine production. These drugs merely suppress the appearance of physical symptoms, doing nothing to treat the underlying cause. Often, these antihistamines produce undesirable side effects, including palpitations, lethargy, drowsiness, dizziness, insomnia, and even depression. Regular use of antihistamines may perpetuate your allergies and hinder re-education of your immune system. The good news is, there exists a better way to treat allergies.

Vitamin C

Vitamin C is not an antihistamine but can be effective in reducing allergy symptoms, without the drowsiness caused by many antihistamines.

Several studies have shown that high levels of vitamin C help reduce histamine release from mast cells, as well as speeding histamine break down once it is released. Conversely, research shows that vitamin C deficiency can send histamine blood levels 'through the roof'.

Clinical trials indicate that vitamin C may also help dampen some of the inflammation associated with chronic allergies.

Phytosterol Complex

Beta-Sitosterol belongs to a class of naturally occurring plant components called phytosterols. It is beneficial in treating a wide range of conditions and is particularly helpful to treat and prevent allergies.

Studies evidence Beta-Sitosterol to exhibit immune-modulating qualities, which help keep the immune system in balance. Thus, it helps to avoid immune system over-response (allergies) and the subsequent cumulative bodily damage caused by repeated allergic reactions.

Beta-Sitosterol functions to control allergic reactions by causing a decrease in the manufacture of IgE, with a resulting decrease in the bodies response to allergens. In addition, Beta-Sitosterol minimizes allergic inflammations by reducing the body's production of the substance causing them.

Oil of Oregano

Oil of oregano is a powerful tonic and healer providing benefits to the entire body and its systems. In the case of allergies, it works with Beta-Sitosterol to support and strengthen the immune system. Oil of Oregano improves digestion and helps the body eradicate invading pathogens, including bacteria, fungi, and viruses, which can cause and perpetuate allergic reactions.

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