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Saturday, 30 August 2008
Archives 2006 Top Foods for Allergies
| Top Foods for Allergies | | Print | |
| Written by Judy Zhu, Ph.D, L.Ac. | |
 One way to help decrease the severity of your allergies is to boost your immunity with immune- enhancing foods. There are many who suffer from allergies throughout the whole year from offending allergens such as animal dander and dust mites. Allergies bring a lot of misery to people in the form of red, watery eyes, runny noses, and sneezing. One way to help decrease the severity of your allergies is to boost your immunity with immune-enhancing foods. These foods will have high levels of vitamin C, magnesium, beta-carotene, and quercetin.  Kiwis for Allergies––Vitamin CShown to decrease production of histamine, thus reducing an immediate allergic episode. A natural antihistamine. Helps relieve allergic symptoms and prevents inflammatory reactions––Green and red peppers, strawberries, kiwi, oranges, potatoes, cabbage  Squash for Allergies––Beta CaroteneWhen converted to Vitamin A, helps boost immunity and keeps respiratory system working optimally. A powerful antioxidant––Sweet potatoes, kale, spinach. carrots, winter squash, collard greens.  Avocadoes for Allergies––MagnesiumMay reduce constricted airways in asthma by relaxing the muscles around the bronchial tubes. It can buffer the acidic stage of an allergic reaction. Some think a deficiency in magnesium can release histamine––Almonds, spinach, avocados, oysters, seeds, peanuts, buckwheat  Apples for Allergies––QuercetinRich in bioflavonoids. Can reduce allergic reactions by having an antihistamine effect. Also decreases inflammation––Apples, cranberries, grapefruit, grapes, pears, spinach, kale, cabbage In addition, ginger is a natural antihistamine and decongestant. It may provide some relief from allergy symptoms by dilating constricted bronchial tubes. JUDY X. ZHU, L.Ac. Board CA Acupuncturist Ph.D. Science in Oriental Medicine • Exp M.D. in China since 1984. Dr. Judy has her own private practice in Upland and can be reached at: 909-981-1883. TAI QI Class • 909-981-1883 Sunrise Acupuncture Medical Ctr 1175 E. Arrow Hwy Suite F - Upland $50 for 1 year. 8 sections w/3 steps each. 24 exercise steps to benefit your whole life. |
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