Stop the Seasons Sneezin

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March/April 2006
By Michael Castleman 
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A large European survey published in 2003 showed that a diet high in vitamin E reduced allergy symptoms. A 2004 Israeli study showed that in addition to pharmaceutical allergy medication, vitamin E (800 mg a day) reduced allergy-related runny nose. Note: Vitamin E has anticoagulant action. If you notice bruising, reduce your dose.

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Homeopathy Can Help

Homeopathy is among the most controversial alternative therapies because its medicines (often herbal) are microdoses so small that conventional pharmacology says they could not possibly have any effect. However, many studies show that homeopathy’s vanishingly small doses can, in fact, produce significant benefits. Several studies show that homeopathic treatment of allergies produces significant benefit. In the most recent trial, in Scotland, researchers gave 50 allergy sufferers either a placebo or a homeopathic remedy. Those treated homeopathically showed significantly improved breathing. Homeopathic medicines are prescribed individually. To obtain treatment, consult a homeopath.

San Francisco health writer Michael Castleman is a frequent contributor to Herbs for Health. Visit his website at www.mcastleman.com.

Resources

Mountain Rose Herbs
(800) 879-3337
www.MountainRoseHerbs.com

Puritan’s Pride
(800) 645-1030
www.puritan.com

San Francisco Herb & Natural Food Co.
(800) 227-2830
www.HerbSpiceTea.com

Swanson Vitamins
(800) 824-4491
www.SwansonVitamins.com

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