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Fighting
Airborne Allergens
By Thomas Stearns Lee, NMD
The airborne allergies in large urban areas have
become much worse in the past decade. In Phoenix, Arizona, for
example, the constant building and disruption of the desert has put
a great deal of dust from the ancient Sonoran soils into the
atmosphere. An analysis of this dust indicates molds, fungi,
mummified animal dung, and other unwelcome surprises in every
breathful.
Cars and homes add their modern pollutants to the
soup, and many people start to notice allergies and sensitivities,
sometimes for the first time. To fight this battle, you can
become familiar with the use of certain herbs and foods that
strengthen the membranes, improve the defenses, calm the nerves, and
help get rid of toxins.
What can you do to fight allergies without buying
into the local drugstore and all its expensive remedies?
"Energy medicines" offer a number of natural, easy ways to
effectively fight the symptoms and desensitize the body to common
allergens.
To strengthen the respiratory membranes, keep a set
of two different spray inhalers at hand. One should contain a
mixture of salt water (1 tsp. per cup of water), and the
other a 5 percent mixture of organic honey in water.
Both of these will soothe and moisten the parts of you that can get
parched and irritated by the air. Have small spray bottles to
spritz at red lights and work breaks, along with some soft tissues
or handkerchiefs. Sniff and breathe in these sprays
frequently.
Keep yourself well hydrated with fresh, pure
water instead of recreational beverages. Avoid foods that
cause congestion and exhaustion. Dairy treats and sugary foods
will usually contribute to mucus and lower your immunity.
Avoid these and most refined flours during your allergic spells and
you will avoid a lot of discomfort.
Certain herbs can be very helpful for allergies.
Nettles, coriander, licorice, turmeric, trifala, and
melissa are all gentle applications that can help you endure or
avoid allergies. Have these near in the form of either herbal
teas or capsules and know how to use them if you or your family are
in discomfort.
Try a coriander tea at 3 cups per day.
This works better than Benadryl for some people, without the
drowsiness. Another effective membrane stabilizer is
nettles. The freeze-dried capsules work best at 2 every 4
hours for most adults.
Consider the use of air filters and ionizers,
and keep your environment as clean as you can. Investing in a
good vacuum cleaner with a self-contained water filtration system
can help to rid the immediate environment of airborne particles.
To safely ease the discomforts that most of these
allergies can cause, it's a good investment of your time and effort
to explore some of these natural medicines and have them available
the next time you experience allergy symptoms in the urban
atmosphere.
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