Question:
I've been suffering the hay fever allergy for 2 years. I live in Kansas.
Every year starting from about Augest 12th, my nose start to be congested
and running and my eyes start to be itchy. I know this is a problem for many people. But I wonder if there is any
effective medicine to cure this desease, or maybe a certain way of living
could help?
Answer:
Go to an Ear, Nose and Throat specialist and get a full spectrum allergy
exam. I've had sinus problems all my life and find that avoiding certain
foods which contain yeast help me. I have to date not gotten any kind
of decent answer to the aspect of candida. There seems to be alot of
evidence to support a hypothesis that an over abundance of live yeast
in your body can break down your immune system. Unfortunately alot of
this research is going unoticed and those who are getting "airplay" are
basically quacks. Seldane, works quite effectively for me but you need to have a doctor
perscribe it. Its an antihystemine and does not cause any drowsiness.
If there were a permanent cure it would certainly be a miracle. I've
tried everything and have only come up with lifestyle changes that truly
do some good.
I've been afflicted with "hay fever" for over 20 years. I live in
Pennsylvania. My allergies weren't severe until I moved to the Lehigh Valley
(Allentown/Bethlehem/Easton area). Allergic symptoms starting mid-August sound
like ragweed, to which I am allergic also.
The only "cure" is to go where there isn't any allergen.
Palliative measures I use include:
_wearing a filter mask when I go outside_
_keeping the doors and windows closed (to help keep the allergen outside)_
_showering or face washing frequently in allergy season to minimize itchy eyes
and ears by removing surface allergen_
_see my doctor for a perscription of Seldane, Hismanal or Claritin for relief
of allergic symptoms_
You can always try ginger. Several different traditional medical systems ID
ginger as anti-mucous/allergy. Other spices that might help (temporarily) include cardamom and tumeric, but
ginger is easiest to find and use (a bit in milk, tea, lemonade, or if you are
absolutely desparate/fool-hardy, a couple of pinches on your tongue (drink LOTS
of water -it tastes awful, straight).
I've found that this works for at least a few minutes, even an hour or 3, and
there are few, if any side-effects.
