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Disclaimer: Dr. Kathy is a Certified Naturopath, and is not a Licensed Medical Doctor. She cannot diagnose medical conditions or prescribe medical products. These are natural solutions to help support and stimulate your natural immune system and immune defenses. If you suspect you have a medical condition, please contact your Medical Doctor for assistance.
Finally! Spring is finally here! But for many people this signals the onset of allergy season which can include sniffles, watery or burning eyes, sneezing, coughing, itching, and a slew of other symptoms. Every person is different and will have a variety of allergens that may affect one person, and not another. Everyone’s “allergy season” can vary according to the seasons, trees, weeds, foods, pets, molds, etc. that become Metabolic Antagonists for each individual. Because we are all different in a variety of ways, it’s sometimes a challenge to determine exactly what and why. With this report, we will look at various hidden reasons as to why, and what you can do about them. For many, it may be a combination of things you are doing on a regular basis, that your body is managing to handle, but when a seasonal change comes along, your body is overwhelmed and like a juggler, with too many balls in the air, they get overwhelmed and suddenly start to drop the balls, and that’s when the seasonal symptoms begin.
Cyclic allergies, such as seasonal ones, tend to occur more often in adults than children. Up to a point, the body will deal with it, but in time, it can become overwhelmed if the immune system isn’t supported. If you are allergic to a specific food, you can limit your consumption, but if it’s floating in the air, it’s hard to avoid breathing. Oftentimes it’s the substances that we are exposed to on a regular basis that become Metabolic Antagonists. Some think these things are incurable and you just have to suffer through the seasons or reduce exposure to specific substances. We’re going to look at some additional ideas and options that I have found to be helpful for myself and others. What if I told you that many allergies are the result of a deficiency of specific nutrients, such as vitamins, minerals, or amino acids? And, these missing nutrients are the reason why you are unable to receive the full benefits from certain foods. For instance: did you know that there are 23 different factors to Vitamin B-complex? And, yeast is often promoted as a healthy source of B Complex Vitamins. But, about half of the population is allergic to yeast. Or, what if I told you that you may just have a Zinc deficiency? Zinc is a necessary nutrient in order for the body to absorb the B-Vitamins. Also, B-Vitamins are water soluble and do not store in the body like some vitamins do, such as A, D, E, and K vitamins. NOTE: These vitamins are also essential however, A, D, E, or K vitamins, along with the minerals: calcium, copper, iron, magnesium, phosphorus, potassium, selenium, and zinc, can also create toxic levels, if you take too much. Taking them in the right balance is necessary. Vitamin B-complex and C vitamins are water soluble and do not store in the body. Therefore, during a cold, or allergy season, it would be beneficial to take more B-Complex, with Vitamin C to support your immune system. Another idea to consider is that your body may be overwhelmed from other toxic substances, which is also taking up energy that your body would use to digest and process certain foods. What does your diet consist of? Are you eating healthy, or are you eating on the run and getting your meals from a drive-thru window? A very common allergy is wheat (especially now with most of the wheat coming from GMO sources, (which is also sprayed with Glyphosate, a toxic weed chemical sprayed on the crops just prior to harvesting to kill the weeds.) If you are experiencing seasonal allergies, these are all things to consider. The question is what can you do about all this?
The answer is: Plenty! Think of it this way. Generally, as Spring arrives, we start cleaning up around the yard, and we do a deep Spring Cleaning indoors too. But, have you ever considered it may also be time to do a Spring Cleaning in your body as well? The Chinese have, for thousands of years, used natural solutions to stay healthy. One recommendation is cleansing of the body with each season change. That includes Spring, Summer, Fall, and Winter too. (We’ll talk about other cleaning sessions as we approach these seasons in the future.) How Does This Help My Spring Allergies?
Our bodies work 24/7, and even when we are sleeping, it is still functioning, but at a slower pace. We eat all kinds of foods, and take it for granted that somehow, everything that goes in, comes out. But, does it? We spoke earlier about wheat. Think about it… when you mix wheat flour and mix it with water, you get paste. If you don’t have the right enzymes to digest the wheat, (or other foods) it can get sticky and create a paste like substance. As food moves from the stomach and through the intestines, there are little villi, (like little fingers) that absorb the nutrients from our food, which provides the body with, not only what it needs for energy, but also to repair itself. If the villi are gunked up with “paste,” it can’t absorb the nutrients like it should, so you can be taking vitamins, but the question is, are you absorbing them? If you don’t have enough fiber in your diet, or drink enough water, fecal matter can also get lodged in the large intestines, slowing down elimination, causing constipation. For every meal in…we should have a meal coming out. In our culture, that is not always the case. Most people are satisfied with one movement daily. (More is better.) But, for many, it may only be once every 2 or 3 days, or more, before the body is eliminating. If this is happening to you, your immune system will be compromised. This could be part of the problem when it comes to suffering from allergies, during any season of the year. It creates another “drag” on the immune system. This in turn, can cause a weakened immune system, thus not allowing your body to deal with the extra seasonal allergens you may be experiencing. Cleansing your body every season change (especially in the Spring,) is a great way to help strengthen your immune system, thus allowing you to handle the extra stress of Spring allergies (or other seasons too.) In the past, I used to experience Spring allergies too, but when I started Naturopathic School and learned the benefits of cleansing the internal body, my Spring allergies have disappeared. I know it may sound gross, but our bodies store a lot of “stuff” that it doesn’t know what to do with. A good cleanse now and then, will help to eliminate some of that unwanted stuff. Once I had tried my first cleanse, I found that my body had more energy and I was able to absorb more of the nutrients that I was receiving in both my food and supplements. If you have not tried doing a cleanse before, I suggest you start with something simple, and work up to other cleanses during future season changes. Or, at least try doing one cleanse a year, especially if you are experiencing seasonal allergies. Listed below, is a variety of cleanses, with their benefits, so you can decide what you would like to start with. Some cleanses are short and fairly simple to follow, others are longer and more intense. Also included below are links, for more specific product information and order options when you decide which one you would like to try one. NUTRICLEAN: This is a simple 7-Day Cleanse for beginners. It targets the liver to help with detoxification. The liver is a storage tank in our body for substances (chemicals in our foods) that the body doesn’t know what else to do with, which adds to having a fatty liver issue eventually. This is a simple, short cleanse, with tablets, for anyone who has not tried a cleanse program previously.
TAO HE CLEANSE: The Tiao He Cleanse is a 15-Day Program designed to help the body achieve balance and harmony. (It includes Daily packets of capsules) This cleanse combines Chinese nutritional and Western herbal experience. The Tiao He Cleanse is designed to support the cleansing mechanisms of the body by targeting the intestinal, digestive and circulatory systems.
ULTRA CLEAR PLUS pH: This cleanse is more in depth, and formulated to provide advanced support for a balanced metabolic detoxification. It is a powder formula, which is mixed with water, to make a shake. It includes macro- and micronutrients to address the liver function. It includes; potassium citrate and sesame oil, to promote alkalinization and support for Phase II liver detoxification, plus; glycine and magnesium sulfate to further support Phase II detoxification activities, as well as green tea catechins, vitamin C, and beta-carotene to provide antioxidant protection. Provided in a base of 13g OptiProtein® (10g of rice protein plus 3g of added amino acids) this formula provides well-rounded nutritional support. Ultra Clear Plus pH is considered a Medical Food. *A Serving size is about 2 scoops and each container contains 21 servings. (For optimal results, use 2 to 3 containers.) Available in Vanilla or Pineapple/Banana flavors.
LIQUID CHLOROPHYLL ES (Extra Strength): This is easy to just add to your water as an ongoing way to help cleanse the body, all the time. Chlorophyll harnesses the sun’s energy to support life and vitality…for both plants and people. Chlorophyll makes food for plants and oxygen for us. Plus, our minty green elixir strengthens the gut and supports well-being.
If you have additional questions regarding which Cleanse is best for you; Contact me with your questions through my email at: [email protected]
Disclaimer: Dr. Kathy is a Certified Naturopath, and is not a Licensed Medical Doctor. She cannot diagnose medical conditions or prescribe medical products. These are natural solutions to help support and stimulate your natural immune system and immune defenses. If you suspect you have a medical condition, please contact your Medical Doctor for assistance.
HOMEOPATHIC ALLERGY SOLUTIONS: If you know what triggers your seasonal allergies, or even if it’s your favorite pet, we can create custom Homeopathic allergy remedies specifically for your situation. Includes:
FOOD ALLERGIES: If you suspect you have food allergies, this will only add more stress on the body by eating the foods that you know you are allergic to. We will discuss food allergies more in another blog in the future, but the obvious answer is to discontinue eating the foods you know will cause a problem, especially during allergy season. It will only make your allergies worse.
ANTI-ALLERGY JUICE: A lot of allergy sufferers have benefited from this great juice therapy for their seasonal allergies. It can help relieve your runny nose, weepy eyes, and other allergy symptoms. It’s full of nutrients that will help to improve and fine tune your internal immune system. (If you are allergic to any of these ingredients, obviously don’s add them to your juice.) Using organic vegetables will give you the best results.
STIMULATING IMMUNE BOOSTERS TO ADD TO YOUR DAILY ROUTINE:
To give your Immune System an extra boost during allergy season, or for any time of the year, here are some great products that will help to give you the boost that your body needs. IMMUNE STIMULATOR Don’t just support immune function, stimulate it with products that will strengthen your immune system response and help keep you going strong. It’s a combination of all-natural beta-glucans and arabinogalactan with a proprietary, immune-boosting blend of colostrum, cordyceps, and reishi and maitake mushrooms.
OPC3 What Makes NutraMetrix Isotonix OPC-3® Unique? It is a Super Powerful Immune Booster that comes in an isotonic food supplement (that you mix in water and drink! No pills to swallow!) It is made from a combination of bilberry, grape seed, red wine and pine bark extracts, plus citrus extract bioflavonoids, all found to be powerful antioxidants. Plus, it contains; Oligomeric proanthocyanidins (OPCs) bioflavonoids (complex organic plant compounds) found in fruits, vegetables and certain tree barks that provide exceptional nutritional benefits to the human body. Studies have shown OPCs to be up to 20 times more powerful than vitamin C and 50 times more powerful than vitamin E in neutralizing free radicals. Isotonix OPC-3 contains the only isotonic form of Pycnogenol® in the world. Pycnogenol is a natural plant extract from the bark of the French maritime pine tree and the most clinically researched and potent bioflavonoid.
IMMUNE ACTIVE: Provides high potency Vitamin C, Zinc, plus features Quercetin, NAC, and EGCG to help support a healthy immune response and promote antioxidant processes, all in one tablet.
IMMUNE DEFENSE PACK
For a superior, all-in-one defense, gear up with ingredients like antioxidants, polyphenols, and high-potency vitamins C, D, and zinc, this arsenal of products is primed to support a healthy immune response as well as cardiovascular function. Each packet includes: 1-D3-5000 IU, 1-Quercetin, 1-Ultra Potent C-5,000, plus 2 capsules of Immune Active (which includes: high potency vitamin C, plus zinc and features quercetin, NAC, and EGCG to help support a healthy immune response and promote antioxidant processes.) 
Are you Feeling OverwhELMed?
Whether it’s from spring allergies, a family crisis, our current world events, sensitive to solar flares, or just being overloaded with everything at the moment, many people today are experiencing feelings of being overwhelmed. If you haven’t tried Bach Flower Remedies before, they are a great, natural way to assist you through whatever emotions you are experiencing. If you are feeling overwhelmed, the Bach Flower Elm might be perfect for you. When out of balance you may feel overloaded by duties and responsibilities, or other events around you. Taking just 10 drops of ELM in your water, or drops directly under your tongue, Bach Flower ELM can help restore: joy, faith, and confidence to carry on in a calm fashion. If you would like to take this simple Bach Flower quiz to determine which additional Bach Flower Remedies will help you the most, we can create a custom bottle just for you with up to 5 Bach Flower Essences in it. Take the quiz to determine which remedies you need. Cost is $20.00, plus $5.00 shipping if mailed. 
Coming Soon: Introduction to Homeopathy Class! Homeopathy has been a form of medicine used since the early 1800’s. It is still used most frequently in Europe, India as the first medicine when sick, and it is FDA approved. From the time I learned Homeopathy, (while in Naturopathic school 20 years ago,) it has been my first “go-to” as well. Anytime I had a health challenge, I seldom needed to seek further for another solution. In fact, I went 20 years without needing to seek medical attention, and when I did finally go to see a doctor, just for a check-up, at the urging of a friend, he laughed and said “keep taking the meds you have been taking.” Now, I can’t promise that for you, (and I do also take nutritional supplements daily to keep my immune system strong,) but I can say if you make a commitment to improving your health, you can improve your health naturally. Homeopathy is also very effective for children and pets. Since learning about natural cures,I have used it for my children and grandchildren too (even when my grandson was only 2 months old.) The trick is learning how to use Homeopathy effectively. Many people don’t use it because they either don’t know about it, or they don’t understand how to use Homeopathy correctly. Plus, the remedies are very inexpensive to have on hand in your medicine cabinet. This year, I will once again be teaching an Introduction to Homeopathy Class so you can learn how to use it for yourself and your family as your first line of defense against dis-ease. This introduction is a short class, (about 2 hours) teaching you a little bit of its history, but focusing mainly on how the remedies are created and how to use it effectively for your family. You will also learn about the TOP 12 Remedies to have on hand in your medicine cabinet. (Kits will be available at an additional fee.) If you are interested in learning more about Homeopathy and how to use it, or belong to a group (churches, schools, etc.) that would be interested in learning the benefits and uses of Homeopathy, please contact me for more information. Send an email to: [email protected] and put “Homeopathy Class” in the title. The class is approximately 2 hours and Homeopathy kits of the top 12 Homeopathic Remedies will be available for sale. The Intro Class is $25.00  “The Ancient Secret of Anointing Oil, Hidden in the Bible” If you use Essential Oils, or if you or a loved one is experiencing pain, I think you will find this video, which I recently found, to be very interesting. It’s about 30 minutes long, but I think you will be as excited about this information as I am. Disclaimer: Dr. Kathy is a Certified Naturopath, and is not a Licensed Medical Doctor. She cannot diagnose medical conditions or prescribe medical products. These are natural solutions to help support and stimulate your natural immune system and immune defenses. If you suspect you have a medical condition, please contact your Medical Doctor for assistance. Coming in the June Blog: "Do You Have The Guts to Be Healthy?" You won't want to miss this, especially if you or someone you know and love has gut issues!
Also available starting in June: "The Boomer's Guide to Anti-Aging!" A 10-week blog series written especially for Baby Boomers who don't want to just add more years to their life, but more life to their years. (Or for anyone else that doesn't want to age like their parents.) Each of the 10 weeks will address a specific topic to help you stay young and fit as long as possible. |
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