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Allergies: Now What?

What a wonderful thing to be free from “hay fever” and every other allergen blowing in the wind! Unfortunately, I’m not one of the people who have that experience. The world of “botany” is at war with my body and I don’t like it!

What do I do? I fight back back with all natural methods possible.

The first step in controlling allergies is figuring out what it is that triggers the allergic response.

Sometimes it is like a ton of bricks falling on you, you know as soon as you come in contact with the allergen. You have boiled shrimp at lunch and your throat swells up, you pet your neighbors cat and start sneezing and your eyes get all red where you rubbed them or your find when you go to bed and an hour or so later you can’t breath.

Dust mites are one of the most common allergens and easiest to control. By putting mattress covers on the bed, most people see a difference the next day.

Other times, it’s not so apparent. You go outside and start sneezing only during certain times of the year or when the wind blows just right. I get all stuffed up when the wind blows and the pine trees are dropping their “yellow love powder.” Our house is close to the gazillions of Melaleuca trees in our area and they give me and my wife fits.

It may be a combination of things that all happen at the same time, like holiday time at the mall where you get hit will all those wonderful and not so wonderful fragrances.
Overload of the senses and in some cases your immune system.

Often your regular doctor will try a few things by suggesting you take an antihistamine like Claritin and tell you to come back if you don’t get better or your symptoms get worse. If that’s the case, most will recommend you go to a specialist like an Allergist, ENT or Immunologist.

If this happens you need to be prepared to give the doctor the most accurate accounting of your allergy attacks. You want to be able to tell them when they happen, where you were, what you were around and how long they lasted. They’ll also want to know about your family members and who had allergies or asthma. Make a list of any medications you are taking in case they want to prescribe medication. The more information they have the quicker they can find out what is causing the allergy attacks. It also may reduce the number of tests you will have to endure. That’s always a good thing…

Once they get a better idea of what may be causing you allergy attacks they will decide what tests to run to confirm their diagnosis. Once they know what it is that causes you all the grief it gets a lot easier to control and get on with your life. After all, it’s too short to go around feeling bad all the time.

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Yeast Infection: No Doctor Needed

If you’re suffering from a yeast infection, chances are your doctor or health care provider will prescribe topical ointments or tablets. But these prescription drugs, many times, only aggravate this disease by helping spread the yeast-like fungi called Candida albicans. The best natural cures for yeast infection are listed below:

Yeast infection spreads primarily through exposure to a sufferer or to chemicals which trigger yeast infection. The second way to help insure prevention of candidiasis (thrush is a fungal infection (mycosis) of any of the Candida species, of which Candida albicans is the most common) is living a healthy lifestyle. Minimize drinking alcoholic beverages and soda drinks. Avoid all possible stress as this can trigger an outbreak of candidiasis. Set aside the need time for relaxation and sleep.

If your doctor prescribed antibiotics during your last illness (bacterial infection of any kind), this will often start a yeast infection or some symptoms of candidiasis. Antibiotics kill the “good bacteria” that inhibit the growth of Candida albicans. Other medicines to consider, which may start the weakening of your healthy intestinal flora are immuno-suppressants and steroids. If you take birth control pills, you should make kefir and yogurt with live active cultures a main part of your diet. This will help insure the balance of your intestinal flora.

One effective cure is a strictly regimented diet which includes the avoidance of certain foods. The standard Candida diet forbids affected individuals from eating the following:

* Sugars, even fruit should be eliminated;

* Food with high yeast and mold content, (cheeses, dried fruit, melons and peanuts;)

* Milk, dairy products, and food with high lactose content;

Only use the following:

* Water;

* Herbal teas;

* All vegetables;

* Sources of protein (meat, fish, poultry and legumes, (avoid soy and soy products;)

* Whole grains like millet, brown rice, and oatmeal (without sugar;)

* Probiotic supplements;

* After healing begins, apples, blueberries, cherries, other berries, and pears.

Reading food labels is a must for the cure to take effect. Sticking to this diet even after the symptoms disappear, not only boosts immunity, but also curbs the Candida albicans population by reintroducing friendly bacteria.

One way to relieve yeast infection is to apply natural antifungal agents like garlic paste, extra-virgin coconut oil and diluted tea tree oil directly on the skin. Grape seed extract and tannins from tea and condiments fight chronic infections extremely well.

Women with vaginal yeast infection may find relief in a few drops of diluted tea tree oil, but do not use tea tree oil undiluted. Using yogurt with active live cultures directly on the vagina will kill the candidiasis and begin the healing process. Make yogurt and kefir a part of your daily diet and the healing will be accomplished very effectively. Application should be done at least twice a day by inserting the oil or yogurt into the vagina very gently as far into the affected area as possible. Care should be taken to avoid scratching. This remedy must be continued one day after the symptoms disappear.

Eating licorice can help sufferers of endocrine yeast infection by stimulating hormones without causing side effects. Licorice can counteract the estrogen loss encountered by women with vaginal yeast infection through the release of estrogen-like friendly steroids.

Another great help is taking in electrolyte-heavy drinks. To make your own, simply squeeze in half a lemon in a glass of filtered water, then add 1/4 teaspoon of Celtic sea salt. Drink it six times during the day, three of those six times during meals.

Cleansing your colon naturally washes out the toxins made by Candida albicans and also makes the digestive system receptive to friendly bacteria. Recipes may vary, but they usually involve a mixture of garlic or garlic extract, cayenne peppers, apple cider or apple cider vinegar, and the spicy oregano oil. Or, you can purchase a colon cleanse over the counter product.

These are the best natural cures for (candidiasis) yeast infection. These are not the only cures available, but these are the ones which have been proven to work successfully over and over again. Do your research, and you may find one which works best for you.  This is another good source of cures for Yeast Infections.

Sinius Infections: Can Be Avoided

You’re not the only one suffering from sinus infections. Did you know that about 15% of the American population is suffering from sinus infections as well? Even if sinus infections are not deadly, it can still affect an individual’s performance in school and in the work environment. You see, when you’re suffering from the infection, you tend to feel a lot of pain; because of the pain, you will become irritable and you will feel uncomfortable most of the time. If you don’t want your everyday life to be affected by sinusitis, consult a qualified physician right away.

The sinuses are responsible for keeping the air moisturized as it enters the system or body. Every time you breathe, there is an exchange of mucus and air. When your sinuses are plugged, the mucus is trapped thereby encouraging the growth of certain bacteria, viruses, and fungi. If you have the common cold, you’re also at risk of developing sinusitis.

How can you tell if you have a sinus infection? Most individuals will experience tiredness, weakness, fever, nasal congestion, and runny nose. Coughing often becomes worse during the night. There are also those who experience greenish nasal discharge, bad breathe, and pressure around the eye area.

Since sinusitis is an aggravating infection, you need to treat it immediately. There are natural alternative treatments that you can turn to which is safe and cheap. Using antibiotics can be very expensive especially if the sinusitis occurs several times in a year. If you want, you can ask your doctor about these alternative treatments or you can do a research online.

Here are some of the ways to treat your sinus infection:

1.Inhale steam. This is an effective way to unclog the sinuses. For fast relief, try to add eucalyptus oil or lavender in the water before boiling. This will release trapped mucus so that you breathe with ease.

2.Facial pains can be relieved by massaging certain spots.

3.If you want to remove the mucus, you can try eating spicy foods.

But, the best way to avoid sinus infections is with the use of a neti pot.

Lots of sinusitis remedies can be found online. Make use of the online info resources so that you can better address your current situation. Since medical costs are soaring higher and higher, perhaps you might want to try natural cures for sinusitis.

You can consult a naturopath in your area. They specialize in non-invasive treatments and according to some findings, the natural treatments are very much effective especially when used properly. Find a licensed naturopath in your area now. After that, your ailment will be diagnosed first and you will be given a custom-made treatment which is appropriate for your condition.

You have to boost the immune system’s health because it is one way of fighting the sinus infections. Any disorder can be fought if you have a healthy body. Make sure that you’re eating a healthy diet and you also need to get enough exercise. Make it a point to clean your house everyday to keep away possible allergens like dust and dirt. This is surefire way of keeping the bacteria, fungi, and viruses at bay.

Sinus infections are treatable and you can use natural cures for it. If you can’t withstand the pain and discomfort brought about by sinusitis, look for the best natural treatment that works for you. A visit to the naturopath or perhaps a bit of online research will do you good.

Please leave a comment below if you have a natural cure for sinus infections. We’d love to have you share it here.

Complex Diet Plan Equals Failure

A new study finds that the more complex a person’s diet plan, the sooner the person will abandon it.

The finding came from a study of 390 German women who were using one of two diet plans. The simpler plan provided shopping lists for dieters and a meal plan they were to follow. The more complex plan assigned point values to every food and instructed participants to eat only a certain number of points each day.

The women completed questionnaires over an eight-week time period.

“For people on a more complex diet that involves keeping track of quantities and items eaten, their subjective impression of the difficulty of the diet can lead them to give up on it,” Peter Todd, a professor in the department of psychological and brain sciences at Indiana University.

The effect endured even after the researchers accounted for the influence of significant social-cognitive factors such as self-efficacy, (people’s belief that they’re capable of achieving a goal, such as holding to a diet regimen to lose weight.)

“Even if you think you can succeed, thinking that the diet is too complex can undermine your efforts,” the study’s co-author, Jutta Mata, a psychology professor at Stanford University, explained in the news release.

The study was published online in “Appetite.”

Mata suggested that people considering going on a diet should look at a number of diet plans and consider how many rules a plan has and how many things a dieter needs to keep in mind while using the plan.

“If they decide to go with a more complex diet, which could be more attractive, for instance, if it allows more flexibility, they should evaluate how difficult they find doing the calculations and monitoring their consumption,” she said. “If they find it very difficult, the likelihood that they will prematurely give up the diet is higher, and they should try to find a different plan.”

So remember KISS (Keep It Simple Stupid) or, make it easier and fun. That way, you’re much more likely to reach your dieting goals! See how Amie, mother of two young daughters, reached her goal effortlessly.

Read Amie’s story HERE