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All-Natural Treatments for Allergies
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The daffodils are blooming, and the trees are budding, leaving you with a sense of dread. The kittens are rolling around with a toy mouse, and the dog is chasing her tennis ball. You try to get away as quickly as possible. The thought of vacuuming or dusting your home makes you want to cover your nose and hide. Pumpkins are in the fields and the autumn colors are at their height, and you cannot wait for the big frost to kill it all and winter to begin. You are an allergy sufferer.
Not only is it uncomfortable, it is extremely frustrating to experience allergies when those around you can enjoy nature or a comfortable home. Allergies aren’t just miserable—they interfere with relationships and activities. And allergies can lead to more serious physical problems, like asthma attacks, sinusitis, bronchitis—and even pneumonia—because the irritation and mucous production can set up the perfect breeding ground for a bacterial infection.
Unfortunately, many of the drugs used to treat allergies are themselves unhealthy, causing unpleasant side effects. Some cause insomnia, dizziness, nausea, increased heart rate and blood pressure, and difficulty with urination. Others interfere with the ability to think clearly or drive. They dry your mouth, make you sleepy, start nose bleeds, and give you nightmares. This is a case where the “cure” could be worse than the original problem! Click to Continue...
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Just Ask Terry . . .
Q. Dear Terry, “I’ve had carpal tunnel syndrome for the last several years, and now it’s getting to the point where I have constant pain. The doctor suggested surgery, but is there anything you are aware of that I could try before going under the knife?” Jack C., Phoenix, AZ
A. Dear Jack, From my experience, and from testimonials that I heard from people who have had carpal tunnel syndrome, I would most certainly try a natural alternative approach before I elect surgery. However, you may want to inform your doctor as to what you’re doing, and that you would like time to try a natural recommendation before resorting to surgery. I would use a good B-complex, 50 mg per capsule of all the B vitamins, 1 capsule twice daily. I would add the biologically active form of vitamin B6, called pyridoxal 5 phosphate, or P-5-P for short. The best formula that I’ve seen is 30 mg of P-5-P with 100 mg of magnesium. I would suggest 2 capsules daily. I would also suggest an excellent formulation to help reduce pain and inflammation that would contain about 2,200 mg of DLPA, curcumin, boswellia and nattokinase. This should give you an excellent foundation to help relieve the pain and inflammation that accompanies carpal tunnel syndrome and help heal the underlying cause of this disorder.
Terry is happy to provide his opinion on diet and nutrition, supplements and lifestyle choices. This information is for educational purposes only. It is not meant to replace the advice of your physician and is not to be considered medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Should you have any concerns please contact your physician directly.
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Terry's healthy comment of the week:
Are you waiting for the new health insurance reform to kick in? That won't happen until 2014. Until then, why not invest in your own "insurance" by choosing healthier foods, nutritional supplements and regular exercise? By 2014, you may not even need health insurance!
Today's Word from Joel and Victoria:
Choose to Trust
Is your trust in the Lord today? Trusting in the Lord is a decision we make just like we choose anything else in life. You chose what to wear today, you probably chose what you would have for breakfast, and you can choose to trust God today, too! And just like the decision to receive salvation, when you choose to trust God, there is a peace that settles on the inside of your heart. There are blessings in store for you when you trust Him.
No matter what you are facing in life today, you can have faith that God will come through for you. You can trust that His Word is always true. In Psalm 32, David calls God his "hiding place." In other words, not only can you choose to trust God in the midst of your difficulty; you can actually hide in Him and find rest for your soul. When the circumstances of life seem to be overwhelming, choose to trust that God is ordering your steps. Find security in Him knowing that He's making your crooked places straight and leading you into the everlasting life He has prepared for you!
A Prayer for Today
Father in heaven, today I choose to put my trust in You. I know You are a good and faithful God, and I trust that You have my best interest at heart. Help me stay focused on Your goodness today. In Jesus' Name. Amen.
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