Allergy Relief

A Natural Approach to Seasonal Allergies

As the symptoms make their presence known, gut reaction tells you to stock up on OTC and physician prescribed allergy medications.  Sure, these may offer temporary relief, but keep in mind that this “relief” does not come without some very concerning side effects.  Many anti-histamines cause drowsiness.  Decongestants have been shown to raise blood pressure and cause irritability.  Corticosteroids can spark weight gain, fluid retention and weakness. Bronchodilators can generate a rapid heart beat.  Mast stabilizers can cause rashes, and the list goes on.  When you consider the side effects, the allergies don’t seem like such a bad alternative. 

A simple understanding of what causes allergies can make preventing them far easier than controlling them.  Allergic reactions are essentially the result of over-anxious immune systems.  When the immune system detects a non-threat allergen, it attacks.  This attack triggers the release of histamine – the immune system’s biological siren, if you will.  And despite the key role that it plays in immune response, an overproduction or inappropriate release of histamine can send the body into a frenzy of false alarms.   

Ultimately, managing allergies is as simple as eliminating toxins, controlling histamine and supporting the immune system.  One of the best ways to achieve this is through fresh herbal extracts.  Nature's Apothecary has become one of the most respected names in the industry.  By staying true to the whole herb, they products embody the medicinal properties of the botanical they were derived from.  Most important, they give users the freedom to support their health naturally, without the worry of dangerous side effects.

Allergen Formula - The seasons do not discriminate against the pollution, dust and molds that leave us with runny noses, watery eyes and throats that tickle. This perfectly balanced collection of natural histamine inhibiting extracts that can help you breathe free and easy during.  Perfect for year round protection as well as allergy season!

Astragalus - For centuries, Chinese civilizations have used Astragalus Root as a way to help support healthy immune response.  It’s naturally rich in a number of powerful compounds including flavonoids, polysaccharides, glycosides, amino acids and trace minerals - all essential in the preservation of sound immune response.

Detox Formula - As we enjoy many activities indoors and out, we need to be watchful of the toxins around us.  The blood that filters through our liver utilizes the toxins, and  can deposit them anywhere in the body.  This can result in fever, sores in the mouth, boils, fatigue, acne and more.  This is your body’s way of telling  you that your liver needs a cleanse, as it should be twice a year. (Contains Milk Thistle, Dandelion, Burdock, Echinacea, Oatseed, Oregon Grape, Alfalfa, Yarrow and Bitter Orange Oil)
 
Parasite Formula – Maintaining a healthy microbial balance within the GI tract is an important aspect of digestion as well as a key factor in good health.  This potent formula contains Wormwood, Garlic and other extracts that can discourage the presence of many harmful microbes. Contains Garlic, Echinacea, Marshmallow, Spilanthes, Quassia, Wormwood, and Fennel. 

Burdock Root – This popular culinary herb used in a number of Japanese dishes, and as a traditional herbal remedy.  Its root contains a number of health-promoting constituents, including flavonoids, glycosides, mucilage, inulin and more.  The alkalinizing minerals found in Burdock Root explain its historical use as a blood purifier.  Burdock is considered an excellent whole-body cleanser and detoxifier.

Dandelion - While a large percentage of the population regards dandelion as nothing more than a pesky weed, it has been adamantly used since the 17th century to promote good health and vigor.  Naturally enriched with high concentrations of vitamins, minerals and essential fatty acids, Dandelion has been used for generations to promote normal digestion, regularity and circulation.