From the Disease Model perspective allergies and hayfever result from an immune system that has become overreactive due to a variety of stresses and nutritional deficiencies. Of course, it is important to acknowledge a genetic component to these allergies, but even genetic influences can be identified and modified to a certain extent through nutritional intervention and dietary and lifestyle modifications.
Food allergies play a large role in causing the immune system to be overreactive. Common food allergens that are involved in this process are eggs, dairy products, wheat/gluten, yeast, peanuts,chocolate and food colorings.

Signs and Symptoms:

• itchy eyes and skin
• runny nose and stuffiness

Lifestyle Changes:

• reduce exposure to airborne allergens when they are at their highest levels
• make sure indoor vents and air filters are installed and maintained

Dietary Changes:

• Reduce common food allergens
• increase fruits and vegetables in the diet
• in particular bioflavinoids found in citrus fruit can help stabilze allergies unless of course you have a citrus allergy

Protocols:

• Similase digestive enzymes to help with possible food sensitivities-one with each meal
• HMC/ Nettles- 1-3 capsules daily starting 4 weeks before allergy season.

Medical Disclaimer

• Dr. Dyler's recommendations and protocols for nutritional support are not intended as a substitute for appropriate medical care.
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• If you have a medical condition or disease, please talk to your doctor prior to using the recommendations given.
• Do not self-diagnose. Proper medical care is critical to good health. If you have a health concern or undiagnosed sign or symptom, please consult a physician, preferably a naturopathic doctor (N.D.), nutritionally oriented medical doctor (M.D. or (D.O.), or other health care specialist. Please go to www.naturopathic.org to find a qualified naturopathic doctor (N.D.) in your area to help you.
• Make your physician aware of all the nutritional supplements or herbal products you are currently taking to avoid any negative interactions with any drugs you are taking.
• If you are currently taking a prescription medication, you absolutely must work with your doctor before discontinuing any drug or altering any drug regimen.