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Cough, congestion, running nose, headache and phlegm accumulation is common in winter seasons. Some people suffer from these symptoms even during off winter season. Such symptoms may have been a result of some allergy caused by different viruses in the air. It is these virus which attacks the immune system leading to cold allergies.

Best advice from the doctors would be to build your immune system strong.

Keep those bad viruses at bay. This will not only keep you fit but also help you avoid unnecessary use of medications, such as antibiotics, decongestant and any unnecessary contact with hospitals and medical facilities.

Common symptoms that people experience during winter seasons:

• Sneezing which is contagious
• Cough which is contagious
• Congestion
• Headache
• Running nose – may be clear, green, yellow or white

Herbal tea such as green tea is popularly used in China and among other western countries. It is not only good for your skin but also improves immunity and keeps allergies away from your life.

Similarly inner bark of the purple lapacho tree, P’au D’Arco tea have properties which are anti-viral, anti-bacterial and anti-fungal thus help fight infection and allergy causing bacteria.

Consumption of a gooseberry every day or tulsi leaf (Holy Basil Supplements) has proved to boost your immune system. Tulsi is also helpful for skin burns and improves memory if it is eaten on a daily basis. It has been a main ingredient in ayurvedic medicine and has been in the top ranked medicinal herb list.

Eating a Camphor every month, can also help build your immune system. Camphor can be consumed along with a plantain or can be swallowed directly. Your body releases chemicals known as histamine, just as it does when fighting a cold. This can cause swelling in your nasal passages, a runny nose, coughing and sneezing. When your immune system is exposed to an allergen for the first time, you may not always have a reaction. Soon after that initial exposure, your body may begin to produce histamines when you face the allergen again. These histamines are what cause the symptoms of allergies.  If you build your immune system you can fight against all these problems.

Prevent substance to which you are allergic to known as allergens

• Dust mites
• Pollen
• Cockroaches
• Mold
• Animal dander

In addition to the herbs, drinking purified water and washing your hands before eating anything is mandatory to keep your self away from bacterial infection. Develop good habits and see how things work out for you.

Many food allergies can cause a reaction within minutes of consuming or inhaling in the allergen. Other food allergies can take up to several hours to show up and a yeast allergy is no different as people can react in different ways within different time frames. Most mild to moderate reactions last less than 24 hours and can involve a simple rash of the skin, abdominal cramps, diarrhea, nausea and vomiting, runny nose, watery eyes, wheezing and coughing. Many of these can be symptoms for all different types of allergic reactions and therefore it is important to determine exactly what you are allergic to. A person is able to determine if they are allergic to yeast by having a scratch test done.

The process involves putting a sample of the allergen on the skin and scratching it and then there is a waiting period to see if there is any type of reaction.

Another method to test for an allergy to yeast is to have the person avoid anything containing yeast for several weeks. This method can prove to be very difficult because yeast protein is often hidden in other foods. Following the two week period, a Dr. will then have you eat only yeast under close supervision. If symptoms appear after the period of abstinence, it is a safe bet that you are allergic to yeast and will need to avoid anything that has contains yeast on the ingredients label, as well as anything that is made in a facility that also processes yeast items.

William G Cook M.D. 1983 published a book called The Yeast Connection. In his book he claims that by using antibiotics to eliminate germs in humans would also kill needed germs which help to maintain homeostasis. Yeast produces toxins that weaken the immune system. Diets rich in carbohydrates and yeasts, birth control pills, cortisone, and other drugs can stimulate yeast growth. He believes that to correct the problem, he prescribed allergenic extracts, anti-fungal drugs, vitamins and mineral supplements, and diets that avoid refined carbohydrates, processed foods, and fruits and milk.

If you are allergic to yeast then you need to be sure to avoid bread and other baked goods, drinking ale, beer, red or white wine, sherry, and vermouth. All alcoholic beverages will contain yeast to some extent. If you have an allergy to yeast, then alcohol is also off limits. It is also important to remember that reaction can vary and become either worse or better overtime.

It is important to discuss with your Dr. any concerns you have about an allergic reaction to yeast.

Gluten allergy symptoms can be harmless and immediate or serious but take months or even years to manifest themselves. Either way, if you’re experiencing gluten intolerance symptoms, don’t take them lightly. The consequences can be dire. Here’s what gluten reactions to watch for and how to eliminate them.

When gluten allergy symptoms occur right after consuming food with gluten, you’re probably experiencing a wheat allergy rather than a gluten intolerance (though this isn’t always the case). Immediate reactions are usually histamine responses like hives that can be addressed with traditional antihistamines like you would take for hay fever.

The more dangerous gluten allergy symptoms, however, often don’t manifest themselves for a long team. This is because gluten triggers your body to create antibodies which wear down your intestinal tract. Over time, you can become malnourished even if you’re eating tons of healthy food.

The only way to stop these gluten allergy symptoms is to eliminate gluten from your diet completely. This doesn’t just mean you have to stop eating bread. It means you have to watch for any trace of gluten or gluten-derived food in your diet. It can be a challenge but it is absolutely vital for your well-being.

Once you’ve begun eliminating gluten from your diet, there are some other things you can do to help eliminate those gluten allergy symptoms. You can take supplements which help to heal and restore your digestive track. I suggest fiber and flax oil for digestive functioning, probiotics to improve your intestinal flora, enzymes to help you break down and absorb the nutrients in your meals and last but not least, vitamin D. Often times, vitamin D deficiency is one of the first health problems you’ll suffer when you’re gluten intolerant.

By eliminating gluten and encouraging greater health and vitality along your digestive track, you’ll be well on your way to eliminating gluten allergy symptoms from your life.