Alternative Medicine For Allergy

Question: Alternative medicine treatment for adult male with dog allergy? My boyfriend of 6 yrs had always been allergic to some types of cats. In November we helped a friend, and purchased one of her 9 Lab puppies. My boyfriend had lived off and on around another Lab dog, and there weren't any problems. Ordinarily, his allergies only become an issue around longer hair cats, and in the Spring/Summer/Fall (pollen). With all that said, we thought getting a Lab puppy in the Winter would be fine. It has not been. Usually, he gets a break from allergy symptoms, but that didn't happen. Only thing different is the puppy. Are there any homeopathic or alternative medicines out there to treat a dog allergy?? We're moving to southwest FL March 1. Will the warmer more humid climate there help or make worse? We were guessing worse. Thank you

Answer: This is a tough one, because you're not going to like the answer. The best thing to do is to avoid the allergen, which in this case would mean getting rid of the puppy. However, if you really, really don't want to get rid of the dog there are herbs that are used to treat allergies. You can see a qualified naturopathic physician to get a prescription for a tincture. You could also have your boyfriend use antihistamines if you are inclined to pharmaceuticals instead. The best thing to do in the meantime is to sweep/vacuum constantly to keep the hair level down and don't let the dog near where your boyfriend sleeps. Keeping the dog out of the bedrooms entirely will at least give your boyfriend a haven where he can breathe free until another solution is implemented. Um, Gary, in your quote from "Dr. Wikipedia" it states that homeopathy was not effective as an allergy treatment. This does NOT say that herbal medicine or other alternative treatments are not effective.

Question: what's with middle-aged women and suddenly getting food allergies/into alternative medicine?!? For reasons that I'm not quite sure about, when a woman hits 45 or so they start to imagine they have allergies. Or fibromyalgia. Or that they can't tolerate certain foods or things anymore. And then they start using alternative medicines and swearing by them, and getting really mad at doctors in general. What happens to these women? What's going on with them psychologically? My mom AND my MIL, not to mention many of my older colleagues, seem to believe in all kinds of holistic mumbo jumbo that they didn't believe in when they were younger (I mean, the moment a medicine is proven to work, it ceases to be "alternative", right?). These women are not dumb, in fact many of them are especially well-educated, but it doesn't seem to help once menopause sets in. It's like they wake up one day and decide they're allergic to everything under the sun and will bend over backwards to prove it, and will defy anyone who challenges them. They really mean it! As an aside, I haven't changed my cooking since these mysterious "allergies" cropped up in mom and MIL. I've put all kinds of stuff into food that they claim to be allergic to and they've eaten it without a problem. Naturally I'd never dare if I didn't know them both very well and had seen them eating this stuff before. I mean, I believe that people are sometimes allergic, like nut allergies are really bad. But somehow it's never a nut allergy. It's always, "I have to eat only organic, fresh produce" or "I take St. Johns' wort every day" or "I have a gluten intolerance" (yeah right macaroni salad!). The other day my MIL claimed to be allergic to "scent!" what the heck is this all about? Why does that happen?

Answer: Hormones. Perimenopause. Change of life. Knowing you're getting older and trying to avoid the complications of seniority. Wait until you turn 45...you'll see.

Question: Best alternative medicine for children's allergies? Which altrenative medicine is the best for allergy treatment? Thank you!

Answer: If you are talking about things like runny nose, itchy eyes then there are a number of things you can do. -avoid the thing thats causing the response eg dust, grass, -sunglasses when outside to avoid pollens in eyes -dont go out when mowing grass -wash eyes with warm salty water to rinse allergens out -nasal irrigations to rinse allergens from the nose -vicks to clear nasal passages -things like horseradish/garlic can help clear the nose you cant actually cure allergies but you can treat the symptoms. the best thing to do is to find out WHAT you are allergic to and then avoid it.(easier to do with food than environmental allergens). We actually use only prescription meds for our kids allergies-but I guess it depends on the degree of discomfort and impairment of quality of life that they have as to what you choose to use. May be ask in the 'alternative medicine' section?? good luck caz

Question: Are there any alternative medicines for allergies beside antihistamines?

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Question: Any alternative medicine for sinusitus bronchitis due to (possibly) allergies for a 4 yr old boy? Any alternative medicine or treatment. My son has been given too many medicines by his doctor.. It worries me.

Answer: There is a product called SINUPRET. It promotes sinus and upper respiratory health and yes, kids can take it. I have not tried it myself, but if I needed it I certainly would. Maybe typing SINUPRET in your search engine might bring it up. I have the flyer in front of me but I do not know whether I can list the website here.

Question: Anybody know about chinese specialists in chinatown NY who deals with alternative medicine? I suffer from allergies since childhood as a military member things are getting worse when it comes to match physical fitness requirements since i can't breath enough air trough my nose, i heard about a chinese medicine procedure supposed to give a permanent cure. Chinese nose ears and throat specialists use some kind of sea weed for this treatment, if you know about it please write.

Answer: I know a great one in Brooklyn, Ocean Ave, not Chinatown. Dr He Han Lau 718-891-0001. She is not expensive and is a dynamite diagnostician and healer

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Question: Is there a home remedy or alternative medicine for hay fever ? My nose allergy or (hay fever ) is killing me ..HELP me please !.. And if you you no about any over-the-counter medication I would'nt mind to :) Thanks

Answer: There are several things that work pretty well: nettles, elderberry flowers, vitamin C, echinacea root extract are some. Also quercetin (a bioflavinoid) used with bromelain (a digestive enzyme, taken on an empty stomach. If it is "killing you" I assume you have a pretty bad case of seasonal allergy. The best product I've found is called Respir-All by NOW Foods, available only in health food stores. It contains several of the things I listed and I've even seen it clear up what had been diagnosed as asthma. Read all the ingredients here: http://www.nowfoods.com/?action=itemdetail&item_id=3001 Some people find that dairy products make their hayfever worse, especially ice cream and whole milk. Try switching to soy, almond or rice milk for a time.

Question: Food Allergy Cures... What's worked for you? I have SO many food allergies (mainly causes inflammation, congestion, swelling etc). Other than avoiding the offending food, what have you found that works at overcoming food allergies/sensativities? Alternative medicine approaches?

Answer: Your body sees those proteins in the foods as an 'invader'. There is no way to overcome or outgrow those allergies if they are severe enough, or if you are in adult hood.

Question: Allergy alternative treatments? I got diagnosed for having allergies this year and I am tired of taking medication and even that does not help to a full extent, Feel excessive fatigue all the time. I am wondering is there is any alternative to taking medicines to treat allergies, Since this is just a overreaction of body...Can a good spiritual exercise such as MediTation, Yoga just to make the body more intune with your sorroundings/Nature help. Also how about taking a retreat to some natural sorroundings and getting us exposed more to the pollens, molds, weeds? Has anyone tried this path? I would be interested to find out also I am going to explore this path on my own and see if I get any answers.

Answer: I tried this path and it has been successful, but it took years. I consulted an ayurvedic physician as to recommendations about my diet. If you have ANY food allergies at all, no matter how mild (highly allergenic foods are wheat/gluten, dairy, soy), they will aggravate your seasonal allergies. I didn't find out about my food allergies until I started eliminating stuff. I was such a wheat addict, but that can happen when you're allergic. Now that I'm off wheat, almost nothing makes me sneeze anymore. Vitamin C taken with orange or grapefruit juice can help take the edge off a hayfever attack if you're in the middle of it. Regular vitamin C helps, too. And yes, meditation and yoga are helpful too. And I love camping, wouldn't give that up for anything.

Question: Is this a sign of a common cold or just an allergy? What can I do to prevent it from getting worse? I'm travelling the day after tomorrow and I ahve a slight stuffy nose and headache, with parts of my face aching. I'm sneezing (its dry) maybe a few times an hour. I do occasionally have allergy.sinus issues, for which I am already taking alternative medicine. Any recommendations on what I should do to make sure I'm perfectly healthy for travel - already going to take vitamin C today etc. Thanks I don't know if this is really relevant - but my period is just finishing.

Answer: Sounds like allergies - could take a mild antihistamine. Chlortab - or generic chlortab is a nice alternative which is very inexpensive with little to no side effects.

Question: alternative medicine question? anyone have any suggestion on alternative meds for severe allergies My son is 10 had suffers from allergies. He is taking singulair and Zyrtec and my worst fear I think has come true. I think he has developed an ulcer from taking it. I am taking him to DR tomarrow to make sure. But I hated having him on the stuff but he has allergies so bad. He also does nasal rinses and takes a teaspoon of raw honey . When ever I can get him to. does anyone know anything else I could do? He was tested for allergies and she said he should live in a bubble that is how bad they are.

Answer: Have you had him actually tested for allergies? Most doctors will prescribe without actually testing, just going by the symptoms. There are skin tests for allergies, scratch tests and blood tests. You also might want to see a chiropractor that does muscle testing. Not sure how you would find him other than just word of mouth, but I have used one with wonderful success for my kids. Once you remove his allergens, he should have limited problems -- that is just how allergies work. And I had heard it was the raw honeycomb, not just the honey, that helped with allergies. (Chew 3 times daily for at least 20 minutes. once you quit chewing the honeycomb, the allergies will come back) Keep up with the nasal rinses as that is probably helping him greatly.

Question: Can anyone help I seem to have developed an allergy to something just recently? People have suggested it could be hayfever which I did get when I was young but grew out of. Last time I had skin tests I didn't react to any of the grasses or pollens they tried. This allergy only effects me in the morning, I wake up with what I can only described as an irritated throat and nose and it effects my asthma in the evening. Is there any suggestions as to what could be causing it and is there any Alternative medicines I can use for it. Finally as far as I know I haven't come into contact with any of my usual allergens

Answer: Drop the alternative therapy line, it will just waste your time and money! It might be worth while looking at RAST blood tests for dust and house dust mite, looking at the timing. It might be worth trying Singulair, it is licensed for asthmatics with rhinitis and is just one pill at night.See your GP to discuss blood testing and see if he is prepared to try this drug on you, it has minimal side effects and incidentally may also reduce your asthma symptoms..

Question: What do you think of this? DRUG RECALL INFORMATION All drugs containing PHENYLPROPANOLAMINE are being recalled. You may want to try calling the 800 number listed on most drug boxes and inquire about a REFUND Please read this CAREFULLY. Also, please pass this on to everyone you know. STOP TAKING anything containing this ingredient. It has been linked to increased hemorrhagic stroke (bleeding in brain) among women ages 18-49 in the three days after starting use of medication. Problems were not found in men, but the FDA recommended that everyone (even children) seek alternative medicine. The following medications contain Phenylpropanolamine: Acutrim Diet Gum Appetite Suppressant Acutrim Plus Dietary Supplements Acutrim Maximum Strength Appetite Control Alka- Seltzer Plus Children's Cold Medicine Effervescent Alka-Seltzer Plus Cold medicine (cherry or or ange) Alka-Seltzer Plus Cold Medicine Original Alka-Seltzer Plus Cold & Cough Medicine Effervescent Alka-Seltzer Plus Cold & Flu Medicine Alka-Seltzer Plus Cold & Sinu s Effervescent Alka Seltzer Plus Night-Time Cold Medicine BC Allergy Sinus Cold Powder BC Sinus Cold Powder Comtrex Flu Therapy & Fever Relief Day & Night Contac 12-Hour Cold Capsules Contac 12 Hour Caplets Coricidin D Cold, Flu & Sinus Dexatrim Caffeine Free Dexatrim Extended Duration Dexatrim Gelcaps Dexatrim Vitamin C/Caffeine Free Dimetapp Cold & Allergy Chewable Tablets Dimetapp Cold & Cough Liqui-Gels Dimetapp DM Cold & Cough Elixir Dimetapp Elixir Dimetapp 4 Hour Liquid Gels Dimetapp 4 Hour Tablets Dimetapp 12 Hour Extentabs Tablets Naldecon DX Pediatric Drops Permathene Mega-16 Robitussin CF Tavist-D 12 Hour Relief of Sinus & Nasal Congestion Triaminic DM Cough Relief Triaminic Expectorant Chest & Head Triaminic Syrup ! ! Cold & amp;am p; Allergy Triaminic Triaminicol Cold & Cough ..... I just found out and called the 800# on the container for Triaminic and they informed me that they are voluntarily recalling the following medicines because of a certain ingredient that is causing strokes and seizures in children: Orange 3D Cold & Allergy Cherry (Pink) 3D Cold & Cough Berry 3D Cough Relief Yellow 3D Expectorant They are asking you to call them at 800-548-3708 with the lot number on the box so they can send you postage for you to send it back to them, and they will also issue you a refund. If you know of anyone else with small children, I got this in an e-mail from a friend. I tend not to believe what has been forwarded to me...but this worries me. Some of these medications are in my cabinet... I guess I should call the med. companies and inquire if this is true, but I was wondering if anyone else has heard of this recall... And how seriously I should take it....... I don’t want to over react but then.....maybe I should??? Oh! one more thing.... does anyone know if this 'problem' has already been taken care of?..... Thanks.

Answer: To All people: American Girl is telling the truth. I've included links to prove it. (although I'm not totally positive that all those brands contain PHENYLPROPANOLAMINE). I think that's crazy! But then again, that's how we learned in the past. Produce a product, sell it on the market, then 20 years down the road when health hazards start appearing in large numbers, we realize it's not so healthy. Thanks for the information American Girl! I will tell everyone I know.

Question: What are some alternative/holistic treatments for eczema? My 6 yr old son has been suffering from moderate to severe eczema since he was two. We have tried every known medicine and even allergy shots. Today we had a visit to Duke Med Center and they had nothing new to offer us. I would like to try some alternatives to traditional/western medicine. If anyone has any suggestions (books, websites, ect), advice or similar experinces, I would love to hear. Thanks. thanks for all the answers. we are exploring food allergies, using some new natural products and trying to live a healthy and as minimally as possible. i will put it to vote.

Answer: If we offered you a miracle remedy that prevents "eczema" would you buy it? Certainly you would. You won’t find it in a Pharmacy but at the Grocery Store. Try the Natural Cures for Eczema. The term ‘eczema’ is derived from a Greek word meaning ‘to boil.’ It refers to an inflammation of the skin, which results in the formation of vesicles or pustules. It is the most common and most troublesome of all skin diseases. Eczema is essentially a constitutional disease, resulting from a toxic condition of the system. The disease covers a wide variety of forms, the majority of them being of a chronic variety. Symptoms: Eczema in its acute form is indicated by redness and swelling of the skin, the formation of minute vesicles and severe heat. If the vesicles rupture, a raw, moist surface is formed. From this, a colourless discharge oozes, which forms skin crusts when it accumulates. The disease is usually worst at night when the heat of the body is retained by the bedclothes. The skin itches at all stages. In the wet stage, it may become infected with bacteria. The healing of the condition is affected by scratching in response to the irritation. Scratching not only spreads infection but also lengthens the stage of dryness and scaling. Causes: Allergies play an important part in causing eczema. Some women get eczema on their hands due to an allergy to soap or detergents used to wash clothes or dishes. Some persons develop it around the fingers when they wear rings because of allergy to metals. Researchers at the University of Texas Health Science Centre at San Antonio, in a recent study of children with atrophic eczema, found that 75% were allergic to a number of foods. The most common triggers for sensitive persons are eggs, peanuts, chocolate, wheat, cow’s milk, chicken, and potato. The real cause of eczema, however, is the failure of the human system to excrete the poisons from the various orifices of the body. Waste matter is excreted from the rectum through stools, from the bladder through urine, from the lungs through breath and from the pores of the skin through sweat. Sometime the pores of the skin are overworked, as waste matter is not properly eliminated from the other orifices. If the pores are not given the chance to perform their normal function, the sweat will be full of morbid matter and this gives rise to skin diseases like eczema, acne, boils, and other eruptions. Other causes include faulty metabolism, constipation, nutritional deficiencies, and stress brought about by nagging spouses, jealousy, frustration, and a host of other emotions. Suppressive drug treatment of the formal disease is also a most potent subsidiary causative factor in many cases. The Cure: Skin applications to cure eczema may give temporary relief. If the exudation is suppressed, some other more serious disease may develop. The best way to deal with eczema is to cleanse the blood stream and the body. The treatment should start with a fast on orange juice and water from five to days, depending on the severity and duration of the trouble. Juice fasting will help eliminate toxic waste from the body and lead to substantial improvement. In some cases, the condition may worsen in the beginning of the fast due to the increased elimination of waste matter through the skin. But as fasting continues, improvement will manifest itself. Fruits, salt free, raw or steamed vegetables with whole meal bread or chappatis may be taken after the juice fast. Carrot and musk melon are particularly beneficial. Coconut oil may be used instead of ghee. After a few days, curd and milk may be added to the diet. The patients may thereafter gradually embark upon a well-balanced diet of three basic food groups, namely (i) seeds, nuts, and grains, (ii) vegetables, and (iii) fruits. The large proportion of the diet should consist of raw foods. Seeds and beans such as alfalfa, mung, and soyabeans can be sprouted. This diet may be supplemented with cold-pressed vegetable oils, honey, and yeast. Juice fasting may be repeated at intervals of two months or so, depending on the progress being made, in chronic and more difficult cases of eczema, patient should fast at least once a week till he is cured. The patient should avoid tea, coffee, alcoholic beverages, and all condiments and highly flavoured dishes. He should also avoid sugar, white flour products, denatured cereals like polished rice, and pearled barley and tinned or bottled foods. He should eat only pure and wholesome foods. Raw vegetable juices, especially carrot juice in combination with spinach juice, have proved highly beneficial in the treatment of eczema. The formula proportions considered helpful in this combination are carrot 300 mL and spinach 200 mL to make 500 mL or half a litre of juice. The patient should get as much fresh air as possible. Restrictive clothing should not be worn. 2-3 L of water should be taken daily and the patient must bath twice or thrice a day. The skin, with the exception of the parts affected with eczema, should be vigorously rubbed with the palms of the hands before taking the bath. Coconut oil may be applied to the portions with eczema. It will help the skin to stay soft. Walking or jogging should be resorted to in order to inactivate the bowels. Sun bathing is also beneficial as it kills the harmful bacteria and should be resorted to early in the morning, in the first light of dawn. A light mudpack should be applied over the sites of the eczema is also helpful. The pack should be applied for an hour at a time and should be repeated twice or thrice a day. Water Treatment: In cases of acute eczema, cold compress, or cold-wet fomentations are beneficial. The affected part should be wrapped with a thick soft cloth. The cloth should be moistened with cold water (55-60 degrees F) every 15-30 minutes for two hours at a time. The bandage should be left intact, keeping the cloth cold. There may be intensification of itching or pain initially but this will soon subside. A cold compress may be applied twice daily for a week or so. Hope this helps, Good Luck.

Question: please read this asap..? All drugs containing PHENYLPROPANOLAMINE are being recalled. You may want to try calling the 800 number listed on most drug boxes and inquire about a REFUND Please read this CAREFULLY. Also, please pass this on to everyone you know. STOP TAKING anything containing this ingredient. It has been linked to increased hemorrhagic stroke (bleeding in brain) among women ages 18-49 in the three days after starting use of medication. Problems were not found in men, but the FDA recommended that everyone (even children) seek alternative medicine. The following medications contain Phenylpropanolamine: Acutrim Diet Gum Appetite Suppressant Acutrim Plus Dietary Supplements Acutrim Maximum Strength Appetite Control Alka-Seltzer Plus Children's Cold Medicine Effervescent Alka-Seltzer Plus Cold medicine (cherry or orange) Alka-Seltzer Plus Cold Medicine Original Alka-Seltzer Plus Cold & Cough Medicine Effervescent Alka-Seltzer Plus Col d & Flu Medicine Alka-Seltzer Plus Cold & Sinus Effervescent Alka Seltzer Plus Night-Time Cold Medicine BC Allergy Sinus Cold Powder BC Sinus Cold Powder Comtrex Flu Therapy & Fever Relief Day & Night Contac 12-Hour Cold Capsules Contac 12 Hour Caplets Coricidin D Cold, Flu & Sinus Dexatrim Caffeine Free Dexatrim Extended Duration Dexatrim Gelcaps Dexatrim Vitamin C/Caffeine Free Dimetapp Cold & Allergy Chewable Tablets Dimetapp Cold & Cough Liqui-Gels Dimetapp DM Cold & Cough Elixir Dimetapp Elixir Dimetapp 4 Hour Liquid Gels Dimetapp 4 Hour Tablets Dimetapp 12 Hour Extentabs Tablets Naldecon DX Pediatric Drops Permathene Mega-16 Robitussin CF Tavist-D 12 Hour Relief of Sinus & Nasal Congestion Triaminic DM Cough Relief Triaminic Expectorant Chest & Head Triaminic Syrup ! ! Cold & Allergy Triaminic Triaminicol Cold & Cough ..... I just found out and called the 800# on the container for Triaminic and they informed me that they are voluntarily recalling the following medicines because of a certain ingredient that is causing strokes and seizures in children: Orange 3D Cold & Allergy Cherry (Pink) 3D Cold & Cough Berry 3D Cough Relief Yellow 3D Expectorant They are asking you to call them at 800-548-3708 with the lot number on the box so they can send you postage for you to send it back to them, and they will also issue you a refund. If you know of anyone else with small children, PLEASE PASS THIS ON. THIS IS SERIOUS STUFF! DO PASS ALONG TO ALL ON YOUR MAILING LIST so people are informed. They can then pass it along to their families. To confirm these findings please take time to check the following: http://www.fda.gov/cder/drug/infopage/ppa/ PLEASE PASS THIS ON TO YOUR CHILDREN IN CASE THEY GIVE IT TO THEIR CHILDREN OR TO FRIENDS WHO HAVE CHILDREN AND GRANDCHILDREN.

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