"Seasonal allergies" might really be "food allergies"

The long hot summer is the playground for fall allergies and the culprit behind the delayed flu season for many of its sufferers.

Ragweed (see picture above) is very common throughout Virginia. Along with dust, pet dander and general pollen, most of us may not be able to nail down the exact cause. Allergy testing will usually net one of two things:

*Everyone is usually allergic to something

*Most allergist will prescribe some form of treatment or product to make your living area more condusive to eliminating allergens, even when your allergy test doesn’t pin-point the cause behind your allergic reactions.

About three years ago I had been suffering from allergies for long enough and decided to go the method of allergy testing. Even though, my allergist told me that not every allergic reaction appears on the testing, I felt it might tell me something I hadn’t known before. However, it did not. With his advice, I began receiving two shots a week and agreed to continue the treatment over a period of several months.

The first onset of allergy shots felt like a “jolt” to my body. However, my system slowly started resisting the effects, and I returned to my “sneezing, wheezing and hacking” self.

About six months into the shot routine I began changing my lifestyle, becoming more aware of what I was eating/consuming and started living much healthier (nutritionally and physically) than I had in previous years. Once I began this new lifestyle I noticed a dramatic change in my “allergic” condition: My allergies went away. Those changes included the following:

*Whole, natural and organic foods
*Eliminated preservatives
*Exercise 30- 45 minutes a day
*Eliminated all “red” meat and pork

My conclusion after changing my lifestyle was that it must have been a culprit behind my allergic condition, especially since my allergies were not just problematically related to the season but had remained a continuous problem for years.

Quick Tips for Wellness: If you are suffering from seasonal allergies and have tried over the counter drugs (i.e. Antihistamines) and you are still suffering, try changing your nutrition. You might just be surprised how quickly your allergies go away!


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