Nanoparticles or Allergena Tabs

Nanoparticles or Allergena Tabs – the results are the same!

More and more research has linked food and seasonal allergies to our immune system’s whacky way of dealing with harmless objects, like pollen and sea food, as the enemy rather than the ally.

Scientists have been trying for decades to find a way to “calm down” the immune system.  A new trial research, using nanoparticles as infiltrators to sneak the allergens past the immune system’s defenses, is underway. So far, the studies have only been tested on mice.  And even though the results are promising, there’s a whole lot more validation to be done before it hits the markets.

The concept behind the nanoparticles is to load up the immune system with whatever allergen you want to eliminate like ragweed, peanuts or dust mites to build up the immune system to stop the allergic reaction.

The dissolvable nanoparticles are developed out of an FDA-approved polymer.  The first study was done using an egg protein that was injected into mice who were known to have egg allergies.  

Normally, the mice would developed an allergic response, but because the egg protein was smuggled inside the nanoparticles the mice no longer had an allergic reaction to the egg protein.  Their immune systems were actually stronger.

Many more tests need to be completed with mice before they move on to humans.  The goal is to test everything from season and food allergies to asthma.

But the bottom line is what Allergena has been reporting for 25 years - Treating an irritant or ailment by etymologically giving a "similar object" but in very small doses to the patient, can develop a healthy immune response, thereby being able to ward off allergic reactions.

Allergena Tabs are homeopathic tablets that build immunity by exposing your body in micro doses to whatever it is that you are allergic to. This way, the body becomes safely conditioned to tolerate the allergens that previously brought on allergic reactions, and ultimately reduce allergic symptoms.

For more information on nanoparticles research go to Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences.

If you don’t want to wait for the mice to be allergy free click here to order your Allergena Tabs.

It’s Allergy Season

It’s allergy season – are you making your allergies worse?

It is only early spring and already pollen counts are sky high.  Researchers say it is combination of El Nino’s heavy rains and a mild winter that are causing a bigger and stronger allergy season than previous years.  

But did you know some of your daily habits could be making your allergies even worse?

Fruits like melons, tomatoes and bananas may be causing OAS or fruit- pollen syndrome.  When certain foods are eaten, the body's immune system sees and basically mistakes the plant’s protein for pollen, triggering what researchers call a cross-reaction.

If you experience any of the below symptoms after eating a fresh fruit or vegetable you might want to consider removing the food from your diet.

• ·         Itchy or watery eyes
• ·         Swollen or itchy lips
• ·         A tingling in the throat
• ·         Dryness on the roof of the mouth

Dust mites have been known to cause mild to severe allergy symptoms in adults and children.  These little pyroglyphid have been linked to asthma, itchy eyes, running nose, cough and trouble breathing.  How do you fight back?  Stop making your bed!  When you tuck in your comforter and sheets you are also tucking in the bed bugs so that they can reproduce and multiply.   Periodically, toss all bedding into a hot dryer to help kill dust mites.   

And while most of us are happy not to have to make our beds in the morning you may not be so thrilled at our next suggestion – cut out the alcohol.  Studies show that for every extra glass of alcohol you drink your allergies can increase by 3% because of the yeast content. Researchers have found that yeast and bacteria in the alcohol produce histamines. This can increase symptoms of a stuffy nose or/and itchy eyes.

If allergens affect your eyes, causing them to be red and itchy, you might want to ditch the contacts for glasses during pollen season.  The surface of contact lenses are like magnets and will accumulate airborne allergens.  Or, try disposable contacts that can be thrown away at the end of the day to avoid allergen buildup and other irritants that can aggravate already red and itchy eyes.

Now that you know what habits you need to change to keep your allergies from getting worse, learn what product you can take to alleviate allergy symptoms for where you live.   It may not be something you consider often but the geography of your home can greatly affect your health. Attack the root of the problem by selecting the allergy zone you live in and allowing us to suggest a homeopathic remedy to solve your allergy and sinus issues quickly and thoroughly.