Episode 227: Food As Medicine for Seasonal Allergies

Do you suffer from seasonal allergies? Want to know how to deal with allergy symptoms naturally? Curious about the stress connection to worsened seasonal allergies? Tune in to hear Ali and Becki discuss why seasonal allergies happen, who is most susceptible and what you can do to reduce symptoms and heal from the root cause! 

 

In this episode, Ali and Becki take a deep dive on seasonal allergies, from the influence of stress to what allergies can tell us about the state of your gut. Learn about foods to avoid during allergy flares as well as those to include to help reduce symptoms and reactivity. Hear our take on conventional allergy medications, allergy testing and allergy shots. Plus get supplement recommendations to not only mitigate symptoms but help your body become resilient to seasonal allergies! 

 

Also in this episode:

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• Episode 185: Histamine Intolerance with Dr. Becky Campbell
• Episode 68: Supporting Your Immune System
• Episode 199: The Importance of Breath
• Why Seasonal Allergies Occur
• Symptoms of Seasonal Allergies
• Who is Most Susceptible to Seasonal Allergies
• The Influence of Stress on Allergies
  • Adrenal Support
  • Adaptogen Boost
  • Cordycepin Suppresses Thymic Stromal Lymphopoietin Expression via Blocking Caspase-1 and Receptor-Interacting Protein 2 Signaling Pathways in Mast Cells
  • TSLP induces mast cell development and aggravates allergic reactions through the activation of MDM2 and STAT6
• The Gut Connection to Seasonal Allergies
  • Beat the Bloat Cleanse
  • MRT Test
  • Gi Lining Support
• Foods that Influence Allergies
  • Dry Farm Wine use code ALIMILLERRD for a Penny Bottle! 
• Side Effects of Conventional Allergy Medications
• Thoughts on Allergy Testing & Allergy Shots
• Supplement Strategy
  • Cellular Antiox
  • Bio-C Plus 
  • Inflammazyme
  • Rebuild Spectrum Probiotic
  • EPA DHA Extra
  • Orthomolecular D-Hist
  • Texas Tree Formula
  • XClear Nasal Spray
• Food As Medicine for Allergy Support
  • 40 Clove of Garlic Soup
  • Hot Toddy
  • Master Tonic
  • Spirulina
  • Pique Tea use code ALIMILLERRD for 10% off 
• References
  • Patterson AM, Yildiz VO, Klatt MD, Malarkey WB. Perceived stress predicts allergy flares. Ann Allergy Asthma Immunol. 2014 Apr;112(4):317-21.
  • Roschek B Jr, Fink RC, McMichael M, Alberte RS. Nettle extract (Urtica dioica) affects key receptors and enzymes associated with allergic rhinitis. Phytother Res. 2009 Jul;23(7):920-6.

 

Sponsors for this episode: 

This episode is sponsored by Nutrisense, providing Continuous Glucose Monitors (CGM) that provide you with real-time glucose data and an easy to use phone app that helps you combine and visualize your glucose data with all of your daily activities as well as personalized recommendations on how to improve your health. Use the code AliRD for $30 off your monthly subscription plan at nutrisense.io.