ALLERGY / ASTHMA SUGGESTED SUPPLEMENT AND ACTIVITY SCHEDULE

Additional nutrients that may be helpful include Selenium (200 mcg as l-selenomethionine), Echinacea (as drops or capsules), Quercetin (1500-3000 mg daily), Myo-Mag (1-2 caps 3 times per day), Vitamin B12 as methylcobalamin (5 mg per day sublingually), Progesterone cream for women (1/2 tsp twice daily for the first month and then aligned to your menstrual cycle thereafter), Visual Ocuity for irritated eyes, Pure Cordyceps Capsules (4-6 caps daily), and Ubiquinol (50 mg 2-3 times per day). Certain teas and herbs can be helpful, but need to be used properly (eg. ephedra, licorice, lobelia, skunk cabbage, angelica, and capsicum) because long-term usage may cause loss of effectiveness and possible side effects. 

Allergies and Asthma are often associated with exposures to molds, pollens, animal dander, food additives & chemicals, and certain foods. The treatment, according to those who are familiar with the problem, is to avoid the irritating substances totally, reduce as many immunological challenges as possible, take supplements which help to strengthen the body, detoxify the body as much as possible, and make certain lifestyle changes concerning exposures, diet, exercise, stress, relaxation, etc. The above supplement schedule provides an excellent starting point and the following paragraphs make some other suggestions that may be helpful to you. These suggestions do not necessarily represent a comprehensive program for regaining your health.

Please eat a diet that is relatively low in fat (eat only organic poultry and fish -- salmon, sardines, tuna, mackerel, and trout -- in the amount of a few ounces per day) and high in fiber containing foods such as organic vegetables, fruits, whole grains (e.g., brown rice, millet, and quinoa), beans, nuts and seeds (sunflower, chia, flax, pumpkin, almond, walnut and sesame in small amounts -- 1 or 2 ounces -- are good). Try eating Hank's Vegetable Soup several times a week.  Avoid dairy products, all foods with artificial preservatives and colorings, sweets (sugar) and processed/refined foods (white bread and pasta). Try not to eat the same thing every day -- a four-day rotation diet may be useful.  Allergy/Asthma can be exacerbated by allergic reactions to the food you eat. Be observant to correlations between symptoms and foods you have eaten. You may need to follow an anti-candida program if you have been on steroids or antibiotics for a long time.

It is important to make certain lifestyle changes that allow you to avoid the exposures that can cause you to feel ill.  You may need to use natural materials (paints, flooring, sealants, bedding, etc.).  Cooking and drinking water and maybe even bathing/cleaning water needs to be purified -- chlorine itself can be inducing the allergy/asthma.  Clothing, sheets/blankets, towels, soaps, detergents, makeup, shampoos, etc., need to be from natural materials.  It is best not to have carpets that not only give off toxic chemicals but are collectors of a variety of substances (dust, mold, mites, dirt, etc) which may trigger your allergy/asthma.  Prefinished hardwood floors and ceramic tile are the best alternatives.  Molds are particularly bad offenders and extra care should be taken to eliminate exposure to them (use dehumidifiers, zepherin chloride [17% diluted to 1%], Grapefruit Seed Extract [may be diluted to 1 part in 50,000], and low level ozone [0.01-0.05 PPM]).  The use of solvents, petrochemical cleaners, pesticides, strong detergents, and other strong chemicals needs to be avoided (for example, baking soda, vinegar, and some natural cleaners are preferred).  The use of an air purifer may be extremely helpful to you by eliminating indoor chemicals and molds. Please read Debra Lynn Dadd's book Home Safe Home  -- it is an excellent source book for locating safe materials.

Relaxation exercises (including progressive relaxation, visualization, abdominal breathing, and autogenics) are key to becoming well again.  I recommend taking biofeedback training from an expert in your area. Stress reduction methods should be practiced daily -- yoga, peaceful music, or meditation/prayer may be helpful -- you may find it helpful to read Minding the Body, Mending the Mind.   Any stresses such as cold air or drinks, emotional upset, anger, fear, etc. can induce asthma.

Please make sure to get reasonable amounts of exercise appropriate for you on a daily basis -- however, remember that overtaxing your body may lead to an overproduction of adrenalin which can worsen/increase asthma.   Women may find a correlation between their menstrual cycles and asthma/allergy -- please keep a diary for several months to determine this.  An imbalance between estrogen and progesterone can cause menstrually correlated asthma and Progesterone Cream can help.

References:

1. An Alternative Approach to Allergies,  2nd Ed., Theron Randolph and Ralph Moss, 1989.
2. Once A Month, 4th Ed., Katharina Dalton, M.D., 1990.
3. Prescription for Nutritional Healing, James F. Balch, M.D. and Phyllis A. Balch, C.N.C., 1990.
4. Encyclopedia of Natural Medicine, Michael Murray, N.D. and Joseph Pizzorno, N.D., 1991.
5. Diet for a Small Planet, Tenth Anniversary Edition, Frances Moore Lappe, 1982.
6. Clinical Pearls 1990 and 1991,  by ItServices (available from Health Products Distributors).
7. Minding the Body, Mending the Mind, Joan Borysenko, Ph.D., 1987.
8. New Encyclopedia of Natural Medicine , The Rodale Press, 1984.

Attachment:
1.  Chart entitled "Effect of Foods on Body Chemistry."