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The Independent, Canadian Statesman Weekender, Bowmanville, Saturday, April 9,1994 By Dr. Kathlynn M. Hoch, D.C. Hayfever Hayfever is one of those chronic conditions that people don't quite understand understand unless they have experienced experienced it. An estimated 60 million North Americans suffer from hayfever hayfever and its closely related condition, asthma. For some, it's a mildly-irritating nuisance. For others, it can mean months and months of incessant sneezing, itchy eyes, runny nose, irritability irritability and drowsiness. Hayfever (allergic rhinitus) affects the mucous membranes of the nose, eyes and air passage. Dust, pollen, feathers, animal hair and moulds are usually the culprits, and increasingly chemicals, pesticides and air pollutants. pollutants. Grass and tree pollens are high- ' ly allergenic, and are responsible for half of all respiratory allergies, but food allergies also play an important role: milk, chocolate, wheat, citrus, and food colourings are most often blamed. Stress and alcohol consumption consumption may also precipitate an attack. The immune system's job is to recognize foreign substances, antigens, antigens, and remove them from the body. The response is exaggerated in the case of an allergy, and the antigen is then referred to as an allergen. Large numbers of antibodies are produced by the body to attack the allergen. allergen. These antibodies also activate the release of histamine, a substance which causes swelling and irritation. The immune system becomes hyperactive hyperactive in a person with allergies. After After a while, substances that would normally be harmless might trigger an attack. We know that proper immune system system function depends on the quality of our nutrition. By decreasing the' toxic load in the body, with a fasting and cleansing program, the body's toxic overload then decreases to a manageable level. People with allergies usually have over-stressed adrenal glands. This can be caused by cumulative stress or by a diet containing too much sugar, refined foods, or coffee and alcohol. Strengthening the adrenal glands can decrease allergy symptoms. What can you do? Conventional treatment consists primarily of antihistamines, antihistamines, combined with nasal de- congestents. These sometimes offer symptomatic relief but never an actual actual cure and the side effects can be harmful. Both antihistamines and decongestants decongestants directly suppress the body's defenses. So the symptoms come right back as soon as the drugs wear off, and there can be a "rebound effect". effect". Symptoms can be worse than before. And drug therapy will, over time, weaken the entire body. The other conventional treatment is desensitization therapy or allergy shots involving injection of fluid extract extract of the allergen. This method is on average 20% effective and affords only temporary relief. You have to keep getting the shots. So, that's the bad news. But don't despair. There is much that you can do. Over eleven years of treating people people with allergies the most effective treatment is to try and eliminate the offending sources, followed by nutritional nutritional support and a detoxification program. Further boosting the immune immune system with homeopathic remedies remedies and specific vitamins has amazingly amazingly good results. Additional treatment with laser acupuncture acupuncture and chiropractic adjustments adjustments further reduce symptoms of itching and help restore immune system system function. Dietary recommendations include a high-fibre diet, more fruits and vegetables vegetables and raw grains. Cut down on dairy products, white flour, sugar, canned foods, red meat, tobacco, coffee, coffee, soft drinks and junk food. It helps to rotate the foods you are eating eating every four days. Strengthen the adrenal glands with Siberian ginseng, B complex and Vitamin Vitamin C. Herbs such as Echinacea, goldenseal when there is a sensitivity. sensitivity. You should consult with a health care practitioner before taking any remedies or vitamins to find out the best program for you. It takes time to see and feel the results, results, but eventually you should experience. experience. a dramatic decrease in allergy symptoms and feel great. The information in this column is of a general nature. Consult your health care professional for specific health concerns. Dr. Hoch, of the Bowmanville Family Chiropractic Centre, is now in her tenth year of private practice. She has personally attended more than 30,000 patients. She supports and educates her patients to create conditions for Optimum Health, with a focus on lifestyle modification and stress management so each individual individual can work towards achieving Optimum Optimum Health and in turn educate others. others. St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church Temperance and Church St. Bowmanville 623-3432 SU1MDAY, APRIL 10TH, 1994 Worship Service 11:00 a.m. Sunday School and Nursery Minister: Rev. Harvey Osborne, B.A., M.Div.623-0009© HBH | ËSES3 ha* ■ jH! 1 M bm i n m ALL LABOUR SALES OVER $7500 BOWMANVILLE LOCATION ONLY Cannot be combined with any other offer. Effective Monday, April 4 - Sunday, April 17th l MOTOMASTER INSTALLED SHOCKS & STRUTS The advantages of gas-charged shocks and struts CD Nitrogen-gas charged struts cushion road irregularities, provide quicker, more consistent response than non-gas units. 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