How many people do you know who don’t have some type of allergy?

Allergies are a big problem in today’s world. When you think about all the smog, pollution from factories, all the various pollens that get spewed out at different times of the year, dust, — and you have quite a potpourri of coughs, sneezes, runny eyes and wheezing!

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Vitamin A, selenium, and zinc are among the nutrients that can help to keep your mucous membranes healthy. They also work to protect your outer skin. The mucous membrane is the layer of cells that contain infection-fighting biochemicals. Mucus also shields cell for substances that trigger allergies such as pollen and other allergens. If your mucous membranes are healthy, you have a much better chance of avoiding allergies.

Another plus for keeping those mucous membranes healthy is that they also will protect you from the dangers of air pollution. People who are exposed to air pollution are more likely to have severe allergies. Air pollution can come from factories, cars and trucks that are poorly maintained, and even the harvesting of a food crop.

Some of the most powerful allergic reactions are food related. People with serious food allergies should be tested to find out which foods they should avoid. Some foods can result in such a severe reaction it could be deadly. Peanuts are one example of a food that is known to cause severe allergic and life threatening reactions.

A specialist can help pinpoint the foods that are potential troublemakers. The most common food allergies are milk, peanuts, nuts, eggs, soy and some seafoods. Gluten, which is a protein found in some grains may also cause allergy related gastrointestinal problems in some people.

If you or someone you love has numerous colds or other sinus and congestion problems, you should contact your family doctor about having tests to determine if that person has any severe allergies.

Many health professionals will recommend taking vitamins and/or a mineral supplement to help control allergic reactions. It is wise to always check with your doctor before taking any of the over-the-counter medications.

Have a healthy day.

Shanti,

Ron
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Ron Rink (See my profile on the “Contributors” page — the link is in the upper right hand corner) writes regularly about personal development in his “Ron’s Esoteric Thoughts and Ideas” blog at: http://www.theleaderinside.com — Stop by, check it out, and leave a comment.
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