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! 

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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 AllergiesAdrenal 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 AllergiesBeat the Bloat Cleanse

MRT Test

Gi Lining Support

Foods that Influence AllergiesDry Farm Wine use code ALIMILLERRD for a Penny Bottle! 

Side Effects of Conventional Allergy Medications

Thoughts on Allergy Testing & Allergy Shots

Supplement StrategyCellular 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 Support40 Clove of Garlic Soup

Hot Toddy

Master Tonic

Spirulina

Pique Tea use code ALIMILLERRD for 10% off 

ReferencesPatterson 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.