26 Natural alternatives for allergies

1. Butterbur exhibits protection against chemically-induced nasal responsiveness in seasonal allergic rhinitis.

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1. Lactobacillus acidophilus can alleviate the symptoms of perennial allergic rhinitis.
2. A high intake of soy and isoflavones may be associated with a reduced prevalence of allergic rhinitis.
3. Intake of eicosapentaenoic (EPA) and docosahexaenoic acids (DHA) from fish may be associated with a reduced prevalence of allergic rhinitis.
4. Black cumin alleviates symptoms of allergic rhinitis.
5. Peppermint may be clinically effective in alleviating the nasal symptoms of allergic rhinitis.
6. High dietary intake of seaweed, calcium, magnesium, and phosphorus may be associated with a decreased prevalence of allergic rhinitis.
7. Raw milk consumption (relative to boiled) is inversely associated to asthma, atopy and hay fever.
8. Rose extract exhibits anti-inflammatory, anti-allergic and pain-killing activities.
9. Propolis may be effective in the relief of symptoms of allergic rhinitis through inhibition of histamine release.
10. An extract of the medicinal mushroom Agaricus blazei Murill can protect against allergy through reducing Th2 relative to Th1 cytokine levels.
11. Homeopathic treatment has value in the treatment of seasonal allergic rhinitis.
12. Lactobacillus casei modulates immune response in allergic rhinitis and may help to alleviate symptoms.
13. Supplementation of mothers and their babies with the probiotic Lactobacillus reuteri reduces IgE-associated eczema and may reduce respiratory allergic disease later in life.
14. Pycnogenol improves allergic rhinitis symptoms when supplementation is started at least 5 weeks before the onset of the allergy season.
15. Beta-glucan improves symptoms and the Th1/Th2 balance in patients with allergic rhinitis.
16. Bifidobacterium longum relieves clinical symptoms of allergic rhinitis (hay fever)
17. Curcumin attenuates the development of allergic airway inflammation and hyper-responsiveness.
18. Vitamin D deficiency is higher among children with asthma, allergic rhinitis, atopic dermatitis, acute urticaria, and food allergy.
19. A traditional Korean fermented soybean food exhibits anti-inflammatory activity which may have therapeutic value in allergic conditions such as asthma and atopic dermatitis.
20. Loquat leaves have anti-allergic properties.
21. Onion exhibits anti-allergic, antihistaminic, anti-inflammatory, and antioxidant properties.
22. Indian Oyster mushroom may be effective in the relief of symptoms of allergic rhinitis through inhibition of histamine release.
23. Peach extract inhibits mast cell-derived allergic inflammation.
24. Spirulina consumption significantly improves the symptoms of allergic rhinitis.
25. Exclusive breastfeeding during the first 3 months after birth protects against allergic rhinitis in children, both with and without a family history of atopy.

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