Posted by JLx on December 9, 2006, at 16:05:33
In reply to Anti-histamines, posted by johnnyj on December 3, 2006, at 15:03:50
I used to take tons of prescription antihistamines and decongestants, had the allergy shots, etc. but rarely have any problems any more.
For several years, when my allergies flaired up, I took a product from NOW foods called Respir-all http://www.nowfoods.com/?action=itemdetail&item_id=3001 This product contains quercetin, which is recommended by Dr. Andrew Weil for allergies.
"Quercetin is found in buckwheat and citrus fruits. I recommend it for allergies because it appears to stabilize the membranes of cells that release histamine, the mediator of allergic reactions. Taking quercetin is preventive, that is, you take it regularly to prevent symptoms from developing, not just to deal with them when they occur. And it has to build up in your system to work; allow six to eight weeks to see what it can do for you. Take 400 milligrams twice a day between meals." http://www.drweil.com/drw/u/id/QAA158469
I think it is the other things I take that have gradually built up my resistance to allergies so that I don't take Respir-all any more, such as selenium, fish oil, magnesium, Vitamin E, bromelain, Vitamin C, Vit B12.
Antihistamines and decongestants also have a rebound affect. Perhaps discontinuing all of them for a time may "right" your system.
JL
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