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Asthma and Allergies

Asthma and Allergies

Submitted by: Willow Tree Wisdom, Amsterdam, NY

 

Parents might be keeping their children to clean for their own good. The rate of increase in asthma and allergies could be due to too much hygiene. A study conducted by Von Mutius et al.  Indicates that children who grow up on working farms are much less likely to develop hypersensitivities than any other group of children.  It seems that sleeping with animals, working in hayfields and drinking raw milk stimulates a child’s immune system at an early age.  A study in 2000 conducted by Folkerts, Walzl and Openshaw and published in “Immunology Today” concluded that common childhood infections ‘teach’ the immune system not to be allergic?” So, lay off all that hand sanitizer take your kids outside and play in the dirt.

Individuals’ who currently suffer from allergies and asthma can use diet and herbs to stimulate innate immunity and modulate hypersensitivity. Many of the commercial products on the market may help temporarily relieve symptoms, but do not improve overall health or immune response. The liver plays a large role in filtering toxins from our bodies, but its efficiency is inhibited by the sheer amount of chemical and natural substances in the environment. When the liver is not able to properly do its job, the toxins have to go somewhere. Blood becomes “dirty” and the response is inflammation. Inflammation is a result of the body’s reaction to dirty blood.   

Inflammation doesn’t always have to come from a clearly “offending” substance or event such as chemical exposure or a cut. Sensitivities may be caused, in some people, by substances that others would not react to at all.  This is the definition of an allergy.  Wheat is an example of a substance well tolerated by some and not by others.  The idea of toxic blood is an over simplification of what causes allergies to a substance in some but not others.

“To understand “dirty blood”, think of our bloodstream as having a certain quota of “toxicity” which, when exceeded, causes symptoms of inflammation to appear. If you think of “toxins” as entering the body through the gut or through the lungs, you can begin to see what organ systems might be involved in protecting the blood (a deeper level) from these “toxins”: a functional respiratory system will trap most harmful substances and remove them through the expectoration of mucus; a functional digestive system will sterilize food (unless it’s horribly tainted…), digest many proteins, poisons, and other chemicals that can cause inflammation, and eliminate toxic waste quickly and effectively; a strong liver will metabolize chemicals absorbed from the gut, reduce their toxicity, and eliminate them through the bile; and, although not the most important in a discussion of allergies, the urinary system helps eliminate undesired substances from the blood. Weakness at any of these points can lead to an increase in “toxins” present in the blood. Finally, the immune system is responsible for the general level of sensitivity to the blood’s “toxicity” (actually sensitivity to the presence of antigens): in effect, it sets the quota ( Guido Mase, 2012).”

Along with getting outside and exercising, the diet should be considered. There are also wonderful herbs that can help reduce toxicity and restore balance. Milk thistle helps to build and restore the liver. Dandelion root can be used for liver detoxification. Astragalus is a wonderful immune system modulator and can help strengthen the body’s own immune system. Nettles and Goldenrod both help reduce histamine and reduce inflammation. 

Chocolate and green teas are full of flavonoids and also can help reduce inflammation. Depending on the other systems that are affected, there is an entire array of herbs that can be used. Not just to treat symptoms, but to restore the body to health.

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Event Time Again!! Sacandaga Sun Holistic Expo

Event Time Again!! Sacandaga Sun Holistic Expo 

Sunday, Sept. 15th

Sacandaga Sun Holistic Expo will be held indoors at the Perthshire, State Highway 30, (Across from Perth Vol. Fire Dept.) Perth, NY, from 11 am to 5pm.

We are sponsoring an event. Our goal is to educate you on the different modalities of alternative health. The traditional meaning of holistic is one that is used most commonly in medicine. It is the idea that all aspects which contribute to a person’s well-being are addressed, including the physical, the spiritual, and the emotional. We also include the environment and sustainability in our definition of holistic, because our goal is to educate consumers on the effects our choices make on the earth’s ecosystems and to provide access to products and services which are more earth friendly, as well as being safe, natural, and providing positive health benefits. As people’s awareness has grown to understand the inter-connections between mind, body, spirit and soul, or put another way, everything is inter-related, nothing is separate, and we are here to help share all that information with you.

This event will have added traffic due to the fact that another event is going on the same grounds outside while we are inside. Food and Drink available on site.

Admission: $6 , under 12 free

Benefits of Exhibiting

*Offer your services to the public
*Sell your products or give away samples
*Meet new people, establish ongoing clients
*Distribute literature, get leads, expand your mailing list
*Give lectures, demonstrations, performances, & presentations
*Educate people about the benefits of your products or services
*Offer book signings if you are a new author

How Do We Promote You?

Our advertising is widespread and thorough. We ask all attendees how they heard about each event in order to continually maximize the most cost-effective advertising. We allocate over one third of your fees for advertising, including:

Benefit of Becoming a Vendor

*Business Card Ad/Coupon in our national magazine, Sacandaga Sun Digest
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*Links to our website, www.SacandagaSun.com
*Emailed event announcements
*Sacandaga Sun TV video and Spreaker Radio channel
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*Discount on future advertising following the Expo

At each expo we offer prime booth locations and marketing options to businesses and organizations wishing to expand their advertising package to promote your products and services to the growing holistic community. Contact us for additional advertising options.

Vendor applications available. $65

If you are interested in becoming a vendor, please email or call, Shelley Brienza, at: SacSunDigest@yahoo.com or 518-705-2521

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