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Tuesday, March 24, 2015

{Allergies? Try to Avoid eating Sugar}

Deborah Enos is a Health Food Spokeswoman and she did point out the affect of sugar on allergies so I want to share with you.
TAKING CARE OF YOURSELF
Fending off spring allergies
By Deborah Herlax Enos
FIFTY MILLION Americans suffer from allergies.
I have spent the majority of the sprig season indoors and out of the line of fire. After years of dreading spring, I decided to fight back.
Here a few tips that have helped me.
Irrigate. Your nose, that is. Nasal irrigation is a part of one's daily routine in India and Southeast Asia. Look for a neti pot (looks like a little teapot) or nasal saline spray.
Take a shower. Pollen can really accumulate in your hair and on your skin. I find that if I take a shower before bed, my sinuses are clearer, making it easier to sleep.
Avoid peak pollen times. Stay inside from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. If you exercise outside, do it early in the morning, when pollen counts are lowest.
Shampoo your pet. Pollen can cling to your pet. Get a spring haircut for Fido and wash indoor/outdoor pets often. Keeping your pet out of your bedroom and off furniture can also be helpful.
Start cleaning. Do a thorough cleaning or, better yet, pay someone else to do it. Windows, screens and furnace filters collect mold and dust throughout the season, which can provoke your symptoms. 
Go on an anti-inflammation diet. When you are suffering from allergies, your nose is already inflamed. Avoid eating foods that will cause more inflammation, such as sugar. (This is a good incentive to cut back on your sugar intake).
Limit your dairy intake. Many doctors believe that dairy products increase mucus production, which can agitate and provoke allergy symptoms.
I hope you find these tips helpful. Make sure you consult with your physician before starting any new health program.


32 comments:

  1. thanks for the tips! i knew about dairy products but didn't realize sugar caused inflammation.

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    1. Dearest Theresa,
      We learn as long as we live; don't we?
      Hugs,
      Mariette

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  2. Liebe Mariette,

    das sind gute Tipps.
    Sonnige Grüße
    Elisabeth

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    1. Liebe Elisabeth,
      Ja, damit können wir alle problemloser durch den Frühling kommen.
      Liebe Grüsse,
      Mariette

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  3. Ik heb gelukkig nooit zo'n allergie gehad en geniet nu van de zon die we hebben. Maar ik ken wel mensen die er erg veel last van hebben. Er zijn nog niet veel pollen hier momenteel, de bomen en struiken moeten nog een beetje uitbotten, het is nog te koud af en toe.

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    1. Beste Marianne,
      Ja, zelf heb ik eigenlijk ook nooit erge problemen gehad en dat is prettig! Bij ons is er heel veel pollen omdat alles in een versneld tempo gaat vanwege het klimaat.
      Lieve groetjes,
      Mariette

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  4. grazie per questi prezioni consigli!!! ti auguro una bellissima settimana, ti abbraccio Lory

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    1. Cara Lory,
      No grazie, mi piace condividere tali consigli . Anche un weekend di primavera piacevole per voi!
      Baci,
      Mariette

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  5. This is a great information for those who suffer allergies. Luckily I don't have any allergies (so far) but I've heard living in Georgia gives you allergy because of so much pollen. I gotta be careful. Didn't know sugar and dairy aren't good. (I love both!)

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    1. Dearest Tamago,
      Guess if more people would know this, it could lower their misery during spring. No, so far I've been very blessed too.
      Hugs to you,
      Mariette

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  6. Dear Mariette,what a great post!
    I'm lucky i do'nt have allergies!
    Thank you for sharing!Have a lovely week!Hugs!
    Dimi...

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    1. Dearest Dimi,
      Thank you and we are both blessed not having allergies but it does not hurt for knowing what might trigger them.
      Enjoy your week as well and sending you hugs and sunshine!
      Mariette

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  7. All very sage advice Mariette.
    The boys in our family are prone to allergies - mainly sinus related.
    The girls are fine!
    Scientists are on to the bad effects of sugar now - it has taken a long time to understand the horrific effects of it.
    Happy Tuesday dear Mariette and hopefully allergy free!
    Hugs
    Shane

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    1. Dearest Shane,
      It sure is no fun for having allergies and it drains one's energy.
      Our Parents and more so, our Grandparents did not consume those enormous amounts of sugar and I bet they had a lot less allergies. But if money is involved and huge sales, it is almost impossible to stop such lifestyles. Yes, scientists are more and more unveiling the negative effects of all that sugar intake.
      Yes, I am allergy free and probably because of my very low sugar intake!
      Hugs and happy mid week for you as your day is already winding down.
      Mariette

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  8. Liebe Mariette,
    es gibt wirklich immer mehr Menschen, die unter einer Allergie leiden -
    da sind solche Ratschläge sehr wichtig - dankeschön -
    das zeigt wieder einmal, wie vielseitig dein Blog doch ist -

    ich schicke dir liebe Grüße -

    Ruth

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    1. Liebe Ruth,
      Leider hört man es öfter ja und es ist gut das es Menschen gibt die uns warnen wollen. Deswegen leite ich solche Ratschläge auch gerne weiter!
      Ganz liebe Grüsse,
      Mariette

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  9. Liebe Mariette,
    danke, dass du die Tips mit uns teilst. Es gibt so manchen Dinge,
    die uns leichter durch die Jahreszeiten kommen lassen. Man muss sie nur
    befolgen.
    Einen schönen Abend wünscht dir - verbunden mit einem liebevollen Drücker -
    Deine Irmi

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    1. Liebe Irmi,
      Kein Dank, so etwas sehr wichtiges leite ich ja gerne weiter zu meine Leserinnen. Es wird bestimmt ganz viel negative Einflüsse haben wenn man viel Zucker im Diät hat.
      Ganz liebe Grüsse und noch einen schönen Dienstagabend.
      Mariette

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  10. I am lucky I have never suffered from allergies unlike my eldest daughter who has terrible hayfever and my youngest who also has problems with allergies

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    1. Dearest Jo-Anne,
      Yes, I too am lucky so far but for your eldest daughter and youngest it might be beneficial when they look at their sugar intake.
      Hugs,
      Mariette

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  11. Hello dear Mariette!!! Sorry I have taken so long to come for a visit!
    This is very interesting information about sugar and allergies. Thank you for sharing it!!!!
    I have also read your previous post about salty food. Fortunately, we only cook at home with fresh products and lately pay much attention to avoid salt (although this is tough for me, I must admit, as I was used to eat salty!).
    I wish you a lovely new week and a happy Spring!!!!!
    Many hugs to you!!!

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    1. Dearest Marie-Anne,
      It sure is interesting to know why sugar does trigger allergies. For a lot of people it will be very important knowing this and I love to share it for that reason.
      Yes, like the salt intake in my previous post. Both my husband and I have to follow a low-sodium diet for health reasons and we stick to it. You might want to alter that too for health reasons as it might cause high blood pressure and heart related problems.
      Oh, we enjoy spring very much because that's when Georgia is at its loveliest.
      Enjoy your mid-week as it is already end of the day for Tuesday for your area.
      Hugs,
      Mariette

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  12. Dearest Meriette,
    If I take a shower before bed making it easiar to good night sleep.
    Go on an anti-inflammation,such us sugar (this is a good incentive to cut back on your sugar in take)
    I was halr ways my body not eating too much!
    Hugs and love both of you!
    Michiko

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    1. Dearest Michiko,
      Sure, taking a shower does help you having a good night sleep! Yes, for a lot of people it would be very beneficial for cutting back on their sugar intake.
      Never eating too much is good for our body and by eating the right things so we function well.
      Hugs and love to you from both of us.
      Mariette

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  13. iebe Mariette,
    leider, leider macht uns sehr vieles was wir zu uns nehmen krank und löst Allergien aus. Die Lebensmittelindustrie rührt dabei kräftig mit. Der Mensch ist überempfindlich geworden.
    Darum sind gute Tipps immer gut zu gebrauchen und eventuell auszuprobieren wenn nötig.

    Herzliche Grüessli
    Julia

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    1. Liebe Julia,
      Ja es stimmt und die Lebensmittelindustrie geht es ja leider nur um grosse Gewinne da es ein Begriff ist das Zucker den Menschen süchtig macht. Wir brauchen nur zurück zu schauen zu unseren Grosseltern, die hatten viel weniger Probleme mit Gesundheit und konsumierten auch veil weniger Zucker...
      Ja, solche Tipps leite ich deswegen auch sehr gerne weiter.
      Ganz liebe Grüsse,
      Mariette

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  14. For some reason I have more trouble in the Fall....but these are Herat tips.

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    1. Dearest Janey,
      We all react different to certain circumstances and even foods. But these tips might be very helpful to a lot of people.
      Hugs,
      Mariette

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  15. Just another reason to avoid that nasty sugar!!
    Healthy clean eating is the only way to a healthy lifestyle for sure.
    Wishing you a most wonderful week Mariette!
    xo Catherine

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    1. Dearest Catherine,
      Yes, you for sure do live a healthy and clean eating lifestyle and have seen the many benefits for the body. It pays off and that's why I love to share this with others.
      Enjoy your beginning of spring as well and happy Tuesday.
      Hugs,
      Mariette

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  16. Dearest Mariette; Although I haven't suffered allergies, I will have to be more careful for my own future. Oh, I LOVE sweets...(^^;) Never thought of the connection with sugar and allergies.
    my husband is having a bit hard time with hey fever.

    Sending Lots of Love and Hugs from Japan to my Dear friend in America, xoxo Miyako*

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    1. Dearest Miyako,
      If your husband is sharing the very same sweets with you, it might be the reason that is causing him hay fever. Always worthwhile looking into this and adapting to a healthier life style.
      Love and hugs back from the USA,
      Mariette

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