Tuesday, May 02, 2006

Allergies and ADD/ADHD

Allergies and ADD/ADHD is an issue worth paying some attention to before the summer months. Here's why!

Spring is here. Hooray! Or is it???

Springtime can be a dreaded time for some of us with allergies. Pollens are everywhere. As April showers wax and wean, wild flowers blossoms to produce more pollens. This is exponentially increased as late spring showers result in more vegetation growth resulting in lingering late summer pollens.

Unfortunately, all the allergen particles overwhelm the ADD/ADHD immune system. The ADD/ADHD physiology tend to be highly sensitive to environmental allergens. Thereby, an increase load of pollens likely will give us runny noses, watery eyes, and that overall “blab” feeling.

Wait. There’s help on the way.

OPC-3 is a powerful antioxidant combination of plant derived bioflavonoids, known as oligomeric proanthocyanidins (OPC's). These OPC's are super effective free radical neutralizers. It also contains a combination of oligomeric proanthocyanidins (OPCs) from sources that include grape seed, red wine and Pycnogenol® pine bark extracts.

Pycnogenol® has been evaluated in more than a hundred studies with over 2000 participants demonstrating significant benefits for a strong cardiovascular system and healthy lipid and sugar metabolism. Therefore, decreasing the cell-mediated allergic response and its inflammatory cascade system.

It wasn't that long ago that Pycnogenol was claimed to have benefits for ADD/ADHD. The beneficial effects of Pycnogenol's can be seen Diabetes, Cholesterol Control, Inflammation, Asthma, Skin Care, Menstrual Disorders, Fertility, Sport Endurance and Cognitive Function in children (i.e. ADD/ADHD) and elderly.

Other types of antioxidants include Isotonix Antioxidant and Maximun ORAC.

In ancient cultures throughout the world, the Aloe vera plants have been used for many medicinal purposes. The chemical analysis shows that Aloe vera contains vitamins, minerals, triglyceride, carbohydrates, amino acids, enzymes, and of course, water. The vitamins found in Aloe include B-complex, B-1, B-2, B-3 and B-12, choline, folic acid, vitamin C, and beta carotene (a precursor to Vitamin A) - all of which are vital to general good health in body systems and some of which are vital for the formation of certain enzymes.

Aloe vera works because the green skin of the plant produces and the sap stores at least 6 antiseptic agents: lupeol, salicylic acid, urea nitrogen, cinnamonic acid, phenol, and sulfur. All of these substances are clinically recognized for their ability to eliminate infection because they kill or control microorganism including fungi, bacteria, and viruses.

In addition, the plant also produces at least 23 proteins; (polypeptides) and at least 4 mannan sugars, which regulate cell growth and stimulate the immune system (biogenic stimulators). Theses agents greatly increase the skin's own defenses against infections by improving immune function.

More reading about Aloe vera plant and Aloe Juice by placing your cursor with the computer mouse on the word "Aloe Juice" in this sentence. This will take you to a link and click under the "Description" line

Personally, I prefered the strawberry kiwi flavor Ultimate Aloe Juice. There are Cranberry Apple flavor or the straight Aloe Juice. Pick your favorite flavor Aloe Juice.

One of many ADD/ADHD symptoms are anxiety, the ability to handle daily stresses, emotional lability, etc. Stress has been shown to have negative effects on the body such as adverse affects on reproduction, sexual behavior, weight gain/loss, mood swings, and weakening the immune system, making you more vulnerable to colds, flu, fatigue and infections..

Anti-Stress Formula is for those who need to decrease anxiety, increase mental clarity, and helps the body deal with the effects of stress naturally. The Anti-Stress Formula Bliss promotes relaxation without drowsiness, helps stabilize your mood, and is ideal for any adult individual encountering consistent stressful days or an upcoming stressful event. So take control of your (ADD/ADHD) life today and give your mind and body an arsenal to combat stress.

The point of all this is simple. When you have good immune health you will have significantly less allergies. No more over the counter anti-histamines, anti-congestion, or anti-allergy medication. Save your money and transfer your buying habits that's going to be ADD/ADHD physiology-friendly.

How does this relate to ADD/ADHD?

Some of the ADD/ADHD traits may be secondary to the toxicity within our body and the inability of our organs to eliminate them.

The (oxidative) stresses from daily living may be enough on a cumulative basis to slowly weaken the immune system. When the immune system cannot keep the allergens in check, then our body slowly begins to break down. Additional supplement such as Complete Green could enhance your health and immune system.

The symptoms are non-descript. You may feel tired, lack of energy, not your “normal self”, going to bed earlier and getting up later, and becoming more irritable. Anxiety is prevalent. Common complaints from people close to you may comment that “you’re lazy”.

The fact of the matter is probably none of the above or just one or two of the above. If you body was firing in all cylinders, many of the symptoms maybe decrease and totally eliminated.

If you are a cigarette smoker and have ADD/ADHD, the toxins within the cigarettes will harm you immune system. Therefore, another supplement called Oxygen Plus would be useful.

When the threshold of the immune is constantly being exceeded, the immune system starts to behave in a strange manner. It becomes hyperactive loosing the self-regulatory parameters. Thus, the immune system reverse it protective mechanism against outsider allergens and starts to attack itself.

When this happens a host of enzymatic reaction occurs through a cascade system. This cascade system escalades into blurring the line between the "good" and the "bad" foreign matters. Therefore, just about everything is perceived as foreign to the immune system and it's being attacked indescriminatory.

The result is a regulatory mechanism out of balance and out of control.

The solution is to build up the immune system and simultaneously remove the offending agents in the body. Build your immune system by taking supplements to counteract the deleterious biological oxidative effects of metabolism within our body.

To slow down the oxidative process, supplements such as OPC3, ORAC, multi-vitamins, minererals, Bliss, and Ulitmate Aloe Juice are necessary just to keep pace with our active stressful lifestyle.

I suggest you read up on the supplements available as a word of caution. Some health professionals may not embrace the holistic philosophy of health and preventative medicine. My reccomendation is to become an informed consumer to find out what's best for you.

Thank you for showing an interest in my philosophy of holistic and integrative medicine to modulate the unique ADD/ADHD person.

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