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» aviano - wanting update on Vitamin D, LDN

Elaine:
How can I help heal the underlying Graves flares to allergy provoking situations OR stress. Is LDN the way to go? Allergy testing and treatment? Both?
Angie

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» Elaine Moore - wanting update on Vitamin D, LDN

Hi Angie,
You want to keep your allergies in control by avoiding known allergens. For seasonal allergies, using stinging nettles, bromelain and quercetin really helps. This is a protocol first mentioned by Dr. Weil several years ago. Stinging Nettle herb (I get capsules from the Vitamin Shoppe) also helps reduce inflammation. Medicines like Zyrtec and Claritin are also helpful and so are nasal steroids. You want to have your allergies in control to keep your immune system from being constantly stimulated.

Some people know what they're allergic to. I was having anaphylactic reactions and was uncertain of the cause so I had allergy tests. I'm glad I did because I found I was allergic to many foods I never suspected.

LDN helps your body heal itself. But it's not a miracle cure. If there are environmental triggers stimulating your immune system you'd still want to address them. Best, Elaine