We are entering the time of high reactivity to our environment in the form of allergies, hay fever, skin reactions and the like at this time of year. How do we help our immune system ‘calm down’ at this time and efficiently eliminate toxins? How can we support our liver so that it acts as the appropriate filter meant to keep our internal and environmental toxins at bay and keep our immune system from overreacting to our environment?!

First we need to help the immune system recognize what is dangerous and what is not. The gut microbiome plays a big role in establishing the balance of our immune system. Supplementing healthy gut flora in the form of probiotic bacteria is paramount here. HMF probiotics are tested and get good results; HMF intensive and HMF multistrain are two formulas  used to establish a healthy microbiome and reduce reactivity from the gut level. Depending on food allergy results I may also use targeted nutrients like glutamine and intestigen to alter gut terrain for the better. Healthy fats like fish oil o krill oil can help reduce inflammation as do phytogens>>> digesten and intestigen.

An allergic terrain is typically very acidic; therefore it is important to alkalanize the system. Paying attention to acid/alkaline levels in the diet is key here with the emphasis on more alkaline foods(lots of greens and veggies)and reducing more acidic foods including meat protein, alcohol, sugar, flour, and dairy products in the diet. Adding alkaline agents in the form of buffered minerals, melange cell salts, colloidal multiminerals, afa-gen, phytogreens or Redgen can be useful to bring up proper mineral balance and reduce reactivity overall.

It is also important to treat the liver so it acts as a better filter, efficiently eliminating toxins that interfere with proper function. Biotherapeutic drainage of the liver  using Unda’s such as 1, 20, 243 can be supportive for those allergic patients especially with a psoric terrain. Tuberculinics can also have a more allergic terrain and would benefit from targeted drainage and support of liver function. Accessory nutrients such as milk thistle, artichoke, burdock, and/or rosemarinus officinalis would be warranted in this case.

Working on adrenal function can also reduce allergies and reactivity in general. My favorite herb for reducing inflammation and restoring adrenal function is Ribes nigrum. It increases energy and supports cortisol levels in the body. Cortisol helps calm down an over-reactive immune system making your system more balanced overall. Al-gen is a phytogen product that works on adrenals, kidney and liver to support optimal terrain in an allergic  system and facilitates toxin elimination to restore balance.

Supportive accessory nutrients to help stabilize mast cells and prevent the release of histamine include magnesium,  vitamin C, quercitin and bioflavonoids. Homeopathics both single remedies (nat mur, arsenicum, histaminum, allium cepa. euphrasia, nux vomica, etc) and combination (Allergi-plex) can come in handy to prevent hay fever or treat it, thus reducing  the misery involved in suffering from chronic allergies. For more information on treating allergies, please book an appointment with me at Parallel Wellness (4032321283).

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Today, I listened to Kenji Kumara who was talking about operating from a new program; how it is all in how you approach things.Your manner of approach can influence your environment around you in a positive, loving way. Do you approach things from a place of stress, frustration, and anger?  Or do you approach things from a place of love, patience and trust? Your choice~Right now on the planet, we are letting go of old ways of thinking, being and doing that have created dysfunction, chaos and suffering in our world. This is a big step in our evolution and not to be taken lightly. This is healing in the trenches. I am very aware that any suffering I felt in my life was of my own volition-I created my own suffering in the past but not anymore. I am vigilant of my thoughts- I can create thoughts that feel good to think and are empowering. I choose to hold the light as best I can.

We are shedding our sense of victim consciousness to move into a space of empowered, authentic being at this time. You may look at where you are feeling like a victim right now in your life and challenge that way of thinking. How can you see things from a different perspective? This is a chance to operate from a new program and come from a new manner of approach that propels you forward. It is time to see ourselves in our true radiant glory-powerful beyond measure(humility;a humble stance vs an ego stance). This power comes from the light and the love that we hold in every single moment. We allow the pure love to work through us and influence the space around us.

We may at times feel an overwhelm of thoughts and emotions that threaten to pull us under. But it is truly in remembering that light and love trump’s everything that is of a lower vibration. We will have days when we are not feeling we can hold the light and that’s normal but how can we get back to the light and hold it up for others to see and to be?  Do the things that make you feel balanced; take care of you so you can take care of others. How can you fully bring the true essence of who you are into every moment of your life? That beautiful radiant you needs to fill up the space that you inhabit – your creativity, your authenticity, you gifts, the uniqueness of you which you bring to the table as an offering promotes health, balance, connection, peace and contentment. This is bringing your full light into masterful alignment. Are you ready to do so? You have always been ready! Until next time, check out www.healingwiththemasters.com…

I learned a lot about herbal medicine when I went to school. I have always had a love for plant medicine and I especially love the depth and application of herbs. When I graduated and started practicing, I ordered a lot of different plant tinctures that I would combine and mix for patients depending on the particular condition I was treating. I got some good results with these tinctures (liquid prep of the herb) but my patients would always complain about their taste. I was naive when I got of school and started treating people. I thought they would take anything I recommended and get past the taste- not so! That is why my way of treating people with herbs has changed. I am using a lot more gemmotherapies as well as phytogens now because the patient compliance is better. These herbs taste good and work incredibly well- win win.

Gemmotherapy herbs are prepared from glycerine and alcohol in a homeopathic dilution hence the favorable taste. These herbs are popular in Europe. The French choose the most potent of species in various genus of plants or trees to make the medicine from. Gemmos employ glycerine macerates of fresh buds, young shoots, and rootlets in their growing phase to get the most vibrant growth factors and powerful healing agents for therapeutic application. Gemmos work to drain tissues of toxins by organ stimulation, tissue excitation or toxin elimination. They work beautifully with homeopathic medicines to bring the body into optimal homeostasis. Gemmos facilitate the drainage of toxins along the proper channels of elimination out of the body. Each gemmo has a particular affinity for an organ in the body.

One of my favorite gemmos is Ribes nigrum, common name black current, so I will start with it. Why do I love Ribes? Let me count thy ways. Ribes has many antiinflammatory phytonutrients so it has potent antioxidant activity; flavonoids including quercitin, pycnogenols, and phenols. These phytonutrients dampen inflammation substantiall. Ribes has an affinity for the adrenal glands; this plant has an effect similar to a corticosteroid without the side effects. I have relied on this herb many a time in my own life. It is a great herb to treat autoimmune disease because it can help raise cortisol (many patients that have an autoimmune disease when testing salivary cortisol, it is often found to be low or low normal). It thus supports adrenal gland function and boosts energy. Ribes nigrum can be used for many different suboptimal health conditions including autoimmune disease, arthritis, bronchitis, gastritis, allergies and urticaria.

This herb is well tolerated and easy to take in a little water. It has a pleasant taste so compliance is not an issue. Gemmos are really strong- one of my mentors refers to gemmos as herbs on steroids. I use a wide range of gemmos to treat people in my practice depending on what they come in with. I have great trust in these powerful plants and am so grateful to be able to use them with my patients. For more info on gemmotherapies check out Max Tetau, M.D.’s book Gemmotherapy: A Clinical Guide.

Reference source: Daniel P. Toule, DC. DNBHE