Fix your Allergies in 4-Steps | #274

Heal Thy Self with Dr. G

Wellness Loud

Alternative Health, Health & Fitness

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🗓️ 6 May 2024

⏱️ 26 minutes

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Summary

Allergy season is upon us, and many are relying on medications like Benadryl, NyQuil, and Dramamine, which have been linked to an increased risk of dementia with long-term use. In this informative episode, I share the comprehensive protocol that helped me and numerous patients overcome allergies once and for all. We'll dive deep into the underlying causes of allergies, exploring the intricate interplay between the immune system, environmental factors, and gut health. From reducing toxic burdens and balancing the Th1/Th2 immune response to healing the gut and restoring beneficial bacteria, this episode provides a holistic blueprint for resolving allergies at their root. Get ready to bid farewell to the misery of sneezing, congestion, and itchy eyes as we uncover the path to lasting relief without the side effects of conventional medications. Show Notes: Understanding Allergies: Causes, Symptoms, and Common Allergens Genetic and environmental factors contributing to allergies Type I hypersensitivity reaction and the role of IgE antibodies Common allergens: environmental, food, insect, drug, and contact allergens The Overflowing Cup: Why Allergies Worsen Over Time Toxic burdens: environmental toxins, home toxins, inflammatory foods The impact of stress on the immune system's capacity Conventional Allergy Treatments: Effectiveness and Side Effects Over-the-counter and prescription medications: antihistamines, decongestants, corticosteroids Potential side effects: drowsiness, dry mouth, cognitive impairment, dementia risk The Naturopathic Approach: Treating the Whole Person and Getting to the Root Reducing the toxic burden Balancing the Th1 and Th2 immune response Healing the Gut: A Four-Step Process Recommended Resources and Further Reading: https://ndnr.com/autoimmuneallergy-medicine/allergies-a-route-to-resolution/ === Thank you to our sponsors! AquaTru https://aquatru.com and use code DRG for 20% off all products. Nuzest https://nuzest-usa.com/drg and use code DRG for 20% off all products. === Be sure to like and subscribe to #HealThySelf Hosted by Doctor Christian Gonzalez N.D. Follow Doctor G on Instagram @doctor.gonzalez https://www.instagram.com/doctor.gonzalez/ Visit https://www.elm.health/ to work directly with Dr. G. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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0:00.0	Now I went most of my life having allergies over anything and a lot of you have had this right?
0:05.6	The dust or the pollen all those dang trees, cats, dogs, and it lasted most of my life until medical school.
0:12.8	So how did I put my allergies into remission
0:15.1	over the last 12 years?
0:16.3	I'm going to tell you on this podcast.
0:18.2	But first we need to understand why.
0:19.9	What's happening? What's happening? Allergy is described as an exaggerated response by the body's immune system
0:30.0	to otherwise inert substances present in the environment, right?
0:33.6	They're not supposed to have a reaction by your immune system,
0:37.5	an inflammatory reaction.
0:38.7	But these substances known as allergens trigger the immune response,
0:41.8	and it can cause various symptoms.
0:43.6	Allergies can affect everyone.
0:45.1	Regardless of age, gender, or ethnic background, they can range from mild to severe.
0:49.4	And I know a lot of you listening have really severe allergies and really dread
0:53.4	allergy season coming and some of you are just kind of it bothers you one day to the
0:57.6	other but regardless there's an imbalance in your immune system and and it's not
1:01.8	something that should just be passed by like oh it's
1:04.6	allergy season I get them every now and then it's actually a signal from our body
1:07.8	that we really need to pay attention to so some of the genetic
1:10.3	environmental factors behind allergies give us the propensity to develop these allergies more genetic environmental
1:19.5	components.
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