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"As the allergy season goes on, your nasal passages become more and more inflamed from daily exposure to pollen," says  Dr Dykewicz . About 20% of Americans suffered from hay fever , which occurs when your immune system overreacts to pollen.  As the body attempts to neutralize the pollen, it releases histamines and other substances that trigger watery eyes, a runny nose, and congestion (which is caused by inflammation ). Research published in the February 2014 issue of the journal Otolaryngologic Clinics of North America shows that people with seasonal allergies have a 10-fold greater risk of developing asthma , and they may be more prone to sinus infections . Avoidance of Pollens The simplest strategy to fight allergy is—steering clear of pollen as much as possible .  Here are some tactics you can adopt: [23] After spending time outdoors, pollen can be collected on your hair and clothing.  When returning home, consider: Take off or change your s...

Mercury ( Hg ) has long been recognized as a neurotoxicant ; however, recent work in animal models has also implicated Hg as an immunotoxicant . While there is presently no evidence to suggest that Hg induces frank autoimmune disease ( AD ) in humans. But the scientific evidence is mounting that Hg can be a co-factor in autoimmune disease by increasing the risks and severity of AD in the presence of other triggering events, either genetic or acquired. [1] Also, some studies have demonstrated a link between occupational Hg exposure and AD . [1,2,3] In this article, we will discuss: How do we come in contact with Hg ? How to avoid it? How Do We Come in Contact with Mercury ( Hg )? Exposure to Hg varies among different people, but it is widespread because there are several ways you can come in contact with it: [4] Hg is found in dental amalgam (also called silver fillings ), cosmetics , pesticides , and some vaccines . [5] Amalgam , which has been in use in dentis...

Easy to understand immunity video (YouTube link ) Naturally acquired immunity can result from either passive or active immunization. [1] Naturally acquired passive immunity Immunity is transferred from mother to fetus through placental transfer of IgG or colostral transfer of IgA . Naturally acquired active immunity Occurs when a person is exposed to a live pathogen, and develops a primary immune response, which leads to immunological memory . This type of immunity is “ natural ” because it is not induced by deliberate exposure . The complex immune system acts as the body's shield, constantly adapting through rapid gene evolution to defend against viruses, infections, and other threats while interacting with the ever-changing environment . [51] In this article, we will discuss the following topics: The importance of natural immunity What can cause depressed immunity? Natural immune boosters Importance of Natural Immunity Excellent health is not merely h...

Attention: Click  here   to view a mobile-friendly version. Eight years ago, Dr. Tom Wu [1] has introduced me to the Naturopathy . Since then, I have started my morning fruit-and-veggie routine as described below: Four Important Cleaning Tasks In Your Morning Routine ( Travel to Health ) Drink Your Fruit-and-Veggie Smoothies in the Morning ( Travel to Health ) In this article, I will discuss smoothie recipes for better health, but not for better taste.

" I personally try to eat about 85 percent of my food raw ", said Dr Mercola [1] . In this article, Drink Your Fruit-and-Veggie Smoothies in the Morning I have shown you one way to increase raw-food update in your diets gradually. However, there are caveats with raw-food eating— food-borne diseases and pesticides . In this article, I will show you four important cleaning/cleansing steps to protect and improve your health: Pipe cleaning Water pipe Food pipe Surface cleaning Food surface Skin surface Dr. Mercola once remarked that he personally eats about 85 percent of his food raw. In my earlier article,  Drink Your Fruit-and-Veggie Smoothies in the Morning , I shared one simple way to increase the amount of raw food in your daily routine gradually . But eating raw foods also brings its own challenges, especially the risk of food‑borne illnesses such as E. coli and Salmonella, as well as exposure to pesticide residues . [4,12,14]  In this article, I’ll ...

" I personally try to eat about 85 percent of my food raw ", said Dr Mercola [1] . Maybe it is also wise for us to strive to get as much raw food in our diet as possible . You can read [2] for more information on " Raw Foods and Healthy Living ."  One way to achieve that goal is to drink fruit-and-veggie smoothies. [3] Starting from 2006, I have been drinking my fruit-and-veggie smoothies in the morning. This morning juice will flush your large intestine and provide you with vitamins and minerals that are essential for your good health. [8,16] As a result, my metabolic syndrome [13] disappeared years ago as shown below: Health Benefits of Drinking Fruit-and-Veggie Smoothies in the Morning After a good night sleep, your body becomes dehydrated. Adding fruit-and-veggie smoothies in the morning can help hydrate your digestive tract and aid your colon in the elimination of fecal matter. For years, I have been annoyed by hemorrhoid due to long-hour'...

Next to old age and obesity , high blood pressure is the most potent predictor of death . Although a few people with early-stage high blood pressure may have dull headaches, dizzy spells or a few more nosebleeds than normal, these signs and symptoms typically don't occur until high blood pressure has reached an advanced — even life-threatening — stage. Once you're diagnosed with high blood pressure, you need to get treatment immediately. The good news is that there are many good blood pressure control medication available on the market. The bad news is that cholesterol and high blood pressure medications are age accelerators and may have many side effects [1,2] (as a matter of fact, it was reported that the drug-treated group had almost double the incidence of stroke in the large POISE trial [3] ) . While these medications will keep your cholesterol in check and may help prevent Alzheimer's disease, they reduce your sex drive, aging all of your major organs (heart,...