Melting snow and Mould allergies!

I am delighted that the snow is melting! I look at the soup of mud, grass and leaves in my backyard and wonder how many of my fellow mould sufferers get stuffed up when they do spring clean up. (Not to to mention the mud from my golden retriever's paws and her long feathers on her legs when she comes in from a romp in the yard! ).

Pets aside, the wet soil and leaves are a nice environment for mould spores to hang out. One could always ask their spouse to do the clean up, but there is something gratifying in tackling these tasks ourselves. However, we definately do not want allergic symptoms getting the best of us when we are supposed to be enjoying the mild spring weather!

Symptoms of mould allergies: uncomfortible in basements, damp areas, working in mud or with leaves causes symptoms, wine and cheese tends to cause mucous production. Those who have mould allergies can have symptoms that range from sinusitus, headaches, asthma, runny nose and eyes and hives. Other symptoms may occur, it depends on the person.

Here is what I am recommending to try this year.... Do the 21 day detox laid out in my upcoming newsletter. It should help ease the burden and decrease the toxic load the body carries and reduce mucous production, headaches and promotes proper elimination. It helps if you have less mucous to deal with when the allergies begin.

Homeopathic remedies such as Natrum Sulf 6X are good for asthma from damp and mouldy spaces. Histaminum 9CH is said to regulate the bodies production of histamine. Constitutional remedies are useful for allergies because they are suited to the individual's symptoms. They help to reduce allergic symptoms because they stimulate the body's natural healing mechanism. In the past I found that supplements such as freeze dried nettle capsules and flaxseed oil daily reduces allergic symptoms. Over the years in experimenting with my own health, I noticed the years that I had a very "clean diet" my allergic symptoms were non existant. If I ate foods that are on the "no list" for the detox diet I would tend to have allergic like symptoms. Typically I don't suffer if I behave myself, like most of us!

Keep your eyes out for the April Newsletter! If you would like to sign up for it, email me with your email address and I will add you to the list. carusohomeopathic@bellnet.ca

Brought to you by Heather Caruso of Caruso Homeopathic Clinic