Autumn Allergies

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Pumpkins, crisp cool air, colors changing… all are things we look forward to in the fall. And of course no sneezing or itchy, watery eyes—wrong. Most people connect allergies to the spring when pollen is rampant due to spring flowers blooming and the spring winds stir it all around. But allergies can occur in the fall as well due to ragweed, mold, and dust. Also if you tend to be allergic to animal dander, that can cause sniffles and sneezes as well, because animals will shed summer coats and grow their winter ones at this time.

So what to do?

Prevention is the best cure for anything, and the first step is to make sure your house is clear of dust mites before you turn on the heater for the first time. The Melaleuca Wellness Guide suggests spraying Sol-U-Mel on the air filter when you change it each month. As the air flows it will kill dust mites in the air ducts. Also, before vacuuming, spray Sol-U-Mel on upholstery and carpet as it will suffocate dust mites.

Avoid vacuuming in the evening as it stirs up dust. Better yet, if possible, avoid having carpet in the bedroom. Regularly clean window sills and fan blades, as they can be an overlooked source of dust and mold. Reduce allergy-causing dust by using Rustic Touch Furniture Polish.

Antihistamines work to cool the histamine reaction caused by your body’s reaction to pollens. CounterAct Allergy gives 24-hour antihistamine relief. Taking it once a day can help you breathe easier as it contains loratadine.

To help curb pet dander allergies, bathe your dogs with Melaleuca’s Original Shampoo and be sure to wash their bedding at least once a week with MelaPower.

The Great Outdoors

Before heading outdoors apply a bit of MelaGel or Sunshades Lip Balm under your nose (not in your nose). This acts as a pollen barrier. When coming indoors, realize that you and your clothes may be covered with pollen and dust. Taking a shower before bed and using a saline spray or nasal irrigation will help you sleep better.

When raking leaves, you may want to wear an allergy mask to avoid breathing in mold spores. Mold tends to be prevalent in piles of leaves.

Curbing Allergic Reactions

As stated in The Melaleuca Wellness Guide “allergies can be the result of an unhealthy immune system, so maximizing your nutrition is essential.” The Vitality Pack, CellWise, and Provex-Plus give extra protection against allergies by providing antioxidants. Many people find relief from Provex-Plus for allergic reactions. This many need to be taken at the rate of 1 capsule for every 50 pounds of body weight in order to provide the most relief and prevention.

Probiotics, like Florify, may also help treat and prevent hay fever symptoms.

Quercetin is a natural antioxidant with several anti-allergy properties including inhibition of histamine release and decrease of pro-inflammatory messengers. One of the ingredients in ProvexCV is quercetin. Both Provex-Plus and ProvexCV contain grape seed extract which acts as a natural antihistamine.

When your nose and throat are affected by hay fever, dust, pollen, or food reactions, try this: breathe hot steam from either a vaporizer or bowl of steaming water with 10 drops of T36‑C5 and 2 capfuls of Sol-U‑Mel for a minimum of 15 to 20 minutes twice a day (all night is even better). This gives welcome relief.

Diffusing essential oils can also help calm and reduce inflammation. One study concluded that lavender helps prevent allergic inflammation when diffused. Sandalwood and frankincense can help improve blocked nasal passages, runny and itchy noses, and sneezing according to a study done in 2016. Diffusing eucalyptus or breathing it from the bottle can provide you with comfort when congested.

Because Melaleuca Oil is recognized as an anti-inflammatory, it can also be used to help with inflammation when diffused. As with any essential oil, be sure to use as directed. More information about use of essential oils can be found in the chapter entitled “Essential Oils” in The Melaleuca Wellness Guide.

Fall, with the promise of coming holidays, cool temperatures, and football games, is a time you should look forward to going outside and enjoying the crisp, fragrant air. Take a few steps of prevention and be prepared when those allergic reactions may come.

~ Richard M. Barry

Allergies Success Stories

My immune system has gotten so much better in the 10 years I have been with Melaleuca. I think it is especially the Florify and the ProvexCV that I've taken for so long. When I get into something that makes my eyes start itching and I am out and about, I use the Cool Shot Breath Spray. It clears it up.

~ Anna

Hi, well, let me start by telling you that anybody who knows me knows that had the WORST allergies on earth!! I would take up to 6 Benadryls a day!! I tried every kind of over-the-counter allergy medicine there was…They either didn't work, or gave me such jittery side effects that it made me feel worse. I would always be in bed: with trouble breathing, itchy-watery eyes, and I would go through a box of Kleenex every week!! I enrolled with Melaleuca a year and a half ago and in my first order I purchased the Counter Act Allergy medicine. I would take one when I had a flare up, and they worked, but then 4 months later, I started taking the vitamins and slowly changing over all my household cleaners to the EcoSense line. Let me tell you, I haven't had a flare up (knock on wood) In over a year now!! I truly believe it's all the chemicals that are OUT of my house!! Thank you Melaleuca!! You have a customer for life!!

~ Angel

LOVE The Melaleuca Wellness Guide and this newsletter, which I forward to my customers. Here is my allergy story: I converted my home to Melaleuca products 8 years ago. I began to see many improvements in my health within just a few weeks. As we entered spring of 2006, I noticed that my allergy symptoms did not seem to be as bad as in previous years, diminished by about half! My allergies are all but gone now, I am off of allergy shots, and I rarely take an allergy pill! I believe that my respiratory system is better able to withstand the onslaught of allergens, because it is not being constantly bombarded with chemicals in my home. I use only Melaleuca cleaning, laundry, air freshener, disinfectant, and bath and body products. I highly recommend Melaleuca to anyone with allergies.

~ Natalie

I've always had trouble with allergies until I discovered Melaleuca's wonderful products! Every day I take CounterAct Allergy. And on days when the pollen is bad I will take a Provex-Plus. When I am outside working, or at the ball park, I put some MelaGel along the inside of my nose to help trap the pollen and dust. Melaleuca products make such a big difference in improving my health!

~ Ashley

We have used Provex-Plus for the last 18 years for allergies! My daughter was 4 years old and my husband 44 years old when we started. Within 2 weeks their awful stuffiness, red eyes, headaches and tiredness was greatly reduced. My daughter took 1 capsule daily and my husband took 1 capsule twice a day for a couple years all year long since their allergies were not contained seasonally. After a couple years, they were able to take it only during allergy season. Now my husband receives ongoing grape seed extract protection from the Provex CV. My daughter only takes it during allergy season for a couple weeks. We have found that if their allergies kick up during the year, 2 capsules will take care of symptoms within 30 minutes! No side effects and no tiredness.

~ Karen

Thank you, Richard! My copy of The Melaleuca Wellness Guide remains by my bedside. For a book its size it is a real gold mine, so much wealth, health and happiness in the pages! I won it writing to your newsletter about Melaleuca products, RENEW, and their benefits to the elimination of psoriasis.

~ Sidonia