Living in an area where hay fever allergies are fairly common, I have been getting allergy shots for 18 years. When I first started out getting my allergy shots, my doctor told me that the shots will taper off and I will not need them after a period of time when my body adjusts to it.  When the dosage got higher, my body reacted so they scaled it back and I was put on a "maintenance level" meaning I was going to keep getting my allergy shots. Every week, I had to get them and I got 3 different types of shots for 18 years!! I wanted to be free of the shots but when I stopped it, I was miserable and could not function. I started researching on my own what an allergy is and what causes them.  There is so much information about allergies but I was looking for something that I can do besides take antihistamines or cold medicines to control my runny nose.

According to one website, www.healingdaily.com,  "In simple terms, an allergy is a hyperactive response of the immune system to certain substances which are "foreign" to our bodies. These substances are called "allergens", and they can range from food and pollen to dust and drugs. Allergies are something we acquire throughout life, and some people are more susceptible than others.".

Even though, I've suffered from hay fever type allergies, I refused to believe that I'm doomed to suffer from it forever! I wanted to find a way to "heal" myself as I started to look at allergy as a symptom of something in my body that is out of balanced and needed healing. My research showed that nutrition plays a big role in allergies. Improving adrenal and digestive health along with meditation and reducing the stress in your life also helps. I have personally found prayers and a quiet time every morning extremely helpful in getting grounded and focused. I have also taken enzymes supplements to improve my "gut health" such as MasterZyme by New Sun and drinking green smoothies 3-4 times a week.  (For green smoothie recipes, click on the Recipe Tab of www.bvibrantnow.com. I also increased my intake of "good fats" omega 3 fats using Garden of Life products found on our website or any health food store along with fresh berries with their antioxidant properties. Using natural sprays by New Sun for allergy, Allergy & Hay Fever Reliever, to control symptoms has helped me not use drugs and as my health improved, I have found that my allergy symptoms have also decreased.  This year is the first year that I have not experience any allergy symptoms when everyone I know who has allergies have complained how miserable they feel. Check out these other websites for more information.  We can take control of our health through good nutrition and healthy lifestyles!http://www.healingdaily.com/conditions/allergies.htm, http://www.webmd.com/allergies/features/natural-allergy-relief  **Please note that this is for educational purpose only and is not intended to treat or cure any illness.**