HAPPY HALLOWEEN.....

MAY YOU HAVE LOTS OF TREATS AND NO TRICKS!!!

ENJOY THE FALL SEASON

I love this time of year, with the crisp cool weather and nature’s breath-taking colors everywhere I look.

But for many people, fall also brings on sinus congestion, postnasal drip, runny nose, cough, and itchy eyes and throat. These are all classic allergy symptoms, but they often get mistaken for a cold because fall just isn’t as well-known as spring for its allergy triggers.
The main cause of fall seasonal allergies is weed pollen, such as ragweed, sagebrush, pigweed, tumbleweed, and cocklebur. But another common culprit is mold, which thrives in fall’s rainy conditions.

If It’s Allergies…You’re Not Alone!

If you suffer from allergies, you’re not alone. It’s estimated that over 36 million Americans have this health concern. In fact, hayfever—which is an allergic reaction to ragweed—is the 5th leading chronic medical condition in this country.
The good news is that there are some simple, natural steps for preventing and treating seasonal allergies without resorting to medication:

To attack over acidity and restore your body's healthy alkalinity, take ½ teaspoon of baking soda mixed with spring water four-to-five times a day until symptoms abate.

Take 500–1,000 mg of bromelain three-to-four times a day to help reduce inflammation.

Take ½ teaspoon of MSM, a powerful anti-inflammatory, once a day with a meal.

Take 300–600 mg of quercetin once or twice daily to help inhibit histamine release.

And, If It’s a Cold or Flu, Here Are Safe Natural Things You Can Do to Help keep

those Bugs at Bay with these Natural Solutions:

Keep your pH balanced. Just as overacidity affects allergies, it can make you more susceptible to colds and flu. Take ½ of baking soda mixed with spring water two to three times per day.

Try digestive enzymes such as bromelain, papain, and pancreatin. I recommend 500–1,000 mg of bromelain three-to-four times per day, two hours before or after eating; 200–300 mg of papain, immediately following meals; and 600–1,000 mg tablets of pancreatin, immediately following meals.

Support your immune system. At the first sign of cold or flu symptoms, add these nutrients to your health care regimen:

Buffered vitamin C bolsters immune function and is highly preferable to standard ascorbic acid, as it will not further acidify your system. Take 1–2 grams two to three times a day. Cut back if you develop diarrhea.

Echinacea has long been used in traditional botanical medicine for its immune-enhancing properties. I recommend two 125 mg capsules three times daily (standardized to 3.2 or 4.8 percent echinacosides). Do not take echinacea longer than eight weeks at a stretch, and do not use it if you have an autoimmune condition.

Zinc lozenges have been shown to reduce the severity of symptoms. Use lozenges with 12–25 mg of elemental zinc. At the first sign of symptoms, take a double dose, then use the regular dose every two hours for no more than seven days. Also make sure the lozenges are free of sorbitol, mannitol, and citric acid.

Finally, never underestimate the importance of a healthy nutritional and exercise program in addressing allergies, colds and flu. Eat a diet rich in antioxidants, be sure to take a comprehensive daily multinutrient exercise regularly. Also, don’t forget good old fashioned R&R. A solid night’s sleep is an excellent way to help your body store.
-Dr. Lark

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EAT MORE IN FRONT OF THE TV

Does your prime-time TV viewing go hand in hand with major snacking? Not a problem if you choose this for your evening treat: POPCORN.

A Kernel of Truth

A survey of 15,000 people found that popcorn eaters get far more whole grains than people who go popcorn-free. And that’s great news for the waistline, because high-fiber whole grains help you feel more satisfied. They also help keep your blood sugar steady and your blood pressure under control.

Pop Up, Slim Down

Of course, you’ll undo all the good of perfectly popped popcorn if you drown it in butter and salt a la those movie-theater tubs. So try enjoying the flavor of your popcorn naked or with a bit of sea salt or use just a small amount of real butter….not the imitation stuff.

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