Allergies and Oxidation Rates

Allergies can exhibit themselves with some uncommon symptoms. Fatigue, joint aches, diarrhea, headaches, concentration issues, hyperactivity, and rashes are just some of the symptoms that allergies may cause. To help identify the many causes of allergies a hair analysis can be very helpful.  When an allergy is present, the body as a whole is out of balance.  Oxidation rates, i.e. a slow or fast oxidizer, will help a person to understand how to approach and treat their allergies, and bring their body back into balance.

Allergies in Slow Oxidizers

In a slow oxidizer the thyroid and adrenals are underactive.  Chronic allergies are common in slow oxidizers.  The adrenal hormones help to control allergic reactions, so an insufficient production of these hormones results in the body’s inability to respond adequately. 

Also the slow oxidizer is prone to improper gut flora and can have an overgrowth of Candida albicans in their gut.  Vaginal yeast problems, constipation, sluggish elimination resulting in more toxic substances absorbed, and the slow oxidizer is less able to eliminate toxins through the liver, kidneys, bowels and skin.

Allergies in Fast Oxidizers

Fast oxidizers often have more acute allergies such as severe IgE reactions to foods or a severe asthma attack.  As a fast oxidizer you may have an excessive production of histamine, a chemical responsible for many allergic symptoms.  Fast oxidizers tend to produce more adrenal hormones of epinephrine, norepinephrine, cortisol and cortisone, but reserves for emergencies may not be adequate.

Toxic Load Threshold

Reducing the toxic load can be thought of as a person who is attacked by dust, mold, mites, pollens, toxic chemicals, food additives and other irritants.  Reducing some of them all will reduce the toxic load or the critical stress threshold of the body.  Indoor air pollution from dust, molds, dirty air ducts, and chemical exposure from furniture, carpets, office equipment and cleaning products is far worse than most outdoor pollution.  Fortunately there are many items from air purifiers, ozone generators, purified water, natural substances for cleaning, and negative ionizers that can be attained to help reduce the pollution.

Chemicals found in foods, and foods to which one is sensitive, contribute to the toxic load. Improving food quality, eliminating problem foods and reducing one’s intake of chemical-laden foods can alone often make a huge difference in allergy cases.

Nutritional Correction for Allergies

Symptomatic remedies for slow oxidizers with allergies include nutrients that support the adrenal glands. These include vitamins A, C and E, manganese, Pantothenic acid and adrenal glandular substance.  Higher than normal doses may be needed, at least initially to correct this.

High histamine individuals and fast oxidizers often need calcium, magnesium, zinc and other nutrients to reduce their sensitivity level. Bioflavonoids in high doses may help reduce capillary permeability. Selenium, a precursor to gluta­thione, may also be helpful for allergies.

When allergies are chronic, a more complete approach is better. This includes

• Environmental cleanup
•  Lifestyle correction, including diet, rest and sleep
• Several months to several years on a corrective nutrition program and
• Other natural therapies as needed to correct longstanding adre­nal weakness and other imbalances contributing to allergies.

Start your process to a healthier you, and to see if you are a fast or slow oxidizer, through a simple hair test from Analytical Research Lab or Trace Elements Lab.