How Vitamin C helps hayfever

Vitamin C lowers histamine level

During an allergic attack like hay fever the Vitmain C level drops while the histamine in the blood rises.

Histamine is released when a person who has a sensitive immune system inhales pollen or dust.

This causes itching, runny nose and sneezing.

According to research at the Arizona State University the people who consume 2,000 mg of Vitamin C per day have a blood histamine level 40 percent lower than those who consume the RDA (US Recommended Daily Allowance.)

Vitamin C doesn't block the histamine receptors like the anti-histamine drugs, which is what gives the quick relief.

Vitamin C lowers the levels of histamines in the blood.

It is safe to say that Vitamin C help prevent or lessen allergy symptoms over the long term. It doesn't act as a quick treatment for existing symptoms.

Vitamin C and bioflavonoids together work better

Bioflavonoids are the substance that give fruits and vegetables their rich colour. They work in synergy with Vitamin C. This means when use together you will get more benefit.

The best bioflavonoid for hay fever is quercitin. It helps stablilise the cell membranes of those cells which discharge histamine into the blood stream.

It is a natural anti-histamine helping to reduce inflammation of the nasal passages, the bronchial airways and the throat.

Foods which has this nutrient include red and yellow onions, shallots, squash, courgettes and broccoli.

Vitamin C rich foods - guave, bell peppers, strawberries, cabbage, kale. kiwi and oranges.

More Bananas!

Here are more banana remedies to keep sickness at bay!

Constipation- High in fiber, including bananas in our daily diet can help us help restore normal bowel action without resorting to laxatives.

Heartburn- Bananas have a natural antacid effect in the body. So the next tiem you have heartburn, try eating a banana for soothing relief.

Hangovers - One of the quickest ways of curing a hangover is to make a banana milkshake, sweetened with honey. The banana calms the stomach and with the help of the honey, builds up depleted blood sugar levels, while the milk soothes and re-hydrates your system.

Morning Sickness - Snacking on bananas between meals helps to keep sugar levels up and avoid morning sickness.

Strokes - According to research in The New England Journal of Medicine, eating bananas as part of a regular diet can cut the risk of death by strokes by as much as 40 percent.

So a banana really is a natural remedy for many of our ills we encounter in today's stressful lives.

Bananas mut be the reason why monkeys are so happy all the time!

Going Bananas!

Have you ever wondered what people see in the banana?

After reading this you'll never look at a banana the same way again.

Research has shown 2 bananas provide enough energy for a 90-minute work out. it gives an instant and substantial boost of energy. So the next time you feel hunger pangs grab a banana!

It is a must in our daily diet. It can help us overcome or prevent a number of illnesses and conditions.

PMS-Forget the pills. The Vitmain B6 it contains regulates blood glucose levels, which can affect your mood.

Blood Pressure-This tropical fruit is extremely high in potassium, yet low in salt making it perfect to beat blood pressure. The US Food and Drug Administration has just allowed the banana industry to make official claims for the fruit's ability to reduce the risk of blood pressure and stroke.

Giving up smoking- The B6, B12 found in bananas as well as the potassium and magnesium helps the body recover from the effects of nicotine withdrawal.