Friday, October 7, 2011

Allergy Free?

I wonder if it's possible to get rid of these pesky allergies.  I know that throughout my life sometimes they bother me a bunch and sometimes not at all.  Usually they're the craziest in the fall.

I've decided to embark on an experiment to track my progress and see if I can get my allergies to be less annoying.  Right now they've been at an almost extreme for the past two weeks.  Asthma attack the other morning - wheezing at night - sneezing constantly -red puffy face....the usual.

Here's my current regiment.

-nasal irrigation 2x a day
-maintain a normal sleep schedule (going to bed and rising at about the same time each day)
-hot compress on my sinuses atleast once a day
-drinking more water
-mullein tincture 2x a day
-eating kitcheri and only kitcheri for as long as I can last doing it

"In India kitchari - a soupy porridge made from rice and mung beans, lightly spiced with ginger, cilantro, and other spices - is considered a fasting food and is used to purify digestion and cleanse systemic toxins.   Ayurveda is the ancient Indian philosophy of health and well being. It means the ‘art of living wisely.’ In simple terms, Ayurveda is a holistic system which guides us so that we can live a healthier and more balanced lifestyle. It recognizes that we are all unique and focuses on lifestyle, yoga and herbal remedies and of course food.  Ayurveda believes that all healing begins with the digestive tract, and kitchari can give it a much-needed rest from constantly processing different foods while providing essential nutrients." I found that picture on the web somewhere

I'm currently on day 2 and am already noticing some difference.  The allergies are not gone but my head definitely does not feel as puffy.  Maybe it's because I'm mentally determined and that's helping.  Maybe it's the stuff I'm doing... I guess I'll wait and see.  All I know is that alot of my life revolves around food and when and what is my next meal so I think this will be quite challenging...

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