Allergy and Immune Nutrition

The immune system is the body's powerful defense system against foreign invaders like germs and viruses. But, sometimes the immune system overreacts to foreign substances. When that happens your body is said to have an allergic reaction. By practicing good nutrition and hygiene, you can maintain healthy immune function while also fighting the irritants that can cause allergies to flare. Nutritional and herbal supplements can also be helpful in improving immunity and calming the body's allergic response.

Allergy Relief

Allergy symptoms include watery, itchy eyes, runny nose, coughing and sneezing. Allergies can be very unpleasant, but natural solutions can offer relief. We carry an assortment of products to help relieve your allergy symptoms quickly:

• Allergy Remedies - nutrients and herbs combined to offer allergy and immune support.
• Cough Drops - soothing, natural drops offer quick relief.
• Cough Syrups - natural, herbal liquids coat the throat with comfort.
• Eye Drops - soothing drops to relieve redness and itching.
• Sinus Relief - nasal sprays, neti pots, and herbal and homeopathic support for sinus infections and irritation.

Supplements for the Immune System

You don't have time to be sick. That is why keeping your immune system strong and healthy is essential. A variety of nutritional supplements, plant compounds and herbs can help bolster immunity during cold and flu season and beyond.

• Herbs - herbal preparations can aid the immune system and offer allergy relief.
• Immune Support - find immune system support in a variety of natural and herbal formulas.
• Vitamins / Other - vitamin C is a popular choice for immune health.

For more information on allergies, visit our Allergies Health Center and to learn how to protect your immune system, see the Immune Function section of the Wellness Education Center