by Pat Robinson
Butterbur exhibits protection against chemically-induced nasal responsiveness in seasonal allergic rhinitis.
- Lactobacillus acidophilus can alleviate the symptoms of perennial allergic rhinitis.
- A high intake of soy and isoflavones may be associated with a reduced prevalence of allergic rhinitis.
- Intake of eicosapentaenoic (EPA) and docosahexaenoic acids (DHA) from fish may be associated with a reduced prevalence of allergic rhinitis.
- Black cumin alleviates symptoms of allergic rhinitis.
- Peppermint may be clinically effective in alleviating the nasal symptoms of allergic rhinitis.
- High dietary intake of seaweed, calcium, magnesium, and phosphorus may be associated with a decreased prevalence of allergic rhinitis.
- Raw milk consumption (relative to boiled) is inversely associated to asthma, atopy and hay fever.
- Rose extract exhibits anti-inflammatory, anti-allergic and pain-killing activities.
- Propolis may be effective in the relief of symptoms of allergic rhinitis through inhibition of histamine release.
- An extract of the medicinal mushroom Agaricus blazei Murill can protect against allergy through reducing Th2 relative to Th1 cytokine levels.
- Homeopathic treatment has value in the treatment of seasonal allergic rhinitis.
- Lactobacillus casei modulates immune response in allergic rhinitis and may help to alleviate symptoms.
- Supplementation of mothers and their babies with the probiotic Lactobacillus reuteri reduces IgE-associated eczema and may reduce respiratory allergic disease later in life.
- Pycnogenol improves allergic rhinitis symptoms when supplementation is started at least 5 weeks before the onset of the allergy season.
- Beta-glucan improves symptoms and the Th1/Th2 balance in patients with allergic rhinitis.
- Bifidobacterium longum relieves clinical symptoms of allergic rhinitis (hay fever)
- Curcumin attenuates the development of allergic airway inflammation and hyper-responsiveness.
- Vitamin D deficiency is higher among children with asthma, allergic rhinitis, atopic dermatitis, acute urticaria, and food allergy.
- A traditional Korean fermented soybean food exhibits anti-inflammatory activity which may have therapeutic value in allergic conditions such as asthma and atopic dermatitis.
- Loquat leaves have anti-allergic properties.
- Onion exhibits anti-allergic, antihistaminic, anti-inflammatory, and antioxidant properties.
- Indian Oyster mushroom may be effective in the relief of symptoms of allergic rhinitis through inhibition of histamine release.
- Peach extract inhibits mast cell-derived allergic inflammation.
- Spirulina consumption significantly improves the symptoms of allergic rhinitis.
- Exclusive breastfeeding during the first 3 months after birth protects against allergic rhinitis in children, both with and without a family history of atopy.