No one can care or know more about your body than you do.
The past year has shown how each of us is unique, and that it is a good idea to learn what will promote individual physical and mental health.
We’re building a community of people who are looking for more healing and less need for healthcare.
Mast cells pay an important role in the body’s protective response to assault from toxins. Mast cells contain histamine and other substances that can cause unpleasant symptoms during allergy season.
Quercetin is a flavonoid that can prevent allergy symptoms by stabilizing mast cells. As a flavonoid, it is found in foods, including apples and onions. It is sold as a supplement, and is more effective when used in combination with ingredients including bromelain, nettles and vitamin C.
When using mast cell stabilizers, they are most effective when used BEFORE you have symptoms. If you wait until you have symptoms, you are chasing the problem.
Start two weeks before you usually get allergy symptoms- nasal congestion, itchy watery eyes, etc. some products , like D-Hist recommend loading doses and then lower maintenance doses.
PROTIP: when buying supplements, be a smart shopper. Sometimes the most expensive supplement is not worth the extra money, sometimes it is. More important, the cheapest supplement may have a lower dose per tablet or capsule(READ THE BACK of the label for how much active ingredient is in each tablet or capsule), and/or may have lower quality ingredients.
Take the time to nurture relationships and establish new ones. It's easy to let time slip by and lose touch.. We support our communities and they support us
Nature follows cycles whether we are watching or not. These salmon know where they are going. I invite you to sit mindfully with them , and if you wish, share what that is like.
A dear friend is helping others with significant challenges today, and this is posted for her,
and for you.
Back in the day, I didn't appreciate the special talent of George Harrison because i was distracted by his group mate John Lennon. A reminder to look at the whole picture or risk missing the magic
Many of the botanical gardens in Europe were started in the 16th century, near hospitals to provide herbs for the patients. Today, these gardens have grown and provide shade and peaceful interludes in large cities.
Looking to mother nature for support is a healthy habit worth developing
