most recent 30 from http://paleohacks.com 2013-06-20T06:48:56Z http://paleohacks.com/feeds/question/152696 http://www.creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/2.5/rdf http://paleohacks.com/questions/152696/allergies-are-worse-any-suggestions Suzanne 2012-09-30T00:42:29Z 2012-10-15T11:22:01Z

<p>I hate to say this but my allergies (pollen, dust, molds) are so much worse this fall after being paleo for almost 6 months. I am totally non-dairy but probably eat more fruit than I should. I am on zyrtec and benedryl. Hate taking 2 antihistamines but otherwise I can't function at all. I am sleeping really badly and drowsy during the day. My allergies generally last till Dec. then I am good till starting up again in late August. I had hoped that Paleo would help but alas I feel worse then ever! I wonder if probiotics might be of help. Anyone have any experience with allergies worsening with Paleo and then getting better?</p>

http://paleohacks.com/questions/152696/allergies-are-worse-any-suggestions/152732#152732 VB 2012-09-30T07:15:51Z 2012-09-30T07:15:51Z

<p>I want to give you two references. Both are about gluten intolerance, but they are related because they explain how your immune system attacks itself (thus leading to all kinds of allergic reactions) and how to heal it.</p> <p>Source 1. <a href="http://drcate.com/what-is-celiac-disease-a-recipe-for-recovery-beyond-gluten-free/?doing_wp_cron=1348988940.9127230644226074218750" rel="nofollow">http://drcate.com/what-is-celiac-disease-a-recipe-for-recovery-beyond-gluten-free/?doing_wp_cron=1348988940.9127230644226074218750</a></p> <p>Source 2. <a href="http://undergroundwellness.com/tag/celiac-sprue/" rel="nofollow">http://undergroundwellness.com/tag/celiac-sprue/</a> (video)</p> <p>If you follow an anti-inflammatory diet and lower your carbs (and possibly eliminate fruits and sweet potatoes for now), keep eating bone broth, organ meats, green leafy vegetables, fermented foods and probiotics, your immune system should recover. But don't go very low carb, it might trigger thyroid problems. </p>

http://paleohacks.com/questions/152696/allergies-are-worse-any-suggestions/152753#152753 Sara S. 2012-09-30T12:57:57Z 2012-09-30T12:57:57Z

<p>If you live in the eastern US, it's not you, it's the ragweed. According to <a href="http://www.accuweather.com/en/features/fall-allergies/fall-2012-allergies-outlook/69578" rel="nofollow">accuweather</a> this year is especially terrible for fall ragweed allergies. I know it's hitting me way harder this year than usual, too.</p> <p>I'm not one for bandaid solutions, but in this case, I think your best bet is to talk to your doctor about allergy medication options.</p>

http://paleohacks.com/questions/152696/allergies-are-worse-any-suggestions/152757#152757 Ferti 2012-09-30T13:34:35Z 2012-09-30T13:34:35Z

<p>I like this stuff for allergies. Works well on my 16 yo son's allergies. <a href="http://www.ponaris.net/" rel="nofollow">link text</a></p>

http://paleohacks.com/questions/152696/allergies-are-worse-any-suggestions/152769#152769 Dan G 2012-09-30T14:53:11Z 2012-09-30T14:53:11Z

<p>Allergies got worse when you stopped eating dairy, why not reintroduce it and see if they get better?</p>

http://paleohacks.com/questions/152696/allergies-are-worse-any-suggestions/152931#152931 Veganvspaleo 2012-10-01T11:06:28Z 2012-10-01T11:06:28Z

<p>Certain fruits can increase seasonal allergies. If the food is cooked it is much less likely to cause allergies. If you know whether you are allergic to ragweed, grass, or whatever outdoor allergy you may have Google cross reactions and you will find certain foods to avoid that may help your situation.</p>