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Allergies
Runny Nose:
Histamine is usually stored in granules inside mast cells. When a
mast cell is exposed to a substance that triggers an allergic reaction, however, the
cell releases its histamine into surrounding tissues.
Dr. Says, "Histamine plays an important role in
certain types of allergic reactions,". "It causes
small blood vessels to widen and become more permeable to fluid, allowing fluid to pass
from the bloodstream into surrounding tissues, causing nasal congestion, runny eyes and
nose and sometimes hives."
Histamine makes the smooth muscles in the walls of the lungs, blood vessels,
stomach, intestines and bladder contract. That contraction brings on a wide range of
symptoms. In the lungs, for example, histamine may cause wheezing. Histamine release also
indirectly stimulates the production of thick, sticky mucus.
You can blame Mom and Dad for the fact you're allergic; the tendency is inherited. But
some doctors believe a healthy diet and certain nutritional supplements can balance your
immune system, keeping it strong but not over-reactive.
"To crack the underlying problem, you really need a healthy nutritional
foundation that's based on diet,". "If you continue to eat poorly and simply
take a few supplements, you aren't going to see much of a benefit."
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