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Allergy System
The real problem with allergies is not allergens, such as those from plants, pollen, chemicals or food. After all, many people don't suffer allergic reactions from these things. The problem lies in the body's reaction to allergens. Your body has effective natural defenses that protect it from allergens. But these defenses weaken when digestive impurities (Ama) accumulate in the body. Then, an allergen will interact with the Ama, causing an allergic reaction where the impurities are found. For example, when these impurities are in the skin, they can result in rashes or irritation. Impurities in the lungs cause breathing problems. Wherever they interact and interfere, these impurites make it hard for the cells to function properly. To solve the problem, you need to strengthen the body's purification system so it more effectively eliminates toxins.

Help the Body Build Resistance
The Allergy System™ does more than just treat the symptoms—it helps strengthen the body's normal functions and innate resistance to allergens by: supporting the liver—the body's filtration system, reducing toxic reactions, and improving digestion, which decreases the production of Ama.

Allergy System Guidelines

1. Take Aller-Defense™ This potent herbal formula strengthens the body's natural resistance to allergens… helps the body block toxic reactions… reduces the impurities that lead to reactions… improves digestion… helps decrease sensitivity and increase comfort and nourishes liver function.
2. When an allergic reaction first flares up (usually the first two to three days) drink Pitta Tea® and season your meals with Cooling Spice Mix™ to help decrease the severity of the reaction.
3. When your body's defenses subdue the allergens and you begin to experience mucus and congestion, drink Kapha Tea® and season meals with Stimulating Spice Mix™
4. Follow the Allergy System™ diet and lifestyle recommendations.
5. Take Amrit® herbal supplements for total health and longevity. Scientific studies have shown that Amrit has a significant positive effect on the immune system, detoxification, the nervous system and free radical scavenging.

Dietary Recommendations

• Avoid eating leftovers. This produces digestive impurities (Ama).
• Avoid carbonated or iced drinks which can slow digestion.
• For balanced nutrition, include the six Ayurvedic tastes—sweet, sour, salty, pungent, bitter and astringent. Our churnas (Ayurvedic seasonings) are an easy way to include all six tastes at every meal. Use Cooling Spice Mix™ and Pitta Tea® during the initial reactive phase (usually the first 2-3 days), and then Stimulating Spice Mix™ and Kapha Tea® when you begin to experience congestion and mucus.
• Drink plenty of warm liquids. They help clear impurities from the microcirculatory channels (Shrotas).

Lifestyle Recommendations

• Respect your body's sensitivity and avoid known irritants.
• For better assimilation of vital nutrients, don't watch TV or read while eating. Focus on enjoying and savoring your meal.
• Go to bed by 10 p.m., so the body is at rest during the natural purification period from 10 p.m. to 2 a.m.

More on Allergies…
For a more in-depth discussion on the Maharishi Ayurveda approach to allergies, click here.