Allergies – Natural Medicine is nothing to sneeze at

Thursday, August 26th, 2010 | Events

Are you tired of dealing with sneezing, runny nose, congestion and watery eyes every spring and fall? Are you looking for an alternative to over the counter drugs?

There are natural and highly effective ways to resolve your seasonal allergy symptoms. Join Drs Angela Warburton TCM and Mahalia Freed ND for insights into allergy treatment from the perspectives of Chinese and naturopathic medicine. In this talk you will learn about natural remedies for allergies as well as the underlying conditions that set the stage for them to occur. From digestive health, household cleaning products and lifestyle modifications, you will leave with concrete strategies to eradicate your sniffles, sneezes, and sinus pain.

Please Preregister via Whole Foods to Reserve your Spot: 416-944-0500

Tags: allergies

Allergy Season & Nettles

Monday, April 26th, 2010 | Uncategorized

by Mahalia Freed, ND

Allergy Season Tips

Hay fever (also known as seasonal allergies or allergic rhinitis) is estimated to affect 10-20 % of the population in developed countries. Hay fever occurs when your immune system overreacts to airborne particles, most commonly the pollens of trees, grass, and ragweed. The unfortunately familiar list of symptoms includes runny & itchy nose, itchy, red, watery eyes, sneezing and congestion. People who suffer from seasonal allergies are more likely to develop asthma, bronchitis, sinusitis, ear infections, and other complications. Interestingly, there is also new research suggesting a link between seasonal allergies and depression. Naturopathic medicine offers a variety of treatments that can effectively manage symptoms and bring resolution, with individual plans drawing on nutrition, herbal medicine, constitutional homeopathy and acupuncture.  One of my personal favorite herbs is a star in treating allergies, and it is profiled below. › Continue reading

Tags: allergies, detox, spring, Women's Health