Intestinal bacteria and allergies: Combat hay fever: The solution is in the intestines
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What does the intestines have to do with hay fever? Much more than you think, explains health and nutrition expert Denise Bianchini. It highlights the results of a study that examined the connection between intestinal bacteria and allergies.
What does the intestines have to do with hay fever?
Much more than you think! For example, an impressive study regularly examined the Intestinal bacteria of infants from birth to the first year of life. From infancy onwards, some of them suffered from allergies such as hay fever or neurodermatitis. Statistically speaking, of course, this is nothing unusual. What was fascinating, however, was that the data from the intestines were already there previously predicted which of the babies would suffer from it! How could the scientists here become fortune tellers?
To explain this, I have to go back a bit. All allergies, including hay fever, are caused by one Overreaction of the immune system. And that’s 70 to 80 percent in the Colon! This is where, among other things, plays composition and diversity its microorganisms play a crucial key role. To this so-called Darmflora Our intestinal bacteria also belong. This brings me back to the infant study: those who later developed allergies were missing certain “good” strains of bacteria from birth that could have protected them from this.
The good news is: We have it in our own hands! We can ensure a healthy gut through our lifestyle. He, in turn, thanks us by demonstrably ours Strengthens immune system and so that Reduces risk of allergies and other diseases. And not only that: our digestive organ and its microscopic inhabitants also have a decisive influence on mood, sleep quality, skin condition and weight.
About the expert
As a certified health and nutrition consultant with many years of experience, Denise Bianchini’s motto is: Health is not a coincidence! Anyone can manage to permanently reduce physical complaints, weight and medication – even with little time investment or sacrifice. The “BIANCHINI Lifetime Solution” helps busy people in particular to reduce belly fat and health problems such as high blood pressure in the long term.
What role does diet play in allergies such as hay fever?
Basically, nutrition has that greatest influence on our microbiome – and thus also on our immune system. To put it simply: If you feed your intestinal bacteria well, then they can work well for you. A colorful bouquet of foods that “taste” the intestines also ensures a large and healthy variety of bacteria – and thus strengthens the immune system. This also means that it can react better to allergens. So good news when it comes to hay fever! An unbalanced diet, on the other hand, also throws your intestinal flora out of balance. The good bacteria are displaced and the harmful ones multiply. This weakens the immune system and gives free rein to allergies and inflammatory processes.
It is important to understand that a strong intestinal flora not only protects against new allergies, but also Alleviate existing allergy symptoms can. From my professional practice I know first hand that changes in diet also occur Alleviate or even completely combat pollen allergies can. Of course, this doesn’t happen overnight, but even small changes in your diet can make a big difference.
Which foods help with hay fever and which should you avoid?
There are numerous foods that should be increasingly integrated into the diet due to their positive effects. Those who can help with hay fever are: immune strengthening, anti-inflammatory and darmgesund works. This includes Antioxidants-“Bombs” such as herbs, leafy vegetables, all types of cabbage and spices such as turmeric, ginger, onions or garlic. Next to them are fiber a treat for the intestines. These include, for example, fruit, nuts, kernels, seeds and legumes such as beans.
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Especially during the hay fever season, one can also histaminarme Nutrition makes sense. When the body reacts to allergens such as pollen, it releases histamine. This inflammatory messenger then triggers the typical, unpleasant allergy symptoms. With this explanation, it makes sense not to increase the already elevated histamine level even further with certain foods. Red wine, mature cheese, sausage, sauerkraut, tomato products, strawberries and citrus fruits should be avoided.
However, if foods containing histamine are generally well tolerated, they do not need to be eliminated from the diet. On the contrary, regular consumption can even help maintain positive tolerance to the allergens. So there is no one-size-fits-all solution. Expert advice can help here, as can running one food diary. This allows good conclusions to be drawn about how the body reacts to histamines.
What exactly should you do if you have hay fever?
If you want to get rid of the runny nose and itchy eyes at the root, you should proceed step by step:
It has to start in the mind. You have to make awarethat you are not helpless at the mercy of pollen, but can take action yourself. Depending on the initial situation, I, like many other experts and specialists, recommend one holistic detoxification treatment. In particular, the intestines and liver are relieved. In order to be as targeted as possible with the next step, it is advantageous to: to have your own intestinal flora examined – as was done with the infants in the study described at the beginning. I also have such an analysis carried out on my clients as standard in order to take more individual and therefore more effective measures. Over three to twelve months you can then “strong” intestines can be built. Tools for this are diet and the intake of special intestinal bacteria and nutritional supplements.
These four steps lay a healthy foundation. The most important thing is to stay on track now and, in the long term, find a diet and lifestyle that fits into your everyday life and keeps your intestinal health in mind.
Frequently asked questions on this topic
Why is a complete blood count not enough to fully assess our health?
A complete blood count only offers a partial view of our health. It does not take into account many important health factors, such as organ condition or nutrient status. Therefore, someone can be unhealthy despite having “good” blood values…
Denise Bianchini
Certified health and nutrition consultant with several years of experience
What important health markers might be missed in a complete blood count?
A complete blood count primarily checks for blood disorders and infections, but leaves out the condition of our organs, inflammatory markers, hormone and nutrient status. Therefore, deficiencies in these areas could be overlooked…
Denise Bianchini
Certified health and nutrition consultant with several years of experience
What additional blood values should we check regularly to assess our health and why?
In order to better assess our health, in addition to the values contained in the complete blood count, we should also regularly check kidney, liver and pancreas values, a thyroid profile, inflammation values, blood lipids, sugar metabolism and nutrient status…
Denise Bianchini
Certified health and nutrition consultant with several years of experience
How can one proceed to have these additional laboratory values determined?
You can order additional laboratory values from an independent laboratory. The costs are usually not covered by health insurance. A holistic doctor or therapist can help with the evaluation…
Denise Bianchini
Certified health and nutrition consultant with several years of experience
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