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Allergies Allergies Symptoms / Diagnosis Treatment Coping From Daniel More, MD, your Guide to Allergies Many people are choosing alternative, natural therapies for the treatment of their allergies and asthma. But how good are these therapies? Are they safe? How do they measure up to the proven, traditional therapies? These are all questions that a person should ask before choosing an alternative therapy for their allergies or asthma. So, before you head to your local health food store for expensive nutritional supplements in an attempt to treat your allergies, find out what really works, and what doesn't. Overview of Alternative Allergy Treatments The most common forms of CAM include acupuncture, homeopathic remedies, herbal medicines and yoga. This increased use of CAM seems to be based on distrust of conventional and scientific-based medicine, bad experiences with physicians, and/or belief that CAM is safe, natural and without side effects... Read more See More About:  allergy drops  nasal saline irrigation  allergist Eating Honey for Allergies? It is a popular notion that eating honey is a natural remedy for symptoms of allergies and asthma. Honey contains various ingredients, including... Read more See More About:  natural allergy treatments  pollen allergy  venom allergy Acupuncture for Allergies Acupuncture has also been claimed to influence the various activities of cells in the body, particularly via the transport, breakdown and clearance of "bioactive mediators." These actions, along with the claimed effect of inhibiting an over-active immune system, are thought to result in anti-inflammatory effects on the body. These anti-inflammatory effects are thought to decrease inflammatory diseases such as allergic rhinitis.... Read more Allergies Ads Herbal Remedies Asthma Healing Natural Healing Cure Piles Migraine Cure Featured Articles Skin Allergies Asthma and Lung Allergies Common Allergy Issues in Children Food Allergies Allergies in Pregnancy and Breastfeeding Drug and Latex Allergies   More from About.com Discover the Disney Dream Disney's newest cruise ship has something for every family member, from the Aqua Duck watercoaster to adults-only lounges. More> Cruise the Celebrity Eclipse The Eclipse features luxurious interiors, a spa, and the "iLounge" where guests can check email and create their own photo books. More> This newsletter is written by: Daniel More, MD Allergies Guide Email Me | My Blog | My Forum   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About Allergies newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 249 West 17th Street New York, NY, 10011 © 2011 About.com   Must Reads What are Allergies? Symptoms of Allergies Diagnosis of Allergies Treatment of Allergies Preventing Allergies Advertisement