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Allergy Season Issues Can Be Reduced
Allergy Season is about to begin. In multiple studies, NT FACTOR® has been proven to defeat the fatigue that is often associated with allergies. Fatigue is caused by damage of the mitochondria by free radicals, causing Reactive Oxidative Stress (ROS). ROS diminishes the ability of the body to absorb and utilize oxygen, thus causing fatigue. NT FACTOR® repairs and replaces these damaged cell membranes with fresh healthy ones, by using Lipid Replacement Therapy (LRT). LRT allows the body to make better use of the oxygen that is available, reducing ROS. This allows for less fatigue and the ability to absorb and utilize the oxygen in your system. You can even supplement BREATHE CLEAR with additional NT FACTOR® to beat back the fatigue associated with allergies and asthma. .
This terrific product contains Quercetin, a natural anti-inflammatory. Quercetin has been the subject of recent studies. It can decrease allergic reactions by several mechanisms. First, it helps to stabilize mast cells and basophils and inhibits their degranulation and subsequent release of histamine and other inflammatory chemicals. Quercetin also inhibits some inflammatory enzymes, such as lipid peroxidases (oxidation caused by free radicals), and decreases leukotriene (another inflammatory molecule) formation. Thus, quercetin may be helpful not only in allergies, but in all kinds of inflammatory responses, such as injury, bursitis, asthma, and rheumatoid arthritis. Quercetin is further thought to decrease the infectiousness of certain RNA and DNA viruses, such as herpes, polio, and Epstein-Barr, by inhibiting their replication. It may also be helpful in preventing eye and nerve damage in diabetes by decreasing tissue irritation.
Quercetin is one of the families of Bio-Flavonoids. Flavonoids are anti-oxidant substances found in foods containing vitamin C. These nutrients work to keep the capillary blood vessels strong and to reduce vascular fragility and subsequent bleeding and bruising, as well as to lower the microtrauma of tissue injuries. They have been used successfully in preventing injury and bruising in athletes, and in speeding the recovery of acutely injured athletes and other performers. Some bioflavonoids apparently act as immune supporters, antioxidants, and detoxifiers. There are a number of other uses of these interesting substances.
As an anti-inflammatory Quercetin and other Bio-flavonoids work to open up the nasal and respiratory passages. Thereby, making it easier to breathe and reduce sinus problems. One of the major problems associated with allergy suffering.
Bio-flavanoids, and Quercetin, in particular, prevent the IGE response to histamines. This stops the inflammatory cascade associated with such reactions from happening. Quercetin's primary use is for the relief of allergies and inflammation. In scientific experiments, it was found to be an effective inhibitor of histamine release from mast cells - the cause of allergic reactions. This helps the suffering that comes with allergy season, from watery itchy eyes, to runny nose and other problems.
BREATHE CLEAR contains doses of Bio-flavonoids, especially Quercetin, and NT FACTOR®.
BREATHE CLEAR with NT FACTOR®, was specifically designed to work on the inflammation and symptoms of environmental allergies and asthma. It contains Queretin, Rutin and Citrus, all wonderfully efficient sources of Bio-flavonoids, along with three forms of amino acids.
One of those amino acids may increase the body’s utilization of oxygen. Arginine is a precursor to nitric oxide, which the body uses to keep blood vessels dilated, allowing the heart to receive adequate oxygen. The others, L-Taurine and L-Glycine aid in the absorption of non-essential amino acids and nutrients. Together they create a friendly environment for NT FACTOR®, Bio-flavonoids and amino acids to be readily absorbed.
We feel BREATHE CLEAR is one of the best nutritional products around for environmental allergies and asthma. It can be taken along with medications, and has the added bonus of containing NT FACTOR®.
BREATHE CLEAR with NT FACTOR® is one of our premier products. For both your allergies and reducing free radical damage, BREATHE CLEAR offers the best product available. A combination of Bio-flavonoids and amino acids, along with NT FACTOR®, it provides you everything you need to beat allergy season before it beats you.
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Banish Allergy Symptoms with BreatheClear
Airborne allergens are responsible for the misery of approximately 50 million
Americans each year.1 Whether you are indoors or out—if you’re susceptible to
allergies, you’re at risk for a reaction.
Some people experience chronic allergy symptoms, such as those exhibited by
asthma. Asthma is described as a “chronic inflammatory disease of the airways”
that may have serious consequences if not controlled. It is characterized by the
following symptoms: shortness of breath, tightness in the chest, coughing and
wheezing
Each year, asthma causes approximately 24.5 million missed work days for adults
and 12.8 million missed school days for children.2 The most common offenders
provoking asthma and other allergies are mold, dust mites, pet dander, pollen,
and secondhand smoke. However, chemicals from such seemingly innocent sources as
air fresheners can also trigger an allergic response. Reducing your exposure to
the agents that cause your allergy symptoms can help you breathe easier and
minimize flare-ups.
To eliminate exposure to mold:
• Keep the humidity level in the home below 40 percent by using an air
conditioner or dehumidifier during the hot humid months.
• Change air filters frequently.
• Clean kitchen and bathroom areas with a bleach solution consisting of one cup
of bleach to one gallon of water.
• Repair indoor plumbing leaks.
Some species of molds can be very toxic and airborne mold spores can cause
allergies all year around. A form of mold called Stachybotrys atra can cause
nervous system symptoms, such as personality changes, sleep disorders and memory
loss. Inside sources of mold include: damp basements and closets, bathrooms,
areas where fresh food is stored, refrigerator drip trays, air conditioners,
humidifiers, improperly vented dryers, garbage pails, mattresses, and furniture
with foam rubber and upholstery. Outside, mold can be found in places such as
compost piles, cut grass and fallen leaves, soil, and standing water.
To eliminate exposure to dust mites and pet dander
• Do not use a feather duster. Instead, use a cloth treated to attract dust.
• Wash sheets, blankets, pillows on a regular basis.
• Keep the area under your bed very clean.
• Use a vacuum cleaner with hypo-allergenic (microfilter) dust bags.
• Use air conditioner and furnace filters designed to trap allergens at point of
entry
Other hints
• If there is a smoker in your household, they should go outside when
lighting up.
• Wear a dust mask when doing yardwork, when there is a high pollen count, or on
windy days.
Get to the basics
Okay. So all the tips and hints above are traditional ways to alleviate
uncomfortable allergy symptoms. But wouldn’t it make more sense to get to the
root cause, rather than just controlling the indicators of the condition? The
truth is, allergic reactions are set off by an overly sensitized immune system.
The immune system is comprised of several interconnecting sets of cells that
communicate with one another. When they suspect a foreign invader is inside the
body, they go into battle mode.
Their action can be compared to a fly or wasp getting in through a hole in your
screen door. Then you run around the room, trying to smash the unwary creature
you perceive as a threat, with a swatter. Screen doors are meant to keep some
things in (like children and pets) and other things out (like bugs). Your body
has its own screen door—membranes of cells and tissues—with similar functions,
to keep some things in and some things out. When these membranes are injured in
some way, antigens (allergy-causing agents) sneak in, setting off a warning
alarm to the immune system.
In the case of membranes lining the respiratory tract, microscopic particles can
pass through a “leaky” barrier, provoking the immune system to release a
chemical called histamine, which marshals the inflammatory portion of the immune
army into action. Traditional drug therapy stops the histamine reaction marked
by red, itchy, water eyes, coughing, sneezing, etc, with an anti-histamine.
However—for long-term effects—you must repair the screen door or the invaders
will keep coming in and the body will keep reacting.
BreatheClear: targeting allergies at their source
BreatheClear is an amazing product developed by NTI to help arrest the
symptoms of respiratory allergies. However, its proprietary formulation goes
even further, targeting the root cause.
• BreatheClear encourages a balanced
nutritional environment by supplying a probiotics (good bacteria) and the “food”
they like to eat (growth media). Throughout the gastrointestinal tract (gut) an
extensive network of immune cells (lymphocytes, macrophages and others)
participate in various immune responses. These immune cells use the intestinal
system as a “school” by gathering bacteria, viruses and other antigens and
teaching other immune cells how to annihilate them. Since the gastrointestinal
tract houses immune cells that pounce on allergy-provoking allergens, it’s
important to keep it healthy with probiotics. These friendly microorganisms keep
harmful forms of bacteria in check.
• BreatheClear provides a special bioflavonoid blend. Bioflavonoids
(members of the vitamin C family sometimes referred to as flavonols), help
temper an over-reaction by the immune system to antigens. Quercetin is a
flavonol that helps modulate the release of histamine by mast cells.3 Working
with the body’s natural processes, it helps reduce allergy symptoms, without
side affects.
• BreatheClear supplies the amino acids L-glycine, L-taurine, and L-arginine.
L-glycine combines with toxins, converting them to harmless forms, which are
then eliminated from the body. Among other roles in the body, L-taurine supports
healthy cell wall membranes. L-arginine helps balance immune system activity and
assists in protecting cells from free radical damage.
• BreatheClear contains NT Factor, supplying Lipid Replacement Therapy (LRT).
NT Factor supplies highly nutritious complexes, including essential fatty acid
that help repair the cell membrane with a key component, phosphatidyl choline (PPC).
Research validates the benefit of lipid replacement therapy (LRT) in helping
restore membrane integrity. This helps keep antigens and other harmful
substances from passing through and provoking an inflammatory immune response.
A survey among asthma patients who took BreatheClear showed many positive
results and elicited comments like “noticed a difference one week after taking
the product”, “reduced symptoms by approximately 30-40%”, and “less coughing,
wheezing and congestion.”
Because it contains no harmful ingredients or chemicals, all ages can take
BreatheClear. For children too young to swallow tablets, crumble half a tablet
and mix with applesauce or other food.
By modulating the body’s immune response and repairing the cell membrane,
BreatheClear gets right to the point to help you breathe easily once again!
References
1. American Academy of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology (www.aaaai.org/media/resources/media_kit/asthma_statistics.stm)
2. American Lung Association. Epidemiology & Statistics Unit, Research and
Program Services. Trends in Asthma Morbidity and Mortality, May 2005.
3. Kempuraj D, Madhappan B, Christodoulou S, et al. Flavonols inhibit
proinflammatory mediator release, intracellular calcium ion levels and protein
kinase C theta phosphorylation in human mast cells. Br J Pharmacol. 2005 Aug;
145(7):934-44.
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