How to Use Diet to Control Mold Allergies

Mold allergies are extremely common in people all around the world. Recent research in Europe suggests that allergies of all types are becoming more and more widespread. As the prevalence of mold and other allergies increases at an increasing rate, it is important to find ways to control allergies besides the use of prescription medications. One way to do this is to use diet to control mold allergies.

Things You'll Need

• Vitamin supplements

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Instructions

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  Breastfeed your children. Every year, more studies reinforce the old wisdom that breastfeeding is best for growing children. Children who are breastfed tend to suffer from fewer allergies, asthma, skin diseases and a host of other ailments, not to mention the fact that they are typically healthier psychologically as well.

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  Get plenty of antioxidants in your diet. Antioxidants help eliminate free radicals, which are hazardous particles that harm the body tissue. Antioxidant-rich diets can be used to control mold allergies, reduce the risk of cancer, extend longevity and much more. Green vegetables, green tea and fruits like pomegranate, kiwi and blueberries are all high in antioxidants.

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  Reduce the sodium in your diet. Use less salt and mold allergy control is only one of the many health benefits you'll receive.

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  Eat your vitamins. Vitamins C and E especially are shown to have protective effects when it comes to dealing with allergies.

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  Consider using homeopathy and supplements to boost your immune system. Things like echinacea, garlic and red marine algae are believed to have powerful immune-boosting properties that you can use to help control mold allergies.

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  Get plenty of exercise. Regular exercise invigorates the body, boosting disease fighting capabilities, and is an integral part of any diet plan.

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  Drink lots of water. The body is composed mostly of water and you need eight full glasses every day to keep it running at peak efficiency.

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  Listen to your mother and eat your vegetables. Eating lots of vegetables along with nuts and fruits is believed to have a strong preventative influence, according to recent studies done in Greece.

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  Avoid margarine. There appears to be a direct correlation linking high margarine intake with higher levels of allergies.