Give Your Food Cravings the Boot

Many people tend to think of their dietary habits as being controlled by certain food cravings. In reality, however, we actually pick and choose what to crave and then program our brain to repeatedly seek out the same experience as a coping mechanism to combat fatigue, stress, or plain old boredom. Usually, these cravings are driven by a need to be reassured by the familiar, in the same sense that a pair of well-worn slippers or an all-time favorite movie can ‘hit the spot.’ But, as you’re about to learn, we can reprogram our noodles to accept better choices.

Retrain your brain. The old adage that you are what you eat also means that you crave what you eat. Studies have shown that replacing your typical sugary or starchy comfort foods with healthy, low-fat foods will leave you whining for your old cravings less and pining for the new foods within five to fourteen days. For added insurance, that’s long enough for that giant bag of potato chips stashed in your pantry to go stale.

Time yourself and watch your cravings expire. When an urge for a piece of cake or candy bar strikes, just wait ten minutes. That’s how long the average craving lasts. To pass the time without unnecessary anguish, pick up the phone and call a friend, take a walk, or belt out a few bars of your favorite song.

Get moving. Regular exercise and eating right seem to go hand-in-hand. So, move your feet to rhythm, walk, jog, practice stretching exercises, yoga or Pilates to keep your mind in focus and your body in tune.

Call in some reinforcements. The Curb Your Cravings Pink Patch was created by women just like you to help reduce calorie consumption (up to 1,000 calories per day!) and maintain energy while controlling hunger and food cravings. Best of all, the patch is made from all-natural ingredients and no one will know you’re wearing it.

Allergies are nothing to sneeze at…

Sneezing, watery eyes, coughing, wheezing, runny nose…is this how your day begins each morning? If so, you’re not alone. About 20% of the US population can’t get through more than a few minutes without reaching for a tissue. That’s because, like you, they suffer from seasonal allergies, more commonly known as hay fever.

If you begin to experience symptoms in early spring, you're likely reacting to the release of tree pollens. If you acquire a sneezing habit during the summer months, you're probably allergic to grass and weed pollens. If hay fever attacks begin in mid-March and last through late November, you're probably allergic to airborne fungus particles.

Anatomy of an Allergy

Many people think that allergy is the result of a faulty immune system when, actually, quite the opposite is true. In fact, the immune system kicks into overdrive to defend the body against what it perceives as an invasion. An allergic response is driven by excessive amounts of inflammatory agents (referred to as mediators) being released from tissue mast cells. When an allergen is introduced, its offending particles bind to antibodies produced within the mast cells, which promote a defensive response. The mast cells then produce and release inflammatory chemicals, such as histamine, which cause bronchial constriction, mucus discharge, and other familiar symptoms, in an attempt to rid the body of the allergen.

Antihistamines sold over-the-counter or by prescription suppress symptoms, but not the production and release of histamine as the generic name given to this class of medications suggests. In addition, these medications often contain steroids and other compounds that can affect the central nervous system and the brain, resulting in drowsiness and even depression. Fortunately, you can take the sting out of nettlesome season allergies naturally—and stop allergies at the source—with Aller-7 Support.

Aller-7 Support contains all-natural ingredients that boost the immune system, such as vitamin C and quercetin. But here’s the secret weapon: Urtica dioica. Better known as nettle, the freeze-dried extract has been shown to improve allergy symptoms by addressing the underlying cause. You see, the herb’s histamine content competes with the body’s histamines to bind with receptor sites. However, the difference is that the plant’s histamines do not trigger the same degree of inflammatory response. Decreased histamine production translates to reduced allergy symptoms for you.

So, lose the sniffles and the side effects of steroid antihistamines. With Aller-7 Support on your side, you’ll breathe a lot easier!