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5 Essentials To Be Sure To Pack For Your Holiday Weekend

5/22/2019

By Dr. Jessica Corbeille Harris, ND

It’s that time of year! The time of year where we embark on family BBQs, camping trips, and other get-out-town escapes. What do you bring? Here’s a few ideas to add to your checklist!

Non-toxic Sunscreen: Whether you’re headed for a sunny getaway or a not, be sure to back a reliable, non-toxic sunscreen (the sun finds us even when it’s cold and/or rainy). The best sunscreens out there for your skin (and the least toxic) use zinc or titanium oxide as the active ingredient. My favorite face sun screen right now is MyChelle’s Sun Shield. It goes on smooth, doesn’t clog pores, and offers non-toxic protection for several hours.
Herbal bug repellent: There are plenty of DIY home recipes for herbal bug repellants available online, but there are quite a few available at your local health food store or natural grocer too. Some essential oils that seem to especially repel the bugs include citronella, lemon, and eucalyptus! You can use it liberally too as you don’t have to worry about the nasty neurotoxins present in some of those bug sprays!
Arnica 30C Homeopathic Pellets: You never know when you’re going to bonk your head or twist an ankle during your precious time off! Best to be prepared with one of natural medicine’s longest standing acute injury remedies – homeopathic Arnica. If you do get injured, take 3-5 pellets under the tongue 3x/day for at least a week or until the pain stops.
Quercetin: This anti-inflammatory is a good one to pack in case you end up somewhere with pollens you’re not used to! You can use this as needed to decrease sinus congestion and even help relieve inflammation from bug bites. Typically, doses range from 500-1000mg 3x/day as needed for inflammation.
Curcumin: A good basic to have on hand, curcumin is a great immune support if you start to become ill, a strong anti-inflammatory if you acquire an injury, and a potent anti-oxidant to counteract the less-favorable oxidative behaviors (sun exposure, alcohol consumption, eating grill-charred foods, etc.). Most people tolerate doses in the range of 500-2000mg daily as needed.

Enjoy your holiday weekend with your friends, family, and loved ones!

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HELP - My allergies are in full bloom!

3/27/2019

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by Dr. Jessica Corbeille Harris, ND

It’s that time of year again – cherry blossom trees are beautifying our world, but oh boy – these pollens are making my eyes water so much I can’t even see the cherry blossom trees!

What are your home remedies for allergies? Do you have to resort to the over-the-counter decongestants? Did you know there are several very effective natural alternatives? Check out my list below of my 3 favorite natural allergy remedies. And if you’re still plugged up even after trying these, you may consider discussing your case with me to see if you’re a candidate for neural therapy for your sinuses!

Quercetin: A potent flavonoid, Quercetin helps to stabilize mast cells thus decreasing the histamine release and the symptoms that go along with that release. Start out with about 500mg 3x/day, but some people need doses as high as 1000mg 3x/day. The worst side effect of quercetin to look out for is loosening of the stool, but I don’t see this very often.

Vitamin C: Take 1000mg 3x/day along with the Quercetin to maximize the mast-cell stabilization effects. Vitamin C is also known to loosen the bowels if too high of a dose is taken, so keep that in mind as you increase in dose.

Stinging Nettles: If you are from the PNW or lived here for any time at all, you’ve seen this pesky plan growing wild. You may not have known that this plant serves many purposes when it comes to health. The leaves are very helpful for decreasing the allergy response by preventing the body from making inflammatory prostaglandins (chemicals used to signal inflammation). Usual starting doses are 100-200mg 3x/day (ok to take with Vitamin C and Quercetin).

Here are a few of my favorite products that you can find on my online dispensary (https://wellevate.me/jessica-corbeille/#/). Just type in the names as I have them below to find online. Remember you receive free shipping on orders over $49!!

D-Hist by Ortho Molecular
Nettle Leaf by Gaia Herbs
Aller-C by Vital Nutrients

As a reminder, always discuss your current medications and problem list with your physician before starting new products – natural or not. Even natural products interact with medications.

In health,
Dr. Corbeille

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HELP - My allergies are in full bloom!

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