Description:
Original Allergy Formula 60 capsules, Baywood International
HOW DOES DR. HARRIS ORIGINAL ALLERGY FORMULA WORK?
This patented formula contains a unique combination of 100% natural herbs and enzymes extracted by a special process from botanicals. They are tested multiple times to insure only the highest quality and potency. The enzymes digest the excess secretions and allow the body to absorb and remove them. They also act as a potent anti-inflammatory agent, thereby reducing the irritation of the respiratory mucous membranes. The herbs reduce the tissue swelling and the allergic reaction.
The combination of these actions serves to reduce the nasal discharge, reduce the nasal congestion, open up the Eustachian tube, open up the channels leading from the sinuses, decrease the mucous membrane inflammation and reduce the sneezing and coughing.
HOW SHOULD I TAKE DR. HARRIS ORIGINAL ALLERGY FORMULA
To derive the maximum benefits from the product, it must be taken correctly. The adult dosage is l-2 caplets every 4-6 hours as needed for symptoms of allergy or sinusitis.
Since every person is unique, the dosage may vary considerably. To obtain the fastest and best results, it is recommended that you initially double the usual dosage. When the maximum benefit is obtained, lower the dosage by ½ caplet each time the formula is taken until you achieve the lowest dosage which still controls your symptoms.
Higher dosages may result in a feeling of dryness in the nose and throat. Since the drying effect is what we want to achieve, this indicates that Dr. Harris? Original Allergy Formula is working. This may be alleviated by sucking on a hard sugarless candy as well as by lowering the dosage as described above.
There are many things that you can do to increase the effectiveness of the product, including the following:
Always take Dr. Harris? Original Allergy Formula on an empty stomach.
Avoid dairy products such as milk, butter, cheese, etc., as they tend to increase the production of respiratory secretions.
Stop or reduce cigarette smoking, as it increases respiratory secretions.
CAN I GIVE DR. HARRIS? ORIGINAL ALLERGY FORMULA TO MY CHILD?
Children under the age of l6 years of age are the largest segment of the population affected by allergies and chronic or recurrent sinusitis. The complications of these problems are also more frequent and more severe in this group. Testing on children to date indicates that the product is safe and well tolerated. Dr. Harris? Original Allergy Formula should only be given to children able to swallow a caplet without difficulty.
The recommended dosage for children under the age of 12 years is ½ the adult dosage or one caplet every 4-6 hours with a maximum of six caplets in a 24-hour period. We advise you to check with your physician before giving Dr. Harris Original Allergy Formula to children younger than six years of age.
HOW EFFECTIVE IS DR. HARRIS ORIGINAL ALLERGY FORMULA?
In a double blind clinical study carried out by Dennis H. Harris, M.D. on 80 chronic allergy/sinusitis sufferers, 83% reported good to excellent results when taking this formulation.
WHAT OTHER TREATMENTS ARE AVAILABLE FOR ALLERGIES AND SINUSITIS?
Since these conditions are not new in medical history, it is not surprising that various treatments for these problems have been tried for hundreds of years. Like many chronic diseases, these conditions have been difficult to control effectively. Control measures used only for treatment of allergies include the following:
Avoidance Therapy. If the affected person is allergic to only one substance, complete avoidance of that allergen would prevent any symptoms. From a practical standpoint, this is virtually impossible, as almost everyone affected is allergic to more than one substance.
Antihistamines. These are chemicals designed to neutralize histamine and reduce sneezing, nasal discharge and itching due to allergic rhinitis. It is not effective against nasal congestion or eye symptoms. Side effects are very common and include drowsiness that is often severe, dryness of the mouth, dizziness, vertigo, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal pain and irritability in children.
Chromolyn Sodium. A chemical sprayed intra-nasally which can partially prevent or treat an allergic reaction. The side effects include sneezing, nasal burning and nasal irritation.
Immunotherapy. A treatment program that attempts to elevate the threshold for symptoms to appear following repeated exposure to the antigens. The results in patients with allergy to multiple antigens is usually mediocre at best. The program must be followed for 3-6 years or the symptoms will recur rapidly after treatment is discontinued. The expense is immense.
Control measures used for the treatment of both allergies and sinusitis include the following:
Decongestants. Medications that reduce nasal and sinus wall swelling, reduce nasal congestion, increase access for air and improve sinus drainage. When administered either orally or topically for periods of more than 5-7 days, a "rebound phenomenon" occurs, whereby the nasal mucus membranes become more swollen and congested due to the continued use of the medication. When taken orally, these drugs can cause nervousness, insomnia, tachycardia (excessively fast heart rate) and hypertension. Serious health effects can occur in patients with high blood pressure, heart disease, hyperthyroidism, angina (chest pain) or those taking certain antidepressant medications.
Cortisone. When taken orally for more than two weeks, these drugs have such severe side effects that they are now used only rarely for treatment. When used intra-nasally, they are effective in reducing allergic symptoms. The drugs have side effects that include nasal irritation, crusting, bleeding, perforation of the nasal septum and production of fungal disease in the nose and airway
Control measures used only for treatment of sinusitis include the following:
Antibiotics. Since sinusitis frequently is associated with bacterial infections, antibiotics are commonly used as a part of the treatment regimen. These drugs have numerous side effects which include skin eruption, dizziness, headache, abdominal pain, heartburn, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, sun sensitivity on exposed skin areas and others.
Mucolytics. These medications act to liquify thick secretions to aid in sinus drainage. Diarrhea is a frequent side effect.
Nasal Toilet. To assist sinus drainage, application of moist heat to the face and steam inhalation are beneficial. A warm saline solution may also be delivered into the nasal cavity using a pulsing-powered irrigation device. This is extremely uncomfortable and must be done professionally.
Surgery. Many techniques have been developed to improve sinus drainage, depending on which sinus cavities are involved. Complications include scarring, postoperative hemorrhage, injury to structures around the eye, e.g., damage to the globe, damage to the optic nerve, damage to the muscles that move the eye and bleeding within the orbit (eye socket), leakage of spinal fluid, damage to the brain and bleeding into the brain.