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We reprogram the immune system so that it no longer sees that particular allergen as an invader.
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by Julie Peterson J
essica Martinez, a medical assistant and part-time dog groomer in Rock- ford, Illinois, was growing her fami-
ly—a husband, two daughters and a young beloved husky. When their third daughter was born with health problems and an al- lergy to dogs, Martinez was determined to manage the situation. She cleaned fervently—vacuuming,
wiping down hard surfaces, and bathing and brushing the dog every day. Everyone had to wash their hands frequently. In addition, the room where other dogs were groomed had to be thoroughly cleaned aſter each session. It all eventually became too exhausting, and the husky was rehomed. But there may have been other op-
tions available to the family, say practitio- ners that treat patients with pet allergies. “I personally would rather not recommend that a patient not be around animals, because there are so many health benefits that animals can bring,” says Rosia Parrish, a naturopathic doctor at Boulder Natural Health, in Colorado, and a spokesperson for the American Association of Naturo- pathic Physicians.
Allergen Alert Some families opt for one of the so-called hypoallergenic breeds of dogs or cats. However, experts at the American Lung Association and the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology advise that all warm-blooded animals shed dander: flecks of skin containing pro- teins that can cause allergies. Additional allergens exist in proteins from saliva, urine and feces. Because proteins, not fur, are to blame, even short-haired or hair- less dogs and cats can elicit an allergic response. Tey’re present in the dander of all mammals, including horses, rabbits, cows and mice. “Allergies are caused when the im-
mune system cannot discern the difference between a safe protein, such as egg, and a dangerous protein, such as mold, and it starts attacking the wrong ones,” says Barbara Meconis, a registered nurse and owner of Holistic Care Approach, in Grand Rapids, Michigan. In the home, these proteins can easily
become airborne and cling to surfaces and clothing. Tey can be carried by people to
~Barbara Meconis
Natural Remedies for Allergies to Furry Friends
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