Treatment

antihistamines are anti-allergy drugs that stop the release of histamine, preventing symptoms from occurring.
nasal and optical decongestants shrink the swollen blood vessels of the nose and eyes, relieving the symptoms of swelling and irritation.
topical creams soothe, moisturise and relieve the itchy, burning sensation common to allergy affected skin. Some are antiseptic or anti-inflammatory and [...]

Side effects

DHEA appears to be very safe when taken in physiologic doses and with appropriate monitoring. Possible side effects include acne or increased hair growth when large doses are administered - these will resolve with reduction in dosage.
Because some DHEA can be converted into oestrogens, there is a theoretical concern regarding its use in postmenopausal [...]

DHEA replacement therapy involves supplementation to restore levels to those of a healthy young adult, i.e. physiologic replacement, with levels maintained within the normal range. Typical dose ranges are 15-30mg per day for women and 25-50mg per day for men, usually taken first thing in the morning. Dosage can be monitored by measuring blood (usually [...]

Adrenal insufficiency, adrenal exhaustion
As part of a comprehensive natural hormone replacement regime or anti-aging program in men and women
Depression
Cardiovascular disease
Type 2 diabetes
Weight management
Auto-immune diseases e.g. lupus, rheumatoid arthritis, dermatomyositis
Inflammatory bowel disease e.g. ulcerative colitis
Allergic disorders
Osteoporosis
Alzheimer’s disease
Prevention and treatment of cancer
HIV-disease/AIDS

 
N.B. Whilst people with low levels of DHEA may benefit from supplementation, [...]

Anti-aging effects; helps prevent age-related degenerative diseases
Increases physical and psychological well-being, improves memory and mood, relieves depression and anxiety
Improves libido
Increases lean body mass and muscle strength
Improves immune function
Protects cholesterol from oxidation
Protects against heart disease and atherosclerosis
Improves bone density
Inhibits cancer cell proliferation
Improves blood sugar control
Reduces inflammation
Antagonises the harmful effects of excess cortisol

What is DHEA?
Dehydroepiandrosterone (DHEA) is a natural steroid hormone produced by the adrenals - and to a lesser extent by the testes and ovaries. DHEA is the most abundant steroid in the body - blood levels of DHEA and its sister molecule (DHEA-S) are many times higher than the levels of cortisol, oestrogens, progesterone or [...]

Asthma Medications

Preventers treat airway inflammation. They are the first-line defence and need to be taken every day to prevent attacks. Typical preventers are Becotide, Pulmicort, Intal, Intal Forte, Becloforte, Aldecin, Tilade and Flixotide.Relievers treat airway narrowing. They are rescue medications usually given by inhaler when symptoms occur. These typically include Ventolin, Bricanyl, Berotec, Aldecin, Respolin, [...]

The advantages of NHR for menopausal and perimenopausal women are now quite clear, and include:

Custom-made, balanced formulations of natural hormones, tailored to the individual’s unique needs
Effective relief of hot flushes, night sweats and vaginal dryness
Improved sleep, and better mood, concentration and memory
Enhanced libido (sex drive)
Prevention (and reversal) of osteoporosis
Better maintenance of muscle mass and strength
Reduced [...]

Natural Hormone Replacement (HRT) for Women
Natural hormone replacement (NHR) applies some much needed common sense and logic to the controversial subject of hormone replacement. The basic principle of NHR is that if hormones need replacing, then they should be replaced, as far as possible, with the identical hormones, and that the natural [...]