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What kind of allergies is Lucidia for?
Lucidia is formulated to give relief for symptoms associated with seasonal allergies, hay fever, pet, and mold allergies. The main symptoms are watery sinus congestion (not thick painful sinus congestion), sneezing, itchy watery eyes, mild itchy skin reaction, mucous, moderate cough or wheezing. It is not intended for emergency situations, food allergies, eczema, or asthma.
What is the typical dosage for someone over the age of 18?
Some people just take Lucidia as needed for allergy relief and this is sufficient. They may start with higher and more frequent doses in the beginning, and after the first few days, take 2 capsules once or twice per day. For severe symptoms, start with 3 capsules every 3 hours for the first few days or even for the first season of use. Reduce to two capsules every 4 hours or as needed. On an empty stomach is best.
Because Lucidia is cleansing and fortifying the blood and immune system, you want to initially take more, and over time you will need less. This indicates the therapeutic effect of the plants. You are actually taking a big toll off your body by taking Lucidia. For this reason, it is very beneficial to use Lucidia if it gives you allergy relief instead of a drug that suppresses symptoms and adds more work to the detoxifying systems of the body.
My child was prescribed Zyrtec for her allergies to grass and pollen near our house. Can I give her Lucidia instead? She is 4 years old.
Many children take Lucidia in addition to or instead of OTC allergy medications. Be sure to limit her exposure to the agitators as much as possible (you’d be surprised how many people let their kids roll in the grass or have pets even though they are allergic!) to minimize the taxation on her system. Lucidia is a clean up job, but we still need to be really careful with kids. It can be extra helpful for kids to make sure they get enough sleep, limit wheat, dairy, and sweets in their diet, and keep life as orderly and regular as possible for them. Home life should be as calm, warm, and loving as possible, as chaos and stress will really exacerbate allergies.
What is the dosage of Lucidia for a child and how can I give it to him if he doesn’t swallow capsules yet?
Children 5 and under can take 1/2 capsule 1-2 times per day. Ages 6-12 can take a whole capsule 3 times per day, or as needed for relief. Ages 2 and under should check with physician. With adults and children, be sure to first test with a small amount to make sure there is no allergic reaction such as mild skin rash within 10 min to an hour. This is unusual but still important to check since some people are allergic to stinging nettles or mushrooms. The capsule can be opened and mixed into a small amount of honey or water to administer.
Can I give Lucidia to my dog?
Yes, we have many people who are using Lucidia to alleviate allergic symptoms for their dogs. There are several online communities who have reported to us that they have safely used it for itchy skin or sneezing, and also several people have told us it has helped reduce the size of mast cell tumors in their dogs and that the dogs are feeling much better mood and energy! The dosage is approximately 1 capsule per 20 lbs as often as needed. If skin is very dry and itchy, be sure to add something moistening to the diet such as flax seed oil and plenty of water. Also be sure to limit use of drying shampoos. As a natural antihistamine, Lucidia dries out mucous and congestion so dry skin will need moisture.
My dog has Mast cell cancer . The vet put her on Benadryl tablets to fight the histamines from the cancer. I’d like to switch to a natural product like Lucidia. What is the appropriate dosage of Lucidia to meet the Benadryl she is taking per day. The Benadryl works so I need to assure she maintains the same protection if I switch her to Lucidia.
Because the Benadryl and Lucidia are such different medicines, we cannot say what the equivalent would be. The effect will depend on how your pets body responds to the plant medicines in Lucidia. If it is a good fit for her, it will support her liver and immune system. Some people have reported to us that the mast tumor has reduced in size in their dogs after using Lucidia and we have wondered if it is from improved immune function and detoxification.
What if Lucidia doesn’t work for me?
Don’t worry! There is something that can work for you. Lucidia is a clean up remedy. Most of us need some sort of clean up– in diet, lifestyle, emotional, family, or simply too much on our plates in life and Lucidia helps clean up some of this mess for us, thereby giving us relief. Some people, however, need something other than clean up– that might be you. This often happens with people who would benefit more from first addressing a different aspect of health and well being such as hormonal balancing (cycle regulation, adrenal, testosterone, thyroid, cortisol), protein levels, immune function, blood sugar, gut health, or emotional healing. These are actually the underlying factors contributing to allergy symptoms and most of us would also benefit from addressing one or more of them. A holistic practitioner can help determine where to start to get to the bottom of your allergies.
Is Lucidia vegan, gluten free and/or organic?
Yes, Lucidia is vegan and gluten free; and the herbs come from organic farmers here in the United States.
I have bumps on the back of tongue and a persistent off/on tickle in my throat precipitating in a cough. Would Lucida help with this?
Can it help with histamine intolerance?
What is the difference between the Original Lucidia formula and the Olive Leaf formula?
The two formulas are very similar. The original formula has N-Acetyl Cysteine (NAC), which helps the liver detoxify and clear mucus. The Olive Leaf formula does not have NAC, and instead has a bit more focus on antiviral properties and immunity during cold and flu season. The rest of the ingredients are the same in both formulas, for immediate relief and longer term immune benefits.
