ALLERGY
Basically it’s reaction of body or immune system to external substance. Irritation and allergic reactions may cause itchy skin. Allergy may disturb your stomach, Headache, Eyes, Nose or any part of body depends upon your body reaction to some specific external substance or particle.
CAUSES:
Allergic contact occurs when the skin comes into direct contact with an allergen (External substance that cause allergy).
Common Allergen are:
Grass or Tree antigen
Nuts, Fruit, Eggs
Dust mites
Spices like Jeera/Cumin
Insects
Certain medicines
Plastic Moulds
Household chemical
Pet Hair
Sun rays
PSYCHOLOGICAL REASON OF ALLERGY:
Psychologically you may also experience itching feeling without having any physical cause. Anxiety usually makes a human to scratch their skin, lips, tips of finger or nail biting. An excessive scratching may further lead to skin or other problems.
SYMPTOMS OF ALLERGY:
Allergy symptoms may develop immediately or sometimes takes time being exposed to external substance, depends upon your Immune system.
Allergic reactions are usually nuisance and disturbed your normal routine.
BASIC SYMPTOMS OF ALLERGY:
Runny or Blocked nose due to allergic reaction like dust, pollution
Itchy, Watered eyes or Redness in eyes.
Cough and Difficulty in Breathing.
Frequent skin rashes, Frequent crack skin, Dry skin,
Swollen lips, tongue, eyes or face
Frequent fatigue, Diarrhea and Stomach issues.
NATURAL REMEDIES OF ALLERGY:
- Exercise, Yoga for Allergies
- Intake of Vitamin C in your diet for Allergies:
- Use of Neti Pot for Nasal or Respiratory Allergies
- Honey for Allergies
- Omega-3 Fatty Acids for Allergies
- Use of Probiotics for Allergies
- Use of Sunscreen or Moisturizing cream for Skin Allergies
- Avoid substance which trigger Allergy
Let us discuss in detail:
- Exercise, Yoga for Allergies:
Exercise, Yoga and Meditation can help you from Headache, Nose problems, Fatigue, Cough, Chest infection, stomach problems or even skin irritation. Exercise, yoga balance your Hormones and helps to alleviate allergic reactions.
Stress puts a great deal of pressure on your stomach, Shoulders, Neck, head and abdomen, and upsets hormone and neurotransmitter balance. Stress can create an environment where foods that could normally be digested easily end up being digested poorly, leading to the creation of gas and bloating and many other problems.
Stay relaxed Stay active through different Exercises, Mediation techniques, Yog Nidra, Breathing exercises etc.
2. Intake of Vitamin C in your diet for Allergies:
Vitamin C is one of most important nutrients for immune system. Vitamin C protects your body cells from damage, control allergic reaction and strengthen your immune system. Vitamin C can slow down the reaction of your body to external substances.
Sources of Vitamin C are:
Lemon or Lemon juice
Orange
Grape Fruit
Kiwi
Etc.
Intake of Vitamin C may help you to alleviate allergic reaction like Nasal issues, Breathing issues, Headache issues and skin issues also.
3. Use of Neti Pot for Nasal or Respiratory Allergies:
Use of Neti Pot is becoming quite popular people who suffer for Nasal, Chest issues. Treatment involves passing Lukewarm salt water through your Nostrils, water will flush out any mucus or allergens from the passage.
Neti Pots are easily available in the market or you can buy online. For Neti Pot treatment, mix salt in lukewarm water. Add water in Neti Pot, Tilt your head and pass the salt water from one nostril until it comes out of 2nd nostril. Repeat the process from opposite site.
Neti Pot treatment gives relax from Nasal and Chest related issues. You can apply Neti Pot once or twice a week.
Salt water may makes your nasal passage little dry so better pour drops of Coconut , Cow Ghee or Mustard oil after Neti Pot.
4. Honey for Allergies:
Honey is also useful for treating allergies for Nasal, Chest or Respiratory system.
Regular use of Honey once or twice a day alleviates allergic reaction and boost immune system.
Better to take (One tea spoon) Honey after Breakfast or Dinner and don’t consume anything after this. Adding little Black pepper in Honey will yield better result.
Honey can also be mixed with Ginger for chest issues.
5. Omega-3 Fatty Acids for Allergies:
Omega-3 fatty acids, are found in fish oil and contain anti-inflammatory nutrients, with protective effects in inflammatory diseases including asthma and allergies. Most of allergies happen due to weak immune system and Omega 3 fatty acids can alleviate irritation or allergies.
Sources of omega-3 fatty acids include:
Flaxseed oil
Walnuts
Fish oil capsules or Raw Fish.
Fish oil is hard to digest so consume accordingly.
6. Use of Probiotics for Allergies:
Probiotic support healthy body systems from your mouth to your gut, and also helps to control harmful microorganisms like germs. Prebiotics food promote the growth of beneficial bacteria in the gut, while probiotics are live good bacteria. Probiotics aid digestion, improve nutrient absorption and strengthen immune system.
Probiotics occur naturally in fermented foods and cultured milk, but you can also find manufactured probiotic supplements from surrounding market.
7. Use of Sunscreen or Moisturizing cream for Skin Allergies:
If you skin is allergic from Sun or Outdoor pollution, recommended to apply Sunscreen or moisturizing while travelling outside.
8. Avoid substance which trigger Allergy:
It is always better to avoid substance which trigger allergy although may not possible to avoid all the time. Certain person may have allergies from certain food can be avoided. If you have allergy from Environment/Pollution or Sun, Better to cover your skin or face during travelling outside. It is always better to use mask while travelling outside.
Usefulness for allergic patients
Good Information
I’ll try few points.
Will definitely help.
Good article.
Good Article.