Natural Alternatives to Allergy
Allergies occur when the immune system reacts negatively to substances that are normally considered harmless. Allergen exposure is the cause of allergic reactions. A protein is an allergen, which the body considers to be dangerous and foreign. Allergens can include certain foods, environmental toxins such as molds and mites, animal hair, pollens or other allergens. After being exposed to an allergy, the immune response releases antibodies that destroy the allergen. This sets in motion a series of complex events involving biochemicals. These chemicals can then cause inflammation or produce other allergy symptoms. Allergy symptoms can be mild or severe. If they are severe, prompt medical advice is required.
Common allergic reactions include breathing congestion, red, scratchy, or bloodshot eyes, watery eyes, sneezing and coughing, itching nosebleeds or dark circles under eyes, puffy cheeks, flushing of the face, swelling of the face, hives or rashes, nausea, stomachache or swelling of the intestines. The more severe reactions can include constrictions of the bronchial tube ( asthma ) and difficulty in breathing, or even anaphylactic shock.
Allergies may also cause digestive distress, gas and indigestion. People who are sensitive may experience irritation in their mouth or tongue.
The underlying causes for allergy are lifestyle and dietary factors, specifically imbalanced immune functions, barrier function defaults (such as the “leaky-gut” syndrome), toxic overload. These factors are responsible in different degrees for allergy and sensitivity.Natural products can be used to boost your immune system without the need for pharmaceutical drugs. Natural Products will help you to address your allergies in a natural way, as well as show you lifestyle changes you can make that will improve your overall health.