An allergy is a condition in which the body has an adverse
reaction to a substance, known as an allergen that is harmless in similar
amounts to the majority of people.
One
might think allergies are due to an inadequate immune system; often it is
exactly the opposite. Normally an
allergen is controlled by the immune system with no symptoms. An allergic reaction is a stronger response
of the normal reactions than is necessary to control the irritant. The excess response causes swelling,
sneezing, and other reactions the body makes to control the allergen.
Allergy
symptoms can be in the nose and eyes as hay fever, in the bronchi as asthma,
anywhere on the skin as a rash or hives, or in the digestive system. Symptoms can be remote from the site of the
allergy such as severe, debilitating headaches, rapid heartbeat, irritability,
or nervousness.
The
approach of determining what an individual is allergic to by various testing
methods and then eliminating that item from his/her diet and environment is
like deciding to live in a cave as a hermit because you don’t get along with
people. The real answer is to correct the body function so there is proper
reaction to the allergen.
FOOD ALLERGIES
Reaction
to food may be mild to very severe.
Symptoms tend to concentrate in the digestive system as nausea,
abdominal pain, and diarrhea but can be remote.
There may be skin symptoms such as a rash, hives, or itchiness. Examination can usually find the cause and
treatment can correct the reason the immune system is over-reacting to the
allergen.
Food
allergies need to be differentiated from food intolerance. Food intolerance occurs when the digestive
system is unable to digest or break food down properly. The food then becomes an irritant to the
digestive system. Common causes include
an inadequate production of hydrochloric acid and digestive enzymes. Applied Kinesiology examination can determine
if there is proper production of these and other factors necessary for proper
digestion.
ADRENAL INSUFFICIENCY
The
adrenal glands secrete hormones that are anti-inflammatory and pro-inflammatory
in nature. These hormones provide the
body with one of the mechanisms for the body to keep inflammation in check. An allergic response is excessive
inflammatory reaction to a stimulus.
House dust, specific foods, and pollens do not cause inflammation in a
normally functioning body. In an
individual with abnormal adrenal function, the body may be fighting a war with
inflammation that is greater than needed for the invading source.
I have
written about adrenal stress disorder (ASD) and what can be done for it in
prior posts.
ACID-ALKALINE IMBALANCE
Relative
acid-alkaline imbalance is a common contributing factor to allergies,
especially those associated with food. By
using applied kinesiology methods, it can be determined if you have an
acid-alkaline imbalance. Nutritional
supplements such as B vitamins, betaine hydrochloride and other digestive
enzymes or dietary changes can be very useful to help bring balance back.
NERVE CONTROL
Nerves
control the entire body and are closely associated with the immune system,
adrenal function, and acid-alkaline control.
Applied kinesiology methods (muscle testing) can help to examine nerve
function and return it to proper control of the glands, systems, and
structures. The overall approach is to
find the factors that are causing the nervous system to not control your body
correctly. This may cause problems in
your immune, digestive, or upper respiratory systems. When these or other systems are not
functioning properly, treatment, usually in the form of chiropractic
adjustments, can be provided that allows your body to return to normal.
HERBAL REMEDIES FOR
ALLERGIES
Many
times, working to discover the root causes of a person’s allergies can take
some time. The symptoms, however, may be
severe enough to warrant short term relief through other means. There are several herbs which can be
extremely helpful.
·
Licorice root
·
Echinacea root
·
Ginger
·
Thyme
These can be of great benefit to relieve the symptoms of
seasonal allergies.
The
natural approach is an effective method for the long-term remedy of
allergies. You must remember, however,
that the cure comes from within your own body.
Applied Kinesiology methods help doctors of the healing arts help your
body return to normal control in most instances, although the outlook is not as
favorable when there has been long-term use of certain drugs. Since the cure comes from within your own
body, it is necessary for you to follow all the procedures prescribed…including
elimination of as much stress as possible.
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