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    Combating Allergy Naturally: Control & manage without medicine
    Combating Allergy Naturally: Control & manage without medicine
    Combating Allergy Naturally: Control & manage without medicine
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    Combating Allergy Naturally: Control & manage without medicine

    By Dr. A.K. Sethi

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    Did you know that Gur (Jaggery) mixed with equal quantity of mustard oil taken for 21 days gives almost permanent relief from asthma? Learn the best natural allergy treatment methods to strengthen your immune system. Since allopathy has not found a cure for it so far, it is worthwhile trying other alternative forms of treatment like allopathy, Ayurveda/Homeopathy/Herbal Cure, Yoga and Meditation, homeopathy, naturopathy, magneto therapy, colour therapy, acupressure and vastu shastra to avoid the offending allergens and to stay in top shape. This book tells you about: 1. Types, effects and symptoms of allergies 2. How to detect allergy 3. Treatment through:* Allopathy * Yoga and Meditation * Naturopathy * Ayurveda/Homeopathy/Herbal Cure * Homeopathy* Magnetotherapy * Acupressure and Reflexology * Colour therapy * Music therapy * Vastu shastra and Feng shui Allergies are adverse immune system reactions to a substance that would normally be considered harmless. Possible allergens include specific foods, dust, pollens, molds, spores, pets and a host of other irritants. Common symptoms of a typical allergic reaction include breathing congestion, inflammation, scratchy or watery eye, sneezing, coughing, itching, puffy face, flushing of the cheeks, vomiting, stomachache, and intestinal irritation etc. More severe reactions can be fatal if not treated in time. The underlying causes of development of allergy and sensitivity, in varying degrees, are Diet and Nutritionary and lifestyle factors, imbalanced immune function, and toxic overload. There are many cures for allergies that do not involve much use of pharmaceutical drugs. This book shows you how you can treat allergies naturally. Besides, it explains how you can make lifestyle changes that will keep you in the pink of health. #v&spublishers
    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherV&S Publishers
    Release dateDec 5, 2018
    ISBN9789350572313
    Combating Allergy Naturally: Control & manage without medicine

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      Combating Allergy Naturally - Dr. A.K. Sethi

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      1

      What is Allergy

      When we mention the word Allergy, majority of people correlate it with Aachoo - sneezing, running nose, watering of eyes, cough, etc. Some people think of allergy to medicines like Penicillin, Sulfa drugs, etc. and others connect it to food substances like milk, meat, cheese, etc.

      Unfortunately, allergy has become the bane of modern civilisation and we find ourselves allergic to several substances like pets, insects, perfumes, wheat, food preservatives, latex (gloves), plants, metals like arsenic, etc. Allergy is also a complicated and enigmatic subject for doctors and scientists, since neither the causative mechanism is clear, nor the treatment is satisfactory.

      In order to understand what allergy is all about, we must first understand its basic mechanism. Allergy is closely related to our Immune System - the system which protects us from sickness and diseases. Our body is so designed that whenever a foreign invader (bacteria, virus, chemical, heat, cold, wind, water, etc.) or inner enemy (tumour, aged cells, etc.) attacks our body, the immune system gets activated to protect us from this invader.

      The innate (inborn) immune system consists of barriers such as skin and mucous membranes, enzymes and white blood cells (WBC) called neutrophils in its armamentarium. If the innate immune system is unsuccessful, the adaptive immune system takes over.

      This system consists of cells such as lymphocytes and monocytes and their products such as antibodies, cytokines and antigen-specific cytotoxic (killer) cells. This system does not damage the body tissues, but destroys the abnormal material (invader). It also remembers the encounters with specific invaders such that subsequent encounters by the host with the same agents activate the immune response more quickly and vigorously, preventing recurrence of the disease caused by the invader.

      In contrast to the adaptive immune system, in certain individuals there is an over-reactive immune system, i.e. there is an abnormal reaction to the ordinarily harmless substances (invaders). This disorder is called an Allergy or Hypersensitivity.

      What Happens During an Allergic Reaction

      When a person with a hypersensitive or hyper-alert immune system is exposed to an invader (an allergen), a series of events take place :-

      The WBC of the body start to produce a specific type of antibodies called Immunoglobulin E (IgE) to fight the allergen.

      These antibodies attach to another types of cells called mast cells, which are found in the airways and in the digestive system where the allergens enter the body.

      The mast cells release a variety of chemicals like histamine, serotonin, etc. which produce localised effects like sneezing, running nose, watery eyes, itching, diarrhoea, vomiting, etc. or generalised effects like breathing difficulty, low blood pressure, swelling of body, weakness, loss of consciousness, shock or even death.

      There are two major differences between the normal immune reaction and allergic reaction:-

      In a normal individual there is an antigen-antibody reaction, which protects the individual (host) while in a person with allergy, the reaction of allergen with tissue-bound antibody (IgE) can lead to several unpleasant symptoms to the body and causation of disease.

      In an allergic person, the body does not produce antibodies (IgE) unless he has been sufficiently exposed to the allergen earlier and for a prolonged period. Hence in cases of Food Allergy, the person who has been eating the (allergic) food substance regularly is more prone to develop a reaction than to a new substance recently added to his diet.

      There is another type of allergic reaction seen in allergic individuals, which is known as Delayed Hypersensitivity Reaction or Cellular Allergy. In this case, the body, instead of producing IgE antibodies, has overreactive lymphocytes produced by thymus gland. When exposed to certain allergic substances which come into direct contact with the skin, this type of allergic reaction is observed. The lymphocytes while reacting to get rid of the foreign material or toxin give rise to certain skin changes causing a disease called Contact Dermatitis.This type of allergic reaction is also seen when the body rejects the organs transplanted in the body.

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      Types of Allergies

      As written earlier, allergy is of different types depending -Z~A.!jon the mechanism of action and the offending agent (allergen). For a layman it will be easier to comprehend if allergy is classified based on the causative agent. Thus the types of allergy may be classified as given below:-

      Dust Allergy

      Food Allergy

      Drug Allergy

      Insect Allergy

      Skin Allergy

      Allergy due to other substances

      Dust Allergy

      Dust allergy refers to allergic symptoms caused by inhaling (breathing in) certain microscopic particles found in the environment surrounding us. These allergens (also called aeroallergens) may be found either at home, in our place of work or while travelling from one place to another. The common aeroallergens are as follows:

      Dust, smoke, fumes and gases emitted by polluting vehicles, industries and factories are most common aeroallergens in India.

      Climatic conditions like high humidity, sudden changes in temperature, especially from warm to cold and smog formation are also important factors causing allergic symptoms.

      Active and passive smoking is equally responsible for causing allergy and other symptoms of the respiratory system.

      Pollen grains of different plants suspended in air especially on windy and rainy days.

      Fungi and moulds found in damp and moist areas also cause allergic diseases.

      Dust mite found at home that collect in the mattresses, furniture, carpets and rugs, bedding draperies, clothes and floor, which are inhaled while dusting or cleaning the house.

      Inhalation of insect parts and droppings of cockroaches, flies, moths, butterflies, rats, mice, bed bugs, mosquitoes, houseflies, etc.

      Animal allergen in the form of epithelial scales (dander), hair or feathers of animals like dogs, cats, cattle, horse, sheep, goat, duck, etc.

      Occupational allergens like silica, asbestos, lead, nickel, coal, cotton, wool, fibres, paints, varnishes, resins, grain flour, formaldehyde, insecticides, pesticides, dyes, drugs, spices, printing ink, etc.

      Food Allergy

      Foods are mainly composed of proteins, carbohydrates and lipids. Usually, the major food allergens are the glycoproteins found in the food.

      About 2-3% of infants suffer from cow’s milk allergy, which is the most common food allergy of childhood. This seems logical since cow’s milk formula is usually the first foreign substance a baby consumes, and also the digestive and immune systems of the infant are not fully developed. Most children outgrow milk allergies by the age of four and food allergies that develop after this age are usually permanent. The major allergens in milk are the caseins and the whey protein - beta lactoglobulin. The milk from goats and sheep has almost similar proteins as cow’s milk and cannot be used as the latter’s substitute.

      Allergy to eggs is usually observed in young children and like cow’s milk allergy, fades with time. The main allergens are the egg-white proteins, ovomucoid, ovalbumin and ovotransferrin. The eggs of other poultry such as ducks are similar to that of hens and also cause allergy.

      Seafood allergy is more common in adults than children and is more prevalent in countries with a high consumption of fish and shellfish. The major allergens in fish are flesh-proteins called parvalbumins, which are similar in all kinds of fish. Cooking does not destroy the allergens in fish and shellfish and some individuals may be allergic to the cooked and not raw fish.

      Certain fruits and vegetables are also capable of causing allergic reactions, though very mild and often limited to the mouth (oral-allergy syndrome). The commonly allergic fruits and vegetables are apples, bananas, tomatoes, soyabean, peas, and beans. Many

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