Allergies and homeopathy treatment

Homeopathy is regarded to be a highly effective treatment in regards to treating allergy and is capable for stimulating an individual to healing, to a point of getting complete relief. In short, homeopathy is a wonderful form of treatment for naturally treating allergies. There are many people who have been suffering from allergies at some part of their life. Generally, the best treatment that was offered to them was symptomatic relief via avoidance of allergen or medication. But, homeopathy tends to address cause of sensitivity towards the allergens at an in-depth level; thereby avoiding the allergen (substance that is held responsible for allergic response) or resorting to symptom suppression through continuous symptomatic treatment till it becomes unnecessary as the sensitivity gets eliminated.

  

Understanding the different types of allergy

There exist several common substances that could create an allergic response in people which includes the following:

• Foods like milk and dairy, wheat (gluten), seafood (shellfish), soy, alcohol, peanuts, eggs and specific vegetables (eggplants, potatoes, tomatoes).

• Specific common environmental factors like pollen, dust, animal fur (cats, dogs, and other pets), mold, sunlight and dust mites.

• Different synthetic or natural substances like nickel, latex, pesticides, venom from harmless animal stings (wasps, bees) and medications (sulfa drugs, penicillin, etc.).

Allergy symptoms tend to manifest in the interface between internal environment and external world, in respiratory tract’s mucus membrane and on the skin, digestive tracts and eyes. Inflammation could cause different allergic symptoms, which most human beings have experienced.

It is to be noted that several of the above mentioned substances could cause trouble to healthy people. If this is termed to the case, with the substance being synthetic or being modified strongly from the natural form (commercial wheat, medications, genetically modified soy and many more), then it could be the substance instead of personal sensitivity, which is to be viewed as true cause and the appropriate solution in this case would be its avoidance.

Treating allergens through homeopathy

Gluten allergy homeopathic treatment is very much effective and also cost effective. The best part is that it is easily accessible and being a time proven natural treatment can be used by any person, irrespective of gender and age. 

 There are numerous substances, which are encountered in today’s life and are physiologically not adapted. It can be said to be frequent cause for intolerance symptoms like tiredness, mental fogginess, skin rashes, diarrhea and poor digestion. Intolerance needs to be distinguished from that of allergy by lesser symptom intensity and specificity. The term might also refer to specific hereditary conditions where the body is not in a position to handle particular food components or that of environmental conditions.

The homeopathic approach

Allergic homeopathic treatment is said to start with physical symptoms, however, does not stop there. Some vital clues to homeopathic prescription and pattern could be found in:

•    Situations that cause exacerbation of allergic symptoms.
•    Situations leading towards relief received from allergic symptoms.
•    Life circumstances set around onset time of allergic symptoms.
•    How allergy symptoms tend to disrupt normal life or what the individual is prevented from doing.

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Has homeopathy caught the medical world by storm?

If you think of a natural form of remedy, then homeopathy comes to your mind in a split second. It is become all the more popular in the world of today because of the twin advantages of effectiveness along with the harmless factor. Homeopathy can be illustrated to be a combination of nature along with science and the evolution of this form of treatment has come out from the ancient Greek mythology.

As far as the homeopathic medicines are concerned, they tend to work on this principal only. They are created from plants, animals and for the matter even, minerals. These forms of medicines are incorporated with effective material, which tends to cause diseases in the body. However, a point to be mentioned is that this form of material is present in the diluted form. Water and alcohol are the most common diluting agents used in this regard. Where the role of these substances lay is that they activate the immune system of the body, which can fight with the ineffective materials in the body. By this process, the person is cured completely.

Asthma is a form of disease where a patient tends to experience breathing problems. Though a foolproof course of treatment is not available in this form of disease, homeopathy seems to be the best bet as it goes deep into the problem and eradicates the inefficiency of the immune system. In a way, it is made strong so that it can withstand any form of contentious pitfalls. First and foremost, one needs to visit a homeopathic   centre of repute, and it has solution for any major along with minor illness. A one to one session with the doctor where a few personal questions along with the various facets of the disease will give a clear cut idea to the homeopathic doctor on how to begin the course of treatment. The beauty of this form of treatment is that it advocates a holistic approach and the onus is on the patient and not on the symptoms in any manner. To locate the best doctor, you could do a reference check.

Treatment of asthma in homeopathy has indeed become easy with the evolution of the internet. One can get the desired course of treatment sitting in the comfort of their room and that too online. The medical staff listen to the queries of the patients online and prescribe the desired medicines. If the situation demands, the medicines are shipped over to the patient directly. In this regard, the shipping charges may be charged or not charged and it depends upon the discretion of the company in question. The onus lies on an individual on whether he wants to visit the centre directly or opt for the online mode of treatment. Whatever be the desired choice, to opt for the homeopathic course of treatment, is the best recourse as the benefits are numerous. It is recommended that you do a reference check before you eventually choose the doctor.

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Wheat Allergy: Symptoms and Treatment

Wheat allergy is not limited to any specific age and it can be found in people of all ages irrespective of gender or health condition. There are many common symptoms, which will be visible within minutes after eating food containing wheat. The common symptoms are:

•    Irritation or itching in mouth or throat
•    Swelling can also be found in mouth
•    Itchy rashes on skin
•    Nasal congestion and headache
•    Eyes will become itchy and watery
•    Difficulty in breathing
•    Nausea and vomiting
•    Diarrhoea
•    Anaphylaxis

There are four types of wheat proteins such as albumin, globulin, gliadin and gluten. One can develop allergy towards any one or more than one wheat proteins. In contradictory to the common belief, this allergy is not caused just by the consumption of food containing wheat, but use of many cosmetics, bath products, etc, which are rich in wheat proteins can also cause this allergy. Although, it is seen in all people, kids and toddlers are at risk as at this age as the immune system is not developed fully. Similarly, those who have wheat allergy hereditary are also at risk. 

Although most of the cases of wheat allergy will not cause much danger to the body health, it will certainly disturb the normal living. There are many forms, which are highly dangerous too. Hence, it is necessary to treat it immediately.

Treatments

Once you noticed the symptoms, you should consult a registered medical practitioner. The details such as how fast the symptoms are appearing after eating food and if there is any specific food, which is causing allergy mostly, etc should be revealed to the doctor.

There are several tests such as skin test, blood test, food challenge test, etc to identify the diseases. If prescribed by the doctor, you should undergo all these tests before treatment. After that, the treatment will be decided. Although all streams of medical sciences have effective treatments and remedies for, yet homeopathy wheat allergy is considered to be the best one.

As mentioned earlier, children are more prone to this type of allergy and homeopathy drugs will be the best one for them. Secondly, the medicines are comparatively safer and cheaper. Thus, most of the people prefer homeopathy for wheat allergy, and it is found to be highly effective.

Precautions to be taken

When you have diagnosed with wheat allergy, it is always better to inform others related to you. Thus, you can avoid having food containing wheat protein. This is most necessary in case of children. Similarly, you should make it a habit to read the label of packed foods and cosmetics to see whether they contain wheat proteins or not. Always prefer gluten free foods and control or avoid the consumption of wheat or food products containing wheat. Cosmetics, bath products, etc too are to be avoided if they are containing wheat proteins. You should be more cautious when dining out. It is always better to follow a strict diet prescribed by your doctor.

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Homeopathy tries to empower the body

Vitiligo is a skin disease. The skin pigment is lost for some reason or it is not formed by the skin cells in sufficient quantities.  The result is the formation of irregular white patches on the skin. Vitiligo patches are more common on the exposed body parts like the face, hands, arms, and the neck. The patch formation, its growth and its speed are all random. Although vitiligo is not a serious or painful disease physically, it leaves psychological scars on the mind of the persons suffering from it, especially in young age. The reasons behind the appearance and the growth of vitiligo are still not clear. But it is supposed to be the net result of genetic, auto immunological, allergy, hormonal and stress factors operating within the patient’s body.

Ineffective approaches

Various traditional methods of different systems of medicine try to treat vitiligo in many ways. Some try to hide the patches by using cosmetics.  Some drugs are applied to the patches and exposed to the sun. Ultraviolet radiation, application of colors and grafting are some of the other options. Some attempt at modifying the appearance of the patches without trying to cure the root cause. Some go in for solutions like steroidal creams to phototherapy. Some even seek to tattoo the patches.  Such approaches neither can stop the spread of the patches nor can be an effective and permanent solutions to the disease.

A disturbed body system

For homeopathy, vitiligo is the outcome of a disturbance in the body system. It goes over the case history meticulously and studies the spread, location, and duration of the patches. It takes into account any evidence of auto-immune or thyroid disorders in the patient. It gives due weightage to the psychological condition of the patients, many of whom are the victim of extra stress and depression brought on by the disease.

A good beginning

Homeopathic treatment for vitiligo begins by attempting to first slow down and then stop the continued destruction of the pigment and the growth of the patches. It tries to restore the process of pigment formation in the existing patches. Homeopathic medicines aim at restoring and boosting the body’s own natural capacity to produce normal melanin pigmentation. Homeopathic medicines arsenic baryta mur, arsenic album, sulph falvus, and baryta carb are among the many drugs that lead to encouraging results.

Dos and don’ts for patients

Homeopaths advise the patients to expose the affected body areas to the early morning sun daily, to avoid cosmetics, to use a mild soap, to include enough meat, liver, cereals, beans, lentils and green leafy vegetables in the diet, to avoid citrus fruits, tamarind, fish, lobsters, red meat, crabs and prawns, to avoid steroids and to develop a positive attitude to living.

A long treatment

There can be no predictions about the time period and the extent of success of the treatment. These also depend upon the magnitude of the patches, their duration and their location. Big patches need longer period to heal. Patches on fingers and toes and around lips usually take more time to heal. In general, the process of curing of vitiligo is rather long and may take years.

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