What Causes Allergies?
Have you ever wondered what causes allergies?
The reason why we develop allergies remains a medical mystery. Allergies are a complicated subject for which conventional medicine has no cures.
Even more tragic is that all too often the solution is to attempt to manipulate symptoms by adding more chemicals to the body, rather than admit the extent of and address the actual problem.
We all need some help to overcome allergies or respiratory infections at some point, so here are a few natural remedies and tips to help you obtain relief from these conditions.
The reason why we develop allergies remains a medical mystery. Allergies are a complicated subject for which conventional medicine has no cures.
Even more tragic is that all too often the solution is to attempt to manipulate symptoms by adding more chemicals to the body, rather than admit the extent of and address the actual problem.
We all need some help to overcome allergies or respiratory infections at some point, so here are a few natural remedies and tips to help you obtain relief from these conditions.
A Short History of Allergies
Allergies were first described about 100 years ago. The term "allergy" meant "changed activity" and described changes that occurred after contacting a foreign substance. Two types of changes were noticed; one was beneficial. The benefit occurred from the development of protection against a foreign substance after having been exposed to it. This response prevents us from developing many infectious diseases for a second time. The other type of response generally not beneficial was known as a hypersensitivity or "allergy".All persons are capable of allergic responses; for example, anyone given a transfusion with the wrong type blood will have an allergic reaction.
The Core Problem
Allergies occur when the body has lost its ability to cope with a substance.Recent research indicates that the digestive system has a link to all allergies and not just those caused by food. As Dr. LeAnne Deardeuff explains, "Allergies are caused by the body's inability to digest protein properly. This results in foreign protein floating in the blood stream. Then, when it comes in contact with another foreign protein, such as grass pollen, it sends histamine to attack the protein and you get an allergic response such as watery eyes. Yeast and parasites can also cause allergies. The adrenal glands can contribute to allergies. In this case, it usually manifests as asthma."
According to Dr. David Stewart, "Allergies are among the most misunderstood of maladies, not only by the public in general, but among medical doctors as well. It is not God's plan that they should happen. Allergies are malfunctions of the immune system for which conventional medicine has no cures. The conventional approach is to identify allergens and prescribe a regimen of avoidance and/or prescribe drugs that suppress the symptoms without addressing the actual problem. Solving the problem involves getting at the root cause and making corrections at that level, which for allergies, requires a psychosomatic approach."
Common Allergy Symptoms
How allergic you are at any one time relates to how well you process your body burden.Allergic rhinitis is the most common allergic problem. A stuffy, runny nose, watering, itchy eyes, headaches, and sneezing are all common.
More severe reactions include asthma, profuse sweating, weakness, shortness of breath, diarrhea, nausea, acute dermatitis, irregular heartbeat (arrthymia), inflammation of the tissues around the eyes, swelling of the face and neck, and bronchial spasms. Anaphylactic shock is a potentially fatal reaction, which is proceeded by many of the foregoing symptoms.
Common Allergens
Involve Proteins or Polypeptides
Common allergens include house dust, animal dander, feathers, insect bites, bee or wasp venom, antibiotics, pharmaceuticals, and various foods - all of which involve proteins and/or polypeptides. Vaccines are prone to cause allergies since they are usually composed of alien proteins and are designed to produce an antibody reaction in the body. House dust is a common allergen because of the proteins and amino acids of mites, microbes, pollen, viruses, fungi, mold, insects, mice droppings, and other biological substances.Exposure to allergens may be by inhalation, skin contact, stings, bites, ingestion, or hypodermic injection.
The link between asthma and cow's milk is familiar to many young asthma sufferers. Some children may be allergic to the small amount of antibiotic passed into the milk from diary cows.
Mold Spores
Every breath you inhale has hundreds of mold spores, but not all molds are toxic.We need a constant inhalation of mold spores in order to prevent future unbalanced immune system response.
Artificially boosted levels of toxic mold may occur, due to weather sealed homes, constant moisture (water pipe leaks, rain leaks), or leaks (air borne particles enter your walls interior due to cracks). The colony should be found, and its mass removed, and surfaces scrubbed with a anti-microbial cleaner, like Thieves Household Cleaner.
Control Mold and Air Pollution without Toxic Chemicals
People living in a toxic mold environment suffering from chronic headaches, nausea, dizziness, and other physical complaints have seen their symptoms completely disappear after treating their homes with anti-fungal therapeutic grade essential oils. Thieves is a blend of essential oils that has been tested at Weber State University for its potent antimicrobial properties and found to have a 99.96% kill rate against bacteria and fungi.This is one lifestyle change that is effortless and will significantly improve your indoor air quality. Just place 15-20 drops of a therapeutic grade essential oil, like Purification or Thieves blend in a cold air diffuser, plug it in and enjoy. Diffuse for 30 minutes, once or twice per day and your indoor air will not only smell clean, it is clean.
Allergy Avoidance
A relatively clean and dust-free house is healthy for all people but essential for the allergic.1. If you want to reduce the number of airborne allergens and toxins that invade your home on a daily basis... try this suggestion. Invest in a quality doormat and leave your shoes outside the door and you can bet those particles won't stand a chance!
2. Frequent vacuuming of your home, carpets and mattresses will remove a major contributor to your allergies. ALLERGY Magazine recommends 3+ minutes of vacuuming per square foot. Freshen the carpet and the air while you vacuum by adding several drops of Lavender, Lemon, or Purification essential oil to your vacuum filter (paper or water). To prevent the spread of mold, clean the vacuum beater brush (I like Thieves Oil Spray).
3. Destroy the dust mites in your bedroom with essential oils. When changing linens, vacuum your mattress, then wipe it down with a few drops of essential oil on a tissue. Then, wash your sheets with liquid laundry detergent to which you've added 25 drops of Eucalyptus essential oil. Hypoallergenic mattress and pillow covers will also help, as well as keeping pets out of your bedroom and using HEPA air filters.
4. For all the hard surfaces in your home, use a non-toxic cleaner, like Thieves Household Cleaner. It's remarkably economical, effective, and leaves a very light scent.
Conventional Treatments
Drugs that relieve symptoms may be prescribed or purchased over the counter - all have side effects.1. Antihistamines are common allergy medicines that block the action of histamines preventing allergy symptoms. A common side effect is drowsiness. Studies have shown that antihistamines can also affect childrens' thinking and learning. Seldane is a prescription antihistamine that causes less drowsiness, but it may be less effective. Antihistamines should not be used as sleeping pills because the drowsiness they produce decreases the amount of deep sleep, which is necessary for normal rest.
2. Decongestants are often prescribed with antihistamines during allergic attacks. These medicines shrink swollen nasal tissue and blood vessels to relieve sinus pressure, congestion, and redness. Their long term use can make allergies worse. Decongestant may raise blood pressure making extra work for the heart. They are not recommended for people with high blood pressure or glaucoma. They may also cause insomnia, irritability, and restrict urinary flow.
3. Several over-the-counter cough and cold medicines contain the ingredient dextromethorphan (also called DXM). If taken in large quantities, these OTC medicines can cause hallucinations, loss of motor control, and "out-of-body" sensations.
4. Combination medicines, which include both decongestants and antihistamines, antihistamine eye drops and mast cells stabilizers (treat mild to moderate inflammation in the bronchial tubes), are used to relieve multiple symptoms. The side effects for combination medicines are dependent on the combination taken.
5. Corticosteroids reduce inflammation associated with hay fever and to decrease inflammation and swelling from allergic reactions, such as food or skin allergies. These treatments must be taken daily for one to two weeks before the full effect can be felt. The side effects of oral corticosteroids include weight gain, fluid retention, high blood pressure, growth suppression, diabetes, cataracts of the eyes, osteoporosis, and muscle weakness.
6. Inhaled corticosteroids - side effects may cause cough and unpleasant yeast infections in the mouth.
7. Bronchodilators are inhaled drugs used to control asthma symptoms and are available by prescription. If overused, they can cause serious side effects, such as high blood pressure and a fast heart beat.
Before taking prescription or over the counter medication, consider natural healing remedies that work without side effects.
Strategies to Help You Overcome Allergies
Support Immune System and Adrenals
While allergic reactions are a complex medical condition, a few simple lifestyle changes can make an enormous difference for you, as it has for many others.1. Avoid the allergic substance(s).
2. Avoid GMO and microwaved foods.
3. Avoid bleached flours, and everything made with it.
4. Avoid processed meats, as many commercially grown animals are exposed to high levels of pesticides, antibiotics, steroids, and questionable dietary sources.
5. Thoroughly wash all fruits and vegetables in warm water adding a couple drops of lemon essential oil or a quality dish soap. Rinse well.
6. Know your foods and avoid food additives. The Top 12 Food Additives to Remove From Your Diet: Thanks to MSN Health & Fitness contributor Jean Weiss, a list of the most medically questionable and harmful additives in everyday foods has been compiled:
Sodium nitrite
BHA & BHT
Propyl gallate
Monosodium glutamate
Trans fats
Aspartame
Acesulfame-K
Food colorings (Blue & , Red , Green , Yellow)
Olestra
Potassium bromate
White sugar
Sodium chloride
7. Eat whole foods and prepare your own meals at home using fresh, natural products.
8. Avoid fried foods and foods cooked in oil. When oil is heated to cooking temperature, it begins to break down and has been identified as a carcinogen. Saute your vegetables in broth, water, or white wine.
9. Regularly practice juice fasting and cleansing. This will cleanse your system of toxins and residues.
10. Get 30 minutes of exercise and sunshine per day. Exercising helps create enzymes to burn fat and get rid of toxins from the body, while sunshine is needed for the body to produce Vitamin D3.
11. Strengthen your immune system with superfoods, whole food core supplements, probiotics, digestive enzymes, and therapeutic-grade essential oils.
12. Drink plenty of water each day to stay hydrated and to allow the body to flush toxins from the blood and liver. Drink pure water, not soda, for best results.
13. Get extra rest as sleep amps up your immune system.
14. Routinely practice under-eating.
15. Take time to appreciate the beauty around you and give thanks.
Natural Treatments
Among the therapies that have proven most effective in treating allergies are diet and nutrition, aromatherapy and essential oils, acupuncture, herbal medicine, Ayurvedic medicine and homeopathy.There are many good herbs to help cure allergies - cayenne pepper, along with ginger, garlic, and onions.
A chronically negative state depresses interleukin 2 production and compromises the immune system. This leads to mistakes at the cellular level that manifest as allergies. Many essential oils are emotionally releasing, which can help you get to the root of your problem and help you resolve it.
Since essential oils can address issues at both the emotional and cellular levels, you can understand why many people testify that their allergies disappeared after they began using essential oils on a regular basis.
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Electrical Properties of Essential Oils
Manufacturers and distributors of vitamin and mineral supplements, health foods, herbs, and essential oils are prohibited from making specific health claims about their products, even though the health benefits of these products are well known and documented.Essential oils protect the plant from disease and can do the same for us. Unlike naturally inorganic or man-made synthetic substances, materials and products, essential oils are very much alive. Essential oils are correctly and completed balanced in all their vital activity.
Essential oils work with your body in a natural, holistic way. They gently activate your body's own healing energies to restore balance to your body, mind, and spirit.
In their pure state, essential oils are some of the most concentrated natural extracts known, exhibiting significant and immediate antioxidant, antiviral, anti-inflammatory, antibacterial, and hormone balancing effects.
There is another dimension in the healing power of essential oils. This has to do with their electrical properties. All essential oils carry electrical charges, usually electrons or negative ions. These frequencies are measurable with properly designed instrumentation.
Measurement of the human body found that a healthy person has a frequency around 62-68 MHz. When a person's frequency dips to 58 MHz, cold symptoms are manifest. Flu symptoms start at 57 MHz.
The frequency of essential oils are between 52-320 MHz - the highest of all known substances. When several oils are blended together, a fundamental frequency will emerge that may be higher or lower than the components.
One of the most important healing modalities of the oils is their ability to lift our bodily frequencies to levels where disease cannot exist.
Essential oils can help to resolve allergic sensitivities, at both their physical and emotional roots and make them go away.
Nature's Pharmacy
For many people, the road to relief is best paved by Mother Nature, with a variety of natural treatments that studies show can help, often without the troubling side effects of traditional care.The right types of essential oils can help you feel better and breathe better during allergy season.
1. Breath Again Roll On, Raven and R.C. essential oil blends by Young Living were especially formulated to fight respiratory conditions, relieve colds, sinusitis and congestion. Diffuse, inhale deeply and apply topically on throat and lung areas (dilute first). Many people alternate between Raven and R.C. for maximum benefit.
2. Asthma: Citrus essential oils have been shown to provide relief from asthma attacks. Just breathing the oil in will often stop asthma within a few minutes.
Safety Record
The Importance of Therapeutic-Grade Essential Oils
Pure essential oils have few side effects when taken as directed. Sun sensitivity may develop when citrus or other oils are applied to the skin before sun exposure. Allergic or toxic skin reactions may occur with the use of adulterated or synthetic fragrances.The quality of essential oils matters whether you are using them for aromatherapy, applying to the skin - but most of all if you plan to take them internally. Most health food stores stock essential oils that are "perfume grade". These oils are generally not safe for consumption and even smelling them may cause irritation in sensitive people.
It's virtually impossible to be allergic to pure essential oils, since they do not contain proteins or polypeptides.
When purchasing essential oils, this is what it should say on the label: "100 percent pure therapeutic grade essential oil supplement (or blend)". It is the vital energy of pure essential oils that is responsible for their positive healing effects on body and mind.
Whole Food Antioxidants Help You Breathe Easier
Large scale studies have now shown that people who high levels of antioxidants in their blood have lower incidences of asthma and emphysema. Even when COPD has developed in the countries with higher intake of fruits and vegetables, the disease has been less severe and the death rates lower. A study presented at a recent meeting of the American Thoracic Society reported that a single apple per day cut the risk of COPD by more than 50 percent.We have recently become aware of thousands of phytochemicals in a wide range of fruits and vegetables. Bioflavonoids may have disease fighting properties. One study found that asthmatics, using an herbal decoction of Ningxia wolfberry, the breathing capacity improved to varying degrees in 66 percent of patients.
Some suggestions for preserving your breathing capacity:
1. Maximize your antioxidant intake. Antioxidants directly prevent free radicals from damaging healthy tissue plus they strengthen and support the immune system.
2. Add digestive enzymes to support your liver.
3. Since probiotics protect their territory by killing pathogens (harmful bacteria), having a gut colonized with plenty of these good bugs is one of the best ways to protect yourself from Swine Flu or any other kind of infection.
The Most Miraculous Molecule You Can Put Into Your Body
Almost all Americans are deficient in Vitamin C - yet, adequate amounts are needed for top notch immunity.During allergy and flu season, of particular interest is Vitamin C's role in immunity. C appears to stimulate all major aspects of the immune system. It increases both the movement and function of white blood cells (WBCs). Keeping your WBCs well-saturated with C can increase their activity by 75%. Just a few grams will double the activity of special WBCs called Natural Killer cells (NKs). The NKs attack bacteria, viruses and cancer cells.
Megadoses of intravenous Vitamin C have cured everything from polio to acute viral hepatitis and viral pneumonias to diphtheria and staph infections to influenza and viral pneumonia.
We need up to 6 grams of Vitamin C from diet and supplements per day. Anyone with a chronic disease, which is 75% of the population, should take a high quality Vitamin C, like Young Living's Super C, up to their bowel tolerance. When your Vitamin C is not pure, it is partially useless and may be detrimental.
Ear Itching and Other Allergies
Do you find that you have an itch in the ear due to what you eat? The ears are very sensitive, and like a "canary in a coal mine", will show what is going on inside the body. Take a look at when it flares up, and see if there is some correlation to something you do or consume. Mine flares up when I consume too much sweet things and vinegar, or from milk. When I have an overall fungal condition, probably an overgrowth of Candida. I use Ocotea essential oil internally with good results. Live 5 may help as well. Prevent/Limit Respiratory Problems Without Drugs
Essential Oils versus Antibiotics
It important to prevent respiratory infections. The enzymes that are released by the white blood cells that arrive to combat infections are able to destroy the network of connective tissues that maintain the functional structure of the lung.Antibiotics should not be taken for viral or fungal infections because antibiotics have no impact on these microbes.
According to a USA Today health article, antibiotics have a 5 to 25 percent chance of causing diarrhea... send about 1 of 1,000 people to the hospital with allergic reactions.
Jeffrey Linder, an assistant professor at Harvard Medical School, explains, "There's a very small chance this antibiotic will help you, but a much bigger risk that it will hurt you."
A century of research and evaluation has confirmed that essential oils are effective antimicrobial agents. They do not attack or weaken the organism while attacking the disease. They have a natural suitability for countering germs while sparing - even promoting - useful, beneficial microorganisms.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. How soon can someone see results with essential oils and antioxidants?Don't expect the same results unless you are using Young Living Therapeutic Grade Essential oils and Supplements. Also each person is different so they may not work as well for you as it does for others so try another oil or supplement that would work better for you. It is recommended that you make a 90 day commitment to your essential oil - nutrition program.
2. What is the difference between conventional and holistic treatment of allergies?
Whether the discussion is about whole natural foods versus processed foods containing additives or natural plant medicines versus synthetic drugs, it comes clear that modern man has been led astray by the same wrong idea.
Conventional medicine has its place when it comes to diagnostics and repairing the body; however, it is my opinion that conventional medicine should not be in the business of treating chronic disease. The practice of treating chronic disease by prescribing drugs will only suppress the symptoms of disease. Therefore, your allergy in only maintained and not cured. Holistic care on the other hand, looks for the source of your allergies and treats the whole body as one.
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Clear Your Stuffed Nose:
Forget Sudafed. Here's an easier, quicker, and cheaper remedy to relieve sinus pressure: Put a drop of peppermint essential oil on the tip of your tongue. Alternate thrusting your tongue against the roof of your mouth, then pressing between your eyebrows with one finger. This causes the vomer bone, which runs through the nasal passages to the mouth, to rock back and forth. The motion loosens congestion; after 20 seconds, you'll feel your sinuses start to drain.
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Forget Sudafed. Here's an easier, quicker, and cheaper remedy to relieve sinus pressure: Put a drop of peppermint essential oil on the tip of your tongue. Alternate thrusting your tongue against the roof of your mouth, then pressing between your eyebrows with one finger. This causes the vomer bone, which runs through the nasal passages to the mouth, to rock back and forth. The motion loosens congestion; after 20 seconds, you'll feel your sinuses start to drain.
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Article Updates
Below is a list of related links within this site that will contribute to identifying and getting rid of allergens from your life.
- Allergies and Hayfever
- Great educational information about natural remedies using Essential Oils
- Ear aches, Allergies, and Sinus Infections - Natural Cures
- Do you or your children have chronic sinus infections/ear aches/allergies? Learn about natural cures for these conditions.
- Stress Worsens Allergies
- Being stressed out might cause more severe and longer lasting allergy attacks.
- Foods that Cure Asthma and Allergies
- A definitive link exists between symptom free children and "fruity vegetables" and fish.
- Probiotics: Are You Getting Enough
- Probiotics, which means "for life" are beneficial bacteria that can assist your body with digestion and help prevent you from harmful bacteria. Read more at this link.
- Oxidative Stress Implicated in Allergy & Asthma Attacks
- Researchers have evidence that "reactive oxygen species" is necessary to cause severe allergy or asthma attack. These findings suggest that antioxidant substances may be useful in forestalling such attacks.
- Asthma, Allergies & Cow's Milk
- Milk is one of 2 or 3 most common food allergens in the American diet. Some children may be allergic to the milk protein, while others may be allergic to the small amount of antibiotics in the milk.
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- D. Gary Young is an expert in the use of therapeutic grade essential oils.
- Allergy Sufferers May Benefit from Folic Acid
- Researchers at John Hopkins found people with higher levels of blood folate had fewer IgE antibodies, fewer reported allergies, less wheezing, and less likelihood of asthma.
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