SEASONAL ALLERGIES
I really enjoy this time of the year! However, for some people, summer allergies can become an everyday battle. But, you've heard the saying. The best defense is a good offense.
WHAT ARE ALLERGIES?
An allergy is the immune system's overactive response to a substance that is harmful to most people. A normal healthy immune system protects you against foreign substances that try to invade your body. If you have allergies, though, otherwise harmless substances, known as allergens, can cause your body to react as if they were dangerous invaders.
Your immune system tries to protect you by producing large amounts of a specific antibody, according to the allergen. It releases inflammatory substances, such as histamine, into your system.
These substances migrate to various parts of the body, causing allergy symptoms. For example, if they get into the respiratory system, they can cause a runny nose, itchy eyes and sneezing.
The type and severity of allergy symptoms vary, depending on the allergen, where in the body the symptoms appear, how sensitive the individual is and how strong the reaction is.
HOMEOPATHIC REMEDIES
Homeopathic remedies for allergies can save a lot of suffering. They work by helping to desensitize the body's reactions to allergic substances. The homeopathic ingredients gently and safely expose the individual to minutely diluted allergens, in order to decrease the sensitivity and strengthen the weak areas. This allows our natural defenses to adapt to the allergens appropriately and no longer react adversely to them.
Desensitizing the body with homeopathic remedies teaches the body to react less and less to the allergens with each season or exposure.
INHALANT ALLERGIES
Inhalant allergies can occur when airborne allergens, such as pollen or molds, affect the respiratory system. Inhalant nasal allergies can be very uncomfortable, causing symptoms similar to sinusitis or the common cold.
Homeopathy is based on the principle that "like cures like". If pollen is an offending allergen, for instance, then homeopathic pollen can remove the symptoms that the real allergen produces.
In spring, outdoor molds, grasses and tree and flower pollens start to become more prevalent. This is when the homeopathic formula for inhalant allergies can be indispensable!
This formula contains homeopathic preparations of various pollens, a flower and grass seed mixture, dried herbs, fungus, animal hair and house dust. You can see that this formula offers relief for quite a variety of allergy-causing offenders.
It contains homeopathic epinephrine, which influences the hormones to protect against allergic symptoms. It also provides homeopathic histamine, to supply antihistamine effects.
For desensitization, a person can take five drops of this remedy, once a day, starting at least one month before allergy season.
ALLERGIC INFLAMMATION
Allergies can cause the mucous membranes in specific parts of the body to become inflamed.
Inflammatory reactions of the eyes can cause itching, burning and redness. If the nose is affected, burning, itching, blockage, runny nose or sneezing spells can result. In the respiratory tract, constriction, dry cough, tickling in the throat or asthma can develop.
The homeopathic formula for mucosal inflammation is designed to alleviate reactions of the mucous membranes in the eyes, nose and upper respiratory tract.
ALLERGIC CONJUNCTIVITIS
Conjunctivitis is inflammation of the mucous membranes that cover the exposed portion of the eyeballs and lines the inner surface of the eyelids. Seasonal allergic conjunctivitis generally occurs in the spring, induced by grass pollen. It is also common in the late summer months, triggered by ragweed pollen.
It usually affects both eyes. Itching is a major symptom, often with burning, redness and a watery, mucous discharge.
The homeopathic remedy for conjunctivitis helps to relieve irritated eye symptoms associated with allergies. It is formulated to alleviate stinging pain, soreness, swelling and burning. It offers relief for whites of eyes that have become red. It also soothes red, swollen, itchy skin around the eyes.
Homeopathic eye drops are also useful for allergic eye irritations. Excellent results have been obtained by using these along with the conjunctivitis remedy.
Dr. Gail Smolinski has completed her PhD in Natural Medicine. She is also a Registered Doctor of Natural Medicine, has her Doctor of Naturopathy degree and is Board Certified in both, Traditional Naturopathy and Nutritional Wellness.
She is a Certified Low Intensity Laser Therapist, Master Herbalist, Registered Nutritional Consultant, Professional Homeopath and Holistic Iridologist.
Dr. Gail offers Low Intensity Laser Therapy, health consultations, Iridology, bio-energetic therapies, detoxification footbaths and a wide variety of professional health products at her natural health clinic. You may contact her at 306-783-1261 on weekdays from 9 to 5 or visit her website at www.drgail.ca
This column is not intended to diagnose, treat or cure any disease. It provides general information about health and nutrition. It is run bi-weekly, space permitting.
Dr. Gail Smolinski has completed her PhD in Natural Medicine. She is also a Registered Doctor of Natural Medicine, has her Doctor of Naturopathy degree and is Board Certified in both, Traditional Naturopathy and Nutritional Wellness.
She is a Certified Low Intensity Laser Therapist, Master Herbalist, Registered Nutritional Consultant, Professional Homeopath and Holistic Iridologist.
Dr. Gail offers Low Intensity Laser Therapy, health consultations, Iridology, bio-energetic therapies, detoxification footbaths and a wide variety of professional health products at her natural health clinic. You may contact her at 306-783-1261 on weekdays from 9 to 5 or visit her website at www.drgail.ca
This column is not intended to diagnose, treat or cure any disease. It provides general information about health and nutrition. It is run bi-weekly, space permitting.
