What are ALLERGIES?
Allergies are the response from the immune system or the defence system which reacts to substances such as dust, pollen, mites, and some eatables. These substances does not cause any harm in most of the people. But few react to it in an abnormal way when exposed to. The reaction is called an allergic reaction. The substances which cause or trigger such reactions are called as Allergens.
Some of the common allergens are dust, pollen, animal dander, mould, insect bites, certain medicines, latex, food items like peanuts, soy, sea foods, eggs, berries.
For most of the people these substances can be totally harmless, but they can be severely dangerous or even life threatening for a few. Family history of allergy is very important factor in determining risk of developing Allergies. Symptoms can range from very mild to moderate to very severe or even fatal. Anaphylaxis is the most severe complication of allergies.
Allergens affect nose, eyes, airways, skin and digestive system in form of sneezing, watery eyes, coughing, rashes, stomach pain, nausea and diarrhea.
How well HOMEOPATHY works in ALLERGIES?
Allergies are due to altered immune system which thinks that few substances are harmful. Homeopathy stimulates the body's immune system to cope with the exposure to the allergens. Homeopathy reduces the intensity and severity of allergies and over the period of time there is no need to worry about any allergic reaction.
Homeopathic medicines are safe, gentle, side effect free and do not suppress the symptoms but treat the root cause.