Allergy or hypersensitivity is a condition where the body’s immune system responds abnormally to a foreign substance. These substances called allergens include pollen, dust, dust mites, pet dander, food or certain medications. The allergic symptoms can vary from mild manifestations of rhinitis, itchiness, red and watery eyes, rashes, swelling to severe symptoms like respiratory disorders and even death. Allergies can be treated using drugs prescribed by the allergists or using home cure for getting relief from the symptoms.
Home Cure
Some Of Home Remedies In Treating Allergies Are –
• Steam inhalation is the first remedy to free you from nose congestion and runny nose. This can be done three times a day for around two weeks.
• A cup of chicken soup is another way to get immediate relief from nose block and sore throat.
• Rashes can be treated by applying a paste of avocado on them.
• Another effective treatment for rashes is to fill a bathtub of water with a few spoons of potato flour and relax in the tub three times a day.
• Chamomile tea is a natural antihistamine. A cup of this tea can be had at least two times day to prevent the histamine production in the body. It also helps to reduce the runny nose and gives relief from sore throat.
• Green tea is also said to be a natural antihistamine and gives relief from cold.
• Pure honey is also found to be a good cure for allergies.
• Crushed ginger in tea or boiling water is effective as a decongestant and an antihistamine.
• Peppermint tea is good for relief from congestion while use of thyme in tea can help in sinusitis and cough.
• Garlic is a good stimulant of the immune system and gives relief from nose congestion and cough.
• Oatmeal can be applied on skin rashes, itches and hives.
• A good balanced diet rich in vitamins and minerals is also essential for an allergy sufferer. The diet should be rich in fruits to detoxify the body. Fresh vegetable juice like carrot, cucumber and beetroot is effective in treating allergies. The diet should also be rich in vegetables and proteins.
• Basil leaves have also found to be useful. They can be used in cooking or as a paste over the rashes.
• Lime is one of the best remedies for allergy. Lime juice in warm water can be taken early morning which helps to improve the immunity system.
• Eucalyptus and ephedra are good decongestants and also for respiratory problems.
• Cider vinegar is good when used on bug bites.
• An aromatherapy massage with lavender oil can give good relief.
• Turmeric powder with warm milk, sugar or honey can be taken two or three times a day to get relief from cold, sinus and sore throat.
• A dose of 400mg of Vitamin E is good for 3 to 4 weeks as it has anti allergic properties.
• Intake of castor oil in fruit, vegetable juice or water every morning is good for treating allergies involving the skin, nasal passages and the GI tract.
• It is also important to reduce stress levels through exercise, meditation and yoga.
Some Tips For Temporary Relief From Allergic Symptoms Are -
• Nose can be rinsed with saline solution to get relief from irritation and blocked nose.
• Eyes can be rinsed with clean and cold water during itching and irritation for immediate relief.
• Wearing sun glasses during sunny days can help to avoid pollen allergen.