Homeopathy for self help: ALLERGIES. Not to be sneezed at!

ALLERGIES. Not to be sneezed at!

21. June 2011, 20:25 | by There's a remedy for that

By Genie Rowson, Regional Director (SA): British Institute of Homeopathy (BIH) International

What are allergies?

Any dis-ease or disorder in the body is caused by internal or external stressors which come from many sources such as toxicity, trauma, pathogens, emotional factors (fear, anxiety, anger), pollution, poor nutrition, heredity factors, poor living conditions, lifestyle issues, lack of sleep, overwork, stress and environmental changes (temperature, altitude, damp, dryness, etc.) The symptoms that we see or feel are the body’s efforts to heal itself.

Allergies are, quite simply, an overreaction to something in our environment such as cat hair, grass, pollen or dust. If you encourage your body’s healing mechanisms and restore balance, your symptoms will disappear.

What are our symptoms?

Everybody reacts differently to different stressors, and at different times. Some allergy sufferers experience a dry scratchy throat, while others have violent sneezing and streaming eyes. Yet others may get hives, a violent itchy rash, skin disorders, swollen puffy eyes or a sore throat, and cannot tolerate a warm stuffy room. Allergies are also often accompanied by headaches, tiredness and exhaustion, or feeling chilly.

Suppressing our symptoms

Many thousands are spent every year on sensitivity/allergy tests, and then what? Well, most conventional medicines work by suppressing our symptoms – for example, by drying up a runny nose or suppressing a rash or a bout of eczema. However, these symptoms are the body’s way of dealing with and eventually overcoming an overreaction to a possible aggravating substance which we call an allergen . The allergen is not the cause, otherwise we would all have the same reaction to it.

Rather, the weakness lies with the person over-reacting to the allergen. Therefore, if we keep SUPPRESSING our symptoms, our body will never get the chance to heal and restore balance. A chronic illness is one that your body has never had the chance to overcome.

If you suppress your symptoms, your body will continue to overreact to those irritants. However, if you stimulate your body’s own healing mechanisms, for example through the use of a homeopathic remedy, balance will be restored and you will not keep experiencing the same symptoms over and over again. By stimulating a person’s vital force and restoring balance, homeopathic medicine encourages the body’s natural healing mechanisms and restores harmony to the body.

Recommended remedies for allergies

Always choose a remedy that most closely matches your symptoms:

Skin rash formula: Contains a potentised solution of homoepathic remedies known to relieve acute symptoms such as itchy, allergic skin rashes, bumps, urticaria/hives, dermatitis, etc. Itching can be severe and persistent, and symptoms may be worse at night.

Skin disorders, eczema & psoriasis formula: This formula helps to relieve symptoms associated with psoriasis, eczema and stubborn chronic skin disorders. Symptoms may include thickened patches of skin; red, scaly, itchy, inflamed skin; scales; flaking, oozing, blistering, crusty or herpetic eruptions; cradle cap; pustules, blisters; intolerable itching anywhere on the body; swelling; rough, raw and scaly skin.

Allergies & hayfever formula: Helps to relieve all symptoms associated with allergies and hayfever, such as sneezing; puffy, scratchy or streaming eyes; blocked or runny nose; sore throat, headaches and tiredness. Helps to improve a person’s tolerance to allergens/irritants in the environment, especially during the change of season. By stimulating a person’s vital force and restoring balance, this formula encourages the body’s natural healing mechanisms and restores harmony to the body.Contains: EUPHRASIA; ALLIUM CEPA; ARSENICUM ALBUM; KALI PHOS; RANUNCULUS BULBOS; PULSATILLA; CARBO VEG; GELSEMIUM; DULCAMARA; PSORINUM; KALI BICH; SAMBUCUS NIGRA; HISTAMINUM; BACILLINUM

Sinusitis, rhinitis & postnasal drip formula: This highly effective formula helps to relieve symptoms associated with blocked and infected sinuses, rhinitis (runny nose), congestion and postnasal drip, as well as severe pain in the sinus and facial area (brows, around eyes, cheekbones). Symptoms may be accompanies by sneezing, nasal discharge and sore throat.

Cat hair intolerance formula: For cat hair intolerance. This formula contains a potentised selection of homeopathic remedies known to relieve symptoms associated with, and improve a person’s tolerance to cat hair. By stimulating a person’s vital force and restoring balance, this formula encourages the body’s natural healing mechanisms and restores harmony to the body.

Eye infection, inflammation & conjunctivitis formula: Eye infection, conjunctivitis & stye formula For all eye disorders which may include inflammation, infection, redness, discharge and watering, allergic irritation, pain and discomfort, styes and conjunctivitis / pink eye. Symptoms may be accompanied by discharge of pus where eye is glued or stuck together. Also helps to reduce light sensitivity.

Dairy intolerance formula: For dairy intolerance. This formula contains a selection of potentised homeopathic remedies known to improve tolerance and reduce hypersensitivity to dairy products, and to relieve the associated symptoms. Highly effective for both children and adults. Use in cases where dairy intolerance is suspected or known. Can be taken with other remedies in our range that match your specific symptoms.

Dog hair intolerance formula: For dog hair intolerance. This formula contains a potentised selection of homeopathic remedies known to relieve symptoms associated with, and improve a person’s tolerance to dog hair. By stimulating a person’s vital force and restoring balance, this formula encourages the body’s natural healing mechanisms and restores harmony to the body.

Gluten intolerance formula: For gluten intolerance. This formula contains a selection of potentised homeopathic remedies known to improve tolerance and reduce hypersensitivity to gluten, and to relieve the associated symptoms. Highly effective for both children and adults. Use in cases where gluten intolerance is suspected or known. Can be taken with other remedies in our range that match your specific symptoms.

Grasses intolerance formula: For grasses and weeds intolerance. This formula contains a selection of potentised homeopathic remedies known to improve tolerance and reduce hypersensitivity to grasses and weeds, and to relieve the associated symptoms. Highly effective for both children and adults. Use in cases where grass intolerance or allergy is suspected or known. Can be taken with other remedies in our range that match your specific symptoms.

Lactose intolerance formula: For lactose intolerance. This formula contains a selection of potentised homeopathic remedies known to improve tolerance and reduce hypersensitivity to lactose, and to relieve the associated symptoms. Highly effective for both children and adults. Use in cases where lactose intolerance is suspected or known. Can be taken with other remedies in our range that match your specific symptoms.

Pollen intolerance formula: For pollen intolerance. This formula contains a selection of potentised homeopathic remedies known to improve tolerance and reduce hypersensitivity to pollen, and to relieve the associated symptoms. Highly effective for both children and adults. Use in cases where pollen intolerance or allergy is suspected or known. Can be taken with other remedies in our range that match your specific symptoms.

Wheat intolerance formula: Wheat intolerance formula: For wheat intolerance. This formula contains a selection of potentised homeopathic remedies known to improve tolerance and reduce hypersensitivity to wheat, and to relieve the associated symptoms. Highly effective for both children and adults. Use in cases where wheat intolerance is suspected or known. Can be taken with other remedies in our range that match your specific symptoms

Whole egg intolerance formula: For egg intolerance. This formula contains a selection of potentised homeopathic remedies known to improve tolerance and reduce hypersensitivity to egg, and to assist with relieving the associated symptoms. Highly effective for both children and adults. Use in cases where egg intolerance is suspected or known. Can be taken with other remedies in our range that match your specific symptoms.

EVERY REMEDY IS MADE TO ORDER. All our formulas are energised solutions of homeopathic remedies and flower essences, and do not contain herbal strengths of these substances. Our full range of remedies and specials is available from the REMEDY SHOPPE, Bryanston, from agents throughout South Africa (see our website for an agent near you) or buy online at www.naturesremedies.co.za.