FOOD ALLERY AND HOMEOPATHY
Have you ever had a severe reaction to something you ate?
Normally, the body's immune system discriminates between good and bad
substances in the body. It identifies evident harmful substances and produces
antibodies, such as histamines, to fight them. When the immune system reacts
bizarrely to fight a substance that typically causes no harm, an Allergy
occurs. A Food allergy occurs when the body's immune system reacts to otherwise
nontoxic substances in certain foods. While most Food allergies are mild, in
some cases they can cause anaphylactic shock, a life-threatening reaction.
Common foods that can trigger the allergic reaction are milk, eggs, fish,
shellfish, tree nuts, peanuts, strawberries, melons, pineapple, tomatoes, MSG,
preservatives, food colors, etc. Superfluous exposure to any particular food
can sometimes give rise to a sensitivity making you allergic to it.
A reaction to food is not always an allergy but could be
food intolerance which is more common and easily mistaken for Food Allergy.
What are the 4 types of allergies?
The four types are:
Type 1 involves
IgE antibodies, which attach to mucus membranes which release histamine.
Allergic reactions usually occur within 1 to 60 minutes. They cause classic
symptoms, such as: asthma, rhinitis, (running nose), eczema, hives, red cheeks,
etc. It is the most dangerous, and can be life threatening. The best test for
this is the modified RAST blood test (IgE).
Type 2 involves
lectin allergens that bind to ABO markers on cells, which include: red blood
cells, mucous membranes, intestinal lining, and most other cells. This attracts
IgG antibodies and killer cells, which destroy our red blood cells, and may
cause anemia. About 70 known food lectins attach specifically to A, B or O
blood types. Most lectins are destroyed by cooking and digestion, and rarely
cause serious problems. These allergens have been identified by the scientific
literature for each blood type.
Type 3 involves
food allergens, IgG antibodies, and neutrophils (white blood cells), which
clump together to form large immune complexes in the blood. These deposit in
the organs and tissues, where they cause inflammation and tissue damage,
leading to chronic degenerative symptoms or diseases, such as autoimmune
conditions, arthritis or kidney disease. The best tests for this are either a
modified RAST or an ELISA blood test (IgG).
Type 4 involves
T-Cells in the skin and soft tissues. Macrophages (white scavenger cells)
engulf food allergens and transfer these to T-Cells. Both cells release
interleukins (cell messengers) which stimulate the immune system and cause
inflammation and tissue damage, leading to degenerative symptoms. The best test
for this is the ELISA/ACT LRA blood test.
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Causes of Food
Allergy:
• Leaky
gut syndrome (outflow of bacteria, toxins and undigested food wastes into the
blood stream due to persistent irritation of the intestinal lining of the
digestive tract).
• Stress.
• Abuse of
Antibiotics.
• Exercise
induced.
Symptoms of Food
Allergy:
• Itchy
skin rash (Hives, Eczema or Psoriasis).
• Swelling
of the eyes, face, lips, tongue and throat.
• Dark
circles under eyes.
• Tingling
feeling in the mouth.
• Difficulty
swallowing.
• Hoarse
voice.
• Sinus
infection.
• Breathing
difficulty with wheezing.
• Cough.
• Asthma.
• Ear
pain.
• Nausea
and vomiting.
• Stomach
bloating with cramps.
• Diarrhea
or constipation.
• Hyperactive
or lethargic behavior.
• Becoming
drowsy or dull minded after eating.
• Hypotension
(low blood pressure).
• Migraine
headache.
• Dizziness
or fainting.
• Arthritis.
• Anaphylactic
shock.
Homeopathic approach
to Food Allergy:
Homeopathy pictures Food Allergy as an expression of an
interruption in the patient’s immune system. Under stress, the immune system
will cause certain symptoms, such as Food allergy. These symptoms are not a
disease to be cured in themselves, but a reflection of an underlying, deeper
malfunction. Homeopathic remedies treat the entire person with deep acting
constitutional approach which will help desensitize, reinforce the immune
system and also prevent the recurrence of the problem. Homeopathy maintains all
the tissues and organs as well as the emotions and intellectual functioning at
optimum level. Homeopathy seeks to naturally stimulate the body's natural
defenses against Food Allergy symptoms and situates the body in a position to
react less and less to allergens. Homeopathic remedies are made from natural
substances and include specific allergens to gently, safely expose the
individual to their specific weak areas. This allows the natural defenses to
properly adapt to the allergen and no longer react to it adversely..
Self Care Measures:
• Breastfeeding
your babies will reduce their exposure to foreign proteins, making them less
prone to Food Allergies when they grow up.
• Know
what you are eating, by reading food labels carefully.
• Wear a
Medical alert bracelet so others know if you have a reaction.
• Help
cleanse toxins from your body by drinking at least 12 - 15 glasses of water a
day.
Hence, Constitutional Homeopathic treatment along with a
proper diet and lifestyle can help you overcome your Food Allergies and give
you the freedom to be able to eat anything