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What are Allergies?
An allergy is an immune
system disorder where the body’s immune system responds aggressively
to an allergen such as dust, mold, plant pollen, animal dander, drugs
or food. These allergens stimulate an immune response which mobilizing
the body’s white blood cells to fight the allergen. In an allergic
reaction the body has overreacted to what should be a harmless substance
(such as grass or pollen), causing an allergic response of nasal congestion,
coughing, wheezing, itching, hives, skin rashes, headaches and fatigue.
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Cause
No one knows why some people are allergic to certain substances but there are genetic tendencies.
Think About It...
More than
5 million Canadians suffer from some form of allergy with the most common
allergy being hayfever.
Conventional treatment consists of symptomatic relief with various medications such as antihistamines and allergen immunotherapy.
The Best Combination
The best treatment for allergies has been the best of both conventional medicine and complementary medicine. We strongly recommend that you do not abandon conventional medicine in favor of an unproven complementary or alternative health practice.
CAM Therapies That May Be Helpful for Allergies
Acupressure
Acupuncture
Ayurveda
Biofeedback
Chiropractics
Exercise
Guided
Imagery Healing
Touch Herbal
Therapy Homeopathy
Humor
Therapy Hypnotherapy
Journal
Therapy Magnet
Therapy Massage
Therapy Meditation
Music
Therapy NAET
Naturopathy
Nutrition
Qi
Gong Reflexology
Reiki Relaxation
Therapy Shiatsu
Spiritual
Support Tai
Chi Therapeutic
Touch Traditional
Chinese Medicine Vitamins/Supplements
Yoga
Disclaimer: The resources and links provided are for information purposes only and one should discuss treatment options with their physician.
Important: Whatever CAM treatment you opt for, it is important that you share the information with your physician. It is important that we begin to start talking about the many therapies available and begin to determine which practices are the most helpful.
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