ALLERGIES
Asthma, Rhindis, Eczema'
The word allergy means an altered or abnormal tissue reaction after exposure to an antigen (also called an 'allergen'). The allergic reaction occurs if the body tissues are sensitive to the allergen. The allergen may reach the tissues by direct contact with the skin or various mucous membranes of the organs or through the bloodstream after absorption. Almost any part of the body can be affected by allergies. Allergic symptoms are manifested in various forms in different organs These include recurring headaches, migraines, dizziness, irritability. nervousness, depression, neuralgia, conjunctivitis, eczema, hay fever, a stuffy or runny nose, diarrhea, vomiting, Utricaria, asthma, shortness of breath, and swelling of the face and eyes. The same substance can cause different symptoms in different people at different times. Allergy is an indication of disharmony caused by dietetic errors and a faulty style of living. It is also caused by excessive consumption of refined and processed foods, loaded with numerous chemical additives, many of which cause powerful reactions. Emotional and psychological stress can also lead to allergies.
Proven Remedies
Castor Oil: An
effective home remedy for allergy has been discovered by an Indian physician, Dr
Hemant Pathak. He found that five drops of castor oil in half a cup of any fruit
or vegetable juice, or plain water, and taken on an empty stomach in the
morning, is beneficial for allergies of the intestinal tract, skin, and nasal
passages. Dr Pathak has reported numerous cases of allergic protection by this
method.'
Lime: Line is
considered an effective remedy for any kind of allergy. Half a lime may be
squeezed in a glass of lukewarm water and sweetened with a teaspoon of honey. It
can be taken once daily first thing in the morning for several months. This
remedy not only flushes the system of toxins but also acts as an antitoxic and
anti-allergic agent. However, those who are allergic to citrus fruits should not
take recourse to this remedy.
Bananas: One
or two bananas a day are useful for those who are allergic to certain foods and
who consequently suffer from skin rashes, digestive disorders, or asthma. The
fruit does, however, cause allergic reactions in certain sensitive persons and
they should avoid it.
Vegetable juices:
A quantity of 500 ml carrot juice or a combination of carrot juice with beet and
cucumber juices, has been found beneficial in the treatment of allergies. In the
case of mixed juices, 100 ml each of beet and cucumber juices should be mixed
with 300 ml of carrot juice to prepare 500 ml or half a liter of mixed juice.
This should be taken once daily.