Allergy

 

 

An “Allergy” is an indication of Disharmony caused by Dietetic errors and a Faulty Style of Living. The word 'Allergy' means an Altered or Abnormal Tissue reaction after exposure to an antigen (also called an Allergen). It is essentially an inappropriate or exaggerated reaction of the immune system to substances that cause no symptoms in most people. This is also called as “Sensitivity Reaction” or “Hypersensitivity”.

 

Substances that cause Allergy vary: Allergies arise from Pollen, Dust, Cosmetics, and Animal Hair (Pets) to Poisonous Plants, Serums, Vaccines and Drugs as well as Physical Agents such as Heat, Cold, and Sunlight and also a variety of Foods. Oranges, Milk, Curds, Eggs, Wheat, Seafood (Mainly Fish & Prawn), Chocolates, Soy and Peanuts are commonly known foods that cause Allergies. Excessive consumption of refined and processed foods as well as Emotional and Psychological Stress can also cause allergies.

 

Allergic Symptoms are manifested in assorted forms such as Recurring Headaches, Migraines, Dizziness, Irritability, Nervousness, Depression, Neuralgia, Conjunctivitis, Eczema, Fever, Stuffy or Running Nose, Diarrhea, Vomiting, Asthma, Shortness of Breath & Swelling of Face & Eyes.

Most Allergic Reactions arise as a result of Irregular Diet and Dietary Life Style; Allergies thus, result when the body has accumulated excess Wastes, Toxins and Impurities. These accumulated wastes and Toxins; Impurities block the channels, trapping the Toxins inside the Tissues, and thus activates the Immune system which further leads to ‘Hypersensitivity’ or ‘Antigen Antibody Reaction’ or ‘Sensitivity Reaction’.

 

‘Toxic material generated as a unwholesome product in the body due to weakening of digestive fire’ is “Ama” according to Ayurveda.  Shodhana Chikitsa (Elimination Procedures called Panchakarma Procedures) is advocated to throw the Toxins away from the body. With the Panchakarma (Vamana, Virecana, Nasyam, Vasthi and Raktha Mokshana), the Toxins accumulated in the Tissues are bought to the Stomach and then flushed out of the System. Once this is reached, automatically the Immune System gets activated and the person can get rid of Allergy once for all. 

Once the Toxins are removed and the body is purified from Doshas responsible for causing the diseases, then Rejuvenation Procedures & Therapeutic Massages are beneficial. Judicious combinations of Scientifically Standardized Drugs having Rejuvenating correcting Imbalances are administered for the promotion of a Healthy Normal Living of the Person. While these Therapies, If practiced with Patience are bound to lead to Remarkable Results. 

Living in a Clean Dust-Free Environment, Maintaining a Healthy Diet and leading a simple uncomplicated Life are essentials; Freedom from Stress; Regular Exercise and Pranayama; Meditation and Mind Control help keep Allergies away.