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Many people today have allergies or intolerances to everyday substances. Pollen, dust, pet hair, cosmetics, even the foods we eat, all have the capacity to make us ill. Our bodies should not react to perfectly harmless substances in this way, but this situation is becoming more and more familiar to many people.
It is important to distinguish between a true allergy and an intolerance. A reaction to a true allergy is usually immediate and violent - a peanut allergy is a good example. Food intolerances, on the other hand, tend to have a less rapid onset and cannot be measured by classical allergy tests. Such intolerances can result in a wide range of symptoms, from tiredness, bloating and digestive disturbances, through to headaches, skin rashes and joint pain. Some intolerances only manifest themselves when the sufferer is under stress, not until they have eaten a certain amount of the offending food, or if they eat it repeatedly. This can sometimes make it difficult for the sufferer to tell what exactly is causing the problem.
Why do they occur?
Our adrenal glands are responsible for detecting potentially harmful invaders but sometimes they become over-zealous and our bodies react inappropriately. This can make sufferers' lives a misery, but simple avoidance of the offending allergen - especially if it is a food - is not a cure and can often lead to the sufferer becoming sensitive to more and more substances.
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How can allergies be helped?
A programme of diet and supplements designed to support the adrenals, the liver and the digestive system can help the sufferer overcome their allergies.
DID YOU KNOW?
Ginger is effective against nausea, vomiting, pregnancy sickness and travel sickness.
Cathy Robinson BScDipNutMed Nutritional Therapy
crobi@nutrition.connectfree.co.uk
www.live-natural.co.uk
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