Allergy Treatment
There are countless substances-foods, animal hair, dust and pollen being among them-that cause allergic reactions in people. People with allergies respond abnormally to everyday substances, thereby experiencing a diminished quality of life and daily discomfort. Allergies seem to come from everywhere!
Most allergy treatments try to pinpoint the causes of allergies. This, however, is difficult to do, as allergens (causes of allergic reactions) are numerous and can come from anywhere. They are also often difficult or impossible to avoid, as in the case of a pollen allergy in springtime. Allergy symptoms, however, tend to be very similar- runny nose, itchy skin, and swollen eyes. Most allergy medicines treat these symptoms and have similar effects. Besides the allergens, could there be any common cause of allergies?
What happens during an Allergic Reaction?
Chemicals called leukotrienes and histamines are released by the body when allergies are triggered. This produces the common allergy symptoms: swelling, redness, and itching. The thymus gland, located behind the breastbone, is responsible for releasing these chemicals during an allergic reaction. The thymus gland is considered to be the "master" of the immune system, and is responsible for proper immune functioning. Studies have indicated that imbalances in the thymus gland, rather than the numerous environmental triggers, can be the true root cause of allergy symptoms. Natural and holistic treatments targeting the thymus gland have been developed after the findings that the immune system is connected with allergy symptoms.
What to Take
Traditional Chinese medicine targeting the thymus gland has been developed, and it has been shown to be effective on patients with different types of allergies. This suggests the validity of research showing the thymus glad to be the root of most allergies. Many natural allergy treatments include thymus extract due to this finding. There is also scientific evidence that thymus extract is a useful treatment of bronchitis and other immune-related diseases.
And What Not to Take
It has been indicated by studies that excessive use of antibiotics can hinder the functioning of the thymus gland. This also indicates that allergies to food and other substances may be brought about by cold and flu prevention shots, as well as other vaccinations. When allergies are treated with antibiotics, the disease is repressed, perhaps remaining dormant in the body until resistance to the antibiotics is gained. After the body develops resistance, the allergy can come back more strongly.
While antibiotics have their place in allergy treatment, the wisest method is to naturally treat the root cause of allergies, while being cautious and careful with antibiotic treatments.
