Based Allergy Relief
Based Allergy Relief
When The Body Overreacts–Allergies
Allergic reactions occur when the body’s immune system, the collection of processes and parts responsible for fighting infections, detects a foreign substance in the body and launches an assault on the invader as if it were a bacteria or virus. For this reason, the typical allergy symptom will be akin to that which occurs when the body attempts to fight off a cold or flu, such as watery eyes, runny nose, and sneezing. Common substances that elicit this overreaction include pet dander, tree and grass pollen, cigarette smoke, insect stings, certain foods, and just about any other item that the human body can come into contact with. However, some allergic responses can go far beyond what normally occurs when the body is fighting a pathogenic invader. Many food allergies, with the peanut allergy being one of the most common, can cause a massive immune system response in certain individuals that can cause such severe swelling that the individual may not be able to breathe. These massive allergic reactions can even be fatal. Fortunately for allergy sufferers, there are a number of allergy relief medicine options that can be used to treat the disorder with varying degrees of success.
Most allergies are caused by the chemical histamine, which works to expel particles from the body via increased nasal and eye secretions as well as through sneezing and coughing. That is why the most common class of allergy medications are known as antihistamines, since they serve to block or inhibit the activity of histamine. Many sufferers of mild allergies can find relief over the counter since many antihistamine drugs are available without a prescription.
For those who can not find allergy relief through over the counter medication, a trip to the doctor is necessary. There are a number of things that a physician can do to help. A number of powerful prescription based medications based on antihistamines can help. Others may require the use of more powerful drugs such as steroids. Steroid allergy treatments are typically administered via an injection or through a nasal spray or mist. For those who do not find relief from any of the allergy medication that their physician described, the next step is usually to visit an allergy specialist. An allergist usually would put the patient through a number of tests to try to localize the substance that is causing the allergic reactions to occur. Once isolated, it may be possible to either treat the allergies more effectively by tailoring the medications that are used or by simply having the patient avoid all contact with the substance. Another option is to use gradual exposures to the allergen in order to gradually decrease the degree to which the patient is allergic to the substance.
I am sensative or allergic to magnesium – has anyone heard of this?
I had a bad reaction to Doan’s back pills years ago, and the main ingredient was Magnesium (now in a new formula). I get shaky and feel like I am coming down with something – and it traces to something with Magnesuim or magnesium sterate in it. (Disani water makes me dizzy, especially if I am very thirsty – it has magnesium added ) Kyolic Garlic also has magnesium – and I felt worse – not better like my friend who swears by it. sorry to name products – most people have absolutely no problem with them. I also now choose by pain relief medicine (a) and vitamins (b), based on which pills don’tuse Magnesium sterate in them as a binder (a) or magnesium (b) . I am also sensative to MSG – makes me tired and a bit flaky – similar reaction to Magneium. What foods are high in Magnesium? I know that magnesium is one of the important things our bodies need, but not for me. My scientist brother says that an allergy is unlikely and and the amount in those items is very small. Ideas?
I can’t tell you all you want to know about Magnesium but from what i have been told by many pharmasists it affects the brain and should not be taken in large or small doses for any lenght of time .I use to suffer gastric pain and here you can buy them in tablet form you place them under the tongue and get just about immediate relief .I think in your case maybe you have to much of this already from normal foods where they dont use the word Magnesium but a world health number for the chemical .Msg use to make me sick as in vomit the chinese used it a lot to tenderise there meat some fast food outlets are said to use it espessially Mc Donalds But I like to have some mac’as occasionally so I take some tablets I have first then I have no problems as for the chinese they have learnt here that msg is bad for us and now advertise if they use msg or not most dont now .Any way nice to discuss this believe me we are not the only people with these 2 problems .Have a nice day …from john.