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Allergies are an extreme reaction of the immune system of the body due to a hypersensitivity to foreign substances such as food, clothing, dust or pollen, among others. The reaction by the immune system may be quite damaging to your body. The allergies tend to vary vastly from one person to the other and the allergens also tend to differ. Some of the most common types of allergies commonly prevalent among the general population are food allergies, nasal allergies, dust allergies, skin rashes d...more
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Allergy is characterised by a hypersensitive immune system giving rise to various physical problems like asthma, respiratory problems, skin rashes, etc. The best way to prevent allergies is to stay away from allergens, be it specific food, dust, pollen, or something else.
However, it is not always possible to stay away from allergens. This calls for an allergy cure. There are medicines that help bring down the severity of symptoms. One can also get allergy shots to stay away from allerg...more
However, it is not always possible to stay away from allergens. This calls for an allergy cure. There are medicines that help bring down the severity of symptoms. One can also get allergy shots to stay away from allerg...more
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Allergies are a reaction of your immune system to any foreign matter, such as pet dander, pollen or bee venom, and not everyone is affected in the same way.
Antibodies are substances produced by your immune system to protect you from harmful invaders that can cause infections or make you ill.
The immune system produces antibodies when it comes into contact with allergens. Your immune system can recognise any allergen as threatening even if it s not. As a result, your skin, airw...more
Antibodies are substances produced by your immune system to protect you from harmful invaders that can cause infections or make you ill.
The immune system produces antibodies when it comes into contact with allergens. Your immune system can recognise any allergen as threatening even if it s not. As a result, your skin, airw...more
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A blocked nose is not only annoying but extremely discomforting. Several reasons can be held responsible for it and common cold is certainly not the only one. Some other reasons include:
1. Flu
2. Allergy
3. Sinus
Therefore, the remedial measures for blocked nose vary, depending on the cause that led to it. Some of the ways by which you can redress this problem are:
1. Use a humidifier
Sinusitis is often held responsible for a clogged nose, a condition...more
1. Flu
2. Allergy
3. Sinus
Therefore, the remedial measures for blocked nose vary, depending on the cause that led to it. Some of the ways by which you can redress this problem are:
1. Use a humidifier
Sinusitis is often held responsible for a clogged nose, a condition...more
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स्किन एलर्जी, उत्तेजक पदार्थों और एलर्जी पैदा करने वाले पदार्थों के प्रति एक एलर्जिक रिएक्शन होता है. स्किन एलर्जी कई फैक्टर के कारण हो सकती है, जैसे कि इन्फेक्शन, इम्यून सिस्टम डिसऑर्डर और दवाओं के प्रति रिएक्शन. स्किन एलर्जी कई प्रकार की होती है, जैसे एक्जिमा, डर्मेटाइटिस, हाइव्स और एंजियोएडिमा आदि. साबुन, मॉइस्चराइज़र और कपड़ों से भी एलर्जी रिएक्शन हो सकती है. इसके लक्षणों में परतदार और खुजलीदार त्वचा, लालिमा, छाले, वेल्ट्स और रैशेस आदि शामिल हैं. स्किन एलर्जी पूरे बॉडी पर भी हो सकती है या बॉ...more
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Eye allergies or allergic conjunctivitis involves the inflammation of the conjunctiva in the eyes. Eye allergies are different from contagious or bacterial conjunctivitis. Eye allergies are common during summer.
Homeopathy is an ideal way to cure eye allergies without any side effects. Here are some homeopathic medicines, which treat eye allergies, along with the symptoms when they are prescribed.
- Apis Mel
This homeopathic medicine is ideal for eye allergies characterized...more
Homeopathy is an ideal way to cure eye allergies without any side effects. Here are some homeopathic medicines, which treat eye allergies, along with the symptoms when they are prescribed.
- Apis Mel
This homeopathic medicine is ideal for eye allergies characterized...more
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ऐसे डिसऑर्डर या इन्फेक्शन जो हमारे स्किन को प्रभावित करते हैं, उन्हें स्किन डिजीज कहा जाता है. इसके कई कारण होते हैं. हालांकि स्किन को प्रभावित करने वाले ज्यादातर रोग स्किन की लेयर में शुरू होते हैं, यह विभिन्न प्रकार के इंटरनल डिजीज के उपचार में भी मदद करते हैं. ऐसा माना जाता है कि स्किन से एक व्यक्ति के आंतरिक स्वास्थ्य का पता चलता है. स्किन डिजीज के लक्षणों और गंभीरता में बहुत भिन्नताएं हैं. यह अस्थायी या स्थायी होने के साथ ही दर्द रहित या दर्दयुक्त भी हो सकते हैं. कुछ मामलों में यह स्थितिजन्...more
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A runny nose, Itchy rash, red eyes and shortness in breath are the most common allergic phenomenon which annoys you in frequent intervals, generally driven by several conditions due to hypersensitivity of the immune system towards something usual prevailing in the environment which may not cause any threat to others. It is why you may find a different person allergic to different foods or different conditions.
Diseases such as asthma, anaphylaxis, atopic dermatitis and so on are commonl...more
Diseases such as asthma, anaphylaxis, atopic dermatitis and so on are commonl...more
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You may be surprised to know that the health of your gut influences the health of your brain. The microbial imbalance in your gut is linked to various psychiatric disorders. Leaky gut or intestinal permeability is one of the gut disorders that can cause inflammation in the brain. It has been linked to certain mental disorders like depression.
What is a leaky gut?
It is a digestive condition, in which the intestinal wall is damaged due to your diet, the presence of a protein cal...more
What is a leaky gut?
It is a digestive condition, in which the intestinal wall is damaged due to your diet, the presence of a protein cal...more
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