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Allergies Making Life Miserable? Homeopathic Remedies Are Natural Solutions

By Dr. Vikas Sharma MD 176 Comments

homeopathy for allergy Allergy refers to a sudden hypersensitive reaction, presented with a number of symptoms. Allergen is an agent that is considered harmful by a sensitive/allergic person but doesn’t have any effect on other persons. The main allergens include dust mites, pollens, animal danders, certain food like eggs and shellfish etc. The main allergies include nasal allergy, allergic cough, food allergies, dust allergy, and skin rash. The allergic reactions to Hair dye are also prevalent in some. The homeopathy treatment for allergies not only helps in giving relief in acute attacks of allergy but also promises to effect a cure and exact the condition from its root. The cure is possible by application of properly selected constitutional medicines to the patient. In homeopathy, the allergies are treated not on the basis of the allergen triggering the allergic response, but by the characteristic individual symptoms narrated by the patient. These characteristic symptoms are, in essence, the key to unlocking the most suitable medicine required. Homeopathy for allergy works by moderating the overactive immune system. In this article, various types of allergies and their corresponding  medicines have been discussed.

Homeopathy for Allergy

1. Apis Mellifica: Apis mellifica holds a prime position to treat the hives or urticarial rash due to allergic reactions. This medicine can be utilized in all cases of allergic hives that result in violent itching with burning and stinging sensations. The patient may be relieved by cold applications. The skin is sensitive to touch. Swelling also accompanies. Slight betterment in the skin symptoms in the open air is another prominent factor which, if present, confirms that this medicine should be used.

2. Arsenic Album: Arsenic Album is a frequently used medicine for treating nasal allergy. The symptom that points towards this medicine’s implication is fluent and burning discharge from the nose with much sneezing. This may be accompanied by watering from eyes with burning.

3. Natrum Mur: Natrum Mur is suitable medicine for both nasal and skin allergies. The important pointers for using Natrum Mur in nasal allergy are running nose with sneezing and breathing difficulties, and in skin allergies, it is used mainly when excessive itching is present that mainly gets worse in a warm room and better in open air. Craving for salt is usually noted in all the patients requiring Natrum Mur.

4. Sulphur: When it comes to skin allergies, Sulphur is the foremost and an infallible medicine for allergies. This can be employed in all those cases of skin allergy where excessive itching with extreme burning sensation is present. Skin usually remains dry. The patient scratches the skin and gets relief. These are all the local skin symptoms for using this medicine. The constitutional symptoms used for selecting this medicine for chronic treatment include an aversion to bathing, unhealthy dirty looking skin, craving for sweets and an utmost heat in the whole body.

Various Allergies and Homeopathy

1. Nasal Allergies (Allergic Rhinitis)

The main causative allergens towards exciting an attack of nasal allergy are dust mites, animal danders and pollens. The main symptoms of allergic rhinitis include sneezing, fluent discharge from nose, dropping of nasal discharge back into the throat which is referred to as postnasal drip in some cases, itching in nose, throat and ear, and a discharge from eyes with itching in them. The natural medicines that show excellence in treating nasal allergies include Allium Cepa, Arsenic album, Arundo Mauri, Kali Bichromicum and Gelsemium. The first two mentioned medicines vis-a-vis Allium Cepa and Arsenic album are natural medicines for nasal allergy. They both work well when the symptoms are running nose with sneezing, burning in nose and eyes. But there is a very fine line of demarcation that decides the application of medicine out of these two, which is that if the patient feels better in open air and worse in warm room Allium cepa is selected, and for the exact opposite condition in which patient is relieved in warm room and worse in open air then Arsenic album becomes the choice of medicine. The next medicine Arundo mauri is the best choice when extreme itching in nose, eyes, and throat predominate with sneezing and fluent nasal discharge. The use of medicine Kali bichromicum is called for in those patients of nasal allergy in whom the nasal discharge dropping into the throat (postnasal drip) stands out to be a dominant feature along with sneezing. The last medicine Gelsemium is prescribed when the running nose and sneezing are present with pain in head and a feverish feeling. The above mentioned medicines can also be used as remedies for seasonal allergies .

2. Allergic Cough (Allergic Asthma)

Allergic cough mainly presents itself as cough with difficult breathing, suffocation, chest tightness and wheezing/whistling sounds from chest. The medicines of immense help in allergic cough include Arsenic album, Ipecac, Bryonia and Sambucus. The selection of medicine to treat allergic asthma is based upon the dominant symptoms of the patient. Arsenic album is selected when cough with chest tightness and suffocative attacks is the main complaint of the patient. The patient feels that this problem is worse at night time and has to sit up for relief. Warm drinks usually bring relief to this person. For using Ipecac in allergic cough, the main symptom is a violent loose cough with wheezing sounds due to the loading of mucus in the chest. Sometimes vomiting accompanies cough and relieves the patient. The next medicine Bryonia Alba gives good results when the cough is dry. This may be accompanied with chest pain and difficult breathing. Mainly the person over all feels better on lying down and worse on walking. The last medicine Sambucus is of supreme importance when nasal blockage is present with suffocative cough. Due to nasal blockage, the patient wakes suddenly at night with symptoms of difficulty in breathing and suffocation.

4. Skin Allergies

The skin allergy includes rash with itching, eczema (allergic dermatitis) and urticaria (hives). In urticaria the skin gets raised in patches with itching. The best medicines that come into play for treating allergic skin rash are Sulphur, Apis mellifica and Urtica Urens. Sulphur is a well known allergy medicine for treating skin complaints. Sulphur can be prescribed in all types of allergic skin rash where dryness, itching and burning sensations predominate. Apis mellifica is of great help in treating urticarial rashes where intense itching with burning stinging sensations and swelling of skin is present. Cold application may relieve the patient. Swelling of face may also be present. Allergic rash with asthmatic symptoms yield wonderfully to this medicine. Urtica urens is the first choice when eating shellfish has excited the skin rash with violent itching and heat.

5. Food Allergy

Food allergy refers to a series of symptoms that follows after taking in a particular type of food to which a person is allergic. The symptoms may occur in four planes. The first is nasal symptoms like discharge from nose, itching in nose and eyes and even difficult breathing. The second is gastric symptoms like loose stool, pain in stomach, nausea and vomiting. The third symptom is swelling of lips, mouth or of face. And the last symptoms are related to skin and include itchy rash, eczema or hives (Urticaria). The common food allergens leading allergic reaction are Egg, shellfish, nuts, wheat and milk.

The medicines for egg allergy are Carbo veg, Nux vomica and Sulph. Carbo veg and Nux vom are the natural medicines for egg allergy where gastric symptoms predominate. Carbo veg is prescribed when loose offensive stool, gas in stomach, nausea, vomiting follows eating eggs. And if this is accompanied with pain in abdomen Nux vomica is selected. When the gastric symptoms are accompanied by skin complaints after eating eggs, Sulphur can be used where itching or burning on skin are present.

For combating with shellfish allergy, the best natural medicine is Urtica Urens. This medicine can be taken by all those patients in whom sudden hives with violent itching and burning follows eating shell fish. This medicine has excellent power to control such symptoms.

The food allergy to wheat can be controlled with medicines that include Lycopodium, colocynth and Natrum Mur. Lycopodium can help in controlling the gastric symptoms. Lycopodium can be used when loose stool with gas in abdomen predominates. Colocynth is used when cramping pains in stomach accompany loose stool, and Natrum Mur is used when skin rash occur either independently or along with gastric trouble after taking wheat.

The last mentioned food allergy to milk can be treated with natural medicines without any side effects. The natural medicines include Aethusa Cynapium, Natrum carb, and Pulsatilla. Aethusa cynapium tops the list of medicines for milk allergy. The symptom for its use is vomiting immediately when milk enters the stomach. Sweating and weakness may follow vomiting. Natrum carb is indicated when loose stool follows milk intake. Pulsatilla is used when milk or any milk product excites allergic reaction. The prominent symptoms that call for the use of Pulsatilla medicine include loose stool, nausea, vomiting, gas, or acidity after taking milk or milk products. A complete absence of thirst is an accompanying symptom in some cases that if present forms an important symptom towards selecting Pulsatilla for milk allergy.

6. Euphrasia for Allergic Conjunctivitis

Euphrasia is the best natural medicines to deal with eye symptoms due to allergy. This can be taken in all such cases presenting with redness, itching, burning in eyes with watery discharges.

7. Dust (dust mite) Allergy

The leading natural medicines that provide a great helping hand to deal with dust allergy include Lycopersicum, Bromium and Arsenic album. Lycopersicum is the leading medicine that is used when breathing in of the slightest dust particle leads to running nose and sneezing. Bromium is utilised when dust inhalation leads to discharge from the nose along with chest complaints. The chest complaints include difficult breathing, cough with mucus in chest. Lastly, the medicine Arsenic album is used when fluent nasal discharge with burning in eyes and nose and sneezing predominate.

8. Allergy Caused By Hair dye

The symptoms that follow dye application on hair include skin rash, itching and swelling that appears mainly on the face, the ears, and the neck. There are various natural medicines to deal with the allergic reaction to dyes, but they are not specific or patent medicines for dye allergy. Suitable medicine is to be chosen after taking the symptoms from the patient. Few medicines like Sulphur, Arsenic album, Natrum Mur and Sepia can be used following case taking.

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Nasal Allergies and Homeopathy

By Dr. Vikas Sharma MD 47 Comments

Nasal Allergies in Summer

Dr. Vikas Sharma

Have you been sneezing very often this summer? Do you have itching in the nose , roof of mouth and eyes? Are you getting a watery discharge from your nose? If yes then there are good chances that you have Allergic rhinitis. Allergic rhinitis refers to an allergic condition that occurs in the upper respiratory tract and also in the conjunctiva of the eyes. This is usually a harmless condition but can throw one’s life out of gear. Most of the people who suffer from its seasonal form, have recurrent episode in late spring, summers and fall. Homeopathy provides a great hope for all those who suffer from it in treating this kind of allergy from its base and thereby stopping its annual recurrence.

People who suffer from allergic rhinitis usually have these following symptoms-  1) Sneezing , which may occur any time and can occur in bouts ; where one may  even have 20-30 sneezes in a row . Morning sneezes are very common in those suffer from allergic rhinitis. Such sneezing episodes may occur as early as one wakes up .2) Runny nose – sneezing is accompanied by profuse watery discharge from the nose. Along with other symptoms one may also have same king of watery discharge from eyes. 3) Itching in the eyes, nose and the roof of the mouth – itching in the nose roof of moth and eyes are very common symptoms in allergic rhinitis. Most patients complain of a “crawling” sensation in the nose and the roof of the mouth. 4) Some patients may even suffer from breathing difficulty if the attack gets serious. This kind of breathing difficulty is usually noted in spring weather during wheat harvest season. 6) Fever may also be present in some individuals during a severe attack of allergic rhinitis.

Allergic rhinitis usually occurs in two forms. The kind of allergic rhinitis that one would have it in only a particular weather is called as Seasonal Allergic Rhinitis. Late spring, summers and early autumn is the main weather when it occurs.  Such kind of allergic rhinitis occurs due to sensitivity to pollens from trees, grasses or weeds, or to airborne mold spores. The second type is the ‘Perennial Allergy’ and occurs all the year around. In such kind of allergic rhinitis ,the sensitivity is mainly to substances that one encounters daily . Examples of Such substances are – cockroaches, dust mites, pollution and animal dander.

Homeopathic medicines are one of the best forms of natural treatment for allergic rhinitis. They works both ways – By controlling the acute symptoms and also treating the chronicity of allergy; thereby gradually stopping the recurrence of attacks. Homeopathic medicines work by desensitizing the overactive immune system in allergic rhinitis patients. Homeopathic medicines Natrum Mur, Sabadilla , Allium Cepa  lead the homeopathic table in treating allergic rhinitis and can treat both the acute as well Chronic nature of the disease. Allium  cepa and Aralea Racemosa  are  very effective in treating allergic rhinitis that occurs in spring . Lately, some medicines have been introduced in Homeopathy which have  been found to very effective in treating allergic rhinitis – they are Galphimia Glauca , Histaminum  and Luffa Operculata.

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ALLERGIES AND HOMEOPATHY

By Dr. Vikas Sharma MD 2 Comments

It is spring time. There is so much of optimism in the air that people get frenzy. It is such a euphoric time in the year that people get eccentric while enjoying and find outrageous ways of doing it – Holi in India, Fallas in Spain and the Great Toad Derby (Toad race) in California. Spring all over the world is a time for celebrations and fairs, but for some this time is not so fair. Staying indoors is the only option. At times even this option also proves unsuccessful. It is time for the dreaded allergies to come up and pollen is the main cause. Though high pollen counts can affect numerous types of allergies, from eye allergies (conjunctivitis) to skin reactions (dermatitis), the most common spring allergy is allergic rhinitis (symptoms of sneezing, itching, watery eyes, nasal congestion or headaches) and asthma.

For those who suffer from allergies, their immune system has mistakenly learned to remember the pollen released by various plants as potentially harmful, and responds with the familiar allergic symptoms. The specific types of pollen and the time of their release depends upon the local climate and varies around the country.

Weather can influence the timing and severity of the problem. A mild winter often leads to a more severe pollen season. If the spring is warmer and wetter than usual, that can provoke more grass to grow earlier, leading to a more severe situation during the late spring and summer already been released out of the air. An important component of the allergy management plan is to go in for a thorough homoeopathic treatment, avoiding the pollens and molds that make you sneeze and wheeze.

Can such seasonal allergies be totally cured with homoeopathy? Yes, if one is able to get a good homoeopathic treatment. But as allergy is a thousand-headed monster, it may take two-three seasons before one can get completely cured.

Why should one use homoeopathy for treating allergies?

a) First of all, it prevents further deterioration as it is often the noted conditions such as allergic rhinitis that can progress into asthma. b) Safe treatment-homoeopathic medicines do not have any sedative effect as some of the other conventional drugs used to control allergy do. c) Non-toxic-homoeopathic medicines are highly diluted, thus there are no chances of developing drug-toxicity. d) The homoeopathic system uses the body’s own healing system to work for it.

Does homoeopathy believe in treating only the chronic state of allergies or are there medicines that can take care when one gets those acute flare-ups in spring?

The treatment is aimed at controlling both acute and chronic problems though a different set of medicines might be used to control the acute attacks of allergy. A constitutional approach is often the best way while treating the chronic state. Prescription based on a thorough analysis of a person’s physical and mental characteristics is what called as “constitutional approach” in homoeopathy. profile pic

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Top 6 Homeopathic Remedies For Sinus Headache

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There are paranasal sinuses (air-filled spaces) located inside the cheekbones, forehead, behind the bridge of nose and between the eyes. These can get inflamed from infection or from allergies. As a result, they swell, become congested with mucus and cannot drain properly, resulting in pressure build-up and pain, which is referred to as sinus headache.

Pain and pressure can be felt in any of the sinus areas like the forehead, brow area, around/behind the eyes, bridge of the nose, cheeks, and top/back of the head. The affected sinus area can also be tender to touch and red. The pain tends to get worse when first getting up out of bed, from moving the head suddenly and from leaning forward. Its other symptoms include sinus infection-like stuffy nose, thick, green or yellow-colored mucus discharge from the nose, postnasal discharge (PND), swelling or puffiness of the face, fever, aching in the upper jaw and fatigue.

Homeopathic systems offer a very natural, safe, and effective treatment for sinus headache cases. Homeopathic medicines help to relieve sinus headaches by reducing sinus inflammation and infection. Along with relieving the headache, it also manages the attending nasal symptoms like nasal stuffiness, nasal discharge, sneezing, and postnasal discharge quite effectively. In mainstream medicine for treating sinus headache, painkillers, nasal decongestants, antibiotics or anti-allergic medicines and steroids are recommended. They provide relief immediately but offer short-term help. Additionally, these may have some side effects too. However, homeopathic treatment provides long-term help in cases of sinus headache with zero side effects.

Homeopathic medicines help to relieve sinus congestion and sinus headache by treating the root cause. Their target is to treat the cause, like infections and nasal allergies linked with sinus inflammation leading to sinus headache. As the root cause is addressed properly, the condition gets eradicated from its origin.

Homeopathy is effective in both acute and chronic cases of sinus headache. Initially, homeopathic medicines aim to provide relief from acute headache. Once the acute episode is overcome, it focuses on gradually reducing the intensity and frequency of the headache until it gets resolved entirely. For complete recovery, one has to follow a complete treatment course as guided by a homeopathic doctor.

Homeopathic medicines for treating sinus headache are selected as per the peculiar symptom presentation in each and every case. The type of headache, the location of pain, the side of pain, the worsening and relieving factors and other associated nasal symptoms are all noted down, followed by its detailed evaluation to finalize homeopathic prescription. This well-prescribed medication brings complete recovery in most of the cases. However, results vary from case to case as per the intensity and chronicity of the complaint.

The advantage of using homeopathy for sinus headache is that it is natural and entirely safe to use. Homeopathic medicines never cause any adverse effects, as these medicines are all prepared from natural substances that are chemical-free.

Homeopathic Remedies For Sinus Headache

Top 6 Homeopathic Remedies For Sinus Headache

The top ranking homeopathic medicines for sinus headache are Belladonna, Kali Bichrome, Hepar Sulph, Pulsatilla, Silicea and Merc Sol.   

1.Belladonna – Top Grade Medicine 

Belladonna is a very effective medicine for sinus headache. It is marked by a frontal headache. A pressive sensation or pressure is felt in the forehead where it is required. This worsens on movement and stooping. It also worsens from going in the open air. The next symptom that indicates its use is swelling of the cheek with burning pain. The face may become red with warmth. Tearing pain in the jaw may also be present. It works effectively in cases of frontal and maxillary sinusitis.

When to use Belladonna?

Belladonna is the best medicine to manage sinus headache accompanied by marked pain and pressure in the forehead that gets worse from movement, stooping, and in open air.

How to use Belladonna?

Both low and high potencies of this medicine work well; however, it is advised to begin with its 30C potency that can be taken one or two times a day.

2. Kali Bichrome – For Frontal Headache with  Nasal Discharge, Post Nasal Discharge  

Kali Bichrome is another well-indicated medicine for these cases. Persons needing it complain of headaches in the forehead, especially over one of the eyes. They usually feel shooting pain over the eyebrow. Next, they can complain of pain in the forehead in the morning on waking up. They feel distress, fullness, and severe pain in their frontal sinuses. Besides, thick, yellow/green, sticky, stringy, ropy discharge flows from the nose. There are symptoms of  post discharge (PND). Pain, tightness, fullness, or pressure sensation is also felt at the root of the nose. There is a constant feeling of nose blockage.

When to use Kali Bichrome?

Kali Bichrome is extremely helpful to manage frontal headache and pain at the root of the nose with thick, yellow/green, sticky, ropy nasal discharge and prominent postnasal discharge (PND) in cases of sinus headache.

How to use Kali Bichrome?

The use of this medicine is recommended in both low and high potencies. Initially one may use its 30C potency once or twice a day. For using high potencies, prior consultation with a homeopathic physician is a must.

3.Hepar Sulph – For Pain at Root of The Nose 

This medicine is particularly beneficial when there is pain at the root of the nose. This pain is felt the most in the morning. An attending symptom is blockade of the nose in the morning. Thick, offensive-smelling discharge from the nose can accompany it. This discharge may sometimes be blood-tinged. A heated sensation and burning are felt in the nostrils. The nose is painful and sensitive to touch.

When to use Hepar Sulph?

Its use should be considered to manage sinus headache when pain is felt at the root of the nose along with nasal blockage, especially worse in the morning.

How to use Hepar Sulph?

It is advised to take this medicine one to two times a day in 30C power.

4. Pulsatilla – For Sinus Headache With Thick Yellow Green Nasal Discharge

Pulsatilla is indicated when there is a sinus headache along with nasal discharge that is thick and yellow-green. There is a dull, heavy sensation over the frontal area of the head or pain in the maxillary sinus (located in the cheeks). The pain in the maxillary sinus is tearing in nature and may extend to the ear. One may complain of nasal blockade.

When to use Pulsatilla?

This medicine should be used to deal with sinus headache in the forehead and cheek area along with thick yellow-green discharge from the nose.

How to use Pulsatilla?

One may use this medicine once a day in 30C potency.

5. Silicea – For throbbing Pain in Forehead

Silicea is of great use when a throbbing type of pain is felt in the forehead in cases of sinus headache. The pain may worsen from cold air exposure. Wrapping up your head warmly gives relief. Along with a headache, the head also feels very heavy. A major attending symptom is thick, green-yellow, foul-smelling discharge from the nose after getting up. The nose may feel blocked in the morning.

When to use Silicea?

Silicea is well-indicated for sinus headache to manage pain in the forehead, which is throbbing type, worse from cold air exposure, along with nasal blockade and foul-smelling nasal discharge, especially in the morning.

How to use Silicea?

Silicea gives wonderful results in 6X potency that can be taken two to three times a day.

6. Natrum Mur – For Heaviness / Pain in Forehead with Sneezing, Nasal Discharge

It is a very important medicine for sinus headache when there is heaviness/pain in the forehead with sneezing and fluent watery nasal discharge. A pressing sensation or a sensation of weight may also be felt in the forehead. This worsens from bending the head down. Sneezing is violent and gets worse early in the morning. Sometimes there is alternation between nasal discharge and nasal dryness. It’s a top-listed medicine for nasal allergies.

When to use Natrum Mur?

Its use is suggested to manage pain and heaviness in the forehead along with sneezing and watery nasal discharge in cases of sinus headache.

How to use Natrum Mur?

Its use is also preferred in 6X power that can be used twice or thrice a day.

Causes

They most commonly occur in cases of inflamed paranasal sinuses (sinusitis). These sinuses can get inflamed from infections or from allergies (hay fever). Sinus infections can lead to sinus headaches. The infections cause mucus build-up in the sinuses and cause congestion and headache. The infections can occur from the common cold; seasonal allergies, nasal polyps, and a deviated nasal septum that blocks drainage of mucus from the sinus and favors the growth of germs that inflame the sinus.

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Top 6 Homeopathic Remedies for Eye Allergy

By Dr. Vikas Sharma MD 3 Comments

The sudden appearance of symptoms, including itchy, watery, and red eyes, when eyes come in contact with an allergen is known as an eye allergy. An allergen is a substance that causes an allergic reaction in a person who is allergic to it, while being totally harmless to others.

Homeopathy offers excellent help in cases of an eye allergy. Initially, it helps in treating acute symptoms of eye allergies. These symptoms include itching in the eyes, burning in eyes, red, watery eyes and swollen eyelids, and nasal symptoms like runny nose, stuffy nose, sneezing. Following this, it aims to address the chronic tendency of eye allergies. Mainstream medicine makes use of oral antihistamines and eye drops, which give temporary results and show side effects with long-term use. While medicines used in homeopathy for managing eye allergies are of natural origin and treat allergies at its roots without any side effects.

Homeopathic medicines treat eye allergy by moderating the overactive immune system. Once the immunity is moderated, the symptoms start getting better. With regular use of these medicines, the frequency and intensity of recurrent symptoms gradually decrease till they go away completely. This way the allergy is not suppressed to give temporary relief; rather it is treated to eradicate it from its root to give a permanent cure. With a complete course of homeopathic treatment as suggested by a homeopathic doctor, most cases of eye allergy recover completely.

The most suitable homeopathic prescription for any case of eye allergy has to be decided based on the law of individualization. According to this law, the symptoms in every individual case have to be studied in detail to select a homeopathic prescription. This is because homeopathy prescribes medicines based on the characteristic symptoms in each individual case. These medicines work on the deeper level for natural recovery.

Homeopathic medicines do not show any harmful side effects due to their natural sourcing. These are highly diluted medicines that treat eye allergy in a natural way and are very safe to use.

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Eye Allergies and Homeopathy.

Top 6 Homeopathic Medicines for Eye Allergy

The top natural medicines for eye allergies are Euphrasia, Natrum Mur, Ambrosia Artemisiefolia, Allium Cepa, Apis Mellifica and Pulsatilla.

1. Euphrasia – For Itchy, Watery, Red Eyes with Marked Burning Sensation

Euphrasia is a natural medicine prepared from a plant commonly named eyebright. It offers a natural homeopathic cure in cases of eye allergies. The key features to use it are itchy and watery eyes along with marked redness of eyes.  Burning and smarting in eyes is also intense. A sensation of having dust or sand in the eyes may be felt. Eyelids are swollen, and the eyes may be susceptible to light. It is highly useful for conjunctivitis. Profuse nasal discharge (of bland nature) often attend the above-mentioned eye symptoms.

When to use Euphrasia?

Euphrasia is a leading homeopathic medicine to manage eye allergy with itching in the eyes along with eye watering and redness.

How to use Euphrasia?

Euphrasia 30C can be taken two to three times a day. Use of high potency like 200C should be limited to once a day.

2. Natrum Mur – For Itching and Burning in Eyes due to Eye Allergy

Natrum Mur works well in eye allergy when itching and burning in the eyes is most marked. Besides, the eyes become red. Sand sensation in the eyes and swelling of eyelids are other features. Eyes are inflamed, and the eyelids may stick together (known as agglutination). Along with this, there may be sneezing, watery nasal discharge and nasal congestion.

When to use Natrum Mur?

The use of this medicine can be considered for managing itching and burning in eyes in cases of eye allergy.

How to use Natrum Mur?

It is mostly recommended in 6X potency that can be taken twice or thrice daily.

3. Ambrosia Artemisiefolia – For Eye Allergy With Marked Itching In Eyes

Ambrosia Artemisiefolia is a highly beneficial homeopathic remedy for eye allergy when there is marked itching in the eyes. The itching is intense and intolerable. There is watering from eyes. Sneezing may attend. It is also indicated for ragweed allergy.

When to use Ambrosia Artemisiefolia?

It is a highly suitable medicine to relieve itching of eyes in eye allergy cases.

How to use Ambrosia Artemisiefolia?

This medicine can be taken once a day in 30C power.

4. Allium Cepa – For eye allergies with marked nasal, eye symptoms

Allium Cepa offers homeopathic treatment in eye allergies when nasal symptoms accompany eye symptoms. The primary eye symptom is bland, watery discharge from eyes. Eyes become red with swelling around the eyes. The attending nasal symptoms are intense, with frequent sneezing and coryza. There is profuse, fluent nasal discharge. The nasal discharge is acrid, burning, and excoriating in nature. Nasal discharges tend to irritate the skin on the upper lip.

When to use Allium Cepa?

Allium Cepa is recommended when there is eye watering along with red eyes and sneezing and watery nasal discharge.

How to use Allium Cepa?

It is advised to use Allium Cepa 30C three to four times a day.

5. Apis Mellifica – For Eye Allergies With Swollen Eyelids

Apis mellifica is indicated when eyelids are highly swollen and puffy. Along with this, conjunctiva is bright red. There is hot, profuse lachrymation (flow of tears). Burning, scalding, biting and smarting sensation is felt in the eyes. Stinging sensation in the eyes is also a characteristic feature. Sticking together of eyelids may be seen. Eyes are also sensitive to light.

When to use Apis Mellifica?

This medicine can be used to manage eye allergies with marked swelling and puffiness of eyes with red, watery eyes.

How to use Apis Mellifica?

It works well in 30C potency and can be taken once a day. Higher potencies are not recommended until a physician asks you to do so.

6. Pulsatilla – For Eye Allergy with Thick Eye Discharges

Pulsatilla is prepared from a plant named windflower. Its use is highly considered when there are thick eye discharges in eye allergy cases. The eye discharges are bland and usually yellow or green. The eyes itch excessively with the person forced to rub his/her eyes continuously. Eyelids may be swollen too. Sand sensation in eyes may be felt. Agglutination of eyes is also frequently noted in the morning.

When to use Pulsatilla?

Pulsatilla is an effective medicine for managing thick eye discharge in cases of eye allergy.

How to use Pulsatilla?

Though it can be used in both low and high potencies, initially 30C potency is good to start with that can be taken once a day. Keep away from using its high potencies without consulting a homeopathic doctor.

Causes of Eye Allergies

An allergy in the eyes appears when the immune system of an allergic person identifies a harmless substance as a dangerous thing and overreacts to it. When the eyes of such people come in contact with allergens, chemicals including histamines producing allergic symptoms, are released. Some examples of the allergens that can trigger eye allergies include grass, weeds, pollens, dust mites, molds, pet dander, smoke, and perfumes. In some people, eye allergy may arise from the use of eye drops, or cosmetics. Having a family history of allergies puts a person at risk of getting eye allergies.

Symptoms of Eye Allergies

The main symptoms of eye allergies include itching in the eyes, watery eyes, redness of eyes, burning in eyes and swollen eyelids. People may usually experience accompanying nasal symptoms that include a runny nose, stuffy nose, sneezing and itching in the nostrils.
The symptoms of eye allergies appearing only during a particular time of the year or a specific season are referred to as seasonal allergies. Triggers for seasonal allergies mainly include pollen, weeds, and grass, and these may be a reason for itchy eyes.
When the symptoms of eye allergies are present all year round, they are referred to as perennial allergies. Dust mites and animal dander are common causes of perennial allergy.

Common Eye Allergies

Main eye allergies include allergic conjunctivitis (seasonal and perennial), vernal keratoconjunctivitis, atopic keratoconjunctivitis and contact allergic conjunctivitis.

Allergic conjunctivitis is of two types – seasonal (arising in a particular season) and perennial (present all the year around). The symptoms include itchy, red eyes with watery discharge and burning in the eyes. The nasal symptoms include a runny nose, sneezing, and nasal congestion.

Vernal keratoconjunctivitis is also known as spring catarrh. It usually occurs in young children and males are more affected by it. Eczema or asthma may be present in persons having this condition. Its symptoms are seen during the spring season, like itchy eyes, watering from eyes, thick stringy mucus discharge from eyes, sensitivity to light, papillae formation in eyelids and sensation of foreign body in eyes. Vision impairment can occur if it is left untreated.

Atopic keratoconjunctivitis is the inflammation of both the conjunctiva and cornea. It usually affects older patients. A history of allergic dermatitis may be present. Symptoms of atopic keratoconjunctivitis include severe itchy, burning, red eyes, thick mucus discharge from eyes that may cause the eyelids to stick together. If left untreated or not managed well, permanent scarring of the cornea can occur, causing visual changes.

Contact allergic conjunctivitis is a result of irritation by contact lenses or from the proteins in tears that tend to bind to the surface of the lens.

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Nasal Allergy treatment with homeopathy

By Dr. Vikas Sharma MD 45 Comments

Allergies are fast emerging as a major threat to our health. There are three basic reasons why one should prefer homeopathy for this problem.

One, it is the most natural and safest treatment. As it is based on the principle of ”like cures like” it forms a natural way of conditioning our healing responses also. The substances used in homoeopathy are in a highly diluted state and they act very safely – without any side-effect. Two, as it is a natural form of medication it does not suppress the disease. Three, the beneficial effects achieved with homeopathic medicines are lasting and do not vanish once the treatment is stopped.

What is allergic rhinitis?

It is nasal allergy which is also referred to as hay fever. This mostly affects our nasal path (nose tract) and the conjunctiva of the eyes. Its symptoms are frequent sneezing, runny nose, watery eyes, congestion, and itchy eyes, nose, and roof of the mouth or the throat.

Allergic rhinitis is like any other allergy. The only difference is that the fight between the antigen and the antibodies takes place in the nose, eyes, etc.

As we breathe, we take in many substances along with the air. Substances such as pollens, animal dander and smoke (allergens), for some individuals, are countered by the body’s own defence system in our nose. They are attacked by the already developed antibodies in our system. This is called an allergic reaction, which also results in the release of an inflammatory chemical called histamine. It causes the swelling of the mucous membranes in our nose, sinuses and eyes, leading to a runny nose, watery eyes and sneezing.

The most common allergens are pollens (released by trees, grasses or weeds.), animal dander, dust mites, molds, dust and smoke. For those who have seasonal allergies, pollens are the main culprit, and for those who suffer all the year around animal dander, dust mites, cockroaches and molds are the culprits.

But it is actually no fault of the person who suffers from this allergy. It is your body’s own watchdogs that have (by mistake) started fighting the substances that are not at all harmful to you. The hereditary factor plays a major role. If one of your parents is suffering from any kind of allergy the chances are that you would also develop an allergy of some sorts. If both parents suffer from allergy, the risk for you to develop allergy is 70 per cent.

The homeopathic medicines used in treating allergic rhinitis are Sabadilla, Natrum Mur, Arundo, Allium Cepa, Histaminum and Wyethia. Another medicine that has been introduced and has a great role in treating allergic rhinitis is Glaphimia Glauca. The medicines mentioned are for information only. Self-medication can be harmful.

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NASAL ALLERGY and HOMEOPATHY

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Nasal Allergies In Autumn

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Are you sneezing dozens of time in a day? Is your nose dripping like water from a tap? Are you getting itchy and watery eyes and all of this has been there since the last few days or weeks? If yes, than it is probably due to the fact that you are suffering from seasonal allergic rhinitis or autumn allergy. This kind of upper respiratory allergy develops due to the increased presence of allergens (allergy causing substances like pollen etc.) in the environment during the months of September to early November. An extension of this kind of allergy occurs in the months of April and May.

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Top 11 Natural Homeopathic Medicines for Pollen Allergy

By Dr. Vikas Sharma MD 106 Comments

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The sudden appearance of symptoms like sneezing, runny nose, and itchy, watery eyes as a result of inhaling pollens is known as pollen allergy. An inflammatory response against the pollen grains is triggered by the immune system of a person allergic to pollen. Of the many substances that can cause a seasonal allergy, pollens remain one of the most common triggers. Pollen is a powdery substance produced by flowers, weeds, trees, and grass. All of us tend to inhale pollens while breathing, and they don’t cause any problem for most of us. However, people who are allergic to pollen grains show the symptoms of an allergy. A pollen allergy is also known as Hay fever, and it usually subsides with the onset of cold weather.

Homeopathic medicines can effectively manage an acute allergic reaction and also work well to treat the chronic tendency towards pollen allergy. Allergic symptoms including sneezing, runny nose, blocked nose, itchy eyes, redness of eye, eye watering, itching in throat, cough can be managed magnificently with the use of homeopathic medicines. Antihistamines, nasal sprays are most commonly used to treat allergic reactions in the conventional system of medicine. While they help deal with an acute allergic reaction, they only work on a short-term, temporary basis. Excessive use of these medications can cause side effects. Homeopathic medicines, on the other hand, have no side effects. Where required in severe cases, like asthma, allopathic medications and antihistamines can be taken to control a severe allergic flare up. However, overuse of conventional medicines like decongestant nasal sprays can cause further problems (like an allergy rebound) and should be used very sparingly.

Homeopathic medicines help in cases of pollen allergy by moderating the overactive immune system. Once the immune system is well moderated, relief sets in. Initially the acute symptoms are relieved wonderfully. Afterwards the chronicity of the complaint is treated. With the use of homeopathic medicines, the intensity and occurrence of the symptoms gradually decrease with every episode. Under the guidance of a homeopathic doctor, most cases recover completely. The results however vary from case to case.

The homeopathic prescription for pollen allergy is totally symptom based. It means the medicine is provided as per the characteristic symptoms in every case after detailed case study. Hence, the homeopathic medication for every case differs so does the potency and repetition of medicine. One should always take homeopathic medicine under the supervision of a homeopath to get best results.

Homeopathic medicines are totally safe and natural remedies for seasonal pollen allergies. They have zero side effects. Besides being safe to use, they cause no suppression at all. This treatment focuses to cure  the complaint from its root rather than suppressing symptoms temporarily. Another positive aspect of this treatment is that they never cause any addiction and can be easily discontinued once recovery occurs.

Top 11 Homeopathic Medicines for Seasonal Pollen Allergy                                                         

The top recommended homeopathic medicines for pollen allergy are Natrum Mur, Allium Cepa, Sabadilla, Arsenic Album, Euphrasia, Arundo Mauri, Wyethia, Galphimia Glauca, Histaminum, Luffa Operculata and Cardiospermum.

1.Natrum Mur – Top Homeopathic Medicine for Pollen Allergy

Natrum Mur is a top listed homeopathic medicine for allergy caused by pollen grains. The person needing the medicine suffers violent sneezing (that gets worse early in the morning).  Besides, watery discharge appears from the nose and eyes. Natrum Mur is also indicated when runny nose alternates with a stuffy one. Tickling in the throat along with cough may also be present.

When to use Natrum Mur?

This medicine is highly recommended to manage intense sneezing episodes along with watering from nose and eyes in cases of pollen allergy.

How to use Natrum Mur?

This medicine gives wonderful results in 6X potency that can be taken three to four times a day as per intensity of the complaint.

2. Allium Cepa – For Sneezing and Nasal Discharge Causing Burning In Nose

Allium Cepa is a well-indicated medicine for managing sneezing with profuse watery nasal discharge that causes burning in the nose. Sneezing tends to worsen upon entering a warm room. Allium Cepa is also indicated for cases where there is violent sneezing immediately on rising from the bed. A crawling, tingling, itchy sensation in the nostrils and itching is felt in the throat. There is watering from eyes. This medicine works well to treat pollen allergies and hay fever that appear during the spring season.

When to use Allium Cepa?

This medicine proves effective in pollen allergy cases when there is acute sneezing and watery discharge from nose which leads to burning in the nose.

How to use Allium Cepa?

Though this medicine can be used in both low and high potencies, initially it is safe to take 30C potency twice or thrice a day.

3. Sabadilla –For Sneezing, Nasal Discharge With Pain In Forehead

Sabadilla is the next prominent medicine for allergy caused by pollen grains. The characteristic feature that indicates the need for this remedy is violent sneezing, and nasal watery discharge with pain in the forehead area. Besides, itching and tickling sensations are felt in the nose, which makes the person rub the nose excessively. There may be blockage of nose on alternate sides.

When to use Sabadilla?

Sabadilla is an excellent choice of medicine for pollen allergy when there is marked sneezing attended with watery nasal discharge and pain in forehead.

How to use Sabadilla?

It can be used in 30C potency twice or thrice a day. It can also be used in 200C potency but only under the supervision of a homeopathic physician.

4. Arsenic Album – For Nasal Discharge Causing Burning In Nose And On Upper Lip

Arsenic Album is a suitable homeopathic medicine for pollen allergy with profuse watery nasal discharge and sneezing. The discharges cause burning sensation in the nose and irritate the upper lip. The symptoms tend to get worse in open air while staying indoors helps relieve the symptoms.

When to use Arsenic Album?

This medicine should be considered for managing pollen allergy with excessive watery nasal discharge that leads to burning inside nose and on the upper lip.

How to use Arsenic Album?

This medicine can be taken in 30C potency. The dose should be just once a day.

5. Euphrasia – For Itchy, Watery, Red Eyes

Euphrasia treats pollen allergy which causes symptoms like itchy, watery, red eyes. The eye watering is profuse. It cause burning, biting, smarting, and scalding in the eyes. Swelling of lids may occur. Watery, profuse discharge from the nose (bland in nature) is also noted. In some cases, there  is profuse discharge from the nose during the day and obstruction of the nose at night.

When to use Euphrasia?

This medicine is most suitable to treat itching in thr eyes along with eye watering and redness in cases of pollen allergy.

How to use Euphrasia?

From low to high potency, it works well in all potencies. Initially, it is best to use it in 30C potency two to three times a day.

6. Arundo Mauri – For Allergy With Itching In Nostrils, Palate, And Eyes

Homeopathic medicine Arundo Mauri is the topmost medicine for managing itching in nostrils, palate (roof of the mouth), and eyes. Coryza and sneezing, loss of smell and prickling and burning in the eyes may also be present.

When to use Arundo Mauri?

The key indications to use this medicine in cases of pollen allergy are itching in nose, palate and eyes.

How to use Arundo Mauri? 

This medicine can be taken in 30C potency once or twice a day. High potencies should be used under the supervision of a homeopathic doctor.

7. Wyethia – For Itching on Palate and Dry, Hacking Cough

Wyethia is a beneficial homeopathic medicine for itching of palate. There is dry, hacking cough. It is also indicated for cases with itching in inner canthi of eyes and allergic asthma.

When to use Wyethia?

The characteristic feature to use this medicine is itching on the palate and a dry cough in pollen allergy cases.

How to use Wyethia?

One can take this medicine once or twice a day in 30C power.

8. Galphimia Glauca – For Allergy with Burning Discharges from Eyes and Nose

Galphimia Glauca is a significant homeopathic medicine for pollen allergy when there is burning discharges from the eyes and nose. Sneezing also appears which worsens in the morning. Itching in eyes (especially in the morning) and swelling of the eyelids is also noted.

When to use Galphimia Glauca?

This medicine should be opted to treat pollen allergy with discharges from eyes and nose attended with burning sensation.

How to use Galphimia Glauca?

It can be used in 30C potency once a day.

9. Histaminum – Homeopathic Medicine for Pollen Allergy

Histaminum is another useful homeopathic medicine for treating pollen allergy. It helps reduce the hypersensitivity of the immune system. Histaminum helps in controlling symptoms of pollen allergy, like sneezing, runny nose, and nasal congestion. It also helps in asthmatic conditions arising from allergies.

When to use Histaminum?

This medicine suits well pollen allergy cases with sneezing, watery discharge from nose and blocked nose.

How to use Histaminum?

Histaminum can be utilized once a day in 30C potency.

10. Luffa Operculata – For Allergy with Stuffy Nose and Sneezing

Luffa Operculata is indicated for pollen allergy with a stuffy nose and sneezing. Sometimes, a bland nasal discharge may be present. Burning, itching at the outer corners of the eyes, nasal polyps (non-cancerous growths inside the nose) and sinusitis complaints may also be present.

When to use Luffa Operculata?

This medicine is indicated for treating sneezing along with nasal blockage in cases of pollen allergy.

How to use Luffa Operculata?

This medicine is usually preferred in 30C potency once a day.

11. Cardiospermum – For Allergy with Sneezing in the Morning

Cardiospermum is effective for pollen allergy when sneezing appears in the morning upon waking. Itchy, watery eyes, obstruction of the nose, sinus congestion and a dry throat with scratchiness may arise along with other symptoms.

When to use Cardiospermum?

Cardiospermum works well to treat pollen allergy with prominent sneezing in morning on waking.

How to use Cardiospermum?

It is recommended to take Cardiospermum once a day in 30C power.

Symptoms of a Pollen Allergy

Since every plant has its own pollinating period, the symptoms of pollen allergies are triggered when the particular plant is producing pollen. A person who is allergic to a specific type of pollen will develop allergic symptoms only when exposed to that particular pollen. The main symptoms of a pollen allergy include:

– A runny nose

– Sneezing

– Stuffy or blocked nose

– Watery, itchy, red, swollen eyes

– Itchy, scratchy throat

– Cough

– Asthmatic reaction with wheezing, breathlessness, and coughing

– Worsening of sinusitis complaint

The Mechanism of a Pollen Allergy

When an allergen (like pollen) enters the body of a person with a sensitive immune system, it triggers the production of antibodies to fight the foreign particles. These antibodies are small proteins that lock onto the pollen grains, and they also bind to other white blood cells.
The next time pollen enters the nose; these cells break open to release histamine, which is a chemical released by the body to direct an inflammatory response against the foreign bodies. A large amount of histamine released causes itching, swelling of affected tissues, mucus production, muscle spasms, and other symptoms of an allergy.

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Hay fever Attacks Troubling You? Homeopathic Medicines for Hay Fever are the Best Bet

By Dr. Vikas Sharma MD 27 Comments

 Hay-Fever-Homeopathic-remediesHay fever is an allergic disorder which is caused due to an exaggerated response of the immune system to allergic substances or allergens. It is also known as “Allergic rhinitis” and has symptoms similar to the common cold; however, they often last for more than two weeks and typically do not include fever. Signs and symptoms of allergic rhinitis are running nose, sneezing, nasal congestion, stuffy nose, and eye irritation. Other eye symptoms include red, itchy and watery eyes, as in allergic conjunctivitis. Homeopathic medicines for hay fever enjoy an edge over other conventional treatment due to their holistic approach to healing. While the conventional treatment includes antihistamines and steroids, having very harmful side-effects, especially on children and elderly persons, homeopathic medicines are safer as they are made of natural substances.

Persons having hay fever are more likely to contract asthma or eczema (allergic dermatitis) in comparison to others. Hay fever is mainly of two types – seasonal and perennial. The seasonal type is that which occurs during a particular season when specific plants pollinate, while that which occurs throughout the year is perennial. People with perennial hay fever are allergic to one or more allergens (mostly indoors). These symptoms call for a recourse to a safe and non-toxic line of treatment that homeopathic medicines assure. 

The most useful homeopathic medicines for hay fever are Arsenic Album, Allium Cepa, Sabadilla, Natrum Mur and Kali Bichromium.

Merits of homeopathic medicines for treating hay fever

In hay fever, the immune system overreacts to the allergens present in the air. As with other allergies, it is a result of your own immune system mistaking a harmless substance as a harmful one and releasing chemicals that cause the symptoms. Homeopathy seeks to stimulate a self-healing response from the person’s own immune system. The main goal of the treatment provided by homeopathy is to strengthen rather than weaken the immune system. Homeopathic medicines optimize the overactive immune system so that complete healing is more likely to occur.

Top Remedies for hay fever

The best homeopathic medicine for hay fever with thin, watery and excoriating discharge is Arsenic Album. When hay fever sets in every August, during spring, Allium Cepa is the most suited homeopathic medicine. Another remarkable homeopathic medicine Sabadilla is used often in spasmodic sneezing with a running nose; dry itching, tickling in the nose, rubs or picks at it. For hay fever with nasal obstruction, with distress and fullness at the root of the nose, Kali Bichromium is a good remedy.

Treating Hay Fever in Spring with Homeopathy:

The most indicated homeopathic medicines for hay fever occurring during the spring season are Allium Cepa and Gelsemium. When hay fever occurs with every change of weather, especially spring, along with sneezing early in the morning, homeopathic medicine Gelsemium is recommended. Allium Cepa is effective for hay fever occurring in spring with profuse watery discharges and sneezing, especially when entering a warm room.

Remedies for Hay Fever Occurring Annually:

The top-grade homeopathic medicines for hay fever occurring annually are Psorinum and Kali Phosphoricum. Psorinum is most indicated when the hay fever is returning regularly every year. Kali phosphoricum is another helpful homeopathic medicine for hay fever accompanied with violent sneezing and nervous irritability. These both are used as prophylactic medicines for hay fever.

Treating Hay Fever in Asthmatic People:

The best indicated homeopathic medicines for hay fever in persons having asthma are Allium Cepa, Arsenic Album, and Iodum. Hay fever that was suppressed by antihistamines that went into the lungs is treated well with Allium Cepa. Arsenic Album is used for hay fever in persons suffering from asthmatic asthma worsened during sleep and asthma from suppressed eruptions. Another wonderful medicine used for asthmatic persons who breathe heavily when quiet, and suffer shortness of breath on the least exertion or talking is Iodum.

Natural Medicines for Hay Fever with Running Nose:

The most effective homeopathic medicines for hay fever with running nose are Ambrosia, Sabadilla and Arsenic Album. Ambrosia acts well when a person has running, watery nose along with nose bleeding. Another wonderful medicine Sabadilla is effective for fluent coryza, worsened from the odor of flowers, even thinking of flowers increases the discharge. Thin, watery, excoriating discharges from the nose are treated well with homeopathic medicine Arsenic Album.

Natural Treatment of Hay Fever with Sneezing:

The most remarkable homeopathic medicines for hay fever with sneezing are Sabadilla, Cepa, and Camphor. Sabadilla is the most indicated homeopathic medicine when sneezing is markedly present. If sneezing gets worse when coming into a warm room, while rising from bed or handling peaches, Cepa is the best homeopathic medicine. Camphor is most effective in persons who are very sensitive to cold, inhaled air that seems to be cold.

Remedies for Hay Fever with Nasal Blockage:

The effective homeopathic medicines for hay fever accompanied with nasal blockage are Ammonium Carbonicum, Arum triphyllum, and Nux Moschata. Ammonium Carbonicum acts well when a stoppage occurs during the night with long coryza and a continuing urge to sneeze is present. Arum Triphyllum is helpful for nasal blockage with soreness of the nostrils, constant picking at the nose until it bleeds, especially in children. When the nose is dry and blocked and the person has to breathe through the mouth, Nux moschata is the most well indicated homeopathic medicine.

Medicines for Hay Fever with Itching:

The marked homeopathic medicines for hay fever having itching are Arundo and Wyethia. Arundo is effective for hay fever with annoying itching present in the nostrils and roof of the mouth, while when itching is present in the posterior areas homeopathic medicine Wyethia is another wonderful medicine.

Homeopathy for Hay Fever Accompanied by Eye Symptoms:

Homeopathic medicines for hay fever accompanied with eye symptoms are Ruta, Euphrasia and Allium Cepa. Pain and irritation, and foreign body sensation in the eyes are treated well with homeopathic medicine Ruta. Euphrasia is an excellent homeopathic medicine for hay fever when the eyes water all the time. Acrid lachrymation and bland coryza are treated by Euphrasia. When tears from the eyes are bland and nasal discharges are acrid; homeopathic medicine Allium Cepa is prominently indicated.

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ALLERGIC RHINITIS & HOMEOPATHY TREATMENT

By Dr. Vikas Sharma MD 807 Comments

DO you suffer from bouts of frequent sneezes, itchy and runny nose? Do you often wake up sneezing in the morning? Does sneezing and runny nose occur during a particular weather or when there is change of weather? Or, do you wheeze or do your eyes feel itchy with sneezing and runny nose? If you have some or all of these symptoms then you may be suffering from nasal allergy.Nasal allergy, also called allergic rhinitis or hay fever or pollinosis, is an allergic reaction of the body (mainly the upper respiratory tract and eyes) to certain substances – allergens – that we breathe in. The main allergens are pollens, molds, animal dander and dust.Allergy is nothing but an over-sensitisation of our defence system. This means that our immune system (defence system) starts reacting to a substance which is otherwise harmless to our body. In other words, it is a misdirected immune attack.Pollens are usually the main culprits.Homeopathic treatment is based on the principle of “like cures like”. This means if a substance that in its raw state produces a disease condition also has the ability to treat similar symptoms when given in diluted and activated (potentised) form.Thus, a lot many plants whose pollens are the known culprits for this kind of allergy are being used in homeopathy to treat allergic rhinitis. By giving a substance that has similar manifestations, homeopathy is able to optimise the already over-sensitised immune system.Two medicines which represent new advance in homeopathy are Galphimia Glauca and Histaminum Hydrochlo-ride.A US study found Galphimia Glauca to be highly effective in treating allergic rhinitis. Many other very effective plant-based medicines have also been introduced during the last few years: Cardiospermum Halicacabum and Amni Visnaga, for example. Conventional homeopathic medicines like Allium Cepa , Sabadilla , Arundo Mur, Ambrosia and Aralea are also very effective. It is important to remember that homoeopathy is a system where the treatment is based on the patient’s individual symptoms. Thus, each medicine has its own important place in treating allergic rhinitis. It may take a season or two to completely cure allergic rhinitis.With growing industrialisation, our bodies are changing according to the environment .A BMJ (formerly British Medical Journal) report has it that one in six people in the industrialised world suffers from seasonal pollen allergies. Pollution does not cause allergy directly, but is supposed to increase the sensitivity to pollens. In Japan, it was found that the sensitivity to pollens was high in people living in areas with high levels of diesel exhaust particles in the environment. Genetic factors are also supposed to play a role in developing nasal allergy.profile pic

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