How To Heal Allergy Without Medicine

Learn how to heal an allergy without medicine. An allergy is the body's response to, what it believes, is a foreign invader. Although it may be impossible to reprogram the immune system so it will no longer react to an allergen, it is possible to control symptoms and heal reactions. With dietary and lifestyle changes, you can take care of an allergy without medicine.

1. Avoid potential allergens. The first step to healing an allergy is staying away from it. If the problem is pollen, dust, or mold, take measures to ensure the environment is free from trigger substances. Clean the house, dust regularly, use an air filter, check for mold growth. If a certain food is the problem, avoid it. If unsure what is causing a reaction, rotate foods.
2. Take herbs. To heal an allergy without medicine and negative side effects, use herbal remedies. Herbs can be used to quell symptoms and promote healing. Eyebright is good for watery eyes and a runny nose. Boswellia and nettles will reduce inflammation. Scutellaria will boost the immune system. Milk thistle will protect the liver.
3. Change your diet. In order to heal allergies without medicine, a nutrient-rich, non-mucous forming diet is essential. Eat plenty of fresh fruits and vegetables, whole grains, legumes, and cultured foods. Avoid dairy, sugar, fatty and processed foods.
4. Detox regularly. Going on a three-day cleanse every three months will purify the body, eliminating toxins which may be inhibiting the immune system. On a daily basis, drink at least eight glasses of water a day. The less toxins to deal with, the more likely the body will not react to an allergy, nor require medicine.

Knowing how to heal an allergy without medicine is an important step towards taking control of your health. By supporting the body through natural means, common allergy symptoms can be avoided, as well as the side effects of allergy medication.

Resources:

Balch, Phyllis, CNC. Prescription for Nutritional Healing, 4th Edition. The Penguin Group, 2006.

Page, Linda. Healthy Healing: A Guide to Self-Healing for Everyone, 11th Edition. Traditional Wisdom, 2003.