Allergies
An immune system response to a foreign substance that's not typically harmful to your body.
Historical context
Viewed in holistic frameworks as an over-reactive immune response rooted in a deeper systemic imbalance, rather than just an acute localized issue.
Common symptoms
- Sneezing
- Itching
- Runny nose
- Fatigue
- Asthma exacerbation
Mechanisms
The immune system produces antibodies against harmless allergens. Energetic and homeopathic modalities attempt to desensitize the systemic response fundamentally.
Associated modalities
- homeopathy
Clinical studies
- Homeopathy and conventional medicine: an outcomes study comparing effectiveness in a primary care setting — Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine
- Real-life effect of classical homeopathy in the treatment of allergies: A multicenter prospective observational study — Wiener Medizinische Wochenschrift
- Homeopathy and respiratory allergies: a series of 147 cases — Homeopathy
Interesting facts
- The Cherokee and Navajo tribes used Yerba Santa to treat allergic respiratory congestion and localized inflammation of the mucous membranes.