My Body Matters – Allergies
With spring finally here, some of us may begin to battle with the sniffs of congestion due to pollen in the air. But... these aren't the only allergies we may encounter.
We spoke to a few professionals who shared their expertise with us.
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Although spring is about having fun, chilling in the garden or having a picnic, it is also the optimal time for people to catch allergies from different flowers and a change of season. Having a runny nose is probably the worst, watery eyes are simply uncomfortable and a tingling palate and sneezing are just irritating.
Naturally Yours Weleda Pharmacy offers different, natural and effective solutions such as:
• Sinus and lung drainage is a combination of ingredients that helps to relieve a dried-up nose, an itchy nose and post-nasal drip. It helps one to breathe more comfortably and feel much better afterwards.
• The allergy check is one of the best products with a combination of eyebright, elderberry and fenugreek.
• The Mega Immune Booster is a top seller through the flu season. The booster fights off allergies, improves immune deficiencies and neutralises the body, making it stronger to fight allergies.
Sponsored by: Naturally Yours Weleda Pharmacy.
The prevalence of allergies has dramatically doubled in the last 2 decades.
Allergic rhinitis ( hayfever) may affect up to 30% of the population whilst asthma is considered one of the most common chronic diseases in childhood. Food allergies may affect 1 in 40 children between the ages of 1 and 3 years. Our typically Westernized lifestyles with exposure to highly processed foods , outdoor pollution and less exposure to microbes are environmental factors that contribute to the burden of allergic disease.
Allergic diseases can have debilitating effects on the quality of a child’s life. As a paediatrician with a special interest in allergies , I strive to assist children and their families lead as normal a life as possible. It is my goal to provide a holistic approach in diagnosing and treating children with allergies in a caring and friendly environment. My areas of expertise are in the management of the following :
– allergic rhinitis ( hayfever)
-asthma
-food allergies and anaphylaxis
-urticaria (hives)
-eczema
-desensitization to bee and inhalant allergies.
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Sponsored by: Dr Naidoo
Surprisingly, many people find that their food intolerance tends to decrease for unknown reasons. A blood analysis tests take a few minutes and reveal the hidden secrets of your blood – a smart way to find out if your blood has any allergies. Remember, live blood tests reveal everything. Many people suffer from lack of oxygen in the blood, low trace minerals, too much alcohol intake and weak kidneys.
Sponsored by: Priya Barlow
With the daily buzz of wonderful Johannesburg, people get in contact with different smoke, trees and gases. Allergies exist in different forms that people might not know of. Allergies trigger as a result of your immune system overeating to environmental factors. They block nasal passages, make you sneeze, have a runny, itchy nose and affect the digestive system but they are not typically harmful, merely irritating. However, in some cases, allergies can trigger intensively and cause a threatening reaction known as anaphylaxis. It is always advisable to get checked out, see what triggers your immune system and find ways of dealing with it. Morning Med has come up with effective and convenient ways to diagnose such allergy symptoms.
Sponsored by: MorningMed
It has become internationally accepted that many conditions benefit from the process of hyperoxia which is the process of increasing the level of oxygen within the body. High levels of oxygen reduce the inflammatory process for allergy and asthma sufferers. Hyperbaric oxygen therapy acts as a co-adjuvant therapy with a very large number of conditions where mHBOT has proved very successful but they are not yet endorsed by the medical schemes. A summary of conditions where mHBOT serves as a co-adjuvant therapy includes but are not limited to:
• General use: Stress, Depression, Rejuvenation
• Neurology: Autism, Cerebral Palsy, Multiple Sclerosis, Parkinson Disease.
• Wound Care: Burns & Grafts, Diabetic Ulcers
• Musculoskeletal Recovery: Sports injuries, Muscles, tendon & bone injuries
• Chronic Conditions: Cancer, Arthritis, Chronic Pain, Fibromyalgia, Varicose Veins, Sleep
•Disorders, Circulatory Disorders, Migraines & Headaches.
Sponsored by: Oxygenate.
Here's what you missed in print...
Does the spring season make you sneeze unnecessarily, have a runny, itchy nose, watery eyes and a tingling palate?
Weleda pharmacy might just be the go-to place.
They have stores located in Bryanston and Pineslopes and they offer the best service with qualified practitioners available to assist.
Sponsored by: Naturally Yours Weleda Pharmacy
Children enjoy running around and just having a laugh but allergies can get in their way more often than they should.
Dr Naidoo is a specialist pediatrician who provides a holistic approach in diagnosing and managing every child’s allery reactions.
Sponsored by: Dr Naidoo
It is seldom that people talk about taking blood tests. Live Smart assists individuals in gaining optimum health through nutrition simply by treating their digestive health.
They also do live blood analysis and help bring back smart, balanced choices.
Nothing sets one’s heart more at ease than knowing that you are perfectly healthy and allergy-free.
Sponsored by: Priya Barlow
Runny nose, sneezes and coughs are definite signs of allergies. Allergies come in different forms and are a result of the body’s immune system.
Allergies trigger unexpectedly, so why not visit MorningMed for a quick fix that will help you breathe, and feel, much better.
Sponsored by: MorningMed
Medium hyperbaric oxygen (mHBOT) assists in treating allergies and asthma. This is a very effective therapy where the mHBOT provides oxygen in higher than normal levels for optimal functioning at the cellular level.
Visit the practitioner to avoid asthma attacks and be allergy free this season.
Sponsored by: Oxygenate
