Allergies are often an acute reaction to allergens to which we can be exposed. These reactions do not pose a major threat to our bodies. However, there are some rare allergies that can be life threatening if not treated immediately.

The most severe reaction to allergens is anaphylactic shock. When the body reacts to a potentially harmful allergen, it releases an antibody know as immunoglobulin E. The initial exposure is know as sensitization and is asymptomatic. As exposure to the allergen increases the person will develop serious immune response affecting their entire body. Their entire body becomes allergic to this allergen. Some people have a severe reaction to any type of nuts.

The number of people world wide who suffer from anaphylaxis is probably in the range of 1% of the population.

Some people are born with it while others develop it. Male adults are less likely to develop anaphylaxis than female adults but in children it is the reserves – young males are more susceptible.

Symptoms vary from case to case. However, the onset normally begins with a skin rash, a feeling of being unwell and a runny nose. The onset of anaphylaxis can be very rapid and there a host of complex symptoms.

Some of the serious symptoms include difficulty in breathing, tightness in the chest, abdominal pains, tightness in the throat, nasal congestion, dizziness, low blood pressure as well as a rapid heart beat. The sufferer can even have a cardiac arrest.

Anaphylaxis is a serious condition that must be treated immediately or it could lead to unconsciousness and in some cases death.

It is difficult to know what causes anaphylaxis but it is know that there are a host of substances that trigger an attack. Some of the contributors are some foods, medicines, insect stings and x-ray dyes. Common allergens can be the cause of anaphylactic shock.

The treatment is an injection of epinephrine and this will counter the anaphylactic symptoms. This is a form of adrenaline, which when administered, will reverse the symptoms and stabilize the patient. Once the person is stabilized, they are given further intravenous fluids and medicines.

People, who know that they suffer from allergies that can lead to anaphylaxis, are advised by their doctor to always carry a handy epinephrine injection kit. It is also a good practice to carry a card stating what allergies they suffer from so that the treatment can be administered immediately in case of an emergency.

To  YOUR success

Sue McDonald

Are you suffering from lack of energy? Is there any apparent reason that you can find for this? When you are not nurturing your body properly, your body can shut down. It is not that your whole body shuts down but the individual systems start slowing down to conserve energy. You will find that your metabolism is starting to slow down and the glandular functions are impaired and you will start to lose your energy and strength. Firstly, you will notice that you are fatigued all the time and it is difficult for you to be able to function as before. You don’t need those energy boosting drinks but your body is telling you that you could consider a detoxifying cleanse.

Think of your body as a machine – like your car for example. Now you know, that to maintain your car for optimum performance, you must have it serviced and this involves changing the oil and tuning up the entire engine. Now our bodies work in much the same way as your vehicle. If our bodies are full of toxins, waste, chemicals and any other harmful substance our bodies will slow down and become sluggish. What we have to do is flush out these nasty harmful substances from our body.

Most of us know that the body can naturally get rid of a lot of toxins and waste matter naturally. While we know this to be true, in our modern society we are exposed to more and more foods containing preservatives, sugars and other chemicals. If these are in our body it is not able to operate at optimal levels. Until we can rid our body of these substances we may become ill or get fatigued. If you are a fan of massage, you will know that a good massage will help eliminate toxins.

How are we going to get back our energy?

I would suggest that you get medical advice before you decide to cleanse your body.

What we want is that the body can regain its energy naturally and at the same time repair itself. To do this we need to remove all of the accumulated waste in our body. This is easily done by flushing everything out of our system. To begin start drinking water, eating washed vegetables and fruit and only health fresh foods. At this stage do not eat any pre-packaged foods. You can also get a detoxifying product to assist you cleanse your body but it is not necessary. If you elect to buy one of these products, check the label and only buy one that is all natural. If you are unsure of the ingredients, do not purchase it.

As soon as you start this process, and detoxify your body by eating the healthy foods you will notice a change. Your body will feel a lot healthier and your energy levels will begin to rise. This process can take 7-10 days but once again I would advise you to check with your health practitioner.

To YOUR success

Sue

There are many benefits that chiropractic treatment provides to a patient.  The benefits obtained depend on the condition of the patient and their ability to tolerate the treatment.

Chiropractic treatments are used to correct the alignment of the spine and joints. When the spine is out of alignment, it brought back into alignment through a series of manipulations and adjustments. The aim of the chiropractor is to maintain the spine and the nervous system in balance without the use of drugs or surgery.

If any individual’s joints move more or less than they should or joints move in an abnormal way, this will affect the alignment of the spine. Manipulations and adjustments help with the working of the spine and in turn this helps the muscles, ligaments and joints.

Some of the problems that can be alleviated through chiropractic therapy when the spine is brought back into alignment -include lumbago, sciatic and headaches. Some people are not aware their spine is out of alignment and when it is put back in, a pain that they are experiencing in another part of the body can disappear.

Many patients have a relaxed feeling after a session. In the early stages of a treatment, there may be some discomfort or mild pain because the joints are conditioned and the range of motion is increased.

For people who have experienced back and neck pain for many years, they will start to feel more confident because they are becoming capable of doing things that they have not been able to do for years.

Chiropractic therapy was first tried and practiced by DD Palmer who was a Canadian healer. He experimented on some patients and believed when he aligned their spine he got “miraculous” results. The therapy has come a long way since 1895.

Chiropractic is one form of natural treatment that has been accepted by the medical fraternity and some doctors will even refer patients to a chiropractor. Chiropractors treat the root cause of the pain and thereby eliminate the use of drugs.

To YOUR success

Sue McDonald

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