Tuesday, July 31, 2012

How To Prevent Allergy ?

Summer has come along with its allergies. Many people get allergies during the summer seasons. Although it is thought that these allergies can only be outside but that’s not true. Many people have inside and outside sensitivities during the hot months. So firstly discuss what these allergies are. Allergies are the abnormal reactions by the immune system. These reactions are caused when certain stimuli enters the body and produce multiple symptoms. These types of reactions can affect anyone but can be treated too.

During summers all types of allergies can occur because this is the time when all types of allergenic factors are over spread outdoors and indoors. People with sensitive skin often get the allergies as a consequence of the epidermis coming in contact with allergens. Some of the common summer allergies are skin allergies, chemical allergies and airborne allergies. But most common allergies during the summer season are skin rashes which occur due to overexposure to sun.

Skin Allergies: Common skin allergies in summers are urticaria, dermatitis and prickly heat. Urticaria is the reaction on the skin due to summer radiation although some other factors are also associated; Prickly heat appears on the sensitive skin due to prolonged perspiration on the epidermis, and dermatitis which also aggravates in summers due to the reaction of sun rays with the chemicals present on the skin like a cream or perfume. Many people have sensitive skin and get rashes, pimples due to summer allergy. There can be many reasons for having skin allergies. The kind of soap you use, cosmetic products, surroundings and climate also. Dust, pollen, smoke or food allergy can also cause skin allergies plus the heat in the summers also provides the necessary environment for allergens to grow.

Pollens: summers other allergy trigger is pollen which are the tiny grains released into the air by trees, grasses and weeds for the purpose of fertilizing other plants. When pollens get into the noses of certain people, they send the immune system into overdrive. The immune system mistakenly sees the pollens as foreign substance and releases antibodies. These antibodies attack the allergens and leads to the release of chemicals called histamines into the blood. These histamines cause the symptoms like runny nose and itchy eyes.

Ways to prevent allergies in summers:
First and foremost step to avoid summer allergies is to build a healthy immune system as this is the one which can give you the power to fight against the pathogens. Take lots of seasonal fruits and vegetables into your diet as they are a good source of vitamins and minerals and helps to boost your immune system.
Take lemon water as lemon is a very good cleanser and helps to detoxify your body.
Take fruits rich in vitamin C as vitamin C is very important for a beautiful and healthy skin plus it is a strong antioxidant and helps the body to fight against infections.
Avoid foods that are very spicy or too fried as they can be chemical irritant to skin.
Take lots of fluids as this will help the body to cleanse. Plus this will also helps to avoid dehydration.
Keep your home environment clean.
Avoid direct exposure to the sun rays. Always apply sunscreen when going out.
If you have some allergic reaction on skin then apply ice over it, this will give relief from itching and irritation of the skin.
Keep yourself neat and clean .Take regular bath.

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