This is a huge topic and can only be touched upon here. Some of this information may surprise you, however!

Allergies occur when our cells reject a substance or no longer recognize it. We are using the word “allergies” in this case as being synonymous with “intolerances” because regardless of whether or not the immune system is reacting to the substance (the medical definition of an allergy), the cells are still rejecting it. Harmless substances such as pollens, dusts, grasses, animal dander, molds, foods, etc. are mistaken for harmful invaders and rejected by the body. Many are unaware that we can develop an intolerance to vitamins, minerals, amino acids and even our own hormones.

How does this happen? It’s not always easy to explain or to trace the cause.

Here are some of the primary causes of allergies:

• Environmental exposure: toxins that are breathed in whether one is inside or outside
• Food additives and chemicals
• Vaccinations

• Prescription medications
• Excess hormones being consumed in our drinking water
• Xeno-estrogens being absorbed into our bodies due to the use of plastics and cosmetics
• EMFs/ Electro-magnetic fields such as cell phones, computers, microwaves and wireless technology, etc.
• Stress which causes energy blockages within the body (whether physical or emotional stress)
• Weakened immune system caused by such imbalances as Candida albicans infections
• Bioenergetic miasm (unknowingly acquired emotional energy from other people)
• Cellular saturation: the over-exposure or over-consumption of a substance
• Leaky gut syndrome: maldigestion; malabsorption due to poor digestion
• Dehydration

And here are some allergy solutions or holistic therapeutic approaches for reducing intolerances:

Lifestyle changes; for example:

• go on a candida cleanse
• consume at least 8 glasses of purified water
• get regular exercise
• get sufficient sleep
• decrease caffeine consumption
• decrease alcohol consumption
• avoid smoking
• decrease sugar intake
• eat regular meals, avoid skipping breakfast for example
• detoxify the body

Nutrition:

• have a balanced diet
• vary the diet and don’t eat too much of any one thing (eg. wheat)
• ensure that you are getting enough essential fatty acids
• include micronutrients such as vitamins and minerals: consider a good multi that is food-based and easily absorbed

Enzyme Therapy:

• consider taking plant-based enzymes with meals to ensure proper digestion
• include raw foods in your meals as they have their own enzymes. Be sure to chew well!

Change your thinking patterns (Bach Flower Remedies can help with this) and note that:

• emotions play a crucial role in the health of the physical body
• we are continually sending messages to our bodies; our bodies are 80% water, and water holds and stores these messages
• “With every emotional thought process, the hypothalamus gland releases a potent chemical substance known as a neuropeptide. As emotional neuropeptides circulate within the body, they continually bombard tissue cells, causing damage to occur.” (The Institute of Natural Health Technologies)

Take advantage of a new technology that non-invasively re-programs your cells so that they no longer reject the harmless substance. The cells can then distinguish harmful substances from harmless ones. This techology is called BIE (Bioenergetic Intolerance Elimination). Check out our website for more information about this. It actually clears allergies!

» Read more: The Holistic Approach to Allergies: Some causes and solutions