As someone who has also suffered from allergies, I know exactly what it feels like to sneeze to the point where you doubt your life, and how it feels to have skin itchy to the point where you can't sleep.
Many people ask whether allergies can be improved. The answer is yes, but the correct method must be used.
Let’s not talk about today’s unrealistic things, but let’s talk about what we inherit from our parents and how to take care of them the day after tomorrow.
The root cause of allergies: genetics and immunity are inseparable
When it comes to allergies, we have to mention genetics.
If your father or mother has allergies, then you are more likely to have allergies; if both of your parents are allergic, then you are more likely to have allergies.
But that doesn't mean there's nothing you can do.
In most cases, acquired factors are the cause of the problem, such as long-term irregular diet, high work pressure that leads to insomnia, and eating takeout or fried food every day. These conditions will cause the resistance to decrease in a linear manner. Once the immune function is imbalanced, symptoms such as allergic rhinitis, allergic bronchial asthma, and allergic dermatitis can easily come to your door.
There is a friend next to me who had no allergies in the past. After working overtime for three months, he suddenly began to have an allergic reaction to dust mites. This is a typical situation where the immune system is overwhelmed.
Desensitization treatment: adjusting the immune system from the root cause
For those who have more severe symptoms, ordinary anti-allergic drugs are difficult to suppress their symptoms. In the current medical field, desensitization therapy is a relatively more recognized approach.
The doctor will first use testing to find out which "bad molecule" is causing your allergies, such as pollen, dust mites, or some kind of mold.
Then use chemical methods to process your serum, dilute the allergen many times to make an antigen infusion with very low concentration, and then inject it into the subcutaneous tissue regularly starting from a small amount.
This process seems to cause the body to slowly "recognize" this histamine – at the beginning, the amount is very small, and the immune system recognizes it as no threat; as the concentration gradually increases, the body gradually learns to coexist with it and builds resistance.
However, this is a long process, usually lasting one to two years, but many individuals who persist do find that the frequency and severity of attacks are significantly reduced.
Diet: Eating the right things is more important than taboos
When it comes to allergies, many people only know what to avoid. In fact, what you eat is more important than what you don’t eat.
The first principle is that the diet should be nutritionally balanced. You should eat less greasy, sweet and spicy food, and tobacco and alcohol must be controlled.
Some Japanese experts conducted a survey and found that eating too much meat, milk, and animal foods may worsen the quality of red blood cells and more easily induce allergic reactions.
At this time, you can try to replace part of the meat with brown rice, vegetables and soy products. The red blood cells supported by brown rice and vegetables have stronger vitality, and there is no foreign protein entering the blood, which can reduce the onset of atopic dermatitis.
I met a friend who is a nutritionist. She gave me the advice to drink a cup of soy milk every day and eat more onions, garlic, broccoli and citrus. These items contain anti-inflammatory compounds and are very helpful in strengthening immunity.
Avoid minefields: Try to touch as little as possible four types of food
Based on actual experience, there are four types of foods that are most likely to trigger allergy attacks.
The first is cold food. Ice drinks can easily constrict the blood vessels in the throat, causing discomfort. Ice cream can also constrict the blood vessels in the trachea, causing discomfort.
The second is greasy food. Eating too much fried chicken will increase the burden on the gastrointestinal tract. Eating too much fatty meat will also increase the burden on the gastrointestinal tract. Once the digestive function is disordered, allergies will be more likely to come to your door.
Ranked third are foods with spicy and stimulating properties, such as condiments such as chili pepper and Sichuan peppercorns. The smell they emit is very strong and can directly irritate the respiratory tract and esophagus.
Ranked fourth are salty and cold foods such as shrimps and crabs. These foods contain high amounts of foreign proteins, which can easily trigger the body's immune system to overreact.
This does not mean that you must not eat even one bite, but when you are in the attack phase, or when your physical condition is obviously unstable, you should control your mouth as much as possible.
Lifestyle Habits: Exercise, Sleep, and Optimistic Mentality
In addition to keeping your mouth shut, daily care is equally important.
Try to keep your daily routine as regular as possible, and don't stay up late. Your immune system is most vulnerable when you don't get enough sleep.
Appropriate exercise is helpful, such as jogging, yoga, and brisk walking. It can promote blood circulation and help the body maintain a balanced immune function.
In addition, don’t underestimate the impact of emotions. People who are anxious and nervous for a long time will usually have more severe allergic symptoms.
Maintaining an optimistic attitude and finding ways to relieve stress that suit you are as important as taking medicine for improving your allergies.
After all, there is no shortcut to improving allergies, and there is no need to make yourself too anxious.
Start by adjusting your diet. Gradually and slowly add brown rice, vegetables and soy products to your daily diet. Keep your work and rest as regular as possible, reduce the frequency of staying up late, and increase your activity level. Once symptoms become severe, consult a doctor in a disciplined manner to see if desensitization treatment is needed.
Everyone's allergens and body constitution are different. It is most important to find the rhythm that suits you. You must not expect to see results in three days, but continue to carry out it steadily, and your body will give you positive feedback.
