Allergies and intolerances are reactions that our body has to something we encounter in our environment that is not normally harmful. These reactions may be to foods that we eat or chemicals that we are exposed to in the home or encounter in the air around us. They can also be to naturally occurring substances such as pollens, grasses and animal hair.
An allergy is an inappropriate response of the body’s immune system to a substance that it is normally able to tolerate. Some common allergens include dust, pollens, and certain foods such as milk and eggs. An intolerance or sensitivity occurs when we overdo our exposure to a particular substance. For example, too many food colours or preservatives in our food, or overexposure to cleaning chemicals.
Symptoms of allergies and intolerances can include:
If someone is suffering from symptoms of an allergy or intolerance our practitioners look for what is causing the imbalance in their body that is producing this reaction.
Food allergies and intolerances are often an indicator that your gut is not functioning well. In the absence of the correct balance of good bacteria the gut can be infected with pathological bacteria, fungi and parasites which damage its lining. This can allow partially digested food to pass through the gut wall where it comes into contact with the immune system, and allergies and intolerances can develop.
Good gut function and appropriate levels of good bacteria in the gut are very important for a well functioning immune system. When the immune system is out of balance we are more likely to develop allergies and intolerances. Immune system imbalance can also be caused by excessive stress in our lives, or by nutritional deficiencies in our diet.
Certain supplements can assist people suffering from allergies and intolerances. These can include essential fatty acids, vitamins, minerals and homeopathic remedies. At KingsWilliam your practitioner can test your body using kinesiology to determine if a supplement or remedy will be useful.
Sometimes there can be an emotional stressor related to an allergy or intolerance in your body. It can indicate that your body isn’t dealing well with some of the stress we all encounter daily in our lives. At KingsWilliam your practitioner may recommend emotional stress release techniques which will help to address this imbalance in your body.
Ultimately any reaction we have to a substance that is not normally harmful is a sign that our body is out of balance in some way. At KingsWilliam we aim to identify this imbalance and use techniques to help your body to heal itself. This means that your body can be functioning at its’ best so that you are feeling great and able to enjoy life to the full!