What are allergies?

An Allergy is a misguided reaction by our immune system in response to usually harmless substances (such as pollen, mould, dust, foods, clothing) Allergies are a very common problem, affecting an estimated one in four of the UK population at some point in their lives.

What are the symptoms of allergies?

Allergy symptoms can be categorised as mild, moderate, or severe (anaphylactic).

Mild reactions include those symptoms that affect a specific area of the body such as a rash, itchy, watery eyes, and some nasal congestion. Mild reactions do not spread to other parts of the body.

Moderate reactions include symptoms that spread to other parts of the body. These may include itchiness or difficulty breathing.

A severe reaction, called anaphylaxis, is a rare, life-threatening emergency in which the response to the allergen is intense and affects the whole body. It may begin with the sudden onset of itching of the eyes or face and progress within minutes to more serious symptoms, including abdominal pain, cramps, vomiting, and diarrhoea, as well as varying degrees of swellings that can make breathing and swallowing difficult. Mental confusion or dizziness may also be symptoms, since anaphylaxis causes a quick drop in blood pressure.

Treatment

One of the most powerful treatments for allergies is EFT. Rapid Health uses a procedure that de-sensitises your encoding that reacts to environmental allergens, leaving you free to enjoy a normal life. Many seemingly unrelated allergies contain ‘trauma memory’ specific events that encode a reaction. Exposure or even thinking about the allergen triggers a disruption in the energy system which activates the encoded reaction.