Allergies affect us all in many different ways. The symptoms of an allergy are numerous and varied. The following are a few examples looking at each of the body’s systems, but are by no means a complete list:-
Mind
Depression, anxiety, phobias, insomnia, lack of confidence, mood swings, panic attacks, light headedness, dizzy, irritability, convulsions plus disorders such as attention deficit disorders (ADD & ADHD).
Ears, nose, throat and eyes
Recurrent infections, hayfever, catarrh, sinusitis, rhinitis, tinnitus, loss of balance, polyps, conjunctivitis and styes.
Respiratory
Bronchitis, pneumonia, shortness of breath, and asthma.
Circulatory
Palpitations, chest pain, poor circulation, oedema, and anaemia.
Endocrine
Hormonal imbalances.
Digestion
Indigestion, nausea, bloating, abdominal pain, wind, diarrhoea, constipation, colitis, ulcers, Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), Crohn’s disease, diverticulitis, food intolerances and Coeliac disease.
Kidney and Bladder
Cystitis, recurrent urine infections, irritable bladder and kidney stones.
Reproductive System
PMT, irregular periods, cessation or excessive bleeding, and menopausal problems such as hot flushes.
Pain
Headaches, migraines, back pain and arthritis.
Skin
Rashes, acne, eczema, dermatitis, psoriasis and excessive sweating.
Fungal
Thrush, candida and athletes foot.