Allergy = An abnormally high sensitivity to certain substances, such as pollens, foods, chemicals, or fur.
Allergies of all kinds can develop when the body’s purification system – the lymphatic system – becomes overburdened from mucus congestion and toxicity, preventing efficient removal of antagonistic proteins.
A person can become hypersensitive to anything from your common allergens like eggs, dairy, wheat (and any other foods containing gluten), corn, nuts, peanuts, soy, and various medications, to dust, sulfites and sulfonamides (i.e. sulfa drugs), metals, grass pollens (think hay fever), fur and even some fruits and vegetables.
Inadequate adrenal function will only compound the problem because the adrenal glands will perform poorly in mediating the triggered histamine response that occurs following exposure to an allergen.
Histamines are basically chemical substances created – along with other pro-inflammatory chemicals – in response to an allergen, which in turn creates inflammation.
With properly functioning adrenal glands, sufficient anti-inflammatory steroids (cortisone, dehydroepiandrosterone, and pregnenolone) will be produced to settle the inflammation. This'll lessen or completely prevent symptoms from occurring. The weaker the adrenals, the worse allergic reactions tend to be.
Anaphylactic shock (or anaphylaxis) is considered the most extreme form of an allergic reaction and is characterised by swelling and closing off of the throat (leading to difficulty swallowing and breathing), is associated with swelling and itching of the face, and can be accompanied by cramping, diarrhea, vomiting, moderate to sharp decline in blood pressure, and rapid heart rate (tachycardia). Emergency medical attention should be sought out immediately if symptoms make you suspect anaphylaxis.
The adrenal glands also control kidney filtration of the lymphatic system, through the autonomic (involuntary) nervous system, which is essential to help reverse any allergies.
A compromised liver and/or thymus is also considered by some to be involved in allergies, as some people have found relief by working exclusively on either of these organs.
Allergic Reaction vs. Detoxification Symptom:
It should be fairly easy to distinguish between being overly sensitive to a fruit, herb or vegetable, or it being a general cleansing effect resulting from a detoxifying diet. Many times people mistaken various cleansing effects for allergic reactions.
But the following are a few signs to look for:
- Symptoms occur very soon following consumption of the food (within 30 minutes to a few hours)
- It’s always the same food(s) that trigger your symptoms (e.g. oranges trigger a reaction, but any other citrus fruit doesn’t)
- Brief skin contact with the food produces a reaction
- The symptoms are typical, such as itchiness, watery eyes and skin irritation
Remember, as stated initially, that these sensitivities spawn out of a congested, toxic lymphatic system. This is why Dr. Morse really only considers anaphylaxis to be a “true” allergic reaction.
Until the underlying cause is addressed, try best to abstain from the foods, chemicals, metals and other substances that induce allergy-like reactions, and stay with the detoxifying fruits, herbs and vegetables that you can tolerate comfortably.
What to Do Long-Term
Clean your lymphatic system and restore the health and integrity of your adrenal glands. It won’t hurt to address the liver and thymus either. Learn about the system of detoxiciation and regeneration, and make the necessary diet and lifestyle changes needed to accomplish the aforementioned.
What to Do in Acute Need
There are some things you can do to alleviate or stop an allergic reaction in its tracks. In severe cases, call the emergency line for medical attention first, then proceed to use any appropriate remedy.
NOTE: If you’ve acquired a self-administrable epinephrine auto-injector (like Allerject) and have it available during a serious, acute situation (anaphylaxis), follow the guidelines provided with the unit and administer it immediately, then call the emergency line.
1.) Osha root (ligusticum porteri) (high quality, organic tincture only)
Osha root, as a histamine receptor site blocker, can be used to try stopping allergic reactions if used immediately. This is done by placing 5-10 drops of the tinctured herb under the tongue allowing it to absorb into the blood stream for rapid circulation.
You can try osha root for any allergic reaction.
2.) Cypress essential oil (cupressus sempervirens) (high quality and first distillation only)
Cypress essential oil isn't a widely known remedy for allergy attacks, but can be very useful for this purpose if you don’t have anything else on hand.
Add 1 drop (no more than 1 drop) of the essential oil to 4 oz. of room temperature water and drink all of it.
If you’re concerned about using an essential oil internally, then just make sure you have tinctured osha root laying around instead.
You can try cypress essential oil for any allergic reaction.
General Remedies
As an alternative to antihistamine medication, you can make an infusion of nettle leaf to benefit from its natural antihistamine properties, as well as kidney and adrenal enhancing, trophorestorative attributes. Have up to 32 oz. or more daily.
Additionally, you can also make a decongenstant and antihistamine lemon balm tea.
Karuna’s AllerEze:
This formula, inspired by and based on the widely used Traditional Chinese Medicine formula (for cold and flus) called ‘Minor Blue Dragon,’ is comprised of a unique blend of herbal concentrates that synergistically work to alleviate allergy symptoms and can be used as you work on addressing the underlying causative factors.
Panic and tachycardia (rapid heart rate):
Anaphylaxis is a very frightening experience to go through and often will lead to panicking. Sometimes tachycardia is also involved.
Passionflower tincture can be added to water (30-40 drops in 8 oz. of water) to help you calm down from the panic. The water should be sipped slowly.
If you have tinctured motherwort, proceed next to add 20-30 drops to 2-4 oz. of water and drink it. This is to sedate the uncomfortable, racing heart.