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What are Hives?

Urticaria is the medical word for “hives”. It is most commonly caused by allergic reaction and generally characterized by raised, erythematous and pruritic wheals. It can appear in any part of the body including the face. One of the most dangerous characteristic is that it can occur without warning and you would not even know what caused it. A thing to watch out for is the onset of difficulty of breathing with could be a start of respiratory arrest

What are the Causes?

It can be caused by a number of triggering factors:

1. Food Allergy – this is one of the most common causes and usually the mildest one. This can be treated with over the counter antihistamine drugs like loratadine and diphenhydramine. Among all the other causes, food allergy can easily be pinpointed
2. Drug induced- this could be life threatening so when administering medications, extra care should be given to people who have strong history of allergy in the family.
3. Physical causes – this kind can be caused by contact from any physical surfaces even your own sweat can cause you to develop wheals and itch. Extremes of temperature like too much heat and cold are two of the most common causes in this category.
4. Idiopathic – a great percentage of people who suffer from chronic condition are unable to figure out what really triggers the attack. Idiopathic condition often last more than 6 weeks and the most commonly causing the chronic form.
5. Stress – studies has shown that even emotional disturbances like stress can be some form triggers.

How to Get Rid of the condition without Drugs

Since it is mostly caused by food allergy, an allergic prone person should be aware of what food he or she should avoid. Food that are known to cause allergy such as chicken, shellfish, peanuts, shrimps, mango and chocolates should be kept away from this person.

Most of the people who experience the attack should be very careful on choosing their cosmetics, soaps and even the detergents that would be used to wash their clothes. One very effective way to prevent the ailment is to use mild and hypoallergenic soaps and cosmetics. Extremes of temperature should be avoided as much as possible.

Chronic form can be very stubborn and very difficult to treat so prevention should be prioritized as much as possible. Psychological well being should be always optimum to avoid attacks. Stress management greatly helps. Another option is to apply cool compress on the affected area or take a warm bath with baking soda and cornstarch mixed in the water.

Another way of getting rid of urticaria is to use natural supplements and homeopathy. Homeopathy strengthens a body’s immune system and cures stress. A healthy immune system could handle allergens and minimize attacks. Aside from improving the immune system, homeopathy also builds emotional well being thus preventing release of histamine caused by emotional stress.

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The moment arrives when you read that invitation to a wedding or party that has appeared on the mat, and you have a stare into the mirror and jump back with anguish. Who is this individual with the pasty-face who stares back at me, with no colour to speak of? We are not all the English rose type with perfect pale skin, so there is nothing wrong with a pale complexion.

So what are the alternatives to consider that will improve your skincare, and give you that ‘just returned from a holiday look?

Exercise

The ideal way to achieve that look of skin perfection, is to start an exercise programme or intensify an existing one. Good skin condition can be attributed to a regular exercise routine, as exercise has never really hurt anyone. Along with exercise, it is important to replenish the body with the water that will be lost through evaporation. Water is the single most important mineral that the body needs for the production of healthy skin cells. Regularly drink as much water as possible,and the results on your skin will be evident!

False tan

Above I have mentioned natural ways to improve the quality and appearance of your skin, which should be in place to underpin the next step of the process. Unless you have a holiday planned to coincide with the time of the ‘event’, it is not going to be possible to gain that bronzed effect that you desire without subjecting you skin to sunbed treatment. This may well be a reasonable route to take, but it has to be used with caution because of the harmful UV rays.

Perhaps the best route to take is the use of the Sun laboratories technique, which is one of the best spray tanning systems on the market. The results are very good, with an even coating that lasts for several days. This is best used with a quality moisturiser like Elemis, which has an anti-ageing property and is created from natural products.

 

Urticaria which is also known as hives is a skin rash that is often described as red, itchy and raised. It may be as small as a papule or a big wheal several millimeters in size. It is most commonly caused by allergic reactions, but there are certain cases that are due to non allergic causes.

There are two major type; the first type is that one that last for less than 6 weeks and more often attributed to allergic causes. Most common example of triggering factor is food. The second and the more severe type is the chronic type. This type of urticaria can last more than 6 weeks and can be refractory to most common treatment. This is less likely to be caused by an allergic reaction.

Management

It can be very difficult to manage, particularly chronic form. There is no guaranteed treatment or ways of controlling attacks. There are even an enormous number of patients with chronic form who are treatment resistant. Some common medications are suddenly losing their effectiveness and the patients become immune to the medication itself.

The most assured treatment is to avoid its triggering factors but this can only be exercised when the person knows exactly what it is, and this is not usually the case. Symptoms are often idiopathic or unknown.

The following are the most common treatment of hives:

1. Histamine antagonist – drug therapy is usually in the form of anti-histamines such as hydroxizine. Citirizine and for acute attacks, diphenhydramine.
2. Stress Management – while the disease is physiologic in origin, psychological management can also lessen the severity and the frequency of the attack. In addition, certain psychological means can also be done to shift focus away from the itch and discomfort during an attack
3. Tricyclic anti-depressant – doxepin is also often potent H1 and H2 antagonist and may play a role in the therapy of patients with urticaria/hives.
4. Steroids – can be given to patients with recurrent and refractory attacks of urticaria. This should be administered by doctors and must be prescribed.
5. Diet – one who is suffering from urticaria should shy away from food that have a lot of preservatives like canned goods and certain food that is known to cause allergies. This allergenic food includes eggs, chicken, nuts, crustaceans and even chocolates.
6. Homeopathic Remedies – make sure that you choose all natural ingredients that are guaranteed to be safe. Research on the ingredients first and find out its benefits as well as its side effects.
7. Practical remedies at home – application of cold compress and calamine lotion significantly relieve the itch. It also helps in resolution of the swelling. One should limit exposure to too much heat and cold since extremes of temperature is also known to cause urticaria. One should avoid frequent skin contact on the affected area because too much direct stimulation will worsen the itch and the inflammation.
8. Avoid stress and live a healthy life both physically and emotionally.

Urticaria does not need to be an all-consuming problem. There are a variety of ways to prevent and treat it. Consultation with a specialist such as a dermatologist or an allergologist is always advisable

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Despite genetic and hormonal factors that contributes to the existence of cellulite in the human body; external factors in regards to our lifestyle, practices, and habits are also know to cause this problem if left unchecked. Everyone, especially women, can acquire this condition and there is almost nothing you can do about it to remove it in its entirety once it’s already there. This is one reason why prevention is a more practical solution than cure.

Healthy Diet

What we eat is used by the body as energy; these are broken down by our digestive system and converted into energy that our body will use to function properly. Modern society, however, indulge in unhealthy eating habits due to the fast-paced lifestyle that is common today — preferring to eat meals in restaurant and fast food chains that services food that are high in preservatives, additives, cholesterol, and calories since they lack the time to prepare it at home.

Prevention of cellulite starts by knowing the right food to eat and avoid build-up of unused nutrients that will be converted into fat. Avoid foods that are high in starch, preservatives, and cholesterol. Implement a stringent diet plan that incorporates fruits and vegetables, as well as a balanced diet of essential nutrients needed by our body to function properly. Also avoid eating too much on a single meal, but instead focus more on eating small meals and low-calories snacks when you get hungry in between.

Physical Exercise

Lack of physical movement causes a faster build-up of fat in our system due to slow circulation. Regular exercise is one preventive measure that you can easily do at home, especially after you wake up in the morning.

The only problem with this preventive measure is that not everyone is keen on moving around and sweating out excess fats out of their system. Focus and determination is very important to turn this program into a daily habit and forever stopping the chance of fat build-up in the body.

You can start by implementing a 30-minute exercise program that targets all areas that may be afflicted with this condition. Do a little warm-up exercise and stretching for 5 minutes and start your program with a brisk jog. This will improve circulation in your lower extremities, as well as making sure that your muscles are toned to avoid gaps that fats can seep through.

When you’re body is warmed up from jogging, you can implement other exercise sets to target other areas in your body, such as abdominal crunches or sit up for your abdomen and thighs, or even going into sports for a full body workout.

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