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Due to certain environmental substance or any foreign substance, when there is a reaction in the immune system then this condition is known as allergy. The foreign substance which enters our body is usually harmless. In non-allergic persons these foreign substance remain as it is. The allergic reactions which are very prevalent include asthma, food allergies, eczema, hives, hay fever etc. Sometimes these reactions are so sharp that even they can be life threatening and sometimes they may prove fatal.

Some of the important causes of allergies are-peanuts, fish, cow's milk, medicines, wheat, psychological factors, insect stings, pet dancer, mold spores, dust mites, pollen, food poisoning, chocolates, soybeans, tree nuts, such as walnuts and pecans and shellfish.

Some of the major symptoms of allergy are dark circles inner the eyes, swelling, coughing, hives, wheezing, runny nose, sneezing, shortness of breath, asthma, irritability, nervousness, itchy, scaly rash, depression, frequent headaches, high fever, migraine, dizziness and ear fullness and popping or itching.

Some of the natural cures for allergy are -

1. Increase the intake of foods which are rich in Vitamin C. The best option to fulfill the requirement of Vitamin C is to take citrus fruits.

2. For the treatment of allergies combine the carrot juice with beet root and cucumber juice. It is also an effective natural cure for allergy which can be easily made in our home.

3. Make a paste of sandal wood and lime juice. Apply this paste on the affected area to get relief from itching. It also provides soothing effect in the affected area.

4. Due to allergy many person get irritated with itching. So to get rid of itching by rubbing mashed papaya seeds over the affected area.

5. To heal yourself from allergy drink the solution made by mixing two tablespoons of cider vinegar in a glass of water. It is also very effective natural remedy.

6. In order to get relief from itching due to allergy, make a paste of almond leaves by mashing it. Applying this paste over the affected area is an effective natural remedy to reduce the allergy caused due to any reasons.

7. Make a solution by mixing five drops of castor oil in half cup of plain water, fruit juice and vegetable juice. To heal yourself from allergy, drink this mixture.

8. Make a paste by mixing lemon juice with coconut oil and also add one table spoon of crushed poppy seeds. Applying this paste over the affected area will cure allergy.

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