Hives - Treatment and Information

Hives

Hives also known as "urticaria", this is a skin disorder that can have a variety of causes, including drug allergies, insect bites, food sensitivities, and contact with irritating or allergenic substances. Itching is normally the first symptom, and it can be intense. This is soon followed by the appearance of patches of red, raised wheals that can grow, disappear, and reappear elsewhere, sometimes clearing in the center to form large ring-like areas. Hives usually last only a few days to weeks, then clear up on their own. A complete medical history and physical examination are often more valuable than laboratory tests for identifying the cause. Some people develop chronic hives, however, the cause of which can be extremely frustrating to track down. ...more

Nutrient / Supplement	Importance ( 1 - 10 )	Helpful notes
Essential fatty acids	10	extremely important for skin health, they help strengthen the bodies immune system, and they serve as anti-inflammatory agents . Essential fatty acids are found in omega fatty acids from fish oil, flax seed oil, and also in borage seed oil.
Multi-vitamin & Mineral supplement	10	contains vitamin E, vitamin B complex, vitamin C, magnesium, manganese, selenium, and zinc which all are helpful in both the treatment and prevention of Hives. A daily supplement contains nutrients needed for general health of the whole body system and well being.
vitamin C	8	is an anti oxidant and this vitamin also serves as an anti-inflammatory. It is also helpful in reducing both swelling and itching associated with hives and related disorders.
Bioflavonoids	8	work with vitamin C (see Mega Juice below)
Garlic	9	herb helps to kill bacteria
Alfalfa	9	herb that helps with hives, has vitamin K, and helps cleanse the blood
Licorice	9	herb used for hives
Nettle	9	herb used for hives works well with licorice and alfalfa
Pantothenic acid	8	vitamin B5 needed for healthy skin
vitamin B12	8	works with vitamin B5 and helps with stress
vitamin E	8	promotes healing in the body and helps regulate the body's immune response. This vitamin is needed for good skin health.

Symmetry products people tell us they use for Hives
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excellent daily supplemental health system

liquid herbal formula with licorice, nettle, and more

flax seed, borage seed, and omegas in one formula

complete daily supplement with all the vitamins and minerals listed above

healing extracts from fruits and vegetables, bioflavonoids + carotenoids

mixed source of vitamin E

colon intestinal cleansing and restoration - vital for good health

herbal blend with Echinacea, Golden seal, and more

A lot of times hives are triggered by allergic reactions and the release of histamine in the body. The histamine causes inflammation problems including itching and swelling. Hives do not cause injury or damage to vital organs. However, the skin is the largest organ of the human body. The skin works with other body systems to remove toxins and waste. Hives may be a reaction to foreign substances in the body. A substance does not have to get into the body because coming into contact with various substances, such as pesticides, hair spray, soap, shampoo, laundry products, and other household items can cause a hives attack. The severity of a hives problem can differ each outbreak. People can break out in hives just by touching a certain type of plant. Other people may develop hives only with a lot of exposure like over-consumption of a specific food. Chemicals can be a major cause of hives. Including things from household cleaners to perfumes may start a reaction. Other triggering factors are: alcohol, foods, nervous conditions, and stress. Viruses may also cause hives, such as Hepatitis B and Epstein-Barr virus that causes infectious mononucleosis. Bacterial infections may also cause hive outbreaks of hives. Candida albicans and chronic hives linkage has been established in several clinical research studies. Antibiotics such as penicillin and related compounds are the most common cause of drug-induced hives. In the USA, 10% of people may be allergic to penicillin. Almost 25% of these people will get hives, angioedema, or anaphylaxis which is a allergic reaction causing itching and difficulty breathing if they use penicillin.

GOOD SUPPLEMENT PROGRAM TO TRY

ADULTS / TEENS

Protection 4 Life with Genesis - has 4 products in it which all will benefit people with Hives and related health problems. This kit includes:

1. Advanced Omega
2. Mega Juice
3. NutraPack
4. Genesis

BotanaCleanse Plus - use if you have not done a colon/intestinal cleansing in the last year then this can be helpful

CHILDREN

Genesis - use between 1 and 3 teaspoons a day

OTHER CHANGES TO MAKE

- drink 6-8 glasses of steam distilled or filtered water every day
- eat 4-5 small meals a day instead of 2-3 larger meals
- deep breathing exercise and yoga can be very helpful
- taking a hot bath or shower when waking up may help
- eat lots of raw fruits and vegetables
- juice is good (make your own with a juice machine)
- do not drink alcohol, coffee, caffeine, soda pop, other any other junk food drinks
- do not eat processed foods white sugar, white flour, etc...
- do not eat fried foods, or junk/fast food
- do not smoke
- wear loose fitting clothing
- aspirin, cough syrups, sedatives, laxatives, and antacids are not recommended
- use stress relief like going for short walks in the park
- colon/intestinal cleansing can help (see BotanaCleanse above)
- PRAY ... it does help with all aspects of life and healing

EMERGENCY TREATMENT
Angioedema is a problem involving a reaction similar to that of hives, but affecting deeper tissues than just the skin, causing more diffuse swelling of the affected area. If angioedema affects the throat, a disorder known as laryngeal angioedema, the swelling can interfere with a person's ability to breathe. This constitutes a medical emergency. Gasping for breath and sudden, acute wheezing can be signs that laryngeal angioedema may be developing.

If you suspect you may be developing laryngeal angioedema, have someone take you to the emergency room of the nearest hospital or call for emergency medical assistance immediately. Emergency personnel will administer epinephrine, in both injectable and aerosolized forms, along with intravenous antihistamines. Depending on the severity of the problem and the response to treatment, other treatment may be required, including the administration of oxygen, placement of a breathing tube down the airway, or even a tracheostomy, in which an opening is cut in the front part of the throat for the insertion of a breathing tube directly below the problem area.