Allergies in Focus
The nasal mucous membranes swell, the eyes burn and itch – does this sound familiar? The culprit is pollen from early-blooming trees and shrubs. In the treatment of allergies, Modern Mayr Medicine has achieved remarkable success. Even though the best time for therapy for pollen allergies – the low-irritant "snow months" – is almost over, the symptoms can at least be alleviated.
The triggers behind allergic reactions
How do allergies develop?
Pollen allergy symptoms are an expression of an excessive or misdirected reaction of the immune system. The body combats the invading foreign substances with an inappropriately strong response by releasing excessive amounts of histamine. The immune system mobilizes its full cavalry, essentially using a sledgehammer to crack a nut.
Symptoms are usually treated with antihistamines. The active ingredients in these medications weaken the effect of the body's own messenger substance, histamine, or block the receptors where histamine would normally bind. Additionally, taking zinc is recommended, as it enhances the effectiveness of the medication.
First Aid Measures
What to do about hay fever & more?
Auricular acupuncture can also be highly effective in treating pollen allergies. With some practice, the acupuncture points are easy to locate, meaning that patients do not necessarily need to visit a specially trained doctor—some general practitioners also offer this form of acupuncture.
In any case, it makes sense to avoid allergy-triggering substances. Pollen allergy sufferers should avoid areas where exposure to allergenic pollen is highest. For example, someone allergic to grasses should try to stay away from freshly mown meadows in summer, as a picnic in the countryside could become an ordeal. It also helps to keep windows closed overnight and to wash your hair more frequently.
People who are allergic to house dust mite droppings should regularly wash their pillow and duvet—not just the covers—at a minimum temperature of 60°C. The extent to which textiles such as curtains and carpets are tolerable in the home depends not least on the severity of the allergy and individual sensitivity. Thick wool carpets can even be beneficial, as they trap and bind a large number of airborne particles. The real issue is primarily caused by allergenic particles that remain freely suspended in the air.
Did you know that …
… a large part of our immune system is located in the intestinal mucosa? Through the immune cells in the gut, bacteria come into close contact with the immune system. This can be beneficial in allergic conditions such as atopic dermatitis, as the immune defense can be gently trained using specially treated lactic acid and coliform bacteria. This contact activates the immune cells in the intestine, which then travel through the bloodstream and distribute themselves across various mucosal areas.
As a result, immune defense is positively influenced in all mucosal areas of the body. Only pharmacy-grade preparations should be used. There is no need to worry about the coliform bacteria they contain—they are inactivated and therefore not pathogenic.
With Intestinal Rehabilitation...
Combat Allergies Effectively
The intake of inactivated gut bacteria has a positive effect on allergic conditions. However, to achieve lasting symptom relief, the gut must be rehabilitated under medical supervision. This is the only way to restore its natural barrier function.
Intestinal rehabilitation based on the principles of Modern Mayr Medicine—the advanced version of the F. X. Mayr cure—therefore represents a highly sustainable treatment method, for example, in cases of atopic dermatitis.
Where Atopic Dermatitis Begins
Atopic dermatitis is a chronic, relapsing skin condition characterized by inflammatory eczema and dry skin accompanied by intense, distressing itching. While topical treatments such as ointments and tinctures can alleviate symptoms, they do not address the root cause, which may lie in a damaged, "leaky" intestinal mucosa. Atopic dermatitis is often linked to food intolerances.
When the natural barrier function of the intestinal mucosa is compromised, allergy-triggering substances from food can enter the rest of the body. The body's response to this invasion includes inflammatory processes, which can ultimately lead to conditions such as asthma and atopic dermatitis. In medical terminology, this is referred to as an "immune complex allergy."
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About the author
Dr Peter R. Gartner
After studying medicine in Innsbruck and training as a general practitioner, Dr Gartner specialised in holistic medicine, nutritional medicine, acupuncture and hypnotherapy and has been practising diagnostics and therapy according to Dr F. X. Mayr with great success ever since. He is also a sought-after speaker at specialist conferences and has been sharing his knowledge on the Park Igls blog for many years.
