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The majority of us know about allergic reactions like runny noses, itchy and swollen eyes, sore throats, and feeling sad or moody, but possibly, you don't know what allergies really are.

Allergies are actually an immune system reaction to certain plants, foods, or animals. Our immune system is an intelligent structure that works very hard to keep us healthy. Sometimes, it decodes an allergen as a harmful disease or virus, and as a means of defense, it initiates an attack in the form of different body reactions. Allergies are simply the body's way of showing us how much it cares for our wellbeing and how much it wants to protect us from external invasions.

The most common allergens are:

- The tiny bugs found in dust: dust mites.

- The protein found in the dander (dry skin), saliva, and urine, among others, of animals.

- The pollen from grass, flowers and trees.

- Those small living creatures that grow in damp places: mold and mildew.

- Foods like milk, wheat, soy, eggs, nuts, seafood, strawberries, and legumes like peas, beans, and peanuts.

- Latex, an elastic material used to make gloves and clothing.

Despite the immune system's good intentions, allergies are very invasive and uncomfortable happenings that may even disable us to function during our daily activities, and in some cases turn out to be life threatening, with symptoms like rashes, vomiting, irritable bowel syndrome, and breathing problems.

Some people are born allergic, causing them to react negatively to the environment around them and creating chronic illnesses in them that truly affect their general health. In some cases, allergies are hereditary. This is why, it is important that allergic individuals know what exactly it is that they are allergic to, and for this, they have to consult with a doctor who specializes in allergies. There are many tests that will tell exactly what substances react negatively in your body and how negative this reaction can be. Dr. John Brimhall, a chiropractor, developed a technique to desensitize and get rid of allergies and sensitivities, called Allergy and Sensitivity Elimination and Reprogramming Technique (ASERT), used by this with amazing success.

The treatment of an allergy depends on how severe it is and what reactions it produces. Some require preventive treatment while others can't be predicted, but, in any case, there is valuable help available. You just have to find the right professional to look after you so that you can enjoy your life fully and feel 100% healthy.

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