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Nearly 40 million Americans suffer from seasonal allergies. When allergy relapse will appear various reactions, such as sneezing, itching, pain, and fatigue. To overcome this, allergy sufferers will usually consume drugs. Are there other ways besides taking medicine to overcome allergies?
Allergic reactions can interfere with the activity at home, at school and even at work. According to the American Academy of Asthma, Allergy and Immunology, allergic rhinitis or hay fever occurs when the inside of the nose are inflamed or swollen as a result of allergens.
"Allergens are allergy triggers, such as pollen, dust, or pet dander. Allergens trigger the release of substances in the body called antihistamines," said Michael Setzen, MD, clinical professor of otolaryngology at the University Medical School, New York.
"When people suffer from allergies, they become restless and stress levels go up," said Baxter Bell, MD, a medical acupuncturist and yoga instructor in Oakland, CA.
Allergic reactions can interfere with the activity at home, at school and even at work. According to the American Academy of Asthma, Allergy and Immunology, allergic rhinitis or hay fever occurs when the inside of the nose are inflamed or swollen as a result of allergens.
"Allergens are allergy triggers, such as pollen, dust, or pet dander. Allergens trigger the release of substances in the body called antihistamines," said Michael Setzen, MD, clinical professor of otolaryngology at the University Medical School, New York.
"When people suffer from allergies, they become restless and stress levels go up," said Baxter Bell, MD, a medical acupuncturist and yoga instructor in Oakland, CA.
Reduces Allergic Reactions with Benefits of Yoga
"Furthermore, the immune system begins to close. Doing something that allows for relaxation, such as yoga, can help your body respond calm and soothe allergies," said Bell, as quoted on the Prevention, Tuesday (23/04/2013).One of the yoga moves that can be done to help relax the body cope with stress due to allergy is the movement of 'Warrior I Pose'. This movement allows the chest and lungs to open and drain all the mucus that causes shortness.
Here are the stages of yoga 'Warrior I Pose' to do:
1. Stand up straight with your feet together and arms at side.
2. Inhale and stretch the right foot forward, left foot back.
3. Inhale and raise your arms over your shoulder width apart, palms facing each other.
4. Exhale and turn your right foot out 90 degrees to the right and your left foot at 45 degrees to the right.
5. Exhale, turn your hips and body facing the same direction with your right foot. Take a deep breath.
6. As you exhale, bend your right knee, forming a right angle with the thigh and shin. Hold this position for 3 to 10 slow, deep breaths. Repeat on the left side.
"Laid back and relaxed to relieve allergic reactions. Yoga is also usually can be done indoors, so it will prevent patients from any irritants in the air outside," said Setzen.
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