With Reflexologist Nuria Weaver
Home Remedies for Chocolate Allergy
Chocolates have benefits that can cure allergy but there are people who suffer from chocolate allergy. Chocolates are an addiction to many of us and researchers have found that dark chocolates contain antioxidants. This makes it a reason for many of us to indulge on it all the more.
Chocolate allergy falls in Allergies Type 1, also known as contact allergy. Chocolate, a very delicious and mouth watering food is actually a very complex food that contains 300 chemical compounds like caffeine, element calcium, P- hydroxyphenylacetic-acid, Stearodiolein and Leucocyanidins. The other important chemical components found in chocolate are chemical compound called theobromine, a neurotransmitter called serotonin. anandamide, antioxidants, phenylethylamine and a tiny amount of caffeine.
Cause of Chocolate Allergy
The culprit of chocolate allergy may be rarely the cocoa or chocolate itself and is most likely to be triggered by an allergen or an ingredient of chocolate.
- Nuts: A common allergen is found in chocolates
- Milk: Milk chocolates contain as much as 10 percent of milk, is another common allergen.
- Corn and soy: These are other common allergens. Soy in the form of soy lecithin and corn as corn syrup are popular ingredients found in chocolates.
Wheat and gluten: They are used in the production of chocolate candies and also trigger allergy reaction.
Chocolate Allergy Symptoms
Some people may have an allergic reaction after eating chocolate, symptoms Of this kind of allergy are given below
- Running nose
- Breathing problems
- Headaches
- Heartburns
- Anxiety
- Skin rashes
- Itching
- Rashes
- Hives
Chocolate Allergy Test
The only way to be sure of chocolate allergy is to get tested by a well trained physician. There is also the home food allergy test available in the market. The ALCAT test, a simple blood test that measures the sensitivities of food based on the reaction by the immune cells. It is the only proven lab in detecting food allergy under the control of a U.S. government certified laboratory.
What actually happens in chocolate allergy?
As mentioned above, the chocolate allergy may be due to the ingredients used in chocolates as true allergy to chocolate and cocoa are very rare to get.
The proteins found in chocolates trigger a reaction by the immune system. This causes the histamines and antibodies to release a blood stream that attempts to neutralize the protein. These chemicals are responsible for the symptoms caused during chocolate allergy. In some case, adrenaline is administrated to control the severe allergic reaction called anaphylaxis.
Home Remedies for Chocolate Allergy
The only way to treat chocolate allergy is to avoid it and also other food products that contain chocolates as their ingredients. The home remedies for chocolate allergy are used to reduce the complication and provide instant relief to the symptoms that arises due to the allergy.
Home remedy for chocolate allergy using inhalation
- Infusion of certain herbs clears the respiratory tracts. Using eucalyptus for inhalation is a natural remedy for breathing problems and running nose. Take its leaves in boil water and prepare an infusion. And then inhale its vapors.
- Angelica leaves are also ideal for bronchial problems. It also helps in relieving joint pains.
- Yarrow can also be used to treat common colds. Its flowers can be used to prepare infusion.
Home remedies for chocolate allergy using garlic, bananas, papaya, almonds and apple cider vinegar.
- Garlic strengthens the immune system. It can be chewed raw or stored in apple cider vinegar; the drink can be sipped whenever the heartburn occurs.
- Papaya and bananas eases digestion and helps in relieving heartburns.
- Almond is a remedy for heartburn because it has high concentration of oil that can neutralize acid in the stomach.
Home remedies for chocolate allergy using coconut, sandalwood and ginger
- Sugar candy mixed with coconut in equal amounts cures headaches.
- Fresh fine paste of ground sandalwood can be applied on the forehead, wash it after it dries.
- Ginger powder is used to prepare warm poultice that can be applied on the forehead. Is an ancient home remedy for chocolate allergy for headaches.
- Prepare half a solution of mustard seeds powder and mixed it in three teaspoon of water. Drink this for instant relief to cure headaches.
- Massaging the head with rosemary water is also effective for headaches.
Home remedies for chocolate allergy using poppy seeds, limejuice, almonds, mint.
- Grind a tablespoon of poppy seeds with a teaspoon of limejuice and apply on the affected area. This is an effective remedy for any kind of skin allergy.
- Limejuice is used to make a paste of sandalwood that can be applied on the skin rash.
- Mashed almond leaves can also be used for skin allergy cure.
- A paste of five grams of garden mint is highly beneficial. To the sieve water add 12 grams of sugar. This syrup can be taken two times a day.
Home remedy for chocolate allergy using oil
- Any of sesame oil, sunflower oil, coconut oil and corn oil can be used for treating anxiety and irritation. Heat 6 ounce of the oil and rub the entire body from the scalp to the bottom of the feet. This should be done before the morning shower. It can also be tried before going to bed that will provide you with a sound sleep.
Home remedies for chocolate allergy are increasingly becoming popular because it is simple to prepare and cost-effective. They are harmless and generally do not have any side-effects.
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