Urticaria, more commenly know as hives, is an allergic reaction by the body that manifests itself as itchy welts surrounded by large patches of red and inflamed skin. Welts can appear to combine and form a rash covering a large or small area of the body. Their appearance can vary from person to person and occurrence to occurrence, depending on what the body is having a reaction to.
Hives are the result of an allergic reaction and may sometimes appear as the result of extreme stress. They are painful and very irritating. If the reaction is a response to external stimuli, the welts will appear in the affected area. Welts caused by a substance taken internally will show up on the limbs or trunk of the body. Welts flare up quickly and only last for a few hours. Symptoms accompanying the welts may include dizziness, nausea, or a fever. Chronic cases can persist for longer periods of time and are signs of a more serious allergy.
Some common causes of urticaria include aspirin, penicillin, food additives, cold, heat, sunlight, anxiety, stress, and insect or animal bites or stings. Foods such as eggs, shellfish, nuts, and milk are also common triggers. If you think the cause of your is urticaria is the result of ingesting one of these foods, phase them out and replace them with a healthy superfood alternative.
Vitamin C is helpful in treating and preventing hives because it strengthens the immune system and encourages the release of antihistamines. All vegetables and fruits contain some of the vitamin, but those such as spinach, potatoes, cantaloupe, leafy greens like turnip greens, green peppers, strawberries, tomatoes, and all citrus fruits and juices contain higher concentrations.
Eating foods that are animal fortified or fermented may help to reduce or treat chronic cases of hives or to lessen the severity of a sudden case. These foods are excellent sources of B12, which has also been credited with reducing the symptoms of urticaria. Examples of foods containing B12 include meat, eggs, poultry, fish like salmon, dairy products, and soy products.
Hives are the result of an allergic reaction and may sometimes appear as the result of extreme stress. They are painful and very irritating. If the reaction is a response to external stimuli, the welts will appear in the affected area. Welts caused by a substance taken internally will show up on the limbs or trunk of the body. Welts flare up quickly and only last for a few hours. Symptoms accompanying the welts may include dizziness, nausea, or a fever. Chronic cases can persist for longer periods of time and are signs of a more serious allergy.
Some common causes of urticaria include aspirin, penicillin, food additives, cold, heat, sunlight, anxiety, stress, and insect or animal bites or stings. Foods such as eggs, shellfish, nuts, and milk are also common triggers. If you think the cause of your is urticaria is the result of ingesting one of these foods, phase them out and replace them with a healthy superfood alternative.
Vitamin C is helpful in treating and preventing hives because it strengthens the immune system and encourages the release of antihistamines. All vegetables and fruits contain some of the vitamin, but those such as spinach, potatoes, cantaloupe, leafy greens like turnip greens, green peppers, strawberries, tomatoes, and all citrus fruits and juices contain higher concentrations.
Eating foods that are animal fortified or fermented may help to reduce or treat chronic cases of hives or to lessen the severity of a sudden case. These foods are excellent sources of B12, which has also been credited with reducing the symptoms of urticaria. Examples of foods containing B12 include meat, eggs, poultry, fish like salmon, dairy products, and soy products.
Comments
This is very useful information! :-)
what a great article. fantastic advice, Deborah
Great to know!
I didn't know that B-12 helped with hives.
Congrats on Top 1000! ...Good advice!
Good article.
Great Article! I just started developing hives a year or so ago and I occasionally get them. I believe it is from a food allergy but I cant say for sure.
Excellent advice here!
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