Daylight hours increase. The days are getting longer. The trees bloom. Infinite scents hover in the air. Nature slowly awakens. Spring is certainly a beautiful season, it's a shame you also bring some with you allergies.
In fact, for many people this time of year is particularly special challenging. Coughing, sneezing, runny nose, swelling and irritation are just some of the most frequent symptoms.
Luckily the CBD, given its anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties, can reduce the symptoms of seasonal allergies. Let's find out how it can support the immune system to (finally) enjoy the most colorful season of the year.
What is Allergy (Simple Explained)
Allergy is the answer excessive of the immune system upon contact with a substance considered dangerous (allergens), such as pollen, animal hair or some foods.
By labeling usually harmless substances as threats, the immune system reacts in an anomalous way by producing antibodies to defend themselves.
Allergens and antibodies therefore collide and from this immune reaction the organism releases chemical mediators such as histamine, the release of which causes allergic symptoms.
Allergy symptoms: what they are and how to recognize them
In Europe alone there are around 60 million people who suffer from it and spring, in case of allergic rhinitis or pollen allergy, it becomes a particularly challenging season.
The symptoms are different and can involve:
- the lower airways, with a breath short or breathless
- him eyes, which may become red, itchy or watery
- the nose, which can close like a cold
- the skin, which may become red and/or itchy
- as well as the throat, the lips and the language which could become irritated and swollen.
How an allergy is (usually) treated
In most cases, depending on the severity, antihistamines are administered to treat an allergy. Useful drugs for reduce short-term symptoms, which however could cause side effects such as:
- dry mouth
- drowsiness
- dizziness
- nausea and vomiting
- blurred vision
- sense of confusion
In the long term, however, we proceed with desensitization: a specific immunotherapy which involves the gradual injection of allergens into the body with the aim of completely eliminating allergy symptoms.
Immunotherapy however, in addition to do not guarantee always satisfactory results, has a duration that varies from 3 to 5 years and a financial cost that is not at all low to bear.
Sift gods natural remedies to relieve allergy symptoms it is a valid alternative that more and more people are considering.
Among these the CBD, a cannabinoid with enormous therapeutic properties that has no psychoactive effects, does not generate addiction and furthermore: it is a well tolerated substance without any serious side effects.
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CBD and allergy: how can it help?
Let's quickly find out the benefits of CBD for seasonal allergies. How this cannabinoid proves to be an effective natural alternative to alleviate symptoms without causing further side effects.
CBD strengthens the immune system
Our immune system is closely connected with the endocannabinoid system, which regulates several fundamental physiological processes such as motor control, memory and learning, pain perception and regulation of energy balance.
The CBD serves as “modulator” of the endocannabinoid system and regulates the immune response and inflammatory processes.
By rebalancing the endocannabinoid system we are strengthening also the immune system, which will react effectively to allergic reactions.
CBD: A natural antihistamine
Published in 2005 on Biochemical Journal, one study tried to understand the link between CB1 receptors and i mast cells: immune cells that produce histamine, which, as explained previously, is implicated in allergic reactions.
Although more research is needed, the findings indicated that CB1 receptors could regular hypersensitivity of the immune system. As?
The authors of the study found that activating CB1 receptors reduced the activity of mast cells, lowering thus histamine levels.
CBD for skin: relief for skin problems
Many allergies can hit you hard skin, victim of redness and itching. TheCBD oil It boasts important anti-inflammatory properties and can be applied directly to the affected area to effectively treat irritation.
In fact, CBD, by binding to the CB1 and CB2 receptors that cover the skin, improves the conditions of the skin, exerts aanti-aging activity, regulates the production of excess sebum and normalizes the quantity of collagen and elastin.
