Condition: Hives
Hives are an allergic reaction to contact with a direct substance (poison ivy, insect bite or bee sting) or an immune response to a food or other allergen. The body's immune system perceives otherwise harmless substances as harmful and reacts accordingly. White blood cells produce antibodies that neutralize the allergen. The reaction between the antibodies and the allergen releases chemicals, most notably histamine, causing the body to experience various symptoms such as hives.
Hives, also known as urticaria or nettle-rash, are slightly elevated patches of skin that are reddish or paler than the surrounding skin and tend to burn initially then itch tremendously. Hives usually develop very suddenly and can spread quickly. They are usually not serious however, if they spread to the intestinal tract they can cause cramps or diarrhea and if they spread to the respiratory tract they can create difficulty in breathing (similar to an asthma attack).
Coffee, alcohol and cigarettes can aggravate hives.
A traditional method to treating hives and other skin allergies is with the use of cortisteroids which can be irritating and is not a wellness lifestyle choice.
The Wellness Solution
Our wellness approach to hives can be a lifestyle choice as it is a non-invasive, non-irritating approach that is beneficial for all ages and skin types and uses nature’s own fresh-dried, freshly-activated L-ascorbic acid at pharmacological levels (15% concentration) combined with 1% zinc and other food-grade ingredients followed by a revolutionary wellness moisturizer specifically formulated for inflammatory conditions and dispensed in a revolutionary delivery system that helps prevent bacteria to:
- Normalize abnormal skin cells
- Help relieve itching
- Soothe inflamed, irritated skin
- Alleviate the appearance of redness
- Naturally enhance healthy cell renewal
- Scavenge free radicals that are known to exacerbate inflammatory skin conditions
- Provide a Fragrance-free, Paraben-free, Propylene Glycol-free, DEA-free, Steroid-free wellness solution
Additionally, ingestion of the preservative-free, food-grade fresh-dried form of L-ascorbic acid (vitamin C) and fresh-dried natural vitamin E can:
- Help boost the immune system
- Lower blood levels of histamine
- Improve circulation in skin