The immune system of human body reacts to different stimulus in the environment. The most common stuff such as pollen, certain food items, dust and some chemicals which may appear as non-harmful substances to most people can be the most harmful thing to a certain person. The above mention things are the things called allergens. Exposure to allergens triggers the immune system to produce antibodies that releases the substance called histamine that inhibits allergy symptoms.
Living and coping with allergy attacks can be a little cumbersome for most people. Especially if you are not fond of bringing your anti-histamine medicines anywhere you go. Worry no more, because in this article we will be discussing great yoga for allergies (5 best and effective yoga poses) that will help you improve your immune system.
Kapalabhati Pranayama – also know as the Skull Shining Breath pose, performing this yoga pose will help you detoxify your body, specifically the respiratory system. This pose is characterized by its involvement of forceful breathing technique. Squat on the floor and perform deep inhalation and forceful exhalation of air. The forceful method of exhaling gets rid of the allergens in your respiratory system Anuloma Viloma – a yoga breathing technique characterized by the alternate usage of the left and right nostril when inhaling. The Alternative Nostril Breathing is best performed while sitting down in the most relaxed and calm manner. With eyes closed, cover your right nostril with your left ring finger and exhale through the left nostril. Make sure that the right nostril is closed down by your right thumb. You also need to follow the same procedure while inhaling through your right nostril. Performing this exercise many times help in cleaning and clearing the passage way of air through the respiratory system.
Eye Massage – doing the yoga eye massage to people with allergic conjunctivitis will help a lot. The Yoga Eye Massage is not a cure, it is an exercise performed to help relieve the eye when it gets too itchy and watery. The yoga massage helps improve blood circulation.
Matsyasana – commonly known as the Fish Pose. This yoga pose helps people with "seasonal allergies", mostly people who are allergic to the inhalation of pollen present in the air. The seasonal allergy often comes in spring and the fish pose will help you counter it. This pose helps in stabilizing your immune system since it targets the area where the thymus gland is located. Once the thymus gland is activated the lymphatic system activates and in turn helps your immune system from overreacting to the allergen.
Marichyasana – also known as Marichi's Spinal Twist, is a yoga pose done by people who have allergy to specific types of food. This yoga exercise helps target the stomach area to help it in digesting the food better. Some of the yoga poses mentioned above are simple while some might be complicated. If you feel that you will not be able to do the pose on your own, it will be better to ask help from your family or friend to help you achieve the right posture while performing the yoga pose. The effects of yoga are not instantaneous, it is a product of regular repetition. For better results, do the yoga exercise at least twice a week.
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