If we take a closer look at the immune system, it seems that stress suppresses the TH1 branch, responsible for dealing with viruses and bacteria, and activates de TH2 branch, characterised by the release of histamine, resulting in watery eyes, sneezing, coughing, stuffiness and itching, for instance. The medical profession argues that one possible reason why TH1 branch is inhibited during an stressful situation is to conserve the energy and devote all this energy for confronting or avoiding the source of stress.
From the point of view of Natural Hygiene, the TH1 branch is responsible for ridding the body of toxins with the aid of microorganisms, which decompose the inner filth in our body. Stress hampers this process of cleaning, increasing toxemia, and consequently, leading to allergies and hypersensitivities.
In any case, priority is not given to the TH1 response in stress mode.
I can affirm that when stressed, I am more prone to allergies, Relaxation is enough to considerably reduce the symptoms of allergy, or sometimes even suppress them.
Stress is completely subjective. In the same situation, one person can experience stress and another one may find it funny. For example, imagine that a family dog is playing in the garden where the car is parked, and the dog does not want to go inside the house. All the family is chasing him in order to take him inside, but he is very fast. The kids are laughing and even the mother finds the situation quite comical as well, but the father is very stressed and also angry at the dog: he needs to go to work, and the gates cannot be opened because the dog could escape.
Additionally, stress is not harmful for everybody. A study demonstrates that stress is damaging only to the health of those who believe it to be the case; if they believe that stress has a significant impact on health, then indeed it does. On the other hand, people who experience a lot of stress, but have little to no perception that stress affects health, have minor stress-related health problems. As it will be depicted in the relevant section, the mind and beliefs are very powerful.
Stress can also get the best of us in some situations. Short-lived and specific stress can play a role in boosting our problem-solving abilities, our memory and our social skills, for instance. However, when stress becomes long-term, or overwhelming (thus turning into anxiety), it can be detrimental to our health.
For hypersensitive people, the first step in dealing with stress would be to prevent getting even more stressed and anxious during a crisis. We must accept all body reactions, because our body knows best what is more advisable for our health. Nature is infinitely wiser than the human being. Consequently, combating hypersensitivity with medications means exposing health to a risk.
The second step would be to change the thought processes. Stress is subjective, therefore if a stressful situation cannot be avoided, the attitude have to be changed because such circumstances are beyond control. There are many techniques that help in dealing with stress, such as meditation, visualisation, affirmations, sophrology and prayer.
From the point of view of Natural Hygiene, the TH1 branch is responsible for ridding the body of toxins with the aid of microorganisms, which decompose the inner filth in our body. Stress hampers this process of cleaning, increasing toxemia, and consequently, leading to allergies and hypersensitivities.
In any case, priority is not given to the TH1 response in stress mode.
I can affirm that when stressed, I am more prone to allergies, Relaxation is enough to considerably reduce the symptoms of allergy, or sometimes even suppress them.
Stress is completely subjective. In the same situation, one person can experience stress and another one may find it funny. For example, imagine that a family dog is playing in the garden where the car is parked, and the dog does not want to go inside the house. All the family is chasing him in order to take him inside, but he is very fast. The kids are laughing and even the mother finds the situation quite comical as well, but the father is very stressed and also angry at the dog: he needs to go to work, and the gates cannot be opened because the dog could escape.
Additionally, stress is not harmful for everybody. A study demonstrates that stress is damaging only to the health of those who believe it to be the case; if they believe that stress has a significant impact on health, then indeed it does. On the other hand, people who experience a lot of stress, but have little to no perception that stress affects health, have minor stress-related health problems. As it will be depicted in the relevant section, the mind and beliefs are very powerful.
Stress can also get the best of us in some situations. Short-lived and specific stress can play a role in boosting our problem-solving abilities, our memory and our social skills, for instance. However, when stress becomes long-term, or overwhelming (thus turning into anxiety), it can be detrimental to our health.
For hypersensitive people, the first step in dealing with stress would be to prevent getting even more stressed and anxious during a crisis. We must accept all body reactions, because our body knows best what is more advisable for our health. Nature is infinitely wiser than the human being. Consequently, combating hypersensitivity with medications means exposing health to a risk.
The second step would be to change the thought processes. Stress is subjective, therefore if a stressful situation cannot be avoided, the attitude have to be changed because such circumstances are beyond control. There are many techniques that help in dealing with stress, such as meditation, visualisation, affirmations, sophrology and prayer.
Gemma Calzada is a Holistic Nutritionist Ph.D. and a certified GAPS practitioner, accredited by ASCA. Her mission is to improve health through nutrition and to help people suffering from a dietary intolerance to live happily. 
