Allergies, learn more to suffer less.

One out of every three – that’s the number of people who suffer from allergies. There are a lot of remedies out there to treat the symptoms, but none really work long term. It’s not all bad, though. Every day we learn more about allergies. New discoveries are made and studies are being done.

Until a cure is discovered, allergy sufferers can do a number of things to improve their quality of life. We’ll talk about a few of them (tips, medications, even jewelry options!) in this article.

Definition of Allergies

"I have an allergy" is what we say when our immune system reacts abnormally to something that is completely harmless to most everyone else. This hypersensitivity gets our immune system in an uproar in an attempt to protect the body from what it perceives as a threat..

That’s when your eyes itch and water; your nose runs out of control; your throat gets that dry, scratchy feeling; your sinuses start to swell; your skin starts to itch and you either develop a rash or a case of hives. Life becomes uncomfortable to say the least. And it happens again and again – each time you are exposed to the allergen, your body will react.

Common Symptoms

Different people react in different ways to different allergens. Sometimes you can have a mild reaction to an allergen and the more you are exposed, the more severe the reaction becomes. Consult an allergist or general physician when you experience anything more than a mild reaction to an allergen.

Mild reactions include:

Severe reactions include:

Allergy Sufferers – Who Are We?

Although we’re not sure why some of us develop allergies to some things while other people do not, we do know that the propensity to become allergic to something is genetic. Basically, if your parents are allergic to something, you might be allergic to the same thing – not a guarantee, but more likely to happen.

An interesting allergy fact is that even if you are not allergic to a particular substance right now, you might develop an allergy to it later on. The reverse is true as well. So for instance, I was not allergic to pollen as a child – never had hay fever or itchy eyes from it. Today, I as much as look at a mote of pollen and I have a sneezing fit. Sound strange? It shouldn’t. It happens to a lot of people.

One fascinating pattern that we’ve noticed include that boys are more likely to be allergy sufferers than girls, but young ladies are more likely to have asthma than young men. Another is that people living in cities are more likely to suffer from allergies than people who live in more rural areas.

A fact worthy of note is that hay fever and eczema are more common allergic reactions for children in small families. Children in larger families are less likely to suffer from these symptoms because their immune system is constantly exposed to many agents of infection through their siblings (hygiene hypothesis). Their small family counterparts are exposed to fewer, resulting in hypersensitivity.

Common Allergens

Food allergens include

When you eat something that you are allergic to, you might experience the following symptoms:

The best course of action is to consult a physician, identify the food (process of elimination), and not eat it again.

Airborne allergens include

These are harder to identify. A lot of us have seasonal allergies caused by pollen – from trees, flowers, and grass. Try to really pay attention to where you are and when you experience hay fever so you can narrow down the culprit.

Dust mites are microscopic insects that live and eat dust. You’re not allergic to the bug – you’re allergic to their waste. The best course of action is to keep dust down in the house by dusting and vacuuming (use HEPA filter), getting rid of carpets and fabric curtains, and by washing sheets and towels in HOT water. Sometimes medication might be necessary to keep the symptoms at bay. Consult your allergist.

Animal dander is tiny flakes of dead skin that fall off your furry pet. If you have animal dander allergies, the best thing to do is just keep away from fuzzy, furry animals. Sorry.

Chemical allergens include

Common reactions include itchiness, fine rash, hives, eczema, and dermatitis. Best thing to do is just stop using them.

Usually you find out you’re allergic to a certain type of metal when you wear a piece of jewelry and your skin becomes irritated at the point of contact. Just because you are allergic to certain metals does not necessarily mean that you cannot wear jewelry. Titanium is a hypoallergenic metal, and this metal has become popular in the form of titanium rings.

Medication allergens include

Immediate medical treatment is imperative for medication allergies. Symptoms can be very severe and may not show up until a few days after taking the medicine (it stays in your system for 5-10 days after ingestion). Signs include vomiting, hives, joint pain, difficulty breathing or swallowing, diarrhea, stomach pain, nausea, and dizziness.

Diagnosis

A lot of times, we can self-diagnose. If every time you eat a mango you get a rash around your lips and a huge bellyache, chances are, you are allergic. That said other allergens take a while to figure out. It might take months or years to find what pollen type it is that makes you sneeze all the time. The best and quickest way to find out what it is that is bothering you is to go to an allergist. They can give you skin and blood tests to help identify the specific agent.

Once identified, if you cannot avoid the allergen (airborne ones, for instance), you may need medication or a vaccine.

Allergy Medications

Nasal sprays wash out the allergens from the nose, providing relief from cold-like symptoms.

Antihistamines and steroids are other options that help relieve the resulting discomfort suffered by those who are allergic.

Allergy shots where minute amounts of the allergen are injected into the sufferer are another way to help the sufferer build a resistance to the allergen. Over time, the severity of the sufferer’s symptoms to the allergen will decline.

In cases where allergic reactions are severe and the sufferer is threatened with possible death by anaphylaxis, a shot of epinephrine may be prescribed and carried. A Medic Alert bracelet may be a necessity as well.

Allergy Tip Checklist

Our product range

Skin care

Healing cream
- To assist in wound healing while soothing skin complaints – such as eczema and psoriasis, acne and piles and moisturizing and protecting the skin. This product has shown its effectiveness over a wide range of problems and judging from sales over more than a decade – it is the trusted healing cream to help with all mishaps, allergic reactions, irritated, burning, itchy and uncomfortable skin conditions.
Face wash
- This face wash will properly clean your face and remove all impurities and environmental pollutants, without drying the skin. It contains eight herbal extracts to help promote a clear, vital and healthy complexion and a younger looking skin.
Moisturizing day cream
- This day cream is formulated to help fight the signs of aging on various fronts. It helps to reduce free radical damage which, if left unchecked, leads to premature aging. The herbal extracts help to promote cell rejuvenation and regeneration and provide moisture and hydration to the skin.
Nourishing night cream
- This nourishing night cream penetrates the skin extremely well and does not make the skin feel oily. It contains a host of herbal extracts to help in the fight against premature aging and has added vitamin E as well. Apart from the moisturizing effect and the anti-aging properties it also softens and smoothes the skin.
Eye gel
- An effective refreshing eye gel to help reduce puffiness and dark rings around the eyes, while fighting wrinkles and lines. This is a very clever combination of herbal extracts and the base formula has its roots in a clinically proven formula.
Mud face mask
- With this skin treatment product we combined a special selection of herbs in a base of thermal mud with oligoelements. This recommended weekly treatment will boost circulation to the skin, help to fight wrinkles and lines, improve firmness while at the same time improving suppleness and elasticity of the skin.
After shave balm
- This effective balm helps to relieve an irritated skin caused by shaving. Not only is it a soothing balm, but the herbal extracts actively work to increase hydration and moisturize the skin to help fight the signs of premature aging – and all of this done in one simple no-fuss balm.

Hair care

Shampoo with rosemary extract + 7 other herbals
- Our shampoo is in a class of its own – and granted – it is far more expensive than cheap supermarket shampoos, but no other shampoo has the active ingredients we have in our shampoo. The rosemary will boost the health of the hair and scalp, while the other seven herbal extracts will help strengthen the hair and make it shine, increase the volume and make it manageable.
Rosemary hair treatment conditioner
- We have found that this hair conditioner should really be used as a conditioning treatment. This then removes the need to condition the hair every time you wash – and can be used once a month. It is a superb hair tonic and helps in the control of sebum secretion of the scalp. Although not formulated for dandruff – the ingredients will assist with this as well, while supporting the health of the scalp.

Specialized herbal gels and lotions

Hand and body lotion
- When formulating this hand and body lotion we created a rich nourishing, protecting and reviving lotion, which will not leave the skin oily or tacky, but will create a well moisturized, hydrated and supple skin. After applying this lotion it will quickly be absorbed by the skin, leaving it silky soft, smooth and well moisturized.
Stretch mark gel
- Although nothing can remove already formed stretch marks (only surgery can do that) – thousands of satisfied clients confirm that this gel improves the appearance of old stretch marks. The gel will help in PREVENTING stretch marks (a 92% success rate) and is used with great success by expectant mothers and body builders who may form marks when bulking-up. The formula of this gel is based on clinical studies done in France, to which we added other herbal extracts.
Cellulite gel
- Fighting cellulite is easy with this herbal cellulite gel. It contains a patented extract of Bayberry (Myriceline) and nine other plant extracts and essential oils. The gel will help to get rid of cellulite (which has been clinically proven) and will also help to prevent cellulite from forming. So now it is easy to get your soft body contours back again.

Herbal supplements

Apple cider vinegar (liquid) with Centella asiatica
- The health benefits of apple cider vinegar are combined with the therapeutic properties of Centella asiatica. This old folk remedy is still used with great effect by thousands of people daily.
Digest capsules
- If your digestive system is under-par and you struggle with constipation or you simply need to boost the health of your digestive system then this capsule is for you. Fenugreek is a general digestive tonic and psyllium is a magical bulking agent that will help proper bowel movements, without using a laxative.
Detox capsules
- Our modern day lifestyle exposes us to many unwanted additive and our diet also places stress on the body. To help the body get rid of toxins and waste materials naturally we combined fennel, basil, celery and parsley to help the body remove these toxins. It peps-up your metabolism and helps the bladder, kidneys and liver to do their work more effectively.
Urinary and bladder health capsules
- Using an all natural approach, our capsules will help the discomfort and burning urine sensation of urinary tract infection and help clear up foul smelling urine. We combined cranberry, dandelion, uva ursi and vitamin C in a single capsule to effectively fight bladder infections and to stop the burning sensation when urinating.
Tri- Mushroom blend capsules
- If you need an immune system boost then have a look at our combination of maitake, reishi and shiitake mushrooms. These mushrooms have showed to be a great help in boosting the immune system – and form a good nutritional supplement support for HIV/Aids patients and people receiving chemotherapy. Any person with even a slightly compromised immune system may benefit from this supplement.
Hoodia slimming capsules
- Many companies offer hoodia capsules – but most of the time these supplements do not contain the real thing. We use CERTIFIED hoodia in our capsules and is combined with chromium to make it more effective to help lose weight. P57 is the active ingredient in hoodia and some people find it an effective appetite suppressant – without any side effects.
Olive leaf extract capsules
- This natural detoxifier helps with a variety of ailments and people with chronic fatigue syndrome, infections, glandular fever (Epstein Barr), and even candida and herpes have found it of value. Olive leaf extract helps to fight bacteria, viruses, retroviruses, and protozoa and yeast strains. Apart from fighting all of these problems it also helps to improve kidney function and fights free radicals.
Sexual supplement (previously known as Vuka Nkuzi)
- Men normally don’t admit when they have a declining libido although it is a most common problem. We combine in this supplement seven different natural ingredients to boost sexual health – without any side effects often experienced with such medication. After more than a decade, and thousands of regular Vuka Nkuzi clients we still offer this well priced supplement to boost the libido.

Other products

Jojoba oil
- This liquid golden ester not only moisturizes and penetrates the skin but also helps to fight wrinkles and lines while promoting a clear and unblemished skin. Jojoba does not clog the pores but helps to restore skin elasticity and smoothness. It will leave the skin supple and velvety soft without any oiliness and can be used neat on the skin.
Lavender oil
- This is the most popular essential oil and with good reason. Lavender oil is a superb product to use on burns, insect bites, sunburn, wounds and other skin complaints and irritations. Lavender oil is one of the few essential oils that can be used neat (not diluted) on the skin, and is great to help with regeneration and rejuvenation of skin cells. Emotionally it has a calming and soothing effect and is an exceptionally pleasant smelling oil.
Tea tree oil
- Once used, you will always have a bottle of tea tree essential oil handy. It deals effectively with bacteria, fungi and viruses. Our oil surpasses the “Australian Standard” by having less than 15% 1,8 cineole and more than 30% of Terpinen-4-ol. This powerful essential oil is effective in various ways to fight infections and skin problems.
Almond oil
- This light and deeply moisturizing oil has a softening effect on the skin and can be used on the face and body. Almond oil has excellent emollient properties and helps to balance water and moisture loss in the skin. It can be used neat on the skin and also makes an excellent massage base.