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Suffering From Hives

My husband gets hives at night not every month but sometimes up to three times a month. THey only come at night and subside after two benedryl tablets but the time it takes for them to subside is increasing. We can't identify a trigger, is there anything other than benedryl to relieve them when they occur?

Mon, 31 Aug 2015
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You are very right in expressing that you are not able to find triggers. In fact it's only the sufferer who can find the reasons better instead of tests and machines. Anything on this planet can be an allergen to someone.

Modern antihistamines (like Benedryl) can be temporary measure. Now that it's getting resistant slowly or say, losing effect, you have to find out better option.

Ayurveda has the answer. Turmeric powder + Neem leaves powder + Sugarcandy powder in 1:1:1 ratio has the 'anti Pitt' i.e. anti allergic effect by nature. If you can't find try to get HARIDRA KHAND - a coarse powder. It's better in action having better processed herbs. Still if not available capsule Haridra (It is Turmeric), Cap Neem, Sugarcandy powder may be used. If diabetic, Sugarcandy may be skipped.

Hope it helps you.
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Suffering From Hives

You are very right in expressing that you are not able to find triggers. In fact it s only the sufferer who can find the reasons better instead of tests and machines. Anything on this planet can be an allergen to someone. Modern antihistamines (like Benedryl) can be temporary measure. Now that it s getting resistant slowly or say, losing effect, you have to find out better option. Ayurveda has the answer. Turmeric powder + Neem leaves powder + Sugarcandy powder in 1:1:1 ratio has the anti Pitt i.e. anti allergic effect by nature. If you can t find try to get HARIDRA KHAND - a coarse powder. It s better in action having better processed herbs. Still if not available capsule Haridra (It is Turmeric), Cap Neem, Sugarcandy powder may be used. If diabetic, Sugarcandy may be skipped. Hope it helps you.