If you have been to the doctor to treat hives, and nothing seems to work, you should try a hives alternative treatment. There are many types of alternative treatments that you can try and most treatments are completely safe. However, as with anything else, take caution when trying new things and consult your physician before beginning any hives alternative treatment.
One of the main alternative treatments for hives that people are turning to is acupuncture. This form of treatment works well on hives because it attempts to treat the underlying cause, and not just the symptoms. People who practice traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) believe that energy flows in and out of the body by ‘meridians’, or channels. When a person’s energy flow becomes unbalanced, the result is illness or discomfort. In acupuncture, specific points are associated with different ailments. Slender needles are placed into the patient’s skin along these points in order to rebalance the person’s energy, allowing them to recover (Livestrong.com, 2011).
Medical literature on Oriental medicine, such as acupuncture, can be found dating back to 3AD. Aside from acupunctures, TCM practitioners may also recommend oriental herbs, herbal medicines, and lifestyle or dietary changes to the sufferer. Diet is especially important when trying to cure the body.
Home Remedies
Home remedies are often used in conjunction with conventional medicine to cure hives. There are some very effective home treatments that you can try which alleviate irritation and heal the skin. Many of them involve herbs that have been used to heal the skin for centuries.
Hives-treatment.com suggests using parsley because it contains natural antihistamines and it help to stop itching. In this remedy, take 3 teaspoons of fresh parsley, or 1 teaspoon if it’s dry. Add it to one cup of water and boil for 5-10 minutes. Strain it and drink up three cups everyday. Amaranth seeds also have antihistamine compounds and are beneficial to treating hives. In this remedy, just boil 2 teaspoons of amaranth seeds in 3 cups of water for 15 minutes. Strain and dab it over your hives with a cotton cloth for relief.
Aloe Vera has natural soothing and skin healing properties. It is one of the best remedies for any type of skin conditions, and it will immediately subside itching that is caused by hives. Some people use the gel straight from inside the plant, but the Aloe Vera gel that you find on the shelf at the store work well too.
