Baker's Yeast Allergy

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Baker's Yeast Allergy - Causes, Symptoms, and Ayurvedic Treatment

Food intolerance occurs when your body mistakes a harmless food protein as a threat and produces IgG antibodies, which may result in inflammation and discomfort. Yeast is a living fungus that is used as an active ingredient in many foods and drinks, especially baked goods (baker’s yeast) and alcoholic drinks (brewer’s yeast). Yeast allergy can affect the entire body, leading to skin reactions, changes in mood, and widespread body pain. These reactions can be dangerous and can cause long-term damage to the body.

According to Ayurveda Science, Asatmya means unwholesome and Satmya means suitability to some things, which are favorable for one’s own self. A substance can be Asatmya to an individual in the form of aahara and vihara which when consumed may cause an altered response in the body of that individual. All types of food allergies can be related to this concept.

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Causes of Baker's Yeast Allergy

Baker’s Yeast Allergy occurs when your body mistakes the substance yeast as a threat to our immune system and produces IgG antibodies which may result in inflammation and discomfort.

Ayurvedic References of Baker's Yeast Allergy

Symptoms of Baker's Yeast Allergy

Symptoms of a yeast allergy can vary from person to person, but they may include one or more of the following:

Abdominal swelling
Breathing difficulties
Dizziness

Joint pain
A yeast allergy will typically not cause a rash.

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Diet in Baker's Yeast Allergy

Do’s (Pathya) in Baker's Yeast Allergy

Recognizing Baker’s Yeast Allergy symptoms and taking prompt action if they develop. Items that you can eat or drink freely include:

Soda breads, which are typically yeast-free
Fruit smoothies
Protein, such as unprocessed meat and fish
Skim milk
green vegetables
Beans
Potatoes
Squash
Grains, such as brown rice, corn, barley, and rye

Don’ts (Apathya) in Baker's Yeast Allergy

Food items to be avoided:-

Most breads and some baked goods, such as muffins, biscuits, croissants, or cinnamon rolls
Cereal products
Alcohol, especially beer, wine, and ciders
Premade stocks, stock cubes, and gravies
Vinegar and foods containing vinegar, such as pickles or salad dressing
Aged meats and olives
Mushrooms
Fermented foods such as ripe cheeses and sauerkraut
Dried fruits
Blackberries, grapes, strawberries, and blueberries
Buttermilk, synthetic cream, and yogurt
Soy sauce, miso, and tamarind
Tofu
Citric acid

Yoga Therapy for Baker's Yeast Allergy

Yogasanas and pranayama are very effective in Baker’s Yeast Allergy.

Postures include:-

Matsyasana
Paschitmoasana
Sarvangasana
Pavanamukthasana
Sirsasana
Bhujangasana

Pranayama include:-

Kapalbhati
Nadishodhana Pranayama
Bhastrika Pranayama

Ayurvedic Treatment for Baker's Yeast Allergy

Any dietary substance will become Asatmya to a person if there is improper digestive fire or Agni. Digestive fire of the body (Agni) becomes weak due to ama visha (metabolic toxin) formation in the body and causes an imbalance of doshas (Vata, Pitta, Kapha are life forces) in the body.

Ayurvedic Treatment for Baker’s Yeast Allergy involves Shamana chikitsa (internal medicines), Shodhana chikitsa (Panchakarma therapy), lifestyle modifications, and a very strict diet regimen.

Internal Medicines for Baker's Yeast Allergy

Punarnavadi Kwatha

Guluchyadi Kwatha

Panchatiktakam Kwatha

Aragwadhadi Kwatha

Amrutha Guggulu

Kaishora Guggulu Gulika

Doosivishari Gulika

Krimighna Vati

Krimisodhini Vati

Vilwadi Gulika

Guggulu Tiktaka Ghritam

Tiktakam Ghritam

Maha Tiktaka Ghritam

Kalyanakam Ghritam

Hinguvachadi Churna

Vaiswanara Churna

Avipathi Churna

Triphala Churna

Purificatory Therapies in Baker's Yeast Allergy

Vamana (Emesis Therapy)
Virechna (Purgation Therapy)
Asthapanavasti (Medicated Enema)

Single Herbs for Baker's Yeast Allergy

Pippali (Piper longum)
Chavya (Piper chaba)
Sunthi (Zingiber officinale)
Amlavetasa (Garcinia pedunculata)
Musta (Cyperus rotundus)

Maricha (Piper nigrum)
Haridra (Curcuma longa)
Kutaja (Holarrhena Antidysenterica)
Bilwa (Aegle marmelos)

References

Shri. Madhav Acharaya. Ayurved Prakash. Chaukhambha Bharati Prakashan, Varanasi, IV ed, Adhyaya 2 Shlok 21-24; 1994. P. 261.
Dr. Brahmanand Tripathi. Charak Samhita, Charak Chandrika Hindi Commentary, Chaukhambha Surabharati Prakashan, Varanasi, Revised Edition 2001, Sutrasthan, Adhyay 1, Shlok No. 24. P. 9.
Vd. Sadanand Sharma, Rasatarangini, Motilal Banarasidas Prakashan Delhi, VII ed, Tarang 9, Shlok No. 54-55 p. 208, shlok no. 12, p. 201, Tarang 11, shlok no. 19-20, p. 247.

Article Written By: Dr. Sahil Gupta (B.A.M.S., M.H.A.)

Frequently Asked Questions

Question: What is Baker's Yeast Allergy?

Answer: Baker’s Yeast Allergy is a type of allergy to a type of fungus. A yeast allergy can affect the entire body, leading to skin reactions, changes in mood, and widespread body pain.

Question: What are the causes of Baker's Yeast Allergy?

Answer: As with other allergic reactions, Baker’s Yeast Allergy symptoms occur as a result of the immune system responding to the proteins in nuts as though they were harmful substances.

Question: What is the Ayurveda Treatment of Baker's Yeast Allergy?

Answer: Samana (palliative) chikitsa should be done with advised diet and medicines and if the condition is strong and if patient is healthy then sodhan chikitsa (purificatory) can be done with Vamana, Virechna, Vasthi, etc.

Question: What foods trigger yeast infection?

Answer: Foods containing white flour, glutenous grains, anything fermented with yeast such as alcoholic drinks and some dairy products.

Question: Can Ayurveda treat yeast allergies?

Answer: Yes, Ayurveda can treat yeast allergies naturally. Ayurvedic system of medicine treats the underlying cause of yeast allergies with herbs, minerals, herbal formulations etc. along with lifestyle management and changes in the diet.

Question: What is the cause of yeast allergies according to Ayurveda?

Answer: Ayurveda considers yeast allergies as an imbalance of Pitta and Kapha doshas. The imbalance of doshas is due to mandagni or low digestive fire.

Question: What foods to avoid if you have yeast allergy?

Answer: Avoid the intake of bakery products, soft drinks, vinegar, incompatible foods such as taking fruits with milk, milk with fish, milk with tomato ketchup etc.