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There may be good news for those who have extreme allergic reactions to certain foods or insect bites. Experts say that a few products may offer hope.
Research shows that the six foods which cause most allergic reactions are milk, eggs, peanuts, wheat, soy and tree nuts, such as walnuts and pecans, while the five types of insects that cause the majority of allergic reactions are yellow jackets, honeybees, paper wasps, hornets and fire ants.
Avoidance, say experts, is the easiest combat. "Food allergies have no cure. The only effective treatment to counter anaphylaxis (a life-threatening reaction that can strike multiple systems of the body within minutes) is an epinephrine injection. I caution those allergic to carry an EpiPen or an Ana-Kit," says Dr. Steven Lamm, an internist who often offers health advice on ABC's "The View."
These emergency devices, containing the drug epinephrine in a readily injectable form, help to open airways and improve blood pressure, but they must be used immediately.
When it comes to insects, fire ants sting more than 20 million people each year and more children are stung each year by fire ants than by all other insects combined. Their stings cause itching, burning and pain.
"When disturbed, hundreds, sometimes thousands of ants will attack an intruder, inflicting painful stings that, in the most severe cases, can be life threatening," says Nate Royalty, Ph.D., entomologist with Bayer Environmental Science.
While most stings are treatable, 10-15 percent of all people can have severe, localized allergic reactions to fire ants' stings and 1-2 percent can have systemic allergic reactions, which, in rare cases, result in death. Fire ants currently infest 325 million acres in the U.S., an area larger than the size of Spain and France combined.
"We encourage homeowners to talk with professional lawn care and pest control companies to determine if they have a fire ant problem, and investigate control methods. Preventative control methods like TopChoice®, a low-dose, granular insecticide that is spread over lawns and landscape beds like fertilizer, both controls existing mounds and helps control the formation of new mounds for up to one year," affirms Royalty.
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Thursday 21 June 2012
Monday 18 June 2012
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More and more people are discovering about Gluten intolerance and food intolerance in general. This has bought the topic to the forefront in the food industry and has made it far more easy for someone with a food intolerance to get a good bite to eat almost anywhere these days. Supermarkets and grocery stores are now dedicating larger areas to " Gluten free" and egg and dairy allergy products, making easy to make your own Gluten free meals and breads. At The Gluten Free Bakehouse we pride ourselves in providing up to date Allergy Support mixed with articles recipes and products that may help you Live Gluten Free.
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Sunday 17 June 2012
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Peanuts could lead you breathless, a bowl of pulses may cause swelling of the tongue and throat, or a fish preparation may lead to redness of skin and an incessant rash. The list is endless, and these are just a handful of the common allergies that people suffer from. While their occurrence may be common, what really makes the task difficult is that there is no cure for an allergy, and the only way out is by preventing the intake of food that causes allergy.
Simply defined, an allergy is intolerance of the immune system to specific foods. You are allergic to food when your body reacts adversely to it, thereby producing excess histamine, which triggers a cascade of allergic symptoms that can affect the respiratory system, gastrointestinal tract, skin or cardiovascular system.
Although an individual could be allergic to any food, such as fruits, vegetables and meat, it’s protein-rich food that more than 80 per cent of the people are allergic to.
You could either be allergic to specific food items, or preservatives. In case of food, allergies are generally caused by protein rich food stuffs like peanuts, fish, egg, soy, wheat and pulses.
While an allergy may develop at any age, there is no specific cure, which can be prescribed. Doctors prescribe anti-histamine drugs and may even have to inject steroids in severe cases, but these only subdue the effects after an allergy has occurred. There is no long-term cure or means to get rid of any allergy and the only way out is to prevent the intake of food that causes the allergy.
The symptoms vary from urticaria - red patches, indicating excess of blood supply to that region of the body, to general body rash and itching. In severe cases it may lead to breathlessness and angioneurotic oedema, where the wind pipe is blocked.
Patch test to find out the specific food that causes allergy exist. These are restrictive in nature and can only test allergy to 50 to 100 food stuffs. The method of exclusion serves best. Doctors recommend maintaining a diary. Once you know that you are allergic to something, start recording everything that you eat in a diary. It will be easier to detect the particular food whenever you develop symptoms next.
Once you determine what you are allergic to, it is important to learn to read food labels and thereby avoid eating food that you are allergic to. The dictum, prevention is better than cure, works best in case of allergy.
Symptoms of an allergic reaction
Symptoms typically appear within minutes to two hours after a person has eaten the food to which he/she is allergic.
1. Tingling sensation in the mouth
2. Swelling of the tongue and throat
3. Difficulty in breathing
4. Vomiting
5. Abdominal cramps
6. Diarrhea
7. Drop in blood pressure
8. Loss of consciousness
Symptoms may be mild or very sever, depending on how much of the food you have consumed and extent that you are allergic to it.
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Simply defined, an allergy is intolerance of the immune system to specific foods. You are allergic to food when your body reacts adversely to it, thereby producing excess histamine, which triggers a cascade of allergic symptoms that can affect the respiratory system, gastrointestinal tract, skin or cardiovascular system.
Although an individual could be allergic to any food, such as fruits, vegetables and meat, it’s protein-rich food that more than 80 per cent of the people are allergic to.
You could either be allergic to specific food items, or preservatives. In case of food, allergies are generally caused by protein rich food stuffs like peanuts, fish, egg, soy, wheat and pulses.
While an allergy may develop at any age, there is no specific cure, which can be prescribed. Doctors prescribe anti-histamine drugs and may even have to inject steroids in severe cases, but these only subdue the effects after an allergy has occurred. There is no long-term cure or means to get rid of any allergy and the only way out is to prevent the intake of food that causes the allergy.
The symptoms vary from urticaria - red patches, indicating excess of blood supply to that region of the body, to general body rash and itching. In severe cases it may lead to breathlessness and angioneurotic oedema, where the wind pipe is blocked.
Patch test to find out the specific food that causes allergy exist. These are restrictive in nature and can only test allergy to 50 to 100 food stuffs. The method of exclusion serves best. Doctors recommend maintaining a diary. Once you know that you are allergic to something, start recording everything that you eat in a diary. It will be easier to detect the particular food whenever you develop symptoms next.
Once you determine what you are allergic to, it is important to learn to read food labels and thereby avoid eating food that you are allergic to. The dictum, prevention is better than cure, works best in case of allergy.
Symptoms of an allergic reaction
Symptoms typically appear within minutes to two hours after a person has eaten the food to which he/she is allergic.
1. Tingling sensation in the mouth
2. Swelling of the tongue and throat
3. Difficulty in breathing
4. Vomiting
5. Abdominal cramps
6. Diarrhea
7. Drop in blood pressure
8. Loss of consciousness
Symptoms may be mild or very sever, depending on how much of the food you have consumed and extent that you are allergic to it.
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Sunday 10 June 2012
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Skin Allergy
A skin allergy, or what is correctly called contact dermatitis, occurs when your skin comes in contact with something it is allergic to. There are many things that can cause contact dermatitis such as latex, hair dye, perfumes, make ups, bath powders and some household cleaning products.
Latex skin allergies are becoming more common as latex is used in many products such as condoms, rubber bands, bathing suits and some toys. It is extremely important if you are allergic to latex that you advise your physician, dentist or any other healthcare worker so they do not use any latex based products on you. The most common skin allergens are poison ivy and poison oak. We all know someone who has come in contact with these in the garden at some point who have developed the painful and itching weeping blisters that accompany it.
Eczema is also considered a skin allergy. Eczema is generally an inherited trait and it usually starts in childhood. A eczema sufferer will have skin that is dry and itchy. There is sometimes also flaking and scaling of the skin and weeping blisters. Children who suffer from eczema are usually found to suffer from hay fever and asthma too.
Hives are another form of contact dermatitis that can be brought on from an internal allergen, such as an allergy to food or medicine, or from an external allergen such as contact with an animal, some plants (poison ivy or poison oak) or soap products. For some foods like chocolate, nuts, tomatoes, and berries can cause hives. Most hives appear quickly but are gone within 24 to 48 hours.
As with other types of allergies such as seasonal pollen, animal allergy or food allergy there is no cure for skin allergies. Most outbreaks of contact dermatitis can be treated with over the counter antihistamines. The best way to avoid an outbreak is to avoid what is causing the outbreak. You can look for non allergenic and fragrance free make up and beauty products. Those who suffer from eczema should avoid extremes of heat and cold and use heavy moisturizers on their skin to help protect and heal it.
A skin allergy, or what is correctly called contact dermatitis, occurs when your skin comes in contact with something it is allergic to. There are many things that can cause contact dermatitis such as latex, hair dye, perfumes, make ups, bath powders and some household cleaning products.
Latex skin allergies are becoming more common as latex is used in many products such as condoms, rubber bands, bathing suits and some toys. It is extremely important if you are allergic to latex that you advise your physician, dentist or any other healthcare worker so they do not use any latex based products on you. The most common skin allergens are poison ivy and poison oak. We all know someone who has come in contact with these in the garden at some point who have developed the painful and itching weeping blisters that accompany it.
Eczema is also considered a skin allergy. Eczema is generally an inherited trait and it usually starts in childhood. A eczema sufferer will have skin that is dry and itchy. There is sometimes also flaking and scaling of the skin and weeping blisters. Children who suffer from eczema are usually found to suffer from hay fever and asthma too.
Hives are another form of contact dermatitis that can be brought on from an internal allergen, such as an allergy to food or medicine, or from an external allergen such as contact with an animal, some plants (poison ivy or poison oak) or soap products. For some foods like chocolate, nuts, tomatoes, and berries can cause hives. Most hives appear quickly but are gone within 24 to 48 hours.
As with other types of allergies such as seasonal pollen, animal allergy or food allergy there is no cure for skin allergies. Most outbreaks of contact dermatitis can be treated with over the counter antihistamines. The best way to avoid an outbreak is to avoid what is causing the outbreak. You can look for non allergenic and fragrance free make up and beauty products. Those who suffer from eczema should avoid extremes of heat and cold and use heavy moisturizers on their skin to help protect and heal it.
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A skin allergy, or what is correctly called contact dermatitis, occurs when your skin comes in contact with something it is allergic to. There are many things that can cause contact dermatitis such as latex, hair dye, perfumes, make ups, bath powders and some household cleaning products.
Latex skin allergies are becoming more common as latex is used in many products such as condoms, rubber bands, bathing suits and some toys. It is extremely important if you are allergic to latex that you advise your physician, dentist or any other healthcare worker so they do not use any latex based products on you. The most common skin allergens are poison ivy and poison oak. We all know someone who has come in contact with these in the garden at some point who have developed the painful and itching weeping blisters that accompany it.
Eczema is also considered a skin allergy. Eczema is generally an inherited trait and it usually starts in childhood. A eczema sufferer will have skin that is dry and itchy. There is sometimes also flaking and scaling of the skin and weeping blisters. Children who suffer from eczema are usually found to suffer from hay fever and asthma too.
Hives are another form of contact dermatitis that can be brought on from an internal allergen, such as an allergy to food or medicine, or from an external allergen such as contact with an animal, some plants (poison ivy or poison oak) or soap products. For some foods like chocolate, nuts, tomatoes, and berries can cause hives. Most hives appear quickly but are gone within 24 to 48 hours.
As with other types of allergies such as seasonal pollen, animal allergy or food allergy there is no cure for skin allergies. Most outbreaks of contact dermatitis can be treated with over the counter antihistamines. The best way to avoid an outbreak is to avoid what is causing the outbreak. You can look for non allergenic and fragrance free make up and beauty products. Those who suffer from eczema should avoid extremes of heat and cold and use heavy moisturizers on their skin to help protect and heal it.
A skin allergy, or what is correctly called contact dermatitis, occurs when your skin comes in contact with something it is allergic to. There are many things that can cause contact dermatitis such as latex, hair dye, perfumes, make ups, bath powders and some household cleaning products.
Latex skin allergies are becoming more common as latex is used in many products such as condoms, rubber bands, bathing suits and some toys. It is extremely important if you are allergic to latex that you advise your physician, dentist or any other healthcare worker so they do not use any latex based products on you. The most common skin allergens are poison ivy and poison oak. We all know someone who has come in contact with these in the garden at some point who have developed the painful and itching weeping blisters that accompany it.
Eczema is also considered a skin allergy. Eczema is generally an inherited trait and it usually starts in childhood. A eczema sufferer will have skin that is dry and itchy. There is sometimes also flaking and scaling of the skin and weeping blisters. Children who suffer from eczema are usually found to suffer from hay fever and asthma too.
Hives are another form of contact dermatitis that can be brought on from an internal allergen, such as an allergy to food or medicine, or from an external allergen such as contact with an animal, some plants (poison ivy or poison oak) or soap products. For some foods like chocolate, nuts, tomatoes, and berries can cause hives. Most hives appear quickly but are gone within 24 to 48 hours.
As with other types of allergies such as seasonal pollen, animal allergy or food allergy there is no cure for skin allergies. Most outbreaks of contact dermatitis can be treated with over the counter antihistamines. The best way to avoid an outbreak is to avoid what is causing the outbreak. You can look for non allergenic and fragrance free make up and beauty products. Those who suffer from eczema should avoid extremes of heat and cold and use heavy moisturizers on their skin to help protect and heal it.
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Saturday 9 June 2012
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A very common type of food allergy is to eggs. Many children develop this food allergy when they are infants. The parents have to be conscious of each and everything the child consumes. This means reading all the labels of the foods that you serve the child and informing the child care provider and school of the allergy. Egg substitute can be used when baking cakes or breads so the child doesn’t feel left out.
A food allergy to eggs is usually outgrown. The child may experience the symptoms for several years and once they have matured the parent in consultation with a physician can reintroduce egg products into the child’s diet.
Another food allergy that is common in infants is an allergy to wheat. This again, is an allergy that children tend to outgrow but until that time every product they consume has to be checked to see if it contains wheat. The obvious offenders are things like bread and muffin but there can be wheat in other products including breakfast cereals and even some types of candy.
A food allergy that can be very severe is an allergy to peanuts. When a child or an adult has a peanut allergy there is a chance that they can go into food anaphylaxis and die. Although peanut allergies are one of the most common types of food allergy there are still people dying each year from unintended exposure to peanuts.
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A very common type of food allergy is to eggs. Many children develop this food allergy when they are infants. The parents have to be conscious of each and everything the child consumes. This means reading all the labels of the foods that you serve the child and informing the child care provider and school of the allergy. Egg substitute can be used when baking cakes or breads so the child doesn’t feel left out.
A food allergy to eggs is usually outgrown. The child may experience the symptoms for several years and once they have matured the parent in consultation with a physician can reintroduce egg products into the child’s diet.
A food allergy that can be very severe is an allergy to peanuts. When a child or an adult has a peanut allergy there is a chance that they can go into food anaphylaxis and die. Although peanut allergies are one of the most common types of food allergy there are still people dying each year from unintended exposure to peanuts.
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Monday 21 May 2012
How Allergies Tire You Out
Low energy levels are frequently associated with winter, but for millions of Americans, fatigue and sluggishness are signs of spring. Allergies can make anyone feel out of sorts. Now you can take care of them in your home.
If you have been feeling sleepy and sluggish this spring, your allergies might be to blame. In a study conducted jointly by the Hennepin County Medical Center in Minneapolis, Minn., and Bassett Healthcare in Cooperstown, N.Y., allergic patients reported higher levels of general fatigue and mental fatigue during ragweed season.
Experiencing fatigue, sadness or lack of motivation during ragweed season could be a sign that your allergies are bringing you down. Make an appointment with your allergist and ask about prevention and education, including the use of a room air cleaner to reduce airborne allergens.
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Ragweed is the most common allergen in the country. Each ragweed plant can produce a billion grains of pollen over the course of a single season. Currently, there is no part of the United States that is completely free of ragweed or other plants with airborne pollen.
While the plants are a permanent part of the landscape, you're not simply at their mercy. Placing an air cleaner in your home is an easy way to help reduce the amount of allergy-causing airborne particles in your home.
According to the Association of Home Appliance Manufacturers (AHAM), a portable air filter that has been given a Clean Air Delivery Rate (CADR) seal may reduce the level of airborne pollutants in a home. According to an AHAM study, 57 percent of air- cleaner owners believe that their air cleaners have had a large impact on the quality of indoor air.
Compare the CADR information on different air cleaners. First, look at suggested room size. Then refer to the dust, tobacco smoke and pollen CADR numbers. The higher the numbers, the faster the unit filters the air. If the room size and CADR ratings are the same across two products, the air-filtering performance is similar. You can then weigh the importance of product features, such as noise levels and design, to find an air cleaner that fits your needs.
Sunday 13 May 2012
Food Allergy Awareness
Food Allergy Awareness Week 2012 14th May-18th May
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Adolescent Food Allergy
Food allergy symptoms in children are common. Most child asthma is caused by a food allergy. Behaviour problems, lack of concentration and a general low energy level and acting "ADHD" like can all be allergic reactions to food or a specific Food allergy. Other common symptoms of adolescent food allergy can be:
Rosy cheeks,
Dry flaky skin,
Glassy eyes or expression,
Constant allergic nose rub,
Mottled Tongue
Dark rings under eyes or Eye circles
Aggression
My daughter was allergic to wheat and lactose. The change in her behaviour was astounding when she ingested even the slightest amount of bread or milk. Her body would break out in large red hot hives. We excluded these foods as much as possible but there is so much "hidden wheat" in all our food products that it was difficult. It is just as hard stopping your child eating a hamburger when all her friends are. In my daughters case she would break out on her face around her cheeks, these areas were insanely itchy and she would scratch them in her sleep while sucking her thumb, the result of this was bleeding cheeks every morning. So again a food allergy can be a very serious illness and food allergy awareness should be a high priority on your families diet. For More info on Food Allergy Awareness head to The Alternative Bite.com
Wednesday 18 April 2012
Food Allergy Rash
Foods That Cause Hives
Hives – those ugly red or pale bumps that seem to pop up out of nowhere – are truly the scourge of any self respecting skin. Science has even given hives a creepy sounding name: urticaria. Actually, it's not the skin itself that’s reacting to allergens, but tiny blood vessels in the skin, which release histamine and other substances that cause the skin to swell, burn and itch.
One out of five people has hives at one time or another, and on episode can last six weeks. Some people even get hives again and again. To top it off, hives are one of the most unpredictable of allergic reactions: one young woman we know is so susceptible that she broke out in hives just being interviewed about her allergies.
That brings us to the psychological side of hives – which has been quite overrated. While you are more apt to break out when you’re worried or distraught, most people get hives in response to something they eat, breathe or touch. Drugs such as penicillin and aspirin are the most common cause of allergic hives.
In 5 to 10 percent of all people with hives, diet aggravates or triggers the problem. The most common causes of food induced hives are nuts, fish, eggs, seafood, strawberries, yeast, salicylates (aspirin related compounds in certain foods), azo dyes or other benzoates (common preservatives in fruit products and fruit drinks).
As a matter of fact, researchers have noted that nearly half of all people with chronic, hard to diagnose hives are allergic to aspirin and other salicylates, and, to a lesser degree, to tartrazine and benzoates. So if you’re bothered by hives, it may be worthwhile to eliminate those substances from your diet and see if the problem subsides.
A researchers in the Netherlands did just that with 47 of his patients, and the results were terrific. Sixty seven percent of the people with chronic, unexplained hives had a prompt and permanent cure. Even more surprisingly, half the people with heat induced hives – usually a thorny problem – were cured.
Going off the diet and eating one of the offending substances invariably triggered a rapid and immediate outbreak of hives – confirming the diagnosis (Dermatology, vol 54, no. 5, 1977). Two other common additives that are beginning to show up as causes of hives are BHA and BHT (butylated hydroxyanisole and butylated hydroxytoluene).
In one instance, a 32 year old pediatrician suffered from hives for three years before allergy specialists finally isolated BHA and BHT as the cause (Annals of Allergy, February, 1979). Potato chips, breakfast cereals, canned pudding, doughnuts and pork sausages are just a few of the foods likely to contain BHA and BHT.
Reading labels helps to avoid those and additives, as does cutting down on processes foods. Detailed instructions for completely eliminating any of the foods that cause hives are outlined in Rotary Diets (incidentally, it's a little known fact that benzoic acid occurs naturally in peas and bananas. If you’re trying to avoid benzoates, avoid those two foods).
As bad as hives are, people with hives are luckier than people with other allergic reactions – hives have a tendency to disappear for good. People with food induced hives are often able to return to their regular diet after as little as six months of dietary control.
Infants who develop hives when new or solid foods are first introduced may later tolerate those foods if they are withdrawn and reintroduced after the child is 12 months old. By the time, their intestinal enzymes will have matured enough to break down food molecules so that they are no longer allergenic.
People who get hives from the cold should also read the entry on allergy to cold temperatures, Other Unexpected Allergies. And because hives tend to aggravated by emotional distress, we suggest readers review Mind Over Allergy, for tips on how to cope with stress.
Sunday 15 April 2012
Foods That Cause Gluten Sensitivity
Gluten Intolerance and Wheat Allergy
There are many foods that cause gluten sensitivity or gluten intolerance, sometimes called celiac disease. The reason that there are so many foods that can cause an allergic reaction is because wheat plays such a big part of our modern diets. A modern staple diet unfortunately includes many of the most common foods that cause allergy. Egg, Dairy and Wheat.
Gluten Intolerance Gluten Sensitivity is a widespread disease in fact 1 in 133 Americans suffer from a gluten intolerance. Gluten is made up of 2 proteins, gliadin and glutenin. The presence of these proteins is easiest explained in bread, Gluten is what gives dough it's strength and elastic properties that are formed in the mixing process. The carbon dioxide that is manufactured by the yeast in the fermentation process is trapped in the gluten strands allowing the dough to rise and hold it's shape.
As discussed gluten is in wheat and wheat is in many of our day to day products. Sauces are usually thickened with a wheat product of some sort potato chips are also treated with an anti caking agent usually made with a wheat product. The list below is some foods that have "hidden" gluten or wheat for a fool list of foods containing gluten The Gluten Free Bakehouse.net has an extensive knowledge base to help you live allergy free.
Foods With Hidden Gluten
Artificial Color4
baking powder4
Caramel Color1, 3
Caramel Flavoring1, 3
Clarifying Agents4
Coloring4
Dextrins1,7
Dextrimaltose1,7
Dry Roasted Nuts4
Emulsifiers4
enzymes4
Fat Replacer4
Flavoring6food Starch1, 4
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Monday 2 April 2012
Known Food Allergies
Almost 40 percent of the human population will suffer from allergies at some point in their lives. Itchy eyes, stuffy nose, coughing and sneezing are among the most common allergy symptoms and they can make any individual feel tired and weak. Many people often wonder if they can avoid allergies by doing things differently in their day-to-day routines. The answer is yes. However, before you change your schedule to avoid allergies you may want to find out the cause of your allergy. It is a good idea to determine if it is worth the hassle. The following is a list of things which may trigger the allergies in your system to act up:
Pollen, Dust Mites and Mold
These substances are well-known for causing allergies. Different factors determine the levels of these substances on a regular basis. If pollen levels are high, you will be more likely to suffer from allergies. The best way to avoid these substances is to stay indoors and to dust and clean often. If you go outside, make sure you shower or bathe as soon as you return home. This will wash off any unwanted substances like pollen or dust which may be on your clothing or your body.
Known Foods That Cause Allergy
Technically any food can cause an allergic reaction, but in reality there really only are a handfull of foods that are responsible for most food allergies. Here's a list of the 8 most common foods that cause food allergy.
Also another food intolerance to keep in mind is Gluten intolerance or gluten allergy or celiac desease. 1 in 133 people in the U.S suffer from gluten intolerance and the effects of it. If you think you may suffer from a gluten intolerance you can check your symptoms here
The most common child or adolescent food allergy usually include milk, peanuts, eggs, soy and wheat.
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Genetics
Regardless of how much you are exposed to pollen or other allergy-triggering substances, you may suffer from allergies purely due to genetics. If two people are in the exact same conditions at the exact same time, one person may suffer more than the other because it is in their blood. You can thank your parents for that and there is nothing you can do to prevent this from happening.
Low Immune System
If your immune system is too weak to fight off the allergies, you will end up suffering for a good part of the year. Your immune system may be weak for a couple of reasons. First, if you do not get enough vitamins and minerals your immune system will lose its strength and will become ineffective in fighting allergies and other forms of viruses or infections. Also, your immune system may be low due to mental stress. Mental stress can make you physically weak and cause your body to shut-down. When this happens, your immune system shuts down as well. To strengthen your immune system make sure you get lots of vitamins, eat a healthy diet and avoid stress as much as possible.
Many studies have been done and there is no “one thing” which has been proven to cause allergies. Allergies can be caused by one of the reasons listed above or possibly a combination of many different reasons. Nevertheless, it is important to maintain a healthy lifestyle. Exercising, sleeping and eating healthy will all play an important role in avoiding allergy symptoms.
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