FOOD ALLERGY: AN OVERVIEW MEENAKSHI BHARKATIYA*, KAMAL SINGH RATHORE, ANKUR MAHESHWARI, SUNITA PANCHAWAT, R. K. NEMA B. N. GIRLS? COLLEGE OF PHARMACY, UDAIPUR-RAJ. 31002 INTRODUCTION Food allergy is recognized as a common worldwide problem, and, like other atopic disorders, its incidence seems ... Read More
Today we’re going to talk about hidden food allergies. The first thing that it is important to understand is that there are different types of reactions to foods that we are allergic to. The most commonly understood and easily detected reaction is called a type 1 reaction or IgE reaction. Wi... Read More
If suddenly you find yourself suffering from a gluten allergy you are not alone. It’s important to learn to live with a gluten allergy and the best way to do that is to understand the allergy. With a gluten allergy your immune system will respond to the gluten which is found in a variety of ... Read More
Western VS Alternative Medicine: What Are the Options When You Are Living with Allergies and Asthma? According to the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America (AAFA: www. AAFA. org) asthma affects more than 20 million Americans (approximately 1 in 15), and over 50% of asthma cases are related to a... Read More
In recent years, a lot has been learned about food allergies. As the result of this new information, it was found that more people than were previously thought suffer from them. Although a person can be allergic to just about any type of food, some of the most common allergic reactions are to lact... Read More
Food allergies put a big hindrance on life in general because, depending on your allergic reaction, eating the wrong food can be deadly. With all of the preservatives and flavorings in foods now, it can be hard to identify what you may be allergic to because it will not be clearly outlined on the ... Read More
People having a food allergy most of the times are not even aware that they have one. There may be difficulty in diagnosis moreover if there haven?t been apparent reactions then or before. Generally the symptoms surface only if there is excessive consumption more than the body?s tolerable level of... Read More
An Allergic Cross-reactions is usually an allergic response to a protein found in some foods and another food will have a similar or closely related protein. For example if you are allergic to one of the 4 different proteins found in wheat then the possibility of you being allergic to a similar pr... Read More
For those who suffer with gluten allergy, or a wheat allergy, it can be hard to find foods that do not contain this product. Bread and bread products are generally off limits for these people. In addition, sufferers should read ingredient labels carefully to decide which foods are safe to eat an... Read More
Allergy Background A child is at higher risk for food allergies if one or more close family members have allergies or allergy-related conditions, like food allergies, eczema, or asthma. Causes In a true food allergy, your immune system mistakenly identifies a specific food or component of food as a... Read More