Allergies occur when your immune system reacts to a foreign substance such as pollen, bee venom, pet dander, or a food. Your immune system produces substances known as antibodies.
Allergies can come in many shapes and sizes. While some people can enjoy beautiful weather, others avoid going outdoors at all costs. The same situation may occur for people watching others enjoy an endless variety of foods while they must be very selective. Those people who suffer from the incessant symptoms of food or environmental allergies may wonder, why?
Have you ever wondered what causes your stuffy nose and sneezing? It’s not just a string of bad luck; whether your allergy symptoms occur in direct result to the local pollen count, different types of food or your neighbor’s cat, there are certain responses from your immune system that lead to your level of reaction.
Have you ever wondered what causes your stuffy nose and sneezing? It’s not just a string of bad luck; whether your allergy symptoms occur in direct result to the local pollen count, different types of food or your neighbor’s cat, there are certain responses from your immune system that lead to your level of reaction.
What causes a person to develop allergies?
The body’s immune system generates different antibodies to protect us from illnesses. For allergies, the immune system generates Immunoglobulin E, also known as IgE, to aid in combating your allergy symptoms. IgE is a chemical messenger that travels to cells to relay information that a chemical defense against a foreign invader is needed. Allergic individuals have high IgE levels against benign environmental exposures such as pollen or dander. Food can also cause high levels of IgE.
With time, the immune system develops what’s known as immunological memory. Normally this is a helpful immune response which can enable your body to respond more quickly. In allergy, however, this response is magnified, and your repeat exposures cause recurrent overreactions of the immune system. This produces an allergic response that may include sneezing, coughing, sniffling and congestion or increased asthma symptoms. IgE antibodies are custom made for each type of allergen. This is why you can be allergic to one or two specific foods or pollens and tolerate others without a problem.
With time, the immune system develops what’s known as immunological memory. Normally this is a helpful immune response which can enable your body to respond more quickly. In allergy, however, this response is magnified, and your repeat exposures cause recurrent overreactions of the immune system. This produces an allergic response that may include sneezing, coughing, sniffling and congestion or increased asthma symptoms. IgE antibodies are custom made for each type of allergen. This is why you can be allergic to one or two specific foods or pollens and tolerate others without a problem.
When can you develop allergies?
Allergies can develop at any point in a person’s life. One factor that increases your chance is your family history. If one parent is allergic there is a 30-50% chance of their offspring developing allergies. This jumps to 60-80% if both parents are allergic.
In many cases, allergies first present early in life, during infancy or the toddler years. Most of these allergies will be lifelong concerns, although some can resolve on their own.
In many cases, allergies first present early in life, during infancy or the toddler years. Most of these allergies will be lifelong concerns, although some can resolve on their own.
10 most common food allergies
Peanuts. ...
Soy. ...
Wheat. ...
Tree Nuts. ...
Shellfish. ...
Fish. ...
Raw Fruits and Vegetables. ...
Sesame Seeds. Put down the everything bagel — one seed on your favorite breakfast treat could cause a boatload of allergenic symptoms.
Soy. ...
Wheat. ...
Tree Nuts. ...
Shellfish. ...
Fish. ...
Raw Fruits and Vegetables. ...
Sesame Seeds. Put down the everything bagel — one seed on your favorite breakfast treat could cause a boatload of allergenic symptoms.
How is methylation involved?
Methylation, is a big word that you probably don’t think applies to you, however, knowing about methylation could improve or save your life. Methylation defects are tied to a wide variety of conditions including allergies. Usually in severe cases, the symptoms are due to toxin build-up
Learn about MTHFR and methylation and how this can affect your health at:
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Learn about MTHFR and methylation and how this can affect your health at:
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[email protected] or 530-878-1119.
Brenda R. Generali, CCII, CNC, MGNI, MGNC
President and Founder, Joyful Living Services: joyfullivingservices.com
IIPA Sanctioned School: iridologyassn.org/sanctioned-schools-programs-en
Certified Comprehensive Iridology Instructor: iridologyassn.org
Certified Nutritional Consultant: aanc.net
Member, Guild of Naturopathic Iridologists: gni-international.org
Member, General Naturopathic Council: gncouncil.co.uk
Nucleic Professional Dist: joyfullivingservices.com/nucleic-products.html
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