Nut allergies are one of the most common types of food allergy seen in children and adults. In this post, I look at the causes and consequences of nut allergies and then profile the emerging treatment of oral immunotherapy.A nut or peanut allergy is one of the most common food allergies seen in infants and children. Just for peanuts alone, about 3 in every 100 infants … [Read more...] about Nut allergies: causes, consequences and emerging treatments
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Peanut allergy treatment works well when started early
Showing even more promise in effectively managing the serious condition of peanut allergy, new research shows that exposure therapy treatment for peanut allergies may work even better if it is given to children earlier.Peanut allergy is a condition now affecting almost 3 in every 100 children. It is also one of the most severe food allergies. Peanut allergy is also the most … [Read more...] about Peanut allergy treatment works well when started early
Dairy causes inflammation and the Easter Bunny is real
'Dairy causes inflammation' is a popular catch cry in the 'alternative health' sphere that I hear oft repeated. The scientific evidence shows the opposite though, with dairy having significant anti-inflammatory action.Is dairy really an inflammatory food that should be on the 'avoid' list for everyone? I've always wondered how it has come to be, that my decades in medical … [Read more...] about Dairy causes inflammation and the Easter Bunny is real
Food allergies and intolerances explained
Food allergies and food intolerances are two very separate things, yet are easily confused. Knowing the differences between them determines how best to diagnose and treat them.A true allergy involves activation of the body's immune system and usually occurs immediately after exposure to the food causing the allergy. Only 5 per cent of people have true food allergies and … [Read more...] about Food allergies and intolerances explained
Green light for nuts during pregnancy
Avoiding peanuts during pregnancy is a common precaution that many expecting mothers take even though current public health recommendations show there is no need for this. New research just published in the Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology not only endorses the safety of eating nuts during pregnancy, but links peanut exposure to less allergies in kids.Food … [Read more...] about Green light for nuts during pregnancy