Food allergies

Food allergies: Strategies for dining out
Don't let food allergies put a dent in your dining out. With careful planning and the courage to ask questions, you can still enjoy a safe and delicious meal.
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Can food allergies be dangerous?
Absolutely. In fact, something as benign as a kiss could trigger an allergic reaction.
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Food Allergies
All allergies, whether caused by food, inhaled substances or substances that come in contact with the skin, are the result of an immune system reaction similar to an attack against a bacterium or virus.
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Food Allergies
The body's immune system normally reacts to the presence of toxins, bacteria or viruses by producing a chemical reaction to fight these invaders.
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Teens with Food Allergies Often Take Life-Threatening Risks
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Food allergies are usually tested by using various elimination diets -- the suspected foods are eliminated from the diet for several weeks and then gradually re-introduced one at a time while the person is observed for signs of an allergic reaction.
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Food allergies in the children are responsible for many cases. The most frequent problem foods were cow's milk (60% of the time), chocolate, eggs, citrus fruits, wheat, grains, corn, chicken, meat, peanuts, and fish.
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Food allergies/intolerances are believed to play a role in most autoimmune disorders, including psoriatic arthritis. Identification and elimination of food allergens from the diet can be helpful.
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Some food allergies are outgrown while others are lifelong. Most children who are allergic to milk, eggs, soy, and wheat outgrow their allergies. However, allergies to peanuts, nuts, fish, and shellfish are almost never outgrown.
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The cause of food allergies is not fully understood, because they can produce such a variety of symptoms. Reactions to foods may vary from mild to fatal.
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Prevention of food allergies:
The development of food allergies cannot be prevented, but can often be delayed in infants by following these recommendations: ...
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Kinesiology & Food Allergies
A pilot study conducted at the Applied Neuroscience Laboratories, The College of Judea and Samaria, Ariel, Israel attempted to determine whether subjective muscle testing employed by Applied Kinesiology practitioners, ...
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Is there a cure for food allergies?
Dr Chris Corrigan replies
Unfortunately not at the moment. The only practical cure is to avoid the offending foods - and allergists can give you help with that.
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In some children, food allergies often produce flares of atopic dermatitis . Another common manifestation of food allergy is the "oral allergy syndrome," in which certain foods cause itching or hives where they touch the lips and mouth.
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There are numerous causes of diarrhea in a baby, from food allergies, changes in diet and reactions to medications to viruses and other infections. The most common virus is the rotavirus, particularly prevalent among children in day care.
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Breastfeeding lowers the chances that the baby will develop food allergies if breastfeeding continues for at least 6 months.
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I have had food allergies for many years, and now I have Crohn disease. Is there a connection?
Will I have to change my diet? What can I eat that tastes good?
Why does my doctor say I may need a special diet?
What is an elemental diet?
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Causes of failure to thrive are probably many, including unrecognized food allergies leading to refusal of food and vomiting, undiagnosed metabolic disorders, and disease.
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For example, people with food allergies should always check the list of ingredients on food labels, and they should always ask the waiter about food ingredients before eating at a restaurant.
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This article provides a sensible understanding of possible food allergies in children, including some practical food choice suggestions.
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include: health care personnel; spina bifida patients and others with multiple surgeries; individuals who have occupational exposure to latex; or individuals who have a history of atopy (genetic predisposition to certain allergies) or food allergies.
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