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43. Food Allergies from foods in a mother's diet can be passed through breast milk and cause a reactionin an infant. If your family has a history of food allergies and you are http://kidshealth.org/parent/nutrition_fit/nutrition/food_allergies_p4.html

KidsHealth Parents Other Tips for Avoiding Reactions The key for successful management of your child's food allergy is preparedness. Depending on the severity of your child's allergy, your child's doctor may recommend that your child carry prescription medication, such as epinephrine, in case of a severe allergic reaction. Your child's doctor may also recommend that antihistamines be available to treat your child in case of an emergency. Unfortunately, mistakes can happen even when you and your child are being careful. Because of the potential severity of allergic reactions to food, your child should always wear a medical alert bracelet or necklace with her condition inscribed on it. In the case of an emergency, a Med-Alert bracelet or necklace will alert medical personnel or doctors treating your child that your child has a food allergy. It's important to work with your child's school or child-care center to ensure your child is not exposed to allergenic foods. According to a study, nearly one in five children who have food allergies experience a reaction in school or child care. Talk to your child's school or child-care center about your child's allergies and about how she should be supervised to avoid exposure. In many schools, a nurse, teacher, or administrator would administer treatment to your child in the case of an emergency. Find out who would give your child treatment and discuss your child's allergies with him or her, and make sure that the necessary medications are available for your child.

44. Food Allergies The elimination diet can be very helpful in identifying the specific foods Jump toanother section of this article food allergies Some Common food Allergens http://kidshealth.org/parent/nutrition_fit/nutrition/food_allergies_p2.html

KidsHealth Parents Some Common Food Allergens A child could be allergic to any food, but there are eight common allergens that account for 90% of all reactions in children. The most common food allergens in children include: milk eggs peanuts tree nuts (such as walnuts and cashews) fish shellfish (such as shrimp) soy wheat "In general, most common food allergies, such as milk, egg, wheat, and soy allergies, are outgrown in childhood. By age 5, 80% to 85% of children have outgrown milk or egg allergy," Dr. Young says. Because allergens affect multiple body systems, an allergic child may experience a wide variety of symptoms within a few minutes or up to 2 hours after coming into contact with the food. "Typically the first symptom is a rash; other symptoms involve itching, gastrointestinal symptoms, nausea, diarrhea, respiratory symptoms, and swelling," Dr. Young says. A common skin symptom of a food allergy is hives, or raised red itchy bumps on the skin. Swelling of the face, throat, lips, and tongue may also occur, often within minutes of contact with the food. Respiratory symptoms such as wheezing and trouble breathing or gastrointestinal symptoms such as sudden abdominal pain and vomiting are also common reactions. When a child has a serious allergic reaction with widespread effects on the body, this condition is known as

45. The Cleanse Patient Acquisition System™: Pancreatic Enzymes Relieve Food Allerg Inflammation Research (2002; 51(Suppl 1)S13–4). This report is good news formany individuals who must follow a restricted diet because of food allergies. http://www.imakenews.com/entrails/e_article000098737.cfm

The Cleanse Patient Acquisition System™ Thursday, October 3, 2002 Issue 18 VOLUME 1 ISSUE 18 HOME LETTERS There are no letters for this article. To post your own letter, click Post Letter. [POST LETTER] CONTENTS JAMA Says All Adults Should Take a Daily Multivitamin Annual mammography in women in their 40s does not cut death rate Breast Self-Exam Is Unproven Childhood obesity at staggering levels ... Right to Sue for Vaccine Injury in Jeapordy Pancreatic Enzymes Relieve Food Allergies by Alan Gaby, MD Pancreatic Enzymes Relieve Food Allergies By Alan R. Gaby , MD Healthnotes Newswire (July 25, 2002)—Taking pancreatic enzymes at the same time as an allergenic food can reduce the severity of the allergic reaction, according to a recent study published in Inflammation Research Suppl 1):S13–4). This report is good news for many individuals who must follow a restricted diet because of food allergies.

46. Food Allergies mean that it is no longer suitable for certain allergies. cutting too many foods outof the diet without adequate your GP if you believe you have a food allergy http://www.co-op.co.uk/ext_1/Development.nsf/504ca249c786e20f85256284006da7ab/05

47. TheSite : : Magazine : Specials_food : Healthy_stuff : Food Allergies Sometimes it is appropriate to follow an exclusion, or elimination, diet for between Copingwith food allergies If you are certain that you have an allergy, be http://www.thesite.org/magazine/specials_food/healthy_stuff/food_allergies.html

Your browser does not support script magazine specials food healthy stuff Here's TheSite.org's food special issue. You aren't going to put that in your mouth, are you? Food allergies A balanced diet Dodgy 'nutritionists' Eating disorders Fad diets ... Take away tips Some days, it seems as though everyone has a food allergy. Surely that can't be true? Up to 20% of people claim to have some kind of food allergy, but only around 1% of adults and 3 to 4 % of children are truly allergic, according to a report by the British Medical Journal. Genuine food allergy For it to be a true food allergy there must be an immune reaction to an allergen, a foreign substance. Common allergens in children are: cow's milk, egg, wheat, soya, and peanuts. In adults, seafood, nuts, or certain fruit and vegetables can also cause reactions. Common symptoms include: Rash, itching, breathing difficulties, swollen lips or mouth. Vomiting, stomach cramps, and diarrhoea. In extreme situations the person may even collapse in anaphylactic shock, which needs immediate treatment with an injection of adrenaline. In coeliac disease there is a delayed immune response to wheat protein, causing damage to the lining of the intestines and diarrhoea.

48. Allergies And Sensitivities (Food And Chemical) by, food allergies. 62. IgA nephropathy (autoimmune kidney disease) In a small,preliminary study, people with IgA nephropathy consumed a hypoallergenic diet ( http://www.hollandandbarrett.com/Concern/Allergies.htm

Allergies and Sensitivities Also indexed as: Chemical Allergies, Food Allergies See also: Homoeopathic Remedies for Allergies and Sensitivities What is an allergy or sensitivity? Conventional treatment options: People with allergies and sensitivities are typically advised to avoid exposure to particular allergens, such as tree and grass pollens, dust mites, molds, specific foods, latex, or environmental and household irritants. Conventional treatment also includes medications such as antihistamines and bronchodilators, in addition to weekly allergy shots (desensitization immunotherapy). Doctors may also recommend that people with severe allergies wear a medical alert tag and carry an auto-injector syringe of epinephrine Integrative approaches that may be helpful: Acupuncture may be helpful in the treatment of some types of allergy. Studies of mice treated with acupuncture provide evidence of an anti-allergic effect with results similar to treatment with corticosteroids. An uncontrolled study of 22 patients with allergies found a significant decrease in symptoms following acupuncture treatment. It was found the decline in symptoms coincided with a decline in laboratory measures of allergy. Relief persisted for two months following the treatment. Other uncontrolled trials have also demonstrated positive results.

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50. TRACKING DOWN FOOD ALLERGIES showed a surprising result The children of breastfeeding mothers who withheldallergenic foods from their diet later showed an increase in food allergies. http://www.askdrsears.com/html/4/T041800.asp

Search for TRACKING DOWN FOOD ALLERGIES Topics you will find are: What are Food Allergies? Preventing Food Allergies Common Signs of Food Allergies 8 Facts About Food Allergies ... Elimination Diet WHAT ARE FOOD ALLERGIES? ALLERGY TERMS YOU SHOULD KNOW Allergy. The term "allergy" comes from two Greek words, alos (other) and argon (action). If you are allergic to something, you have a reaction other than what you would expect. You don't expect to get hives when you eat a red tomato. That kind of a reaction would be an allergy. An allergy may manifest itself in various target organs, meaning sites where allergy signs occur. These are usually one or more of four places: the skin, the intestines, the respiratory passages, and the brain, i.e., (behavior changes). Intolerance. The term food intolerance means that a food upsets your intestines, yet does not bother any other target organ. Food intolerances are usually due to an enzyme deficiency, (such as lactase deficiency), which causes lactose intolerance. Or, the intestines may be oversensitive to certain foods, resulting in abdominal discomfort, diarrhea, and bloating. Intolerance is usually a reaction to the protein content of a food, yet you could be intolerant to any part of the food, including sugar and/or additives. Food hypersensitivity.

51. Vitacost.com - Science & Research - Food Allergy lamb – and slowly add other foods to the diet. This approach is best done underthe guidance of a health care professional. Some food allergies can be tested http://www.vitacost.com/science/concerns/foodallergy.html

home science /Food Allergy home /Community Your Account View Cart Order History Food Allergy Description: Allergic reaction to foods. Cause: Specific foods, often dairy, wheat, eggs, or nuts. Useful Supplements: Lactase Protease Further information: eczema ear infections , and lethargy. The latter category is more accurately defined as a food sensitivity rather than allergy. In either case, the best treatment is to avoid foods which cause problems. Food allergies are common, food sensitivities even more so. The most common allergens include dairy, wheat, eggs, nuts, and seafood (especially shellfish). Food allergies in children often turn into simple intolerances as the children grow older. There are no proven ways to avoid food allergies. However, breastfed infants appear to have fewer food allergies later in life than their formula-fed counterparts. The best way to determine if a food is causing either an allergic or sensitivity reaction is via an elimination diet. This can be done simply by removing the suspected allergen from the diet, and watching the results. (Note that some foods may take up to several weeks to clear the system entirely.) Some food allergies can be tested via a skin test. A small amount of the food allergen is injected under the skin, and watched. If the area swells and turns red, the food is one to which the patient is allergic. This test is not completely accurate, however.

52. MEDLINEplus Medical Encyclopedia: Food Allergy diet and often requires strict reading of all package ingredients and detailedinquiries when eating away from home. Children may outgrow food allergies. http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/000817.htm

Skip navigation Medical Encyclopedia Other encyclopedia topics: A-Ag Ah-Ap Aq-Az B-Bk ... Z Food allergy Contents of this page: Illustrations Alternative names Definition Causes, incidence, and risk factors ... Prevention Illustrations Food guide pyramid Anaphylaxis Food allergies Read food labels ... Antibodies Alternative names Return to top Food hypersensitivity; Allergy to food Definition Return to top Symptoms that develop because of an exaggerated immune response that is triggered by certain foods. Causes, incidence, and risk factors Return to top Normally, the immune response defends against potentially harmful substances such as bacteria, viruses, and toxins . Occasionally, an immune response will be triggered by a substance ( allergen ) that is generally harmless and the person will develop an allergy The cause of food allergies is not fully understood, because they can produce such a variety of symptoms. The incidence is difficult to assess, because reporting is sporadic. Reactions to foods may vary from mild to fatal depending on the type and the severity of the reaction as well as amount of allergen accidentally ingested. While symptoms of food intolerance are common, true food allergy is less common. A food allergy is distinguished from food intolerance and other disorders by the production of antibodies and the release of histamine and similar substances. The immune system produces

53. Food Allergy Diet, Food Allergy diet takes into account all aspects of food and its ability to help with foodAllergy problems. Immune System Poisons Which Can Help Cause food allergies http://food-allergy-diet-food-allergy.com/

54. Food Allergies In Children - Keep Kids Healthy additional sources of calcium in their diet, including calcium To help prevent allergiesto eggs, it is a egg whites are also a common cause of food allergies. http://www.keepkidshealthy.com/welcome/commonproblems/food_allergies.html

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55. GCCI: CIAH: Food Allergies, The Natural Approach out food allergies. I usually recommend a food elimination diet asour first attempt to diagnose food allergies. The ideal way to http://www.gcci.org/ciah/articles/foodallergies.html

Food Allergies: The Natural Approach Allen M. Schoen, D.V.M., M.S. More Information About CIAH Dr. Allen M. Schoen How you can help Books by Dr. Schoen ... Articles by Dr. Schoen Food allergies can show up at any time and can mimic other hypersensitivity reactions. It is easy to differentiate from seasonal allergies, because food allergies occur all year round, as long as your pet is on the offending food. There does not appear to be any sex or breed predilection, though german shepherds and labrador retrievers seem to have a high incidence of food allergies in my practice. Food allergies can not only affect the skin, but they can also affect the gastrointestinal system and rarely the nervous system. Typical skin symptoms include severe pruritis (itching), hairloss, redness (erythema), skin infections and ear infections. Gastrointestinal signs include vomiting, diarrhea, sometimes bloody diarrhea and straining and increased frequency of bowel movements. Rarely, seizures have been associated with food hypersensitivity. In people, food allergies have also been associated with irritable bowel syndrome, hyperactivity, depression, headaches, irritability, arthritis and joint pain, asthma, chronic bronchitis, hypoglycemia and sinusitis. Occasionally I feel like I have seen some of these symptoms in dogs and cats associated with food allergies, but that is difficult to document.

56. BBCi Health - The Allergy Guide - Adverse Food Reactions suspected, a two to four week Elimination diet is performed foods, which are unlikelyto cause allergies, such as one at a time to identify the offending food. http://www.bbc.co.uk/health/allergy/conditions_food.shtml

CATEGORIES TV RADIO COMMUNICATE ... INDEX SEARCH MONDAY 7th April 2003 Text only BBC Homepage Health Homepage Your Health ... Help Like this page? Send it to a friend! The Allergy Guide - Allergic Conditions Adverse Food Reactions True Food Allergy Food Intolerance Food Toxicity Food Aversion ... Food Allergy Prevention Food Allergy is a very complex area of clinical medicine. Up to 20% of the population have adverse reactions to food and claim to be food allergic. On testing, only 1% of adults and 4% of children are actually truly food allergic.* *Stats from ABC of Allergies, Edited by S Durham et al., British Medical Journal, 1998. True Food Allergy What are the causes? In children, common allergy provoking foods include Cows Milk protein, Hens Egg white, Wheat, Soya bean, Codfish and Peanuts. While in adults, Nuts (Brazilnuts, Almond, Hazelnut, Peanut and Walnut), Fruits such as Peach, Apple, Strawberry, Citrus fruit, Vegetables such as Celery, Tomato, Onion, Garlic and Parsley are common allergens. Seafood such as Fish, Mussels, Crab, Prawn, Shrimp and Squid may also cause allergic reactions. What are the symptoms?

57. Food Allergies & Intolerance diet Articles News. food allergies, Intolerance, food Eliminationand Exclusion diets. food allergies and Intolerance. http://www.annecollins.com/diet-news/food-allergies.htm

Food Allergies, Intolerance, Food Elimination and Exclusion Diets Food Allergies and Intolerance Diet Home Diet News Anne Collins Diet Weight Loss Tips Food Allergies and Intolerance Many people believe they have a food allergy or intolerance and exclude particular foods from their diet. If this applies to just one or two specific foods, or if you can substitute another similar food in its place, such as rice instead of potatoes, or pears instead of apples, your diet is unlikely to suffer. However you should not exclude whole food groups, staple food items such as bread or meat from your diet, or long lists of different foods, without speaking to a doctor or dietitian. One of the dangers of self-diagnosing food intolerances, especially in children, is that it can lead to very restricted diets, which may lack important nutrients. Children with suspected food intolerances should always see a dietitian to ensure that they are consuming enough to meet all their nutritional needs. Children are often fussy eaters at the best of times so never add to the difficulties by excluding a food without good reason. SOURCE: bbc.co.uk

58. Redirection the suspect food from the person's diet · skin tests. What are the longterm effectsof the condition? Some children who develop food allergies outgrow them. http://health.discovery.com/diseasesandcond/encyclopedia/654.html

var survey_window = self.open('http://www.insightexpress.com/s/bha40914.asp?source=DiscoveryHealth', 'Survey_Window', 'resizable=yes,toolbar=no,scrollbars=yes'); Your browser should have taken you here food allergy By James Broomfield, MD A food allergy is an abnormal response of the immune system that is caused by the protein in certain foods. A food allergy is not the same as food intolerance. A person with food intolerance may have symptoms, such as abdominal distress, after eating a certain food. However, this response is not caused by the immune system. What is going on in the body? A food allergy occurs when an immune response occurs. An immune response is a normal response of the body to something it sees as abnormal. Usually the response is to bacteria, viruses, and toxins. Sometimes the body will recognize certain foods as abnormal. When foods are recognized as abnormal, the body produces an antibody known as IgE. IgE reacts with mast cells, which are part of the immune system. The reaction affects mast cells in many areas of the body, including the following: lungs nose and throat skin stomach and bowels When the IgE reacts with the mast cells, histamine is produced. This chemical produces the symptoms of a food allergy.

59. Diagnosing Food Allergies - Allergy Care Guide - DrGreene.com Sometimes, though, the symptoms of food allergies are chronic, and don't fluctuatefrom meal to meal. The next step some doctors use is an elimination diet. http://www.drgreene.com/21_1258.html

QUICK SEARCH A - Z Guide Allergies Allergy Care Guide Asthma Care Guide Bedwetting Breastfeeding Childhood Obesity Diabetes Care Guide Ear Infections Genetics Immunizations Infectious Diseases Parenting Potty Training Rashes Safety Sleep DrGreene.com Topic Centers Mission Reviews Awards Readers Comments Press Room Partners and Supporters Contact Us Pediatric Information A-Z Guide Allergy Care Guide Asthma Care Guide Diabetes Care Guide DrGreene´s Chats FAQ Fast Facts Feature Articles Guidelines Pediatric Updates Special Feature Top Tips Community Activty Guide Advanced Search Community Central Chat Chat Schedule Cute Faces Family Friendly Recipes Parent-to-Parent Resources The DrGreene Team Newsletter Prenatal Newborn Infants Toddlers Pre-Schoolers School Age Teens / Adolescents Multimedia Library Children's Health Fertility Diagnosing Food Allergies To diagnose food allergy a doctor must determine if the patient is having an adverse reaction to specific foods. This assessment may be made with the help of a detailed patient history, the patient's diet diary, or an elimination diet. The doctor may ask such questions as: Is there a specific reaction you suspect was caused by food allergies?

60. Personal Stories - Susan, 53 (food Allergies) - Allergy Care Guide - DrGreene.co changes, I had to accept that I have food allergies. but peeling away all those otherallergies helped me five years of shots, a complete diet revolution, and http://www.drgreene.com/21_1313.html

QUICK SEARCH A - Z Guide Allergies Allergy Care Guide Asthma Care Guide Bedwetting Breastfeeding Childhood Obesity Diabetes Care Guide Ear Infections Genetics Immunizations Infectious Diseases Parenting Potty Training Rashes Safety Sleep DrGreene.com Topic Centers Mission Reviews Awards Readers Comments Press Room Partners and Supporters Contact Us Pediatric Information A-Z Guide Allergy Care Guide Asthma Care Guide Diabetes Care Guide DrGreene´s Chats FAQ Fast Facts Feature Articles Guidelines Pediatric Updates Special Feature Top Tips Community Activty Guide Advanced Search Community Central Chat Chat Schedule Cute Faces Family Friendly Recipes Parent-to-Parent Resources The DrGreene Team Newsletter Prenatal Newborn Infants Toddlers Pre-Schoolers School Age Teens / Adolescents Multimedia Library Children's Health Fertility Personal Stories - Susan, 53 (food allergies) I did not know I had allergies until I was 32, when I discovered that I have a lot of them. It took me more than five years and lots of good humor to get my allergies under control, not to mention the three decades that passed before I knew what was making me sick. I have come to realize that treating allergies can be like peeling an artichoke: each symptom can lead to different underlying causes. Though medical tests and treatments helped me somewhat, my continuing efforts to accept my limitations and maintain an environment free from allergens are the reasons why I feel better now than I did 20 years ago. For many years, I baffled doctors with my motley array of symptoms: throwing up, mild earaches, drained of energy. I was a one-woman science experiment. One day, after going through my usual list of ailments to my newest doctor, she suggested I might have allergies. This was a new one, and I perked up at the notion that my problems might be solved by a few easy shots. Dr. Debbie told me about an allergist she knew, but cautioned me strongly that I should not get my hopes up for a quick fix. Allergies can be hard to pinpoint, and difficult to treat.

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