| One of the biggest sources of stress in the body are | | | | causes irritation of the nose, sneezing, and itching and |
| allergies. Allergic reactions can result from foods, | | | | redness of the eyes. Inhaled allergens can also lead |
| insect stings, and reactions to medications like aspiring | | | | to asthmatic symptoms, caused by narrowing of the |
| and antibiotics such as penicillin. There are also pollen, | | | | airways and increased production of mucus in the |
| flower and chemical allergies. An allergy is defined as | | | | lungs, shortness of breath), coughing and wheezing. |
| a disorder of the immune system. Allergic reactions | | | | CHEMICALS AND OTHER ALLERGENS |
| occur to environmental substances known as | | | | Substances that come into contact with the skin, |
| allergens. | | | | such as latex, are also common causes of allergic |
| FOOD ALLERGIES | | | | reactions, known as contact dermatitis or eczema. |
| Food allergies are very important and can cause lots | | | | Skin allergies frequently cause rashes, or swelling and |
| of physical and mental problems. Wheat allergies and | | | | inflammation within the skin. Other frequent dermatitis |
| dairy are very common and can really create stress | | | | allergies relate to scented lotion and the chemicals |
| in the body. In fact many studies show that | | | | contained in lotion and soap. Some people are allergic |
| Attention Deficit Disorder, brain fog and behavioral | | | | to certain fragrances and odors such as perfumes. |
| problems are common in children with wheat and | | | | Many common environmental allergies are caused by |
| dairy allergies. Symptoms of food allergy include | | | | pollution, such as carbon monoxide, gas fumes, . |
| abdominal pain, bloating, vomiting, diarrhea, itchy skin | | | | SOLUTIONS |
| and more. Food allergies rarely cause respiratory | | | | You can go to an allergist and get tested for a |
| (asthmatic) reactions, or rhinitis. | | | | variety of foods to determine what you allergic too. |
| Milk allergy is the most common food allergy in early | | | | Or you can listen to your body and do some |
| childhood. It affects somewhere between 2% and | | | | experimenting. Pay attention to how you feel after |
| 3% of infants in developed countries, but | | | | consuming wheat or dairy. Sluggish, tired, brain fog, |
| approximately 85-90% of affected children lose | | | | digestive problems? Then try eliminating dairy or |
| clinical reactivity to milk once they surpass 3 years of | | | | wheat from your diet for two weeks. See how you |
| age. Between 13% and 20% of children allergic to | | | | feel now. You can certainly learn to reduce the |
| milk are also allergic to beef. Soy milk is a good | | | | amount of wheat and dairy you consume if this is a |
| option to cow’s milk. | | | | allergy or sensitivity for you. You can also reduce |
| POLLEN / SEASONAL ALLERGIES | | | | your exposure to chemical and environmental |
| Many allergens such as dust or pollen are airborne | | | | pollution, use scent and chemical free soap and lotion |
| particles. In these cases, symptoms arise in areas in | | | | for your skin and dust your house more frequently. |
| contact with air, such as eyes, nose and lungs. For | | | | Mold and house dust is a common allergen for most |
| instance, allergic rhinitis, also known as hay fever, | | | | people. |