April 4, 2024 / 11:11Men And Food Allergies What’s Healthy and What’s Not
Men And Food Allergies What’s Healthy and What’s Not Part1
Robert Walker
The Basics of Food Allergies In Men
Allergies affect the lives of millions of people around the world. Fresh flowers, a friends cat
or dog, even dust can make people itch, sneeze and scratch almost uncontrollably. But what about
that seemingly innocent peanut butter sandwich, glass of milk or fish fillet? Learn more about
food allergies and steps you can take to reduce your risk of exposure to potentially dangerous
food allergens.
The Basics
Common Symptoms of Food Allergies
Most Common Food Allergens
Diagnosing Food Allergy
Treatment for Food Allergies
Other Resources
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The Basics
Each year more than 50 million Americans suffer from a variety of allergic diseases such as;
atopic dermatitis and other eczemas, hives, allergies to venom of stinging insects (honeybees,
wasps, and fire ants), allergic drug reactions and food allergies. According to the National
Institutes of Health, approximately 5 million Americans, (5 to 8% of children and 1 to 2% of adults) have a true food allergy.
Food Allergy vs. Food Intolerance
Food allergy, also called food hypersensitivity,is a reaction of the bodys immune system to
something in a food or an ingredient in a food usually a protein. Food allergens are not broken
down by cooking or the digestive process. As a result, they enter the bloodstream and cause
allergic reactions throughout the body. Food allergies can cause life-threatening reactions.
Other reactions to foods are called food intolerances or food idiosyncrasies. Food intolerance is
an adverse reaction to a food substance or additive that does not involve the immune system.
These reactions are generally localized, temporary, and rarely life threatening. Lactose
intolerance is an example of food intolerance.
Note: It is very important for individuals who have true food allergies to identify them and
prevent allergic reactions to food because these reactions can cause serious illness and, in some
cases, be fatal.
Common Symptoms of Food Allergies
Symptoms of food allergy differ greatly among individuals. They can also differ in the same
person during different exposures. Allergic reactions to food can vary in severity, time of
onset, and may be affected by when the food was eaten.
Common symptoms may include: skin irritations such as rashes, hives and eczema, and
gastrointestinal symptoms such as nausea, diarrhea and vomiting.
Sneezing, runny nose and shortness of breath can also result from food allergy.
Some individuals may experience a more severe reaction called anaphylaxis a rare but
potentially fatal condition which may include swelling of the throat, difficulty breathing,
lowered blood pressure and unconsciousness.
Symptoms usually appear rapidly, sometimes within minutes of exposure to the allergen.
Seek immediate medical attention standard emergency treatment often includes an injection of
epinephrine (adrenaline) to open up the airway and blood vessels.
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Most Common Food Allergens
The eight most common food allergens include:
Milk (including yogurt and ice cream, and anything that is made with milk)
eggs
peanuts
tree nuts (such as walnuts and almonds)
soy
wheat
fish
shellfish (such as shrimp, crayfish, lobster, and crab)
Note: These food allergens cause more than 90% of all food allergic reactions. However, many
other foods have been identified as allergens for some people.
Diagnosing Food Allergy
If you suspect you have a food allergy, get a medical evaluation. Treatment is basically avoiding
the food(s) after the specific food allergy is identified. You should see a board-certified
allergist to get a diagnosis, and a dietician to plan the proper diet.
Making a diagnosis may include a thorough medical history, analysis of a food diary, and several
tests including skin-prick tests, RAST tests (a blood test) and food challenges. Once a diagnosis
is complete, an allergist will help set up a response plan that may include taking medication by
injection to control allergic reactions.
Treatment for Food Allergies
Currently, there are no medications that cure food allergies. Strict avoidance is the only way to
prevent a reaction. Once the specific food has been identified, it must be removed from your
diet. It is important to read lengthy, detailed ingredient lists on each food you are considering
eating. The Food and Drug Administration requires ingredients in a food to appear on its label.
You can avoid most food allergens if you read food labels carefully, and avoid
restaurant-prepared food that might have ingredients to which you are allergic. Dont be shy
about asking for more information if the menu isnt clear.
Unfortunately, you cant take a medication in advance to reliably prevent an allergic reaction to
a specific food. However, there are several medications that will relieve food allergy symptoms
that are not part of an anaphylactic reaction. These include antihistamines to relieve
gastrointestinal symptoms, hives, or sneezing and a runny nose, and bronchodilators to relieve
asthma symptoms. These medications are taken after you have inadvertently ingested a food to
which you are allergic, but are not effective in preventing an allergic reaction when taken prior
to eating the food.
Note: Randomly taking different food groups out of your diet can cause other health problems.
Seek the help of a doctor before making significant changes in your diet.
Other Resources
This is just a brief overview. For more information, check out these resources:
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Food Allergies:
Websites*:
American Academy of Allergy Asthma & Immunology
Asthma & Allergy Foundation
Food Allergy & Anaphylaxis Network
Food and Drug Administration
International Food Information Council
USDA Food and Nutrition Information Center
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Consumer Focus: The Basics of Food Allergies
Tips for Avoiding Food Allergies
Eight percent of children in the U.S. are estimated to be affected by food allergies, along with
up to 2% of adults. The eight most common food allergens milk, eggs, peanuts, tree nuts, soy,
wheat, fish and shellfish cause more than 90 percent of all food allergic reactions. However,
many other foods have been identified as allergens for some people.
About the Author
Robert Walker is a health information marketer and writer that writes for
The Men’s Health Advantage Report at http://todays-man-health-advocate.com.
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March 30, 2024 / 9:45Is eating a raw food diet actually healthy for
Is eating a raw food diet actually healthy for you?
Glen Jansen
Whatever diet you choose to live by, the food you eat has to provide your body with the nourishment to properly balance your body’s chemistry. If you have health challenges, are overweight or obese, chances are you are not in balance at all. The typical North American diet is woefully out of balance. Even what are commonly considered as healthy diets, such as low fat, vegetarien and vegan diets can be improperly balanced.
The good news is you can forget counting … cholesterol, calories, fat grams, carbohydrates, etc, if you eat a properly balanced diet. But, just what does a properly balanced diet consist of?
At this time, it is important to remember a quick lesson in chemistry. Many people know about acids. We used to often hear about acid rain and almost everyone knows that acids are dangerous. The opposite of acids are bases, or alkaloids. These alkaline substances will neutralize acids. In fact, if you mix an acid and a base of equal strength, you will get a new liquid that is close to being neutral. The way of measuring how acidic or alkaline a substance is a scale called pH.
It turns out that the body has a set level of pH that it likes to function in. Just as we all have a normal body temperature, we also have a normal pH for our tissues. Different tissues have different pH levels. One of the most important ones is the pH of your blood. The pH of your blood is slightly alkaline. The body will go to great lengths to keep that pH level fixed. It will do this at the expense of other tissues or systems.
The goal of any healthy eating regimen is to provide the body with the necessary building blocks in the proper pH such that the pH balance can be maintained easily. When this happens, the body will detoxify itself naturally. In addition, weight loss is a side effect of being properly balanced. When one is out of balance, or overly acidic, weight gain, chronic illness, allergies, cancer, heart disease and even diabetes can result. This chronic overacidity of the blood corrodes the tissues of the body. It can also be said that the main cause of all sickness and disease is the disruption of the balance in the body.
With that in mind, how does one get in balance?
In order to get in balance, one needs to consume about 80 percent of your diet as alkaline foods. Green leafy vegetables are a great example of alkaline foods. So are sprouts, broccoli and many other green vegetables. A great way to get started on this new way of life is to pick up a copy of [The pH Miracle] from your local or online bookstore. Inside you will learn how to jumpstart your way into a lifestyle of balanced eating that promotes long term health. In addition you will discover all the foods you should avoid and the ones that you can eat as much as you like. This book is written by Dr. Robert O. Young and his wife Shelley provides recipes in the book too. All in all, an alkaline way of life is both healthy and safe when done properly.
About the Author
A raw food diet that is rich in alkaline foods is the fastest way to health. We help spread the word of this amazing way of life at our Raw Food Diet web site. There you will find many items related to eating a raw food diet, getting enough antioxidants and even how to pick the best
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