Ray D. Strand
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 Asthma and Nutrition
1 realize now that when a child comes into my office with severe allergic asthma or hay fever, he has significantly depleted immune and antioxidant defense systems. By the time he visits me, he's been fighting chronic inflammation in his nasal passageways and lungs for some time. In turn it seems these children become allergic to just about everything. They have dark circles under their eyes, they're fatigued, and they take a lot of medication. |
Dawson Church
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 JL JLAnaphylactic shock is a rapid and severe allergic reaction to a substance (most often a vaccine or penicillin, shellfish, or insect venom such as a bee sting) to which the person has been sensitized by previous exposure. It can be fatal if emergency treatment, including the administration of epinephrine injections, is not given immediately Apparently, this man was severely allergic to shellfish and he was unknowingly eating crab-stuffed ravioli. As his face and throat began to swell, the host jumped up to call 911. |
| EDS practitioners typically have a patient hold a vial of some substance to which they may be allergic. Readings from the machine show whether or not an allergic reaction is registered. By having patients pick up and put down dozens of vials, containing many common allergens, a profile can be developed of which substances may be triggering a harmful reaction.36
An interesting characteristic of EDS devices, and several allied technologies, is that they can detect future predispositions to certain diseases before they become manifest through physical symptoms. |
C. W. Randolph, M.D.
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 However, be aware that milk thistle can produce allergic reactions; these tend to be more common among people who are allergic to plants in the same family, such as ragweed, chrysanthemum, marigold, and daisy.
Indulging in these habits will slow down your weight-loss progress a bit, but even small steps will improve your health and your waistline. Ultimately, only you can decide what you are willing to give up in order to lose belly fat. |
Jack Challem
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 It is possible, however, that the cerebral allergic reaction causes a leakiness in blood vessel walls, which is common in other types of allergic reactions. In the brain, a slightly leaky blood vessel (far short of what would cause a stroke) could conceivably affect nearby brain tissue.
Often, you can identify food allergies by asking yourself what foods you crave or can't imagine living without. The most likely culprits are foods containing wheat or dairy ingredients. |
Joan Liebmann-Smith, Ph. D., and Jacqueline Nardi Egan
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 WARNING SIGN
People with nasal polyps can be allergic to aspirin and other nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), such as ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin) and naproxen (Aleve). Because an allergic reaction to these drugs can be life-threatening, you should avoid them unless under the close supervision of your doctor.
A DRY NOSE
A dry nose can be just as irritating as a running nose. And while it's probably nothing much to worry about, it may be a sign of Sjogren's syndrome, a rare but serious autoimmune disease that interferes with the production of mucus and saliva. (See Appendix I. |
Gabriel Cousens
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 Scientists are not completely certain which components of soy cause allergic reactions. They have found at least sixteen allergenic proteins, and some researchers pinpoint as many as thirty.23 Kaayla T. Daniel writes in The Whole Soy Story:
Allergic reactions occur not only when soy is eaten but when soybean flour or dust is inhaled. Among epidemiologists, soybean dust is known as an "epidemic asthma agent." From 1981 [to] 1987, soy dust from grain silo unloading in the harbor caused 26 epidemics of asthma in Barcelona, seriously affecting 687 people and leading to 1,155 hospitalizations. |
Jack Challem
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| It is possible, however, that the cerebral allergic reaction causes a leakiness in blood vessel walls, which is common in other types of allergic reactions. In the brain, a slightly leaky blood vessel (far short of what would cause a stroke) could conceivably affect nearby brain tissue.
Often, you can identify food allergies by asking yourself what foods you crave or can't imagine living without. The most likely culprits are foods containing wheat or dairy ingredients. |
Michael T. Murray and Michael R. Lyon
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 Used primarily in allergic and inflammatory conditions like asthma and rheumatoid arthritis, prednisone is by far the most often prescribed oral corticosteroid. It blocks many key steps in the allergic and inflammatory response, including the production and secretion of compounds that promote inflammation by white blood cells. This disruption of the normal defense functions of the white blood cells is great at stopping the inflammatory response, but it essentially cripples the immune system. |
Jack Challem
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 Food addictions are common, and people are often allergic (or sensitive) to the foods they crave.
Some evidence indicates that food allergies release endorphins, the body's own family of painkillers. People may become addicted to both the endorphins and the foods that trigger their release. People can be allergically addicted to healthy foods, not only to junk foods, with the problematic food usually being a person's favorite food. |
Bruce Fife and Jon J. Kabara
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 While some people can be allergic to most any type of food, relatively few people have allergic reactions to coconut.
One of the most common allergy-causing foods is cow's milk. This includes all dairy products—cheese, yogurt, cream, buttermilk, ice cream, butter, etc. When you look at the many foods that are made with some type of dairy product, being allergic can seem like a major handicap. Refraining from dairy in one form or another is difficult for most people. We grow up eating dairy products and if we suddenly are told not to have them we feel greatly deprived. |
Brigitte Mars, A.H.G.
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 It is often used in the treatment of allergic rhinitis, arthritic and rheumatism pain, bronchitis, catarrh, chest colds, coughs, dyspepsia, fever, flu, herpes I and II, tapeworm, and typhoid. Inhaling the vapors is of benefit in cases of catarrh.
The cold infusion is tonic and mildly laxative. The warm infusion is more diaphoretic.
Topically, boneset tea can be used as a wash to lower fever.
Edible Uses
Not generally considered edible, except as tea. Other Uses
Chippewa hunters called deer by rubbing boneset roots with milkweed to create a whistling sound. |
Dr. Abram Hoffer, MD, FRCP (C) and Dr. Harold D. Foster, PhD
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 These consequences of ascorbate depletion which may include shock, heart attack, phlebitis, pneumonia, allergic reactions, increased susceptibility to infection, etc., may be averted only by ascorbate. Patients unable to take large oral doses should be given intravenous ascorbate. All hospitals should have supplies of large amounts of ascorbate for intravenous use to meet this need. |
Michael T. Murray and Michael R. Lyon
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| It blocks many key steps in the allergic and inflammatory response, including the production and secretion of compounds that promote inflammation by white blood cells. This disruption of the normal defense functions of the white blood cells is great at stopping the inflammatory response, but it essentially cripples the immune system. Long-term use of prednisone also causes abdominal obesity, puff-iness of the face ("moon face"), and accumulation of fat in the upper back ("buffalo hump").
The side effects of prednisone relate to dosage levels and length of time on the drug. |
Brigitte Mars, A.H.G.
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| Rare cases of allergic reactions have been reported. Those with a compromised immune system, such as might result from lupus, should use echinacea only under the advice of a qualified health-care professional. Echinacea can be taken frequently (every couple of hours) during acute infection, but this sort of dosing should be undertaken only for a few days. Herbalists disagree about the effectiveness of the herb's long-term use; many recommend taking it for cycles of ten days to three weeks, with breaks in between, while others recommend it for continuous long-term use. |
Dr. Abram Hoffer, MD, FRCP (C) and Dr. Harold D. Foster, PhD
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| Apart from a very few people who are allergic to this supplement, either due to its active component or to some of the commonly used fillers, most adverse reactions are dose related.
Most negative side effects occur very infrequently at smaller dose levels, only becoming more common with higher doses. These side effects result from niacin intake, not niacinamide. For example, enriching the food supply so it provides 100 mg of niacinamide daily is not noticed by the average consumer. |
Charles Barber
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 As part of an earlier campaign for "social anxiety disorder" ("Imagine Being allergic to People" was the slogan), GlaxoSmithKline spent $92 million in one year to market Paxil—more than Nike spent to market its top shoes.100 The result of all this: Paxil passed Prozac and Zoloft and became the world's ninth best-selling drug.101
The marketing has been so excessive that the drug companies clearly took advantage of the events of September 11 for sales. Even Psychiatric News, a journal of the American Psychiatric Association, said that drug makers like Glaxo found 9/11 "a marketing opportunity. |
Bruce Fife and Jon J. Kabara
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| While some people can be allergic to most any type of food, relatively few people have allergic reactions to coconut.
One of the most common allergy-causing foods is cow's milk. This includes all dairy products—cheese, yogurt, cream, buttermilk, ice cream, butter, etc. When you look at the many foods that are made with some type of dairy product, being allergic can seem like a major handicap. Refraining from dairy in one form or another is difficult for most people. We grow up eating dairy products and if we suddenly are told not to have them we feel greatly deprived. |
Ann N. Martin
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 Some dogs, including mine, are allergic to eggs. If you serve pork be sure that it is also well-cooked.
Vi grains or carbohydrates, either brown rice (well-cooked), oatmeal, pasta, mashed potatoes, shredded wheat or other whole grain cereals, whole grain breads, plain or toasted. There is an array of grains to choose from, just be sure rhar they are well-cooked for proper digestion.
Vi vegetables or fruits, including carrots, zucchini, peas, yellow and green beans, yams or sweet potatoes, mushrooms, apples, pears, watermelon—just about any fruit. |
David W. Grotto, RD, LDN
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 Most who have "dairy protein allergies" often have sensitivity to the larger protein in milk called casein and are not usually allergic to whey protein.
A Serving of Food Lore...
For centuries, dairy farmers either sold whey or gave it away for use as feed or fertilizer. Now whey protein is revered and is one of the most popular foods around because of its multiple health benefits.
Why Should I Include Whey?
If Little Miss Muffet only knew! |
Tom Bohager
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 Often caused by a virus or bacteria, it may also be aggravated by smoking, allergic reactions, reflux, and straining the voice.
Recommendations include ascertaining the underlying cause of the laryngitis, increasing hydration, rest, and supporting the immune system. Enzymes can also be used to improve digestion, soothe the digestive tract, and reduce inflammation. |
Brigitte Mars, A.H.G.
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| Those who are allergic to citric acid may be sensitive to garcinia as well.
Range and Appearance
The garcinia tree is native to India, Burma, Thailand, and Malaysia. It features orange-brown bark and long, laurel-like leaves. The tree is dioecious; the flowers are small and yellow. The fruits are about the size of crab apples, smooth, and orangish green. Each fruit bears a single seed.
GARLIC
Botanical Name
Allium sativum
Family
Lilliaceae (Lily Family) Etymology
The genus name, Allium, is the Latin word for this plant. The species name, sativum, is Latin for "cultivated. |
Tom Bohager
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| CFU
Glucoamylase
50 AGU
INSECT BITES AND STINGS
All insect bites provoke a reaction in the skin that is primarily an allergic response to substances in the insect's saliva, venom, or deposited feces. A honeybee's stinger is barbed and remains in the wound. The bee sting sac is rich in sugars. The wasp sting is primarily the stomach organ and the stinger of the wasp, which is comprised of protein. Many spider venoms are composed of complex proteins and proteolytic enzymes.
Enzymes can be used as a salve and systemically to combat the effects of bites and stings. |
| Enzyme therapy can improve digestion and absorption of nutrients, help strengthen the immune system, balance the body's pH, and fight inflammation and symptoms of allergic responses. |
| Some G6PD deficient individuals are also allergic to fava beans (Carson et al., 1956; Beutler, 1994).
To better illustrate the important role enzymes play in supporting health, let's take a look at the enzyme protease, which is one of the most important types of enzymes in terms of a healthy immune system. The immune system is the body's defense system (see appendix C for additional information). The immune system's ability to fight off invaders depends on the enzyme protease, which breaks down proteins. Most types of illness are in some way related to protein. |
Jack Challem
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| It feels like an allergic reaction, although it seems to bother some people less than others. I mention this reaction because people who take niacin may be frightened by the flush if they don't anticipate it. Some people actually like it because it increases circulation to the hands and the legs, resulting in a warming sensation. The niacinamide form of vitamin B3 does not cause this flush, nor does it lower cholesterol levels.
I recommend against taking time-release niacin supplements. |
| These snacks might include slices of deli meats (chicken, turkey, beef, or ham), deli cheese (as long as you are not allergic to dairy products), or nuts (unsalted peanuts, cashews, pecans, or almonds). It won't take more than a minute to eat some of these foods. You might keep a can of tuna or sardines or a couple of apples handy as well.
Helpful Supplements
Many different supplements can mellow your mood. Most will generally help within a few days, and some within an hour or two. |
Andreas Moritz
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 It may also trigger unforeseeable, life-threatening allergic reactions. In patients undergoing major abdominal surgery, blood transfusion is the dominant contributing factor to organ system failure. It is more and more obvious that neither a blood transfusion nor "pure" foreign blood is safe.
The Alternatives
Clear evidence has shown that a person's red blood cell count is not as important as his total circulating volume of fluid. With a high volume, your body can speed up the flow of even a low red blood cell count. |
David W. Grotto, RD, LDN
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| Unless you are allergic to sulphur dioxide, this ubiquitous preservative usually doesn't pose a health risk. Unsulphured (brown) versions can be found at your local health food store.
A Serving of Food Lore...
Cultivation of apricots dates back more than three thousand years. The botanical name for apricots suggests that the fruit originated in Armenia,
ApriCOtS (Prunus armeniaca L.) apricot or not? yet it appears that its true origins actually lie somewhere between northeastern China and Russia, close to the Great Wall. |
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