...Food Allergens An allergy is used to describe a response, within the body, to a substance, which is not necessarily harmful in itself, but results in an immune response and a reaction that causes symptoms and disease in a predisposed person. All food allergies are caused by an immune system malfunction. The immune system identifies certain proteins as harmful, triggering the production of immunoglobulin E (IgE) antibodies to neutralize the proteins known as allergens. Allergens are organic compound that contain hydrogen, oxygen and nitrogen, which form an important part of living organisms. Allergens contain protein, which is often regarded as a constituent of the food that we eat. For these to cause an allergic response they need to be bound to a protein once they are in the body. An allergic person’s immune system believes allergens to be damaging and so produces a special type of antibody (IgE) to attack the invading material. This leads to other blood cells to release further chemicals (including histamine), which together cause the symptoms of an allergic reaction. The most common symptoms are: sneezing, runny nose, itchy eyes and ears, severe wheezing, coughing, shortness of breath, sinus problems, a sore palate, swelling, sickness, vomiting, diarrhea and nettle-like rash.Almost anything can be an allergen for someone, but the most common are: wheat, soy, milk, eggs, nuts, tree nuts, fish, shellfish and other, like sulfites, which are food intolerances and...
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...In America, food allergies are estimated to affect four to six percent of children and four percent of adults (“Food Allergy”). This sounds like a small amount, but it alters the life of millions of people each day. Many children show signs of an allergic response to a particular food at a young age after trying it for the first time. The research of severe food allergies allow doctors to find the best treatment possible and work towards preventing allergic responses. People with food allergies are affected when eating foods that most can tolerate without a problem. More than one hundred seventy foods are known to cause food allergies, but the most common allergenic foods, referred to as “The Big Eight” are the following: eggs, fish, milk, tree nuts, peanuts, shellfish, soy, and wheat (Riddle). These account for ninety percent of all reactions (“Food Allergies”). The...
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...Food allergy develops when the body‘s immune system wrongly reacts to a specific food as if it was a harmful substance in the body. The severity of a food allergic reaction differs in different people and can as well be different in the same person during different times. Food allergies are prevalent in young children. It is estimated that five to eight percent of all children suffer from food allergies. These allergies usually appear mainly in the early life of a child and present themselves in the form of facial swelling and itchy rashes, which appear shortly after ingesting food. However, food allergies may lead to severe allergic reactions involving diarrhea, breathing difficulties or vomiting and they are the common dominant triggers of anaphylaxis in children. Anaphylaxis is considered as the extreme form of an instant allergic reaction and can be life-threatening, even leading to death. The most common causes of allergic food reactions in children include cow’s milk, peanuts, and chicken eggs. Over the years as a child grows, they often outgrow chicken eggs and cow’s milk allergic reactions as they disappear after a few years. However, children do not outgrow allergic reactions from peanuts. Those who suffer from peanut allergy must follow a strict diet in their entire lives and carry medication with them always....
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...Food allergies Name Institution Abstract Food allergies result from a situation whereby there is an overreaction of the natural defense mechanism of the body when there is exposure to a given food material. In such a scenario, the defense mechanism of the body treats the food substance as an intruder and thus releasing and sending chemicals to protect the body. Food allergy affects both young and old and is a source of concern to medics to find a solution to the challenge. This paper will dwell on elaborating on food allergies resulting from the intake of cow milk. Introduction Allergic reactions to the intake of cow milk, peanut, eggs, wheat, and fish to infants and children are common occurrences of cases of food allergy. This paper is a presentation of food allergies as a result of taking cow milk in babies and small children. The reason for choosing cow milk allergies is because it is the commonest of all food allergies and affects a majority of the infants and children. Again, cow milk is a common and necessary food substance for a healthy growth of infants and children. It is also readily available to majority households both in the rural and urban areas thus affecting a majority of infants and kids. The combination of these reasons makes cow milk a common food allergy thus prompting my desire to research on cow milk allergies. Where I undertook the research...
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...Running head: ALTERNATIVE MEDICINE FOR ALLERGIES AND RHINITIS IN ADULTS 1 Alternative medicine for allergies and rhinitis in adults Bernice .J. Edwin Temple University Author Note Bernice .J. Edwin, Department of Kinesiology, Temple University. Correspondence concerning this Alternative medicine for allergies and rhinitis for adults paper should be addressed to Bernice .J. Edwin, Department of Kinesiology, 1801 N. Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA- 19122. E-mail: tud45169@temple.edu ALTERNATIVE MEDICINE FOR ALLERGIES AND RHINITIS IN ADULTS 2 Abstract The nose is one of the defensive organs of the body that helps in maintaining the homeostasis of the body. The nerves in the nasal mucosa and paranasal sinuses contribute to their function. If the nose or the sinuses gets disturbed, the nerve also gets affected thus affecting the nervous system. There is a serious of events that happen when the nasal mucosa encounters with an allergen. Certain symptoms of the allergic rhinitis are the self defense mechanism of the nose, but some are due to the interference in the nerves between the nervous system and the nose. Alternative medicine encompasses acupuncture, homeopathy, phytotherapy, chiropractic, and several others. They all help in restoring the balance in the body and the connection between the nervous system and the nose. By clearing out the disturbances in the body, the body can heal on its own through its healing power. The feedback from alternative treatment for...
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...Peanut Allergies The essay is being reviewed by the following criterias: Format and structure Clarity and precision Quality and reliability of sources Evaluation of sources Presents a clear and substantiated arument Provides clear and applicable recommendations for hospitality industries The reason for choosing the above lies on judging the essay whether or not it provides a clear and consise range of information. It will help the author to know the range of sources used and whether it had been properly evaluated or not. The detailed evaluation of information and wide range range of conclusions which derives from the evaluation of the sources will help to review it according to its 'usage' by the author. Finally recommendations for action which derives from conclusion will help to review it based on its relevance to hospitality and tourism industries. Brief overview of the essay The essay starts off identifying different types of nuts or peanuts. The essay then discusses the facts and figures of illness which creates a sense of feeling that peanut allergies is a serious issue to be considered. It discusses the outbreak in UK and US where peanut allergies are a serious issue. It then goes on describing the causes of the alllergies while moving onto the consequences of how it might affect peopleThe author brings in the dilemma that occurs in the hospitality industry with giving a examples as cited in Hearnes, (2003). The author describes an example of allergies in an...
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...When I was thirteen years old I developed a gluten allergy. In the United States, over three million people are diagnosed with food allergies a year, and over 50 million people have a food allergy. So, even though it was hard to me to make this change in my life and it effected me in many ways, I was not the only person that ever had to go through it. However, there is a much smaller population of people that develop allergies later on in life. Roughly 6% of Americans are born with and food allergy and around 8% of people have an allergy by the time they are 12 years old, meaning that only 2% of people develop allergies around the age I did. When someone has an allergy there are many things they have to learn about it to keep themselves healthy....
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...Allergies, What Can We Do? I’m pretty sure at some point in your life you have had allergies, itchy eyes, runny nose, scratchy throat or maybe a rash. These are minor annoyances, but some people have to deal with worse such as puffy eyes, airways closing up, hives, and sometimes even death. Now in reality we will never get rid of allergies, they are congenial, on occasion developed. They will never be cured, but they can be suppressed. Now, a large amount of research has been conducted and we have found things that can be done to help with them, some are superficial and facile while other are more advanced. On the lines of more advanced solutions, they have found something that can help. “The scientists found that the receptor, dectin-1,...
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...of nasal symptoms (Couch, 1988), his work revealed that nasal drainage associated with migraines is minimal in comparison to nasal drainage associated with sinus headaches which is often heavy and laiden with infection or purulent. In addition, migraines can also share symptoms with allergies including vomiting, fatigue, nausea and diarrhea (Anthony and Rasmussen, 1993). Owing to this association, several hypotheses have been made in connection with migraines and allergies. Indeed one common link between migraines and allergies is a response to certain foods or allergens (Wi1son et al., 1980; Brostoff, Carini and Monro, 1984). Although epidemiologic and clinical evidence support the hypothesis that allergens can cause migraine, a definitive conclusion has not been drawn on the basis of scientific study collected. While epidemiologic studies have revealed that migraines and allergies often exist in parallel (Bogucki et al., 1985; Gawkrodger et al., 1993), some observations support the link between allergies and migraine constantly triggered in some patients when they consume certain foods (Cadman, Jeffreys and Schuller,1996). Interestingly, The common foods that are known to trigger migraine also cause allergic reactions in people (Mansfield, Vaughn and Waller, 1985). As a result, for many, changes in the diet including the elimination of foods that trigger migraine can lead to migraines reduction (Mansfield, Vaughn and Waller, 1985). Inflammatory mediators are also associated...
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...peanuts could prevent allergies A major study suggests that keeping babies away from peanut-based foods is the wrong thing to do. Exposing infants to peanut before age 1 helps prevent a peanut allergy, lowering the risk by as much as 81%. Instead of provoking an allergy, early exposure seems to help build tolerance. Results published online in the New England Journal of Medicine. The big warning though: before feeding babies peanut foods, parents need to skin-test their babies to prevent life-threatening reactions. Physical symptoms of allergic reaction can include mild itchiness, urticarial (hive, a form of skin rash), swelling, eczema, sneezing, asthma, abdominal pain, drop in blood pressure, cardiac arrest, and anaphylaxis (a serious allergic reaction that is rapid in onset and may cause death). The allergic reaction causes an overreaction of the immune system....
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...Dr. Denise Johnson, my pediatrician, recently diagnosed me with a moderate allergy to tree nuts, such as almonds, cashews, pecans and walnuts. I had already been diagnosed with environmental allergies—pollen, grasses, oak, and ragweed. My blood work also revealed that my vitamin D levels were low. Since I am African-American, it is harder for me to get vitamin D naturally from the sun. I also rarely eat vitamin D rich foods, such as eggs, fish and spinach. Some people taking vitamin D tablets are experiencing an extra benefit--they suffer less from their allergies. Credit: Briana Windon. My doctor advised me to daily take vitamin D tablets (400 IU's). Since taking them, I have noticed a decrease in my allergy symptoms. New research is uncovering the importance of vitamin D in protecting against a wide range of health problems such as allergies. “Vitamin D is one of the most important vitamins, because it helps the body absorb calcium,” says Patricia Hundelt, an Anatomy and Physiology teacher at Hazelwood East High School in Hazelwood, MO. “Calcium builds strong bones and your bones provide the framework of your body.” Hundelt adds that vitamin D is a fat-soluble (dissolves and stored in body fat) vitamin. It is created by the body as a response to the UV rays in sunlight. It is also the only vitamin that doubles as a hormone. After vitamin D is produced by the skin or eaten, the liver and kidneys help convert it to an active hormone called calcitriol. Once converted...
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...Keyword Count: 11/2.18% What is the Difference Between Adult Eczema and Childhood Eczema? Were you even aware of the fact that there is a difference between adult eczema and childhood eczema? Many people believe that these cases are just rashes and that they're all pretty much the same, but this is a rather shortsighted view. While in some cases eczema can start in childhood and continue throughout a person's entire life, in other cases there are things that a person is actually doing to cause their adult eczema. They may also develop the problem over a period of time from being exposed to certain elements, because of dietary choices, or other habits and practices. There are actually many reasons why adult eczema is different from childhood eczema. Many cases of adult eczema are brought on by prolonged exposure to things like detergents, cleansers, pollutants, dust, dirt, pet dander, and cigarette smoke. While a small amount of exposure to these things doesn't typically cause skin irritation, prolonged exposure can compromise the skin's integrity so that eventually rashes do develop. These elements also continue to strip the skin of its natural oils which help to protect it against outside irritants. This type of problem can develop over time which is one reason that many cases of adult eczema are different than childhood eczema. Someone that works in the construction industry or in a manufacturing environment may develop eczema over time, as may someone that works...
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...Introduction We all have wondered why dogs get eye boogers and what the cause is behind these really weird and gross things our dogs eyes produce on a daily. Well I will tell you research was not the easy but I think I have the basics of what goes on with these eye boogers. WHY DOGS GET EYE BOOGERS In most breeds it is a very common thing to have eye boogers or runny eyes, such as dogs with a lot more fluff on them. Also cocker spaniels, bulldogs, west highland white terriers, and shih tzus . The dogs could also have allergies. Wait!! Allergies? Yes, allergies. Dogs can have allergies, the allergies also make your dog's skin itchy. Some dogs have more discharge than others because some have allergies just like some humans have allergies but not all do,allergies also cause...
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...variable for which a competitive response can be most quickly implemented. Comparing your menu with that of your competitors also helps. It not only opens more doors towards pricing your menu, it offers you a solid foundation on how to measure your profits. Performing a cross analysis helps uncover strengths and weaknesses in your pricing plan, specifically in terms of the way your items are priced and presented. By doing this, you determine which items are most popular, which are most profitable, which need extra publicity, and which need to removed or replaced. 2. Personal Health :The restaurant must have substitutes to replace those ingredients that might cause allergies or customer requests that chefs exclude them in food preparation. Religious restrictions, dietary demands, personal choices, special diets, and allergies cause people to ask for special cooking measures. Chefs learn to offer some regular meals that meet many restrictive needs or to change traditional preparations with substitute ingredients that keep the flavor. * Religious restrictions: Mormons have certain eating restrictions, and some Christians abstain from meat on Fridays. Jews accept some or all of the kosher guidelines that allow no pork or shellfish, and they cannot eat meat and dairy products at the same meal. Muslims follow halal, which prohibits alcohol, pork, carnivorous animals, and sea creatures without...
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... An allergen is any substance that will provoke an allergy. We call hay fever, "allergic rhinitis" which is a more accurate term. The seasonal hay fever reaction can occur one or two days after exposure, particularly after rain - the rain water causing the bursting of pollen grains. The pollen grains being the "trigger". Similarly, pollen grains encountering the moist surface of the inside of the nose, will rapidly burst to discharge their allergy-causing proteins right on the spot. If you also have asthma, this can also be caused by the same allergens that cause your hayfever. If your asthma is due to pollen it tends to begin later in the pollen season than hayfever. You should suspect hayfever in its broader sense, if you tend to sneeze or get a runny nose in the presence of a pet animal, when near dried leaves or rotting wood, feathers or in dusty areas or near specific substances, particularly chemicals. WHAT IS HAY FEVER? Hay fever in its strictest meaning is confined to pollen allergy. However, in popular understanding it is taken to mean a runny nose due to allergy. There are a number of allergies that will cause a runny nose (allergic rhinitis) and pollen is only one of these. Hayfever triggers include not only grass, flower and tree pollens, but also animal fur, dust mite, chemical fumes, microorganisms such as bacteria or viruses and molds as well as some foods. It is the most common form of allergy and has reached alarming proportions in the community...
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