Environmental allergies are divided into inhaled and contact allergies. Symptoms of inhaled allergies can be exhibited as sneezing, runny nose, watery eyes, itchy eyes and breathing problems while contact allergies can result in redness, Itching, swelling, scaling and blistering of skin.
Environmental allergies will cause the immune system to overreact to harmless substances like pollen, molds and dander. Repeated exposure to environmental allergens will lead to inflammation, which can cause both immediate symptoms as well as chronic problems.
Food allergies however are all ingested allergies and their symptoms can range from abdominal cramps, vomiting, diarrhea, skin rash, swelling of the lips and eyes and the most serious, anaphylaxis.
Millions of patients suffer from food allergies suffering from Irritable Bowel Disease (IBD) and are misdiagnosed or not treated for IBD. Allergies can cause IBD like symptoms but another aspect if intestinal problem is ignored due to lack of knowledge or inability to diagnose. Many patients suffer from Intestinal Permeability (Leaky Gut Syndrome) and this has been linked to some food intolerances and allergies and can be treated by removing the agents from the diet.
Signs of Intestinal Permeability (Leaky Gut Syndrome):
1. Chronic diarrhea, constipation, gas or bloating 2. Nutritional deficiencies
3. Poor immune system
4. Headaches, brain fog, memory loss
5. Excessive fatigue
6. Skin rashes and problems such as acne, eczema or rosacea
7. Cravings for sugar or carbs
8. Arthritis or joint pain
9. Depression, anxiety, ADD, ADHD
10. Autoimmune diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, celiac disease and Crohn’s
The IgE antibody response is the most commonly known food allergy response. This response usually occurs immediately and can create severe symptoms such as swelling, hives, itching, and in some cases anaphylaxis. Even though IgE reactions are immediate, the allergic potential of food- based allergens can remain in your system 1-2 days after ingestion, extending the presence of symptoms during this duration. IgE reactions can be permanent or they may improve with the elimination diet and gut treatment. IgE reactions stimulate the release of histamine in the body.
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