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New survey from the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) suggests that about 1 in 20 U.S. children now have food allergies. That's a 50% increase from the late 1990s. For eczema and other skin allergies, it's 1 in 8 children, an increase of 69%. It found no increase, however, in hay fever or other respiratory allergies. May 2013 Food allergy in India – a short report from Maitra Porecha. April 2013 Could tap water contribute water allergic sensitivity? Pesticides and other anti-microbials - such as those found in tap water- may be increasing the risk of developing allergies and related conditions by impacting the friendly bacteria and other microbes that protect the intestinal lining. Article in Real Food Forager based on recent research published in the Annals of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology. April 2013 A healthy covering, inside and out. Margaret Moss looks at the role that skin plays in allergy. May 2013 Helpful basic FAQs on food allergy from the Stanford School of Medicine Food Allergy programme. March 2013 Interesting post on the What Allergy? blog on the rising incidence of late onset allergies, dermatitis and asthma in the elderly. February 2013 Economic cost of food allergy in average American child over $4,000, over 50% of which is in enforced career sacrifices by parents of the allergic children. November 2012 Spice allergy. Spices are widely used in foods, cosmetics and dental products, but 2–3% of the population have a spice allergy. Due to a lack of regulation and the absence of any mention of their presence on food labels, spices are possibly the most difficult allergen to identify or avoid. Food allergy and hyperactivity: interesting comparison of the similar histories of the two conditions over the 20th century - 09/12 MSG – 'antidotes' to MSG an unlikely places where you might find it. Helpful article in Natural News. 07/12 BSEM – Scientific conference in memory of the late Dr David Freed: Warning from Japanese government about the allergic potential of cochineal, widely used as a food colourant. 06/12 Vaccine to eliminate allergy. Finnish scientists believe they may have found a way to genetically modify IgE binding structures so that, instead of binding to IgE they induce the production of protective immunoglobulin IgG. 'Patients will hypothetically develop a natural immunity against each allergy they have been vaccinated for in the same manner immunity is created against infectious diseases with vaccinations.' A full report here. 06/12 Barrier Breakdown: The Cause of Multiple Sensitivity? Nutritionist Micki Rose explains her theories about barrier breakdown in multiple sensitivity and how she believes the barriers can be repaired. 06/12 What is an allergen?Interesting article in Medical Express describing how researchers are examining the questions, 'What exactly is an allergen?' and 'Why is the immune response so similar to that against parasitic worms?' They suggest that allergy can be explained as an accidental evolutionary by-product of the IgE response to parasites. 09/11 Xanthan gum – could it be a problem for food allergics and coeliacs? Michelle Berriedale-Johnson investigates. 05/12 Children with the inherited connective tissue disorder, Ehlers Danlos type 3 syndrome, may be at high risk for severe food allergy. 03/12 NHS Choices Food Allergy and Intolerance Myth Buster – a fun and informative 'true or false' questionnaire on what you need to know about food allergy and intolerance. 01/12 Allergic reaction to an ingredient in bone cement used in orthopaedic joint implants – 11/11. Also see forum post on electrosensitivity caused by metal on metal hip replecements. The hygiene hypothesis reviewed with particular reference to eczema and hay fever in Indian populations. 2007 "The GM protein that makes Roundup Ready Soy resistant to the herbicide does not have a history of safe use in humans and may be an allergen. In fact, sections of its amino acid sequence are identical to known allergens." Article from UK Progressive suggesting that there could be a direct relationship between the growth in allergies and the use of genetically modified foods and that the latter should be banned or at least mandatorily labelled. 10/11 Home treatment for mould – Dr Diana Samways. Dr Samways, herself a GP, has suffered from severe mould allergy for many years. These are her suggestions as to how it can be managed. 10/11 Sensitive to MSG? TruthinLabeling.org has copious information on all the unlikley places in which MSG may be lurking. Check here on their site – and here. 09/11 An interesting (and amusing) blog post from a medical student doing a PhD in immunology on whether or not food allergies can be sexually transmitted. 07/11 Fats Matter. Margaret Moss looks at the crucial role played by fats in inflammation and, therefore, allergy. 08/11 An interesting interactive 'infographic' on what treatments work best for allergy sufferers – but note the first and subsequent comments. 09/10 Citric and lactic acid – reactions to meat which has been sprayed with either. An interesting post on a helminthic forum. 06/11 A really excellent round up of food-allergy and other food-related articles from, of all unlikely people, an American kitchenware manufacturer. 06/11 Allergies aren't always forever for kids Can the rise in childhood food allergy be linked to vaccinations? A long article on the Vaccine Truth website suggesting that they can. 5/11 Allergic to nitrites and nitrates? Bacon Wizard, Jasper Ackroyd, could have the answers! The hapten hypothesis of atopic disease - from an article in Skin & Allergy News – 10/10 SIgA Testing and Treatment – Nutritionist Micki Rose follows up Dr Albert Robbins recent SIgA article (see below) with some practical advice Food Allergy and IgA deficiency – Dr Albert Robbins, an allergist and environmental physician, looks at IgA deficiency in the context of food allergy and neurological conditions such as Tourette syndrome and Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD). 08/10 Food Allergy in India and Asia – Alex Gazzola investigates for his new book, Living with Food Allergies.2010 Genetically modified soya beans may cause allergy Ear infections – the food allergy connection. The London Allergy and Gluten-free Show 2010 – Cressida Boyd reports The emotional impact of food allergies in children and teenagers Allergy and Allergy Remedies UK – Mintel March 2010 Ford cars are allergy-friendly cars – 1/10 'Invisible bracelet' emergency health registry – 1/10 Clinical Guidelines for the avoidance of Allergy in Germany – 2009 Allergy to sex - as reported by MSNBC - 09/09 Allergic conjunctivitis – an excellent overview of the subject from Medical News Today 07/09 Horizon allergy report: For those who did not see it, a report on the recent Horizon programme on allergies – Micki Rose 2009 Allergies across Europe. Frances Dale looks at some of the results from the ongoing EuroPrevall study. 2009 A help article from Suite 101 on MSG - 2009 Medicine and Me: Allergies: meeting organised by the Royal Society of Medicine in association with the National Allergy Strategy Group – Alex Gazzola 2009 Salt - the pros and cons – Sarah Merson 2009 Food Allergy: Science and Clinical practice: Report on a conference organised by the Allergy Research Foundation – Cressida Boyd 2009 Enzymes, the hidden extras: some enzymes used in industrial food production can be allergenic – Ian Tokelove 2008 Worrying your life away: Professor Christine Dancey of The Gut Trust 2008 Nickel allergy: more prevalent than you might think, allergenic nickel is the fifth most common element - Sarah Merson 2008 IgG and gastrointestinal disorders: an outline of research into the possible role of food hypersensitivity as a cause of gastrointestinal diseases – Dr Anton Emmanuel 2007 Idiopathic allergy: explaining what idiopathic anaphylaxis actually means, and what to do when diagnosed thusly – Dr Harry Morrow Brown 2007 Is your immune system confused? An exploration into how emotions and acquired habits might cause immune reactions, and how a little examination of one’s allergy and its origins might relieve the condition – Rob Mesrie 2007 Allergenicity versus sensitivity: explaining the difference between the two conditions, how they manifest in an individual and determining which is which – Dr Hugh Sampson 2006 Individual reactions for treatments: addressing the complicated question of individuality in allergic reaction – James Mallinson 2006 Deadly drugs: Analysis of drug manufacturing, drug contents and information for procuring specially made excipient/allergen-free medicines, known as ‘specials’ – Michelle Berriedale-Johnson 2005 NB Information on this site is not a substitute for medical advice and no liability can be assumed for its use. Top of page
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