Atopy is a term used clinically to apply to a group of diseases of an allergic nature. IgE is an antibody the body produces as a response to an allergen. Research appearing in the November 4, 2000 issue of The Lancet shows that vitamin E consumption lowers atopy in adults. The researchers measured IgE in Read More …
Vitamin B6 can relieve symptoms of those who react to MSG
According to a small research study (BiochemBiophysResCommun100:972-7, 1981). A small group of students (12/27) who were not supplemented were challenged with a large dose MSG and showed characteristic symptoms. For 12 weeks nine of the students received 50 mg. of pyridoxine (vitamin B6) per day, the other three took a placebo. When challenged with MSG Read More …
Vitamin A and Allergies
Ann Allergy 10:703-4, 1952 A dose of 25,000-200,000 IU daily of Vitamin A palmitate was given to 10 children with eczema for 3-21 months. 3 showed some improvement and 6 showed marked improvement. These are extremely high doses, and it is not recommended for people to take this much without professional supervision. Vitamin A can Read More …
The Link Between Alcohol and Allergies
Immunoglobulin E (IgE) is an antibody associated with allergies. The tendency to produce IgE antibodies to harmless antigens in the environment is increasing. Such antibody production seems to be increasing in the general population. Serum IgE levels can be increased by infection, parasites and exposure to environmental toxins. One of the toxins that seems to Read More …
The High Cost of Allergies
In 2005, Americans spent $11 billion treating allergies, according to figures from the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality, a division of the US Department of Health and Human Services. This represents a significant increase to the $6 billion spent in 2000. Twenty-two million Americans went to the doctor for their allergies, at a cost Read More …
Stress can affect immune function
Pain and stress associated with getting a root canal can lead to short term immune changes and may lead to cold symptoms later on, according to researchers from the University of Florida and the University of Iowa and reported in the Journal of Psychosomatic Medicine (May, 2001). According to the article, those who reported having Read More …
Science, Allergies and Natural Health
A worthy goal for teaching natural health is to reconcile scientific research with natural health approaches. It is sometimes a difficult task. All of the medical journals sell ads to drug companies and it should be obvious that economics help to determine what appears in the journals. But occasional natural health gems appear; they are Read More …
Oxidative Stress, Nutrients and Blood Pressure
Researchers from the University of California at Irvine College of Medicine have found a connection between oxidative stress and high blood pressure. Their results were published in the journal, Hypertension (2000;36(1):142-1). Oxidative stress has already been linked to inflammation and heart diseases. Oxidative stress can reduce the levels of nitric oxide thereby increasing blood pressure. Read More …
Notice to Allergy Sufferers
Because of increased carbon dioxide and global warming, pollen from ragweed and other allergens could be on the increase. According to a study appearing in the Annals of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology, (March, 2002) researchers from Harvard Medical School found that ragweed grown in air with twice the current amount of carbon dioxide produced 61% more pollen Read More …
Infants who breast feed have less eczema
Normally you have between 4 and 7 pounds of bacteria in your colon. Normal and well-balanced bacteria have many beneficial functions. Beneficial bacteria do the following: Produce vitamins like folic acid and B12. Nourish the lining of the colon by feeding on vegetable fiber and producing butyric acid. Adequate butyric acid levels reduce the chances Read More …