Food Allergies: Symptoms to Look Out for and How to Handle Them
Unlike seasonal allergies, which come and go, food allergies are always there. Food allergies are common among both children and adults with about 15 million Americans having one or more. Food intolerances are often confused with food allergies. In some cases, the symptoms are similar, but an allergy can have far more serious health effects. […]
Pollen-Related Food Syndrome: Exploring Potential Links Between Food and Pollen Allergies
Pollen-Related Food Syndrome: Exploring Potential Links Between Food and Pollen Allergies If you have food allergies to certain plant-based foods or select other types of food, more research is showing that your symptoms may actually be caused by a secondary allergy and not a true food allergy. This so called “secondary allergy” is actually a […]
Everything You Need to Know About Diagnosing and Treating Food Allergies
Food allergies affect more than 50 million Americans. The big eight are milk, eggs, wheat, tree nuts, peanuts, fish, shellfish, and soy. These foods are responsible for 90% of food allergies. However, virtually any food can cause allergic reactions if you’re sensitive. The only way to prevent a reaction is to avoid the offending food. […]