logo
flag   
Responsive Navigation
Keyword Search: in
Children and Allergies
View article disclaimer and terms
Tags: Children and allergies, childrens allergies and allergy therapy, children with allergies, peanut allergies, food allergies, food intolerance

This article has been viewed 15597 times.
Ask us a Question
Name
Email Address
Comments
Code ^

Today's society is discovering newer ways to ensure safety in the home, car, garden, community and school, but there are some dangers that cannot be entirely avoided. Food allergies are a cloud of worry for a parent. As couples watch their infant grow they are alert watching for signs of allergies: skin rashes, inflammation or life threatening anaphylaxis.

The USA division of Allergy & Clinical Immunology sates that only 2-8% of children have true food allergies that will last a lifetime. Most children will develop immunity to the allergens that previously challenged their immune system. U. S. Food and Drug Administration site quote's Dean Metcalfe, M.D., head of the Mast Cell and Physiology Section at the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, "Many people who have a complaint, an illness, or some discomfort attribute it to something they have eaten. Because in this country we eat almost all the time, people tend to draw false associations between food and illness."

It's essential to understand the difference between food intolerances and food allergies. A food allergy is a dysfunction in the immune system where as a food intolerance, which is more common, refers to the relationship between the allergen and one's metabolism. For example a person who doesn't digest milk easily (lactose intolerant) is deficient in specific enzymes, this can lead to discomfort such as cramps and diarrhea (U. S. Food and Drug Administration).

Food allergens most commonly seem among children include milk, eggs, peanuts, tree-nuts, seafood and seeds. Most infants that show intolerance to milk and eggs often show a clinical tolerance within a couple years. ON the contrary allergic reactions to peanuts, tree-nuts, seafood and seeds are often for life and can lead to life threatening anaphylaxis.

Strict avoidance of food allergens is an obvious answer but not always therapeutic. Scientist from Pediatric Allergy and Immunology, Duke University Medical Center are exploring several different therapies in hope one might help cure peanut allergies. Other than skin tests performed at local medical centers there are alternatives to determining allergies such as acupuncture, Chinese medicine, reflexology and homeopathy.

Remember allergies are rare but highly risky.




By Worldwide Health Editor
All rights reserved. Any reproducing of this article must have the author name and all the links intact.

Author:

ALSO VIEW OUR
Articles
(Total : 87)
  Title
Sort by Title A-Z
Sort by Title Z-A
5 Tips to Improve Parenting
6 Reasons to do Yoga
Acupressure
Acupressure Points
Acupuncture and Asthma
Alexander Technique
Alignment: A Key Component of Fitness
Alternative Christmas Gifts, Part 1.
Alternative Christmas Gifts, Part 2.
Aromatherapy?
Asthma and Eczema
Asthma Myths
Building Self Confidence
Children and Allergies
Chiropractic Medicine
Colour Therapy
Communicating with your Teenager
Counselling and Psychotherapy
Dance Therapy
Detox: A Spring Clean for Your Body.
Does your Marriage need a little Love and Tender Care?
Eliminate Negativity
Energy Healing
Get the lowdown on Allergies
Getting Rid of The Common Cold
Healthy Children, Happy Life
Here’s the scoop on Bio-resonance
Homeopathy
How about a Hot Stone Massage?
How to improve posture and how imagery can help.
How to Make and Achieve Goals
How to make healthy choices easy
Ideas for Summer Exercising.
Indian Head Massage
Juicing
Layers of Skin
Life Coaching
Loosing Weight Fast is BAD!
Magnet Therapy
Make the choice to age graciously
Making exercise a reality
Massage Therapy not only sounds good, it feels good.
Meditation
Myth: All Processed Food is bad for you
Natural Healthy Skin Looks Better Than Botox!
Personality can hide depression
Positive Thoughts = Happiness
Possible early Alzheimer's diagnosis
Pregnant? The flu shot will protect you and baby.
Prenatal Massage
Say Goodbye to Weight Loss Programs and Hello to Self Care?
Seasonal Affective Disorder and Light Therapy
Self worth: The key to staying focused
Skin Care
Slim down; belly fat is BAD
The Aromatherapy First Aid Kit
The Do's and Don'ts of Christmas Eating
The Gift Of Health
The Sleep Challenge
Things You Need to Know Before Marriage Counseling
Tips on Enduring Allergies
Tips on staying stress free during the Christmas Season
Tis the season for a Cold!
Types of Kinesiology?
Universal Screening will detect harmful eating disorder habits
Use Therapy To Heal A Smoking Addiction
UV Rays
Vigorous Exercise reduces Breast cancer Risk
Water Therapy
Wearing skin the right way?
Weight Loss: The benefits and Career Opportunities
What defines a sports massage and how can it help me?
What is Bowen Technique/Therapy?
What is Chinese Medicine?
What is Herbal Medicine?
What is Hypnotherapy?
What is Lymphoma?
What is Naturopathy?
What is Neuropathy?
What is Nutrition?
What is Osteopathy?
What is Reflexology?
What Is Rolfing?
What You Can Do To Age Healthily
Who is most at risk to develop common food allergies?
Why I Run
“But I don’t want my Vitamins!”


Contact Form

Please use this form to contact Worldwide Health Editor
** This form is intended for those with genuine enquiries/questions.
 

Name
Company (if any)
Comments
Email
Phone
  To avoid misuse and spamming, please enter the verification code, shown below, to send your message. Thank you
 
if you can't read the image text to load another one.
Enter Code
 

Disclaimer and Terms. This article is the opinion of the author. WorldwideHealth.com makes no claims regarding this information. WorldwideHealth.com recommends that all medical conditions should be treated by a physician competent in treating that particular condition. WorldwideHealth.com takes no responsibility for customers choosing to treat themselves. Your use of this information is at your own risk. Your use of this information is governed by WWH terms and conditions.