Allergy information:

An allergy is an inappropriate response by the body’s immune system to a substance that is not normally harmful. The immune system is the highly complex defenses mechanism that helps us combat infection. It does this by identify “foreign invaders” and mobilizing the body’s white blood cells to fight them. In some people, the immune system wrongly identifies a nontoxic substance as an invader and the white blood cells overreact and do more damage to the body than the invader. This the allergic response become a disease itself. Common responses are nasal congestion, coughing wheezing itching, hive and other skin rashes, headache and fatigue.

No one know why some people are allergic to certain substance however, allergies do run in families and it is also believe that babies are either re not breastfed are more likely to develop allergies. There may be an emotional cause to the problem as well, stress and anger, especially if the immune system is not function properly, are frequently contributing factors.

Food Allergy Self-Test
If you suspect that you are allergic to a specific food, a simple test can help you determine if you are correct. By recording your pulse rate after consuming the food in question, you can reveal if you are having an allergic reaction. Using a watch with a second hand, sit down and relax for a few minutes. When relaxed take your pulse at the wrist. A normal pulse reading is between 52 to 70 beats per minute. After taking your pulse, consume the food that you are testing for an allergic reaction. Wait fifteen to twenty minutes and take your pulse again. If your pulse rate has increase more than ten beats per minute omit this food from your diet for one month, and then re-test yourself.
For the purpose of this test, it is best to use the purest form of the suspect food available. This way you will know that whatever reaction you observe (or fail to observe) it is the responsibility of the food you consumed, and not the by-products that may have also been in the food.
There are several supplements that we recommend to help overcome food and seasonal allergies. If you suffer with allergies, talk to Dr. Mays and he can recommend what can help you.

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