Food and Environmental Allergen Cross-Reactivities

August, 2024 IgE-mediated immune reactions (allergies) to foods can cause reactions ranging from severe anaphylaxis to mild nasal congestion. The onset of most food allergies is within 15 minutes, meaning that the offending food is usually quickly identified, particularly in a severe reaction. Mild reactions may be a little more difficult to pinpoint, particularly when different […]

Why are Allergies and Autoimmune Diseases increasing in developed countries?

For the past several decades there has been a significant increase in allergies ranging from food reactions to asthma along with an increase in autoimmune diseases such as Type 1 Diabetes and Hashimoto’s thyroiditis. This rise has been especially noticeable to parents and pediatricians as the number of children suffering with these issues has increased. […]