Have you ever Wondered how your body responds to allergies (or even intolerances, sensitivities)? Have you heard about antibodys or why we react?

First lets give you a brief overview…

Allergies are really another word for altered reactivity. There are several words often used interchangably. An intolerance if often used when there is an uncertainty of whether the immune system is involved (yes some reactions DO NOT involve the immune system). The word allergy is used if the immune system is involved and the IgE antibody is involved. A sensitivity is a catch all phrase for allergies and intolerances.

Antibodies

Antibodies are proteins produced by the body in response to foreign substances. When a person is exposed to a foreign substance, antibodies are produced. When exposed to the same substance again, the body remembers and that antibody is released. An important thing to note is that allergic reactions can be immediate or delayed! Delayed reactions can occur hours or days later, making the allergen difficult to identify. Another important thing to note is that when symptoms appear, the body is telling you that it is struggling and is under stress internally and externally. It has reached the maximum load of chemical, food and pollutant exposure it can handle. A balanced body will NOT have allergies or symptoms!

IgA antibodies are found in areas of the body such the nose, breathing passages, digestive tract. They are also found in your saliva, tears and blood. Their role is to defend against outside foreign substances before they enter the body. It neutralizes allergens by binding to them. Over 50% of us are deficient in this antibody. Repeated consumption of foods to which you’re sensitive can deplete IgA. These make up about 10% to 15% of the antibodies in your body.

IgE antibodies are found in the mucous, lungs and skin. They make up 1% of the antibodies in your body. These are what the traditional allergist often tests for. They cause the body to react against foreign substances such as pollen, fungus spores, and animal dander. They can form and flow through the blood stream causing reactions in other areas of the body.

IgG antibodies are found in all body fluids. They make up 75% to 80% of all antibodies in the body. IgG antibodies are very important in fighting bacteria and viruses. IgG antibodies are the only type of antibody that can hellp protect a fetus in the womb. It destroys invaders by breaking down their cell walls. They can be involved in over two thirds of reactions.

IgM antibodies are found in blood and lymph fluid and are the first type of antibody made in response to an infection. They also cause other immune system cells to destroy foreign substances. IgM antibodies are about 5% to 10% of all the antibodies in the body.

To summarize, allergies are a sign of toxicity and overload and the immune system may or may not be involved!

Aside from allergies, here’s a link to a great video on how someone healed MS through diet… http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KLjgBLwH3Wc&feature=player_embedded

Have a Great Month!

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We wanted to focus this month on some of the top foods people are allergic to and why.

1. Dairy – Contrary to popular belief, we do not absorb the calcium from dairy very well. Due to its acidity, our bodies must use its own supply of calcium and magnesium to metabolize dairy. It is over consumed and pasteurization destroys most of the nutrients. Did you know that probiotics such as acidophilus cannot survive in pasteurized dairy? Raw dairy on the other hand would be much better for you.

2. Soy – Western society has abused any potential benefits from soy. Traditional Asian cultures consume soy in moderation and when consumed, it has been in fermented form. Now it’s been shown to have negative effects on fertility, hormones, thyroid function and digestion. It’s also been linked to contributing to certain cancers. It also has a connection to the increase in peanut allergies. Read ‘The Whole Soy Story’ by Kaayla Daniel for more info.

3. Wheat – Over the years, wheat has been bred over to contain more gluten (6-12 more sets of chromosomes than the original 2-4). Add to this the problem of over consumption, genetic modification and the fact that whole wheat is NOT a whole grain! Refer to last month’s article on ‘gluten’ for more information.

4. Sugar – in case you haven’t noticed, it’s also in everything we consume. In fact 1 teaspoon will turn off our immune system for up to 6 hours. Not good when you’re trying to fight off an infection or a serious illness such as cancer. Sugar free substitutes such as Splenda, sucralose or aspartame are just as bad, contributing to weight problems and diabetes. If you find them in your ingredient list, put it back on the shelf.

5. Peanuts – Peanuts are actually legumes and not nuts. Peanuts contain aflatoxins. Aflatoxins are produced by various strains of fungi and are some of the most toxic and carcinogenic substances around. Did we mention that they are also genetically modified? Did you know that peanut oil is in some vaccines? Read ‘The Peanut Allergy Epidemic’ by Heather Fraser.

6. Corn – First of all, corn is NOT a vegetable, it’s a grain. Corn is also high in aflatoxins (as are many grains), genetically modified, and over consumed. It is often in animal feed, an ingredient in Fructose, high fructose corn syrup, baking powder, mannitol, xylitol, and in almost everything we eat. There must be a reason why it goes out the same way it went in!

7. Eggs – when it comes to eggs, we have to consider what the chickens have been fed and what they have been injected with. Eggs are also a common ingredient in several vaccines.

8. Fish, Shellfish – The major allergens in fish are flesh proteins called parvalbumins. Sometimes fish poisoning is confused with a fish allergy as the symptoms may be similar.

9. Tree nuts – Often people with an allergy to one will have an allergy to another. Coconut on the other hand is not a nut and reactions to coconut are extremely rare. FYI, Nutmeg and Water Chestnuts are not nuts.

So as you can see, everything we consume is a problem. What is left for us to eat? Actually what’s left is what we should have been eating all along – fruit and plenty of vegetables!