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Delayed Anaphylaxis

admin — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 18:01:34 -0500

Delayed anaphylactic shock is a new idea in the world of allergies. Previously, it was assumed that anaphylaxis comes on within minutes of being exposed to an allergen, or not at all.

Research carried out at University of Virginia has uncovered a severe delayed allergic reaction, which they call Delayed anaphylactic shock.

It appears to be specific to a meat allergy: beef, pork or lamb. Anaphylaxis can occur 3 to 6 hours after eating these foods for those who are allergic to it.

Anaphylaxis

admin — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 17:59:07 -0500

This section contains information about anaphylaxis.

See below for a list of related articles.

Back after being away

admin — Wed, 23 Sep 2009 13:03:13 -0400

For those of you who left comments about alleriges on this website, and didn't see them show up, you'll be glad to know that I've sorted through them (most of them anyhow) and you should see yours now.

I was out of town for a while and so I slipped behind with comment maintenance!

I'll write up an article about my experience at the hotel when I get some time, it was interesting to see how they managed my gluten-free needs.

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Allergy – Taking Responsibility for Yours

Allergy — Mon, 14 Sep 2009 09:15:59 -0400

When you first discover you have an allergy, it can be devastating. Suddenly, you can’t eat all the food you are used to eating. Suddenly, going out for food with friends becomes complicated, as does being invited as a guest at someone’s home for a meal.

Depending on what you’re allergic to, this could also affect going out for a drink (how many bars serve gluten free beer?), going into buildings (house full of mold? I’m out of there!) and travelling (they mostly eat wheat? My gluten allergy says I’ll starve there!)

Gluten Free Diet and Fisherman’s Friend

Gluten Free Diet — Wed, 09 Sep 2009 16:51:59 -0400

I just pulled a package of Fisherman’s Friends out of my desk drawer, and suddenly had a moment of doubt. What if they contain wheat in some shape or form?

There is no ingredients on the package, because it comes in a paper and foil package, originally housed in a larger box with many other packs. No doubt, the ingredients are one the larger box, but that box is in the store, and I am at my desk, far far away.

Gluten Free Beer and Wheat

admin — Tue, 08 Sep 2009 19:23:58 -0400

Most types of beer are made from barley, and many others are made with wheat.

It is these two gluten-containing ingredients that put most beer off limits for celiacs and those with a gluten allergy (the two main reasons people go on a gluten-free diet).

And what if you are allergic to wheat?

If wheat, rather than gluten is your main problem, then you have more choices. You can probably buy your beer in at your local shop, being careful to read the ingredients to make sure the beer contains no wheat.

Bread Allergy

Gluten Free Diet — Fri, 04 Sep 2009 00:00:00 -0400

Talking about a bread allergy is not really accurate. Bread is made of a variety of ingredients. If you are "allergic to bread" then you are surely allergic to other foods made up of some of the same ingredients.

Also, consider that bread is made of flour (ignoring the type of flour for now) and realize that by grinding the grain into tiny particles, the food oxidizes, making it rather toxic to your body.

Cooking Quinoa

Gluten Free Diet — Thu, 03 Sep 2009 10:17:58 -0400

Cooking quinoa is easy, but there is an important step you must follow, or you risk developing a sensitivity or allergy to quinoa.

Quinoa is a very nutritious grain, and an ideal food as part of a gluten-free diet. It is very popular with celiacs and those with a gluten allergy.

Gluten Free Diet and Oats

Gluten Free Diet — Tue, 01 Sep 2009 10:29:15 -0400

Many on a gluten-free diet wonder if they are safe to eat oats or oatmeal. Some sources say that oats are safe for celiacs, others say stay away. So which one is it? Are oats safe or not?

There are two problems with oatmeal. Even if the first problem can be solved, the second one makes solving the first pretty much irrelevant.

The first problem with oats is that they can be contaminated with wheat, and wheat contains gluten.

Soy Allergy

Allergy — Mon, 31 Aug 2009 18:57:41 -0400

Soy allergy is very common. Soy isn’t a great food anyhow, so even if you’re not allergic to it, you are best to avoid soy.

Soy is used in a wide variety of products, so always take a close look at the ingredients.

If you currently use soy as a mainstay in your diet, replace it with other high-protein foods. Meat, fish and eggs are good sources of protein. For vegetarians, peas, beans (other than soy beans) and lentils are great choices.

Rice

Doug — Sun, 30 Aug 2009 17:11:48 -0400

Rice

Rice is a member of the grass family, and is therefore a grain.

Rice is an ideal food for most people with a gluten allergy or are on a gluten-free diet

It is one of the world's most important staple foods, providing approximately one fifth the total calories consumed world wide. It is the second most highly cultivated grain after maize, but not all maize is directly consumed as food by humans, rice is the top the calorie provider in the world.

Gluten Free List

Gluten Free Diet — Sat, 29 Aug 2009 11:42:39 -0400

This gluten free list will help you with your gluten-free diet. Following this diet can seem challenging at first. The list you first see is everything you can’t eat.

Yes, it is important to know what foods contain gluten, otherwise you will poison yourself. The problem is that most people focus on everything they can’t eat at first, leading to depression. In many cases, eating gluten also leads to depression.

Pseudocereal

Gluten Free Diet — Sat, 29 Aug 2009 11:22:19 -0400

Pseudocereals Ideal for a Gluten Free Diet

Pseudocereals, or pseudograins, are ideal for the gluten-free diet. Pseudograins look like grain, and in many ways you can cook with them as you would with grains.

The difference is that they are not members of the grass family. They are also completely gluten-free. This makes them an excellent choice if you have a gluten allergy or are celiac.

Gluten Free Diet Favorite Posts

Gluten Free Diet — Wed, 26 Aug 2009 23:12:30 -0400

The gluten-free diet is becoming ever more popular, and with good reason. As more and more people discover they have a gluten allergy or are celiac, the idea of completely eliminating gluten from the diet is gaining ground.

Should everyone go gluten-free? This is debatable.

Certainly, anyone with celiac must avoid all gluten, in all forms, at all times.

Allergen

Allergy — Mon, 24 Aug 2009 09:38:35 -0400

An allergen is a substance that triggers an allergic reaction in people who are sensitive to that substance.

For example, if you are allergic to gluten, then for you, gluten is an allergen. Gluten is not an allergen of other people who are not sensitive to this food.

Keratosis Pilaris

admin — Fri, 21 Aug 2009 12:04:42 -0400

Keratosis pilaris is a skin condition, where the skin on the back and outer sides of the upper arms are rough and bumpy. It can also appear almost anywhere else on the body, especially on the thighs and tops of legs. It does not generally occur on palms or soles of feet.

It can be related to an allergy, including a gluten allergy.

Keratosis pilaris is also called chicken skin because it resembles goose bumps. Many people are unaware they have this condition, confusing it with acne, especially when it appears on the face.

There are several types of keratosis pilaris:

Cockroach Allergy

admin — Mon, 17 Aug 2009 18:47:15 -0400

Cockroach allergy problems can play a significant role in people with asthma.

People with a sensitivity to cockroaches often develop a rash if one of these insects crawls over their skin.

Direct contact with these insects is not generally the main problem.

Cockroach infestations cause a high level of feces and body parts from dead insects, as well as saliva. Long term exposure can eventually cause some people to become sensitive to cockroach contamination, causing an allergy.

Gluten Free Diet and Rice

Gluten Free Diet — Thu, 13 Aug 2009 10:55:39 -0400

Following a gluten free diet can seem difficult at first. How do you replace wheat? Rice is probably one of the best answers.

Why rice? Because it is a staple food throughout a large geographical area, and it is the mainstay for many cultures.

There is no shortage of ideas on how to create fantastic and varied gluten-free meal ideas with rice!

Self Testing for Food Intolerance

Allergy — Wed, 12 Aug 2009 11:23:35 -0400

Self testing for a food intolerance has pros and cons over traditional allergy tests. Both methods have their place of course. No matter how much you respect your doctor’s opinion, allergy and food intolerance testing does have an important role to play.

Self Testing Pros and Cons

There are several advantages to self-testing for food intolerances. Be sure to understand the disadvantages though to get a full picture of where self-testing fits it.

Yeast Allergy and Vinegar

Yeast — Mon, 10 Aug 2009 11:19:02 -0400

Yeast allergy suffers are forever on the watch for yeast-containing foods to avoid. Many wonder if vinegar is a problem if they are on a yeast-free diet.

There are many types of vinegar. They all have one thing in common: they involve fermentation with yeast. This is bad news if you have a yeast allergy. This is not the whole story on vinegar and yeast so keep reading.

Gluten Allergy and Wheat Lectins

admin — Fri, 07 Aug 2009 19:05:35 -0400

Gluten allergy, wheat allergy and wheat lectin intolerance can easily be confused.

A gluten allergy is the body's immune response to proteins in gluten. Gluten should be harmless to the body, or so one would think. This is not always the case, as I will explain later in this article.

Some people's bodies decide that gluten proteins are a foreign invader and this triggers an immune response, leading to an allergic reaction.

An intolerance to wheat lectin is a different matter, and it is far more common than you might think.

Gluten Free Bread – Home Made #6

Gluten Free Diet — Wed, 29 Jul 2009 16:48:24 -0400

Gluten free bread in a bread maker – its tasty, convenient, and eventually cheaper than buying gluten free bread. It really helps reduce the cost of your gluten-free diet.

My home made bread has been very successful so far. The bread is tasty and has a good to great consistency.

Here is my challenge:

Make bread within 15 minutes (and let the bread maker do the rest.
Have consistently great consistency
Have it rise properly into a beautifully shaped loaf.

Beer Allergy

Allergy — Mon, 27 Jul 2009 09:03:03 -0400

Beer allergy is an allergic reaction to one or more ingredients in the beer.
In most cases, this is likely to be:

• Yeast (yeast allergy)
• Barley
• Wheat
• Gluten (gluten allergy)
• Sulphates
• Hop (humulus)
• Other additives

Yeast and sulphates are an intrinsic part of beer. Unlike distilled alcohol, beer, like wine, always contains yeast because it is make by fermenting starches with yeast.
If you have a yeast allergy, then beer is strictly off limits for you.

Allergies and Depression

Allergy — Sun, 26 Jul 2009 12:51:08 -0400

Depression is one possible symptom of allergies and food intolerances.

There are many types of depression, ranging from a somewhat negative outlook, through to full-blown major depression.

Because different people can experience an allergy to the same trigger in different ways, it is impossible to say that a specific type of depression characterizes an allergy symptom.

It is probably fair to say that allergies do not cause major depression, but may make it worse (this statement subject to change should new information become available).

Gluten Allergy And Grain Damage

Gluten Free Diet — Sat, 25 Jul 2009 13:16:13 -0400

Gluten Allergy And Grain Damage

Gluten allergy sufferers may have an advantage over the rest of the population.

By following a gluten-free diet, those with a gluten allergy or celiac are reducing the intake of grains that may in fact be harmful to the general population.

According to the book The Gluten Connection the shift in diet when our ancestors switched from hunter-gatherer to farmer did not have a positive effect on our health, even as it boosted the population.

Gluten Free Bread 4

Gluten Free Diet — Thu, 23 Jul 2009 22:02:28 -0400

I’ve been making gluten free bread for a few weeks now, this is I think the fourth loaf. It tastes great, and it is really fantastic to have absolutely fresh bread – you can’t beat bread, still hot from the oven (or in this case the bread maker) slathered with butter that melts right into the bread!

The previous bread making exercises were all successful, and my my gluten-free diet was well satisfied.. I kept forgetting to take a picture of the finished product, so this time I’ve included one and so I may as well write about the experience.

Grain

Gluten Free Diet — Tue, 21 Jul 2009 21:48:17 -0400

Grain

Cereal

Grain, or cereal, referrers to cultivated members of the grass family used as food.

Grains are staple foods throughout much of the world.

Because different types of grain do better according to the climate and other factors, different cultures use different grains as staples, for entirely practical reasons.

Gluten Allergy on the Rise

Gluten Free Diet — Sun, 19 Jul 2009 19:31:12 -0400

Gluten allergy cases are on the rise, or at least people are more aware of the negative health effects gluten can have.

Is this a good or bad thing?

Its a mixture of both.

The good news is that those who have been suffering from gluten allergy symptoms for years are finally discovering the cause of the problem, due to an increased awareness of what to look for, and even that something and common as wheat might be a major source of trouble.

Beer

admin — Sat, 18 Jul 2009 19:02:31 -0400

Beer is an alcoholic beverage made by fermenting starches. It is the third most popular drink after water and tea.

What most people think of as beer is malted barley which is fermented with yeast, and flavored with hops.

Beer is typically between 4% and 6% alcohol, but varieties exist with less than 1% alcohol, others go as high as 20%.

Beer has been brewed since well before recorded history.

Gluten Free Bread – Home Made!

admin — Thu, 16 Jul 2009 22:28:05 -0400

Gluten free bread with a bread machine is a great way and tasty way to follow a gluten-free diet. Bread machine recommendation.

Gluten free bread is a wonderful addition to my diet lately. Having a gluten allergy is no longer the huge inconvenience it once was.

Commercial gluten-free bread is now excellent – it gets better every year. Convenient and tasty, it is also expensive.

Home made gluten free bread seems like a great alternative, so I got a bread machine lately and have been enjoying the results.