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A peanut allergy is a form of food allergy that is specifically caused by peanuts or any other substances derived from peanuts. Peanut allergy can be caused by the nuts themselves or by peanut oil or other derivatives based on peanuts. This kind of food allergy needs the patient to be vigilant regarding what he … Read more

Many people have been diagnosed with peanut allergies. This may not seem to be a very serious subject but it can be a matter of life and death. The general public often finds that they have allergies to dust, mold or pets. These allergies are rarely as deadly as peanut allergies. Peanut allergies have been … Read more

Allergies are basically the immune system’s incorrect response to a foreign substance. Sometimes the body believes that a certain substance is dangerous and is going to do harm to the body and in response to this the body begins producing an antibody known as histamine which is what causes the typical symptoms of allergies. This … Read more

While looking at what causes allergies to occur, the immune system in your body acts to prevent foreign particles from causing health problems such as infections. The foreign particles are also known as antigens. Allergens are types of antigens that produce allergic reactions in people. When the body has been invaded by allergens your immune … Read more

An allergic reaction is our bodies’ natural reaction to substances that we are highly sensitive to. The kind of allergic reaction that we have may differ from person to person and may also differ depending on what kind of substance has triggered the allergic reaction. An allergic reaction is caused by our exposure to an … Read more

Wheat allergy is a reaction that some people have to food containing wheat. This food allergy can happen to anyone hypersensitive to wheat and its elements. Some reactions that are triggered by wheat allergy can be as mild as rashes and as severe as anaphylactic shock. The reasons why we need to be aware of … Read more

Wheat allergy symptoms can make a person very uncomfortable, and these symptoms could lead to problems at work and at home. Wheat allergy symptoms are the result of exposure to gluten which is an ingredient in certain grains including wheat, barley and rye. Those with these awful symptoms will want to avoid these annoying substances, … Read more

A form of yeast known as candida exists all over our body and in our digestive tract. It is believed that in some people the overgrowth of this yeast triggers the immune system to react and produce a yeast allergy. This theory is not proven yet so, there are a variety of possibilities besides the … Read more