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Living with Allergies
by ruth on February 18, 2009
While there are those who break into sneezing fits in the presence of furry pets (like the President's daughter, for example), there is a lot of evidence indicating that growing up with pets make kids less prone to developing asthma and allergies.
It's still the so called hygiene hypothesis at work here: that exposure (to dirt, basically) at an early stage helps develop the immune system. I suspect though that this is not as simple as it sounds. Genetics, and the timing, type, and duration of exposure all count. I am convinced that it's an interplay of many factors and not simply exposure vs non-exposure, or in this case having or not having pets at home. It is not uncommon for two kids living in the same house, under basically the same conditions to show different profiles when it comes to allergies. I should know; my two kids are perfect examples!
In one study, Gern analyzed the blood of babies immediately after birth and one year later. He was looking for evidence of an allergic reaction, immunity changes, and for reactions to bacteria in the environment.
If a dog lived in the home, infants were less likely to show evidence of pet allergies - 19% vs. 33%. They also were less likely to have eczema, a common allergy skin condition that causes red patches and itching. In addition, they had higher levels of some immune system chemicals - a sign of stronger immune system activation.
It's still the so called hygiene hypothesis at work here: that exposure (to dirt, basically) at an early stage helps develop the immune system. I suspect though that this is not as simple as it sounds. Genetics, and the timing, type, and duration of exposure all count. I am convinced that it's an interplay of many factors and not simply exposure vs non-exposure, or in this case having or not having pets at home. It is not uncommon for two kids living in the same house, under basically the same conditions to show different profiles when it comes to allergies. I should know; my two kids are perfect examples!
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(02/23/09 12:08pm)
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Response from:
Stephen
(02/23/09 5:52pm)
The POWER of PETs !
A new Survey finds.
Many Smokers > Who Will NOT Kick the Habit for their own Health.
Will >>> Do it for their Pets.
One in Three Pet-owning Smokers will QUITE for their PETs Health.
So..for PET Owners...
Do NOT Let YOUR Allergies ....
Get Between YOU and YOUR Pet !
Your PET > Holds a Piece of YOUR Heart !
Many Animal Lovers have ALLERGIES ( approx 1 in 3 in USA have Allergies ) ..
BUT Love their PETs ..
Even sacrificing to the extent that They FEEL Allergy Lousy / incur Health Issues / Complications
> Just so that they can KEEP their Friend.
Like many Issues in Life…
May I suggest > Focusing on the Source of the Issue .. Not it’s (Allergic ) Symptoms.
Namely…
What many ALLERGY Sufferers with Animal ALLERGIES Do NOT Know is
> that a Visit to their Primary Care Doc for an Insurance Covered > Enviro Allergy Blood Test ( Geo-Regional Pollens, Animals, Insect, Molds, Mite, Dust ) is the First STEP to Saying NO To Your ALLERGIES.
Via your Primary Care Dr., You will be Allergy Tested against the most common Seasonal & Year-round Allergens specific to YOUR Geo-Region ( YES.. CATs & DOGs are included.. it is possible to test for other PETs if You wish…just let us know ).
As an ALLERGY Note >
Typically, an Allergy Sufferer is Allergic to MORE than 1 Offending Allergen….. Cat or Dog may be one of them. ..
Rather, Sufferers are Allergic to multiple “Layers” of Offending Allergens i.e. Pollens, Dust Mites, Animal etc.
> ALL Adding up to a Sufferers > Total Allergy LOAD
> Which ultimately crosses Your Allergy Symptom > Threshold
> Producing Allergy Symptoms / Health Complications… Achooo !
Further >
ALLERGY is Nothing To Sneeze AT > While Sounding Cute & Cuddly >
Beginning at BIRTH ( See Allergy MARCH ) > Allergy is > 24 / 7 / 365 / a LifeTime
> Cumulative, Progressive CHRONIC Inflammatory, Auto-Immune > Disease.
Further / Further >
“UnTreated” Allergy Inflammation Continues / Exacerbates …
Leading to a LifeTime, Slippery Slope of further multiple recalcitrant Diseases,
Health Complications, Weaken Immune System and compromised Quality of Life ( Ouch ! ) !
Good NEWs Allergy Sufferers !
“Old School” > Allergy SHOTs ( Ouch )
> Have been Replaced by “ New School “
> “Patient Friendly” Under-the-Tongue Allergy DROPs.
Via YOUR Allergy Blood Test >
Once Your Offending PET, Pollen, Dust Mite, Insect etc Allergens are Identified ….
Your Primary Doc will prescribe > Drug FREE, Under-the-Tongue ImmunoTherapy DROPs
> Which are Custom Formulated based on What YOU Are Allergic TO Based on Your Allergy Test Result.
Much like traditional Allergy SHOTs,
Your ALLERGY DROPs are DRUG FREE > CUSTOM formulated under Direct Medical Supervision, Following Clinical / Medical ImmunoTherapy / Homeopathic Protocols and containing FDA Approved Extracts of What You Are Allergic To / Let LIKES > Cure Likes.
> Slowly over Time, Extract Concentrations are Increased
> ReCalibrating Your Immune System
> Neutralizing YOUR Allergy Disease at it’s SOURCE ( Vs Med’s which Only Mask symptoms ..while your Allergy Disease Only Gets WORSE ! )
> Producing Lasting, If Not LifeTime cassation for Allergy Symptoms / Complications / Diseases and severely compromised Quality of Life !
To GOOD to be True ?
Find Out > HOW You Can Say NO To YOUR Allergies > NOT YOUR Pet !
A WIN for YOU / Your Health
A WIN for YOU & Your PET
Regards & Good Health to ALL Present & Future Pet Owners.
Stephen
Principal of www.DropYourAllergies.com > Primary PHYSICIAN Diagnostics.com > supporting Your “ Just Around the Corner” trusted Primary Dr. with Environmental & FOOD Allergy Testing, Custom Formulated ImmunoTherapy ALLERGY ImmunoTherapy DROPs and Custom FOOD Allergy DIET Plans.
>> Enviro / InHalant Allergy “Single Draw” Blood Testing ( Animal, Pollens, Insect etc. ) specific to Your Geo-Region ( Insurance Covered )
>> IgE Immediate & IgG4 Delayed > FOOD Allergy Blood Testing ( Insurance Covered )
>> Patient Specific > Custom Formulated Enviro ImmunoTherapy Vaccine ( Under-the-Tongue DROPs or Injection )
>> FREE Patient Specific > Custom FOOD Allergy DIET Plans based on Your FOOD Allergy Test Result…
PS: The SAME Blood Draw can be used to Test You for YOUR > Immediate AND Delayed FOOD Allergy Foods.
Then > You will Receive a Custom FOOD Allergy DIET Plan based on YOUR FOOD Allergy Test.
A new Survey finds.
Many Smokers > Who Will NOT Kick the Habit for their own Health.
Will >>> Do it for their Pets.
One in Three Pet-owning Smokers will QUITE for their PETs Health.
So..for PET Owners...
Do NOT Let YOUR Allergies ....
Get Between YOU and YOUR Pet !
Your PET > Holds a Piece of YOUR Heart !
Many Animal Lovers have ALLERGIES ( approx 1 in 3 in USA have Allergies ) ..
BUT Love their PETs ..
Even sacrificing to the extent that They FEEL Allergy Lousy / incur Health Issues / Complications
> Just so that they can KEEP their Friend.
Like many Issues in Life…
May I suggest > Focusing on the Source of the Issue .. Not it’s (Allergic ) Symptoms.
Namely…
What many ALLERGY Sufferers with Animal ALLERGIES Do NOT Know is
> that a Visit to their Primary Care Doc for an Insurance Covered > Enviro Allergy Blood Test ( Geo-Regional Pollens, Animals, Insect, Molds, Mite, Dust ) is the First STEP to Saying NO To Your ALLERGIES.
Via your Primary Care Dr., You will be Allergy Tested against the most common Seasonal & Year-round Allergens specific to YOUR Geo-Region ( YES.. CATs & DOGs are included.. it is possible to test for other PETs if You wish…just let us know ).
As an ALLERGY Note >
Typically, an Allergy Sufferer is Allergic to MORE than 1 Offending Allergen….. Cat or Dog may be one of them. ..
Rather, Sufferers are Allergic to multiple “Layers” of Offending Allergens i.e. Pollens, Dust Mites, Animal etc.
> ALL Adding up to a Sufferers > Total Allergy LOAD
> Which ultimately crosses Your Allergy Symptom > Threshold
> Producing Allergy Symptoms / Health Complications… Achooo !
Further >
ALLERGY is Nothing To Sneeze AT > While Sounding Cute & Cuddly >
Beginning at BIRTH ( See Allergy MARCH ) > Allergy is > 24 / 7 / 365 / a LifeTime
> Cumulative, Progressive CHRONIC Inflammatory, Auto-Immune > Disease.
Further / Further >
“UnTreated” Allergy Inflammation Continues / Exacerbates …
Leading to a LifeTime, Slippery Slope of further multiple recalcitrant Diseases,
Health Complications, Weaken Immune System and compromised Quality of Life ( Ouch ! ) !
Good NEWs Allergy Sufferers !
“Old School” > Allergy SHOTs ( Ouch )
> Have been Replaced by “ New School “
> “Patient Friendly” Under-the-Tongue Allergy DROPs.
Via YOUR Allergy Blood Test >
Once Your Offending PET, Pollen, Dust Mite, Insect etc Allergens are Identified ….
Your Primary Doc will prescribe > Drug FREE, Under-the-Tongue ImmunoTherapy DROPs
> Which are Custom Formulated based on What YOU Are Allergic TO Based on Your Allergy Test Result.
Much like traditional Allergy SHOTs,
Your ALLERGY DROPs are DRUG FREE > CUSTOM formulated under Direct Medical Supervision, Following Clinical / Medical ImmunoTherapy / Homeopathic Protocols and containing FDA Approved Extracts of What You Are Allergic To / Let LIKES > Cure Likes.
> Slowly over Time, Extract Concentrations are Increased
> ReCalibrating Your Immune System
> Neutralizing YOUR Allergy Disease at it’s SOURCE ( Vs Med’s which Only Mask symptoms ..while your Allergy Disease Only Gets WORSE ! )
> Producing Lasting, If Not LifeTime cassation for Allergy Symptoms / Complications / Diseases and severely compromised Quality of Life !
To GOOD to be True ?
Find Out > HOW You Can Say NO To YOUR Allergies > NOT YOUR Pet !
A WIN for YOU / Your Health
A WIN for YOU & Your PET
Regards & Good Health to ALL Present & Future Pet Owners.
Stephen
Principal of www.DropYourAllergies.com > Primary PHYSICIAN Diagnostics.com > supporting Your “ Just Around the Corner” trusted Primary Dr. with Environmental & FOOD Allergy Testing, Custom Formulated ImmunoTherapy ALLERGY ImmunoTherapy DROPs and Custom FOOD Allergy DIET Plans.
>> Enviro / InHalant Allergy “Single Draw” Blood Testing ( Animal, Pollens, Insect etc. ) specific to Your Geo-Region ( Insurance Covered )
>> IgE Immediate & IgG4 Delayed > FOOD Allergy Blood Testing ( Insurance Covered )
>> Patient Specific > Custom Formulated Enviro ImmunoTherapy Vaccine ( Under-the-Tongue DROPs or Injection )
>> FREE Patient Specific > Custom FOOD Allergy DIET Plans based on Your FOOD Allergy Test Result…
PS: The SAME Blood Draw can be used to Test You for YOUR > Immediate AND Delayed FOOD Allergy Foods.
Then > You will Receive a Custom FOOD Allergy DIET Plan based on YOUR FOOD Allergy Test.
Response from:
Diane
(03/12/09 1:10am)
My first daughter has horrible allergies. They developed when she was about 2 1/2. Recently we adopted a dog and started using products from a wellness store (natural) and it has made a huge difference for her and my two other younger children have shown no symptoms. A combination of both have made a huge difference. If you want to hear about this store let me know!
http://www.OurFamilysFuture.com
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