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A food allergy is an immune system response to a food that the body mistakenly believes is harmful. Chemicals released by the immune system to protect the body trigger allergic reactions — varying widely from mild rashes to life-threatening anaphylactic shock. Often difficult to diagnose, food allergies can be lifetime afflictions — with no treatment other than avoiding the offending food. Dealing with Food Allergies presents up-to-date information on current diagnostic methods and treatment options. An authority on food allergies and intolerances, the author describes the effects of food allergies on the skin, mucous membranes, and respiratory and digestive tracts; discusses treatment by allergists and other healthcare professionals; and empowers readers to manage their food allergies. Illustrations, charts, and tables are included.

CUSTOMER REVIEWS (Average Customer Rating: 5.0 based on 3 reviews)

Dealing with Food Allergies by Joseph S. Maresca (Bronxville, New York USA)

5 Stars
July 28, 2007
The rendition would be very helpful for any person attempting to deal with internal inflammation deriving from foods and food allergies. For instance, there may be a chronic immune response to lactose i.e. lactose intolerance. Symptoms may include digestive diarrhea, constipation, bloat and indigestion. Permeability of the epithelium (gut) may lead to inflammation, combined allergies, reactions after exercise - all due to eating the forbidden foods. Anaphylactic reactions may occur in response to eating peanuts, cow milk, egg, wheat with burning, itch, red skin and vomiting symptomatology. MSG additives may tighten the face, jaw and chest. The book is helpful in matching the unwelcome symptoms to the foods which cause the symptoms to occur. Only when this has been done, is it possible to eliminate certain types of chronic pain related to foods that the body rejects.

Better than my allergist by Shell (Penna., USA)

5 Stars
March 20, 2007
This book provide more information than my allergist bothered to tell me. I highly recommend to read it before you go to your doctor, even if you are just being tested for pollen, etc. I wish I would have found it before all the time and money spent at this particular doctor.

Excellent for understanding food allergies by V. Sarubbi (Ca)

5 Stars
March 20, 2007
If you or your loved ones have food allergies..Buy this book. You won't be dissapointed. I was not. I use it as a reference in food trials and ingredient reading. It won't stay on the shelf. This is a book you can use over and over again.

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