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What is allergy?

While many people call their health problems “allergy”, few really know what exactly it means. Let’s discuss what allergy is. Traditionally doctors consider the inflammation that is caused by ‘sensitization to protein’ in the body an allergy, when the Mast cell releases histamine. This may seem as too simple of a process to a top notch Allergist who spent many years studying thick books about allergic cells.

Why did I suddenly develop an allergy?

Many of our first-time patients ask this question. Sure, it is easy to understand what causes a cold this is when you get a bug from an infected person.

Can vitamin problems cause eye allergy?

Many people know that vitamins are healthy and even take One-daily.

Why minerals are important?

Minerals are molecules that must be present in the body cells and body fluid at certain concentration, so our tissues can function properly. A mineral deficiency is a significant problem as we get them only from a diet. If you live in the area where a certain mineral is deficient, you will also lack it in the body. And the opposite – too much of certain minerals can cause many health problems.

What is a connection between immunity and diet?

Immune system is very sensitive to the wrong levels of vitamins and minerals. A person can develop multiple immune and allergy problems due to nutritional deficiency or overdose. There are multiple specific signs that an Allergist can recognize and test for in nutritional deficiencies. Some nutritional problems also can be caused by inflammation that is not allergic.