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There are two types of allergies (primary and secondary). Primary allergies are characterized by different antibodies, immunoglobulin E (IgE) and immunoglobulin G (IgG). They are sometimes called primary and secondary allergies.
Primary allergies are characterized by the quick onset of clear symptoms like rashes, swelling, or asthma attacks, developing within a few minutes and up to two hours of contact with the allergen. Even a minor exposure can trigger an immense, sometimes life threatening reaction.
Secondary allergies whose antigen is always food. Antigen (any protein not normally present in body and which stimulates the body to produce antibodies). Antibody(a protein produced by the body which reacts specifically with a foreign substance in the body).
Secondary allergies are a reaction by the body's immune system to a substance that is not normally harmful. In some cases the immune system wrongly identifies a nontoxic substance as an invader, and releases a type of chemical called histamine to attack the harmless substance and do more damage to the body than the invader itself (autoimmune diseases). The allergic response becomes a disease in itself.
Some common primary allergy reactions are caused by pollen, dust particles, certain metals (especially nickel), some cosmetics, lanolin, animal hair, insect venom, some common drugs (such as penicillin and aspirin), latex rubber, some food additives and chemicals found in soap and washing powder and molds spores.
Some symptoms of allergies may include sneezing, wheezing, nasal congestion and coughing usually indicates asthma or drug or respiratory allergies. Itchy eyes, mouth or throat are symptoms of respiratory allergies. Stomachache with frequent ingestion and heartburn can be a sign of food allergies.
Irritated, itchy, reddening or swelling skin is associated with drug, food or insect sting allergies. Stiffness, pain and swelling of joints can indicate food or drug allergies.
Cause of Secondary Allergies
Leaky gut syndrome is the most common factor behind most food allergies. Leaky gut syndrome is far more widespread than most people realize, and chances are, you do have it. It is a very common health disorder which is not often recognized by physicians.
It is a condition in which the intestinal lining is more permeable than normal due to abnormally large spaces or "holes" between the cells of an inflamed intestinal lining.
Aside from other things, leaky gut syndrome causes an inability to properly digest and assimilate food. It allows the entry of viruses, bacteria, fungi and other toxic substances to enter into the bloodstream. Leaky gut syndrome is the common factor behind most food allergies and many nutrient deficiencies. It is also linked to autoimmune diseases and can be the underlying cause of many other health conditions.
Leaky gut syndrome is the result of inflammation which causes the spaces between the cell walls to enlarge. Inflammation can be caused and aggravated by a number of things such as:
Causes of Inflammation
Overuse of antibiotics Parasites Excessive use of sugar and refined carbohydrates Birth control pills Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (e.g. aspirin, ibuprofen, advil etc.) Prescription corticosteroids (e.g. prednisone) Food preservatives and dyes Alcohol and caffeine Contaminated foods Water treated with chlorine
A leaky gut causes a weakened ability to resist infectious organisms. Inflammation damages the protective mucus coating surrounding the antibodies present in a normal healthy intestinal track. This renders them inactive and unable to ward off infectious organisms in the intestines where most infections enter the body. Organisms are then able to "leak" into the bloodstream and travel to almost any part of the body.
Leaky gut syndrome causes most food allergies. The enlarged spaces in an inflamed intestinal wall also allow the absorption of large molecular proteins from food, which would ordinarily be broken down before entering the bloodstream. These undigested proteins in the bloodstream are considered foreign substances and the immune system produces antibodies to get rid of them. This is what causes the allergic reaction or food allergy.
Leaky gut syndrome causes a long list of mineral deficiencies. The carrier proteins responsible for transporting various minerals into the bloodstream are damaged by the swelling and inflammation of leaky gut syndrome. For example, magnesium deficiencies is a very common deficiency in conditions such as fibromyalgia, despite a supplemental magnesium intake. It doesn't matter how much magnesium you take when the carrier protein is damaged, magnesium will not get into the body where it is needed. The body can also be deprived of zinc, copper, calcium, silicon and a wide variety of micro-nutrients. Leaky gut syndrome can also block the absorption of vitamins and essential amino acids, severely hindering nutrient uptake.
Leaky gut syndrome is almost always associated with autoimmune disease. As with food allergies, autoimmune diseases are the result of an ongoing allergic reaction. In the case of autoimmune diseases, the antibodies created in response to "Leaked" toxins, attach to the tissues in the body. When this happens, auto-antibodies are created which end up attacking the tissues themselves. Hence, the term autoimmune disease and the idea that the body is attacking itself. The type of autoimmune disease that results, depends on which tissues of the body are are affected. For example, multiple sclerosis affects the surrounding nerves, and rheumatoid arthritis involves the tissue of the joints.
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