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Allergies

Risk Reduction

NEWS:

Drinking Farm Milk Reduces Childhood Asthma And Allergies, But Raw Consumption Remains Unsafe, Study Finds

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Mediterranean Diet Protects Kids From Allergies: Study "Eight out of 10 children in the study ate fresh fruit and more than two-thirds of them ate fresh vegetables, at least twice a day. Diet appeared to have the strongest protective effect against allergic rhinitis but also helped protect children against asthma and skin allergies, the study found. Children who ate nuts at least three times a week were also less likely to wheeze. The researchers noted that nuts are rich in vitamin E, which protects against cellular damage caused by free radicals. Nuts also contain high levels of magnesium, which may protect against asthma and improve lung power. The study also found that a daily diet of oranges, apples, and tomatoes protected children against wheezing and allergic rhinitis. Grapes appeared to be especially effective in preventing wheezing and allergic rhinitis. … They also found that eating lots of margarine doubled the risk of asthma and allergic rhinitis."

Tomatoes, Cucumbers, and Fish Protect Against Childhood Wheeze and Atopy "A diet rich in fish and fruity vegetables, such as tomatoes and cucumbers, has a protective effect against childhood wheeze and atopy, according to the results of a cross-sectional analysis published in the September issue of Pediatric Allergy Immunology."

Ventilating Bedrooms Keeps Allergies at Bay "Replacing old mattresses and ventilating bedrooms can cut levels of allergy -causing dust mites, a major new study finds … Der 1 and Der 2 dust mite allergens were found in 68 percent and 53 percent, respectively, of all samples. Risk factors for high levels of these allergens included an older mattress; a bedroom on a lower floor level; and limited ventilation of the bedroom. For one type of dust mite, the level of dampness in the bedroom was also a factor. The researchers concluded that regular mattress replacement and increased ventilation in the bedroom, particularly in winter, could help reduce dust mite allergen exposure."

ARTICLES:

Preventing food allergy in children

JOURNAL ARTICLES:

Flavonoids and Related Compounds as Anti-Allergic Substances. (Allergol Int. 2007)

Indoor Fungus Molecules May Protect Infants Against Future Allergies "Environmental health scientists at the University of Cincinnati (UC) say they have confirmed what other scientists have only suspected: early-life exposure to certain indoor fungal components (molecules) can help build stronger immune systems, and may protect against future allergies."

Prevention of allergic disease during childhood by allergen avoidance: The Isle of Wight prevention study. (J Allergy Clin Immunol. 2007) "CONCLUSION: Allergic diseases can be reduced, for at least the first 8 years of life, by combined food and HDM allergen avoidance in infancy. CLINICAL IMPLICATIONS: Strict food and HDM allergen avoidance should be considered for prevention of allergy in high-risk infants."

The protective effect of rural living against atopy in Mongolia (Allergy 2007) "Conclusions: Continuing farm exposure after childhood may be important in reducing the risk of atopy."

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