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Cause Of Allergies Discovered?

Posted on January 27, 2008 | 1 Comment

bees.jpg  How Allergic Reactions Are Triggered

ScienceDaily (2008-01-17) — In demonstrating that a group of calcium ion channels play a crucial role in triggering inflammatory responses, researchers have not only solved a longstanding molecular mystery regarding the onset of asthma and allergy symptoms, but have also provided a fundamental discovery regarding the functioning of mast cells.

A group of immune cells found in tissues throughout the body, mast cells were once exclusively known for their role in allergic reactions, according to the study’s lead author Monika Vig, PhD, an investigator in the Department of Pathology at BIDMC and Instructor of Medicine at Harvard Medical School. “Mast cells store inflammatory cytokines and compounds [including histamine and heparin] in sacs called granules,” she explains. “When the mast cells encounter an allergen — pollen, for example — they ‘degranuate,’ releasing their contents and triggering allergic reactions.”

But, she adds, in recent years, scientists have uncovered numerous other roles for mast cells, suggesting they are key to a number of biological processes and are involved in diseases ranging from multiple sclerosis and rheumatoid arthritis to cancer and atherosclerosis. … > read full article

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Mom’s Diet May Cause Child Allergies and Asthma?

Posted on January 27, 2008 | 1 Comment

Mediterranean Diet In Pregnancy Helps Ward Off Childhood Asthma And Allergy

ScienceDaily (2008-01-16) — Mums to be who eat a Mediterranean diet while pregnant could help stave off the risks of asthma and allergy in their children, suggests new research. The findings are based on 468 mother and child pairs, who were tracked from pregnancy up to 6.5 years after the birth.

What the mothers ate during pregnancy and what their children were eating by the time they were 6 years old were assessed using food frequency questionnaires.

The results were then scored from 0 to 7, according to how much of their food intake matched a traditional Mediterranean diet of vegetables, legumes, fruits, nuts, fish, dairy products and olive oil.

A score of 4 to 7 indicated a high quality Mediterranean diet, while a score of 3 or less reflected the opposite. … > read full article

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Air Pollution increases risk of heart disease-

Posted on January 13, 2008 | Leave a comment

A 2005 study in JAMA (Journal of the American Medical Association)  showed that long term exposure to air pollution can raise the risk of heart disease, also known  as cardiovascular disease. In addition to other well known risk factors, such as diabetes, high blood pressure, obesity, tobacco use- air pollution has joined the list.  The smaller the air pollution particle the worse the risk according to the study. The mechanisms appears to be due to increased oxidation via the production of inceased reactive oxygen.

Apparaently, traffic related air pollution sources are among the most dangerous.  The study was done primarily in rats but the mechanism of action  likely affects humans the same way. In the study,   intravascular inflammation and increased vasomotor tone  worsened, both predictors for heart disease.  Carotid intimal thickening, a surrogate measurement for heart disease, also worsened.

The study went on to conclude that periods of short term  exposure to particulate air, like that we are exposed to during rush hour, is enough to  promote progression to atherosclerosis and eventually heart disease.

The EPA has also ranked indoor air pollution a serious problem.  Where does this come from?  Our furnitures, cleaning supplies, synthetic glues (i.e in carpet), radon, etc. can all contribute to indoor air pollution. In addition, most homes todays are designed with an air tight seal in order to be energy efficient. Unfortunately, this also allows indoor air pollution and chemicals to build up resulting in worsening of allergy and asthma symptoms.  Discuss with your doctor if a HEPA filter could be beneficial  to your allergies or asthma.

Source: The Journal of the American Medical Association JAMA  Vol 294, No 23. Pages 2935-3048

My  Recommendation- Obviously, avoid air pollution to the greatest extent possible. However, in the meantime,  Auto Ionizers and indoor air purifiers  may help minimize exposure to both indoor air pollution and outdoor pollution. Some quality brands of HEPA filters include Austin Air HEPA filters and Blue Air HEPA filters.  Many new cars are now coming equipped with HEPA filtration and negative ionizers. www.eHealthSupplies.com has a variety of solutions for this problem.  Also, open your windows to your home in order to allow fresh air in.

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