Allergies are over-aggressive reactions of the immune system to substances (“allergens”) that are normally harmless and should not trigger a reaction in the body (ie. dust, seasonal pollen & ragweed, common everyday foods, animal dander).

An over-reactive (not weak) immune system will mistaken the allergen as a threat to the body, and mount a hypersensitive immune defense against it, causing a range of symptoms that may vary in intensity.

The intensity of allergic reactions (ie. mild dust sensitivities to life-threatening anaphylactic peanut allergies) will depend on the health of the immune system, as well as the type of hypersensitivity reaction launched (ie. IgG vs. IgE reactions).

What causes Allergies?

Allergies are usually warning signs that something is out of balance in the body. Common underlying causes include:

• Leaky gut syndrome
  (An unhealthy, inflammed gut can't fight off potential allergens. Damage to the intestinal lining will cause food particles to leak into the bloodstream, triggering allergic reactions.)
• Hidden food sensitivities
  (ie. wheat, corn, dairy, soy, alcohol)
• Poor diet (high sugar & inflammatory fats, processed foods)
• Stress
• Adrenal (stress) gland dysfunction
• Hidden inflammation (high C-Reactive Protein test)
• Low stomach acid
• Inadequate / poor quality sleep
• Chronic over-consumption of a particular food
• Toxic overload
  (ie. pesticides, food additives, cleaning products, mold, food sensitivities)

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