Wednesday, October 22, 2008

Food Allergies on the Rise

Last year, one in 29 children had food allergies, up 18% over the previous 10 years. Read about the new study here.

4 comments:

Ginger said...

wonder why its on the rise? because our food has been packed full of artificial junk and preservatives? or diagnostic improvements? very interesting........

Anonymous said...

Thank You for the continued blogs on food allergies.

Your BLOG is a great resource and answered prayer for me. (My daugther has a HIGH PEANUT, eggs, peas, and dog allergies.) I continue to pray for all allergy kids. :*)

*Our Allergy Dr. told us that the FDA will "hopefully" approve of desensitizing children of food allergies within the next 5-10 years. (It already is going on but insurance currently does not cover this. . .)

I pray for this to COME QUICKLY!!

Blessings to You,

Rachel P

Carrie, The Modern Housewife said...

I wish I knew Ginger. Here are some of the countless theories I've heard. Who really knows!!??

-Genetics
-Environmental Toxins
-Diet of a pregnant/nursing mother
-Antacids taken while pregnant
-Roasting process of peanuts
-First Born Children
-Just higher percentage b/c they are just now getting the correct diagnosis for these symptoms.

Thanks for saying hello, Rachel. If you ever have a question, let me know! I'm glad you like the posts.

Ginger said...

Carrie- I am Gini Moonshowers sister-in-law. We go to church with you!