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Informationen zum Autor Chris D. Meletis , N.D., is a naturopath in private practice. He is series editor for the Praeger series Complementary and Alternative Medicine . Klappentext In this comprehensive book, a naturopath explains why allergies occur and what works-and doesn't-to alleviate them. Millions of Americans suffer with allergies, yet medicine has yet to determine exactly what causes a person to be allergic. In this comprehensive book, naturopath Chris D. Meletis examines a wide-range of allergies, including those to foodstuffs, dust and other airborne allergens, and materials like latex and chemicals. He explores theories of why allergies occur and are rising, including the "hygiene hypothesis," which argues that overbathing and overuse of antibiotics and antibacterial agents means our immune systems never build up the necessary resistance to these substances when we are young. Zusammenfassung In this comprehensive book, a naturopath explains why allergies occur and what works—and doesn’t—to alleviate them. Millions of Americans suffer with allergies, yet medicine has yet to determine exactly what causes a person to be allergic. Inhaltsverzeichnis Acknowledgments Introduction Chapter 1: An Allergy Overview: Understanding the Task at Hand Chapter 2: The Gut and Immune System: Allergic Burden Handling Chapter 3: Eating Right for Your Body's Unique Chemistry Chapter 4: The Clinical Impact of Food Allergy Chapter 5: Food Allergy Testing Chapter 6: Eat Well and Prosper Chapter 7: Airborne Allergens and Other Burdens: Don't Hold Your Breath; Create a Healthful Environment Chapter 8: Supplements to Control the Allergic Cascade Chapter 9: Gastrointestinal Health: The Key to a Strong Health Foundation Chapter 10: Water, Pets, Exercise, and Indoor Living: What Everyone Must Know Chapter 11: Healthy Aging and Gaining Control over Your Wellness with a Sustainable Diet Chapter 12: Commonly Asked Questions about Allergies and Allergy Testing Chapter 13: Examples of Allergy Liberation from around the World Index ...
