Term
| an IgE is a type of immunoglobulin, or antibody, a protein molecule made by the body to combat bacteria & viruses |
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Definition
| This IgE anibody seeks a specific antigen found on the bacteria/virus cell and binds to it |
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Term
| When a person has a allergic reaction its bc there is an over production of the antibody igE |
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Definition
| this causes an excess of chemical messengers which leads to allergy symptoms |
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Term
| Where are mast cells that send chemical messengers located |
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Definition
| thurout the body's tissues |
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Term
| Allergic reactions will produce histamine that leads to these bodily reaction |
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Definition
mucus production
dilation/constriction of blood vessels
blood vessel leaking
muscle contraction in lungs causing coughing, gastro-intestinal tract, and bladder
parasite loosening within intestines, leading to diarrhea
inflammation |
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Term
| Food intolerances differ from food allergies some symptoms common to food intolerances are |
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Definition
unspecified clusters of symptoms
slower reaction to substances
greater quantities are needed to produce effects
come and go
cravings for the food exist
doesn't involve a clear action from the immune systm |
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Term
| how to diagnose food intolerance |
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Definition
| abstain 21 days from the food to see health improvement then reintroduce foods and monitor subjects health |
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Term
| some symptoms of food intolerence |
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Definition
food cravings/binges
lethargy/fatigue
palpitations
shaking
diaarrhoea constipation
weight gain fluctuation |
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Term
| there are 3 types of illumination diets |
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Definition
| reintroduction of foods can take 2 months Its best to introduce the less common irritants first |
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