An allergy is a reaction of your immune system to something that does not bother most other people. People who have allergies often are sensitive to more than one thing. Substances that often cause allergic reactions are pollen, dust mites, mold spores, pet dander, food, insect stings and medicines. Allergies can cause a runny nose, sneezing, itching, rashes, swelling or asthma.
Vitamin D is an important nutrient and hormone that is found naturally in only a few foods but is also made in the skin with sunlight exposure. Vitamin D plays an important role in the prevention of various allergic diseases, including asthma, by activating certain regulatory immune cells that prevent the release of chemicals that cause and worsen allergic diseases. Vitamin D deficiency, which is more common than once thought, may be one reason why allergies and asthma are becoming more common.
Unveiling the worst spring allergy cities in America has become an annual tradition. The lists are released by the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America, in Washington, D.C., and many factors are plugged in to figure out which cities will get the dubious honor each year, says Mike Tringale, a spokesman for the foundation. The top 10 cities that made to this dubious list are Lexington, Ky., Greensboro, N.C., Johnson City, Tenn., Augusta, Ga., Jackson, Miss., Knoxville, Tenn., Birmingham, Ala., New Orleans, Little Rock, Ark. and San Diego.<
So can we prevent or reduce the occurrence of allergies? Well, the first step would be to get allergy testing done to be sure you know what triggers your allergies. Vitamin D and a fruit called mangosteen which is rich in Xanthones might be a good idea in improving your immunity against allergies. And incase you need to move, may be the list above will help in deciding your future home location.
