Allergy

A new study suggests that children, who are allergic to milk and dairy products, may actually need these products on a daily basis.

Scientists at Johns Hopkins Children Centre studied 18 infants with milk allergy, who took part in previous research, where they were gradually given increasing amounts of milk.

Allergy is an increased sensibility towards internal and external factors like food, pollen, plants, animals and other things. Though basically allergy is a physiological protective reaction of the body, it is most often associated with an abnormal response of the body towards harmless substances.

Food allergy is an adverse reaction of the immune system to certain food. Food may contain substances (usually a protein), called allergens that trigger allergic response. When you eat food that contains allergens, body reacts by releasing chemicals known as histamines that affect certain organs like those from respiratory system, cardiovascular system or skin.

Next time you try to keep your child away from puddling in dirt, think twice: aren't you obsessed with hygiene?The latest research from the University of Michigan Health System, suggests that our super-clean policy to prevent infections is actually doing bad to children leading to a considerable increase in allergies.