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Copper Deficiency

Comments: 0May 31st, 2009 by admin



Copper deficiency can be very dangerous and one of the common signs of this deficiency is an anemia that is unresponsive to iron therapy but can be corrected by iron supplements. Supplements will play a very important role with this deficiency. A deficiency of this nutrient may also result in a much lower than normal number of white cells, a condition that can lead to a increased susceptibility to infection. In the body, copper shifts between the cuprous (Cul+) and the cupric (Cu2+) forms, although the majority of the body’s copper is in the Cu2+ form.

The ability of this nutrient to easily accept and donate electrons explains its important role in the oxidation reduction reactions(redox), and in the scavenging of free radicals. These oxidation reactions have a lot of similarities to acid based reactions, as redox reactions are basically a family of reactions connected with the transfer of electrons between species. They are a matched set as you can not have a oxidation reaction without reduction reactions happening at the same time.

Simply put, oxidation reactions refers to a loss of electrons while reduction refers to a gain. Each is referred to as a half-reaction, simply because the two need each other to formulate a whole reaction. Hippocrates is said to have prescribed this nutrient and similar compounds to treat diseases as early as 400 B.C. and scientists are still uncovering new information regarding the functions of it in the human body.

This nutrient is also critical as a functional component of a number of essential enzymes known as cupro enzymes. The copper dependent enzyme, cytochrome c oxidase, play a critical role in cellular energy production. By catalyzing the reduction of molecular oxygen (o2) to water (H2O), cytochrome c oxidase generates an electric gradient used by the mitochondria to create energy-storing and vital molecules.

This nutrient also helps in the process of cross linking collagen and elastin, which is essential for the formation of strong and flexible connective tissue. Elastin is the protein in numerous connective tissues, giving them an elastic effect. It is extremely important in your arteries, and also helps your skin to return back to its normal self when pinched.

This nutrient also plays a role as an anti-oxidant. Super-oxide dismutase (SOD) functions as an antioxidant by catalyzing the conversion of super-oxide radicals (free radicals) to hydrogen peroxide, which can subsequently be reduced to water by other antioxidant enzymes.

An adequate copper nutritional status appears to be necessary for normal iron metabolism and red blood cell formation. “Anemia” is a clinical sign of deficiency of this nutrient, and iron has been found to accumulate in the livers of copper deficient animals, indicating that it is required for iron transport to the bone marrow for red blood cell formation.

Clinically evident or “frank copper deficiency” is relatively uncommon. Serum levels of this nutrient and may fall to 30% of normal in cases of severe deficiency. One of the most common clinical signs of deficiency is an anemia that is unresponsive to iron therapy but corrected by copper supplements. Cow’s milk is relatively low in in this nutrient, and cases of deficiency have been reported in high-risk infants and children fed only cow’s milk formula.

High risk individuals include premature infants (especially low-birth weight), infants with prolonged diarrhea, infants and recovering children from malnutrition, and individuals with malabsorption syndromes, including celiac disease, as well as short bowel syndrome due to surgical removal of a large portion of the intestine.

This nutrient is found in a wide variety of foods wide but it is most plentiful in organ meats, shellfish, nuts, and seeds. Wheat brand cereals and whole grain products are also good sources.

The best foods for copper are:

Liver, (beef, cooked), oysters, clams, and crab meat (all cooked), cashews, sunflower seeds, hazelnuts, almonds, peanut butter (chunky), lentils (cooked), mushrooms (raw), shredded wheat cereal, chocolate (semi-sweet), and hot cocoa mix.

Copper supplements are available as cupric acid, gluconate, copper sulfate, and copper amino acid.

There are several very good brands of supplements available in today’s markets that can assist with this deficiency.

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How to Play Bakugan – Blue Bakugan Aquos Attribute

Comments: 0May 30th, 2009 by admin



The blue Bakugan are all of the Aquos Attribute. These Bakugan are among the most balanced monsters in the game. Buried deep below a blanket of dark waters, a deceiving air of tranquility fills Aquos. On the surface all appears calm and still, but in that silence lurk deadly warriors, proficient in all saturated environments. These blue water based monters seamlessly glide from one attack position to the next, constantly preparing for their moment of glory.

This attribute is a powerful and balanced attribute. It is both good for offensive and defensive strategies. Marucho is the character in the cartoon who plays the Aquos attribute, he is a super smart kid who is always happy even in the most dire of circumstances. He has confidence in his abilities as a brawler and studies his opponents carefully to choose the best attacks. He learned true confidence after his battle with the legendary Bakugan warrior Frosch in the Doom dimension. Marucho’s protector is the chameleon jester Preyus who provides lots of comedy relief, but packs a punch in a pinch.

Aquos Strategies

Aquos strategies rely on balance of attack and protection ability cards, wise use of gate cards, and a adaptive strategy. The G Powers of the monsters themselves are mid range, neither too weak nor too strong. This means you have a truly powerful Bakugan with little or no real weaknesses. Whatever your opponent throws at you, you need to flow around it, just like water. A skilled Aquos brawler can switch from attacking to defending seamlessly, and nothing throws him off his guard.

Study your adversaries very carefully, understand what the strengths and weaknesses are for their Bakugan, and use that knowledge against them. Your own Bakugan are very balanced, so you can choose to strengthen them in many different ways. Take your time, and play smart, and you will come out victorious!

Defeating Aquos Bakugan

Aquos Bakugan are very difficult to defeat due to the fact that they have no real weaknesses. However, that also means that they have no real strengths either. No matter what Bakugan you play against this attribute, you have an even battlefield. Play to your strengths, you will need everything you’ve got to take down the mighty water warriors of Aquos!

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Is This the Year For McNabb and Reid?

Comments: 0May 30th, 2009 by admin



I have been a true Philadelphia Eagles fan every since I was a little kid watching Randall Cunningham run, throw, and even punt the ball in order to help the team win. At the time I lived in Watertown, NY and Syracuse was my favorite college team. Then in 1999 Eagles signed Andy Reid as the head coach who at the time was the assistant head coach and quarterback coach for the Green Bay Packers. The signing of Reid was not well received in Philly especially after going 3-13 the year before and a coach coming in with not much head coaching experience. So when the Eagles selected Donovan McNabb out of Syracuse it was like Christmas for me, my favorite player in college getting selected by the Eagles. To my surprise the crowd at the draft booed McNabb because they thought Ricky Williams would have been a better selection. I bet they all regret that now with the “cloud of smoke” surrounding Williams over the years.

Since Reid and McNabb’s tenure at Philly they have gone to the playoffs 7 times, the NFC championship 5 times and reached the Super Bowl once. Thanks to the front office finally giving McNabb a go to receiver in Terrell (T.O) Owens. McNabb had career numbers that year, but unfortunately like many teams have learned T.O was not a team player and had to go. Once again the team was without any true #1 receivers.

Over the years McNabb has been banged up due to scrambling out of the pocket and taking punishing hits, including being sacked by the New York Giants 12 times in a game. Eventually the Eagles front office felt McNabb career might be winding down so in 2007 they selected Kevin Kolb out of the University of Houston to be McNabb’s future replacement. With no fail he endured the same hateful welcome McNabb did on draft day. At the time Eagle fans and other NFL sports analyst thought the Eagles should have been pursuing a legitimate wide receiver to replace T.O. That way McNabb would have another weapon besides RB Brian Westbrook, and finally last year they did.

Jump ahead to this summer, the league eagerly anticipated the return of Michael Vick. No one knew where he would go, and I for one would’ve never thought it would have been Philly. They already had 3 quarterbacks with McNabb, Kolb and A.J Feeley, and didn’t see the value in adding a forth. There were a lot of other teams out there that could’ve used Vick’s service more than the Eagles, but nobody really stepped up to the plate. Lucky for Vick with McNabb asking management to give him a chance raised a lot of questions. Does McNabb really want Vick there? Did Management do it without asking McNabb first? Does McNabb feel threatened with Vick lurking over his back? What about Kolb and Feeley?.

I think as a player over time you grow up. If you look at McNabb’s 1999 draft class, which was to suppose to be the second best quarterback class in NFL history, he is the only one remaining with the team that selected him, the rest have faded off into wonderland. He knows he is getting older and wants the one thing that every great NFL player wants a Super Bowl ring even if it means bringing in Vick to run the Wildcat offense. McNabb’s body has taken to many hits to run around the field like he use to.

With the Eagles going into a bye week, McNabb has time to rest his broken rib. Kolb has time to keep working on his throwing motions in case he is called upon again to lead the Eagles. Vick has time to clear his head and get ready for what is sure to be his chance to show other teams in the league that he still can electrify the crowd in whatever formations Reid and the coaching staff put him in.

Given the cast that coach Andy Reid has put together, this year seems to be a make or break year for him and McNabb. Both came to the Eagles in 1999 and have gone through many ups and downs. Together they know they need do whatever it takes to silence the hostile Eagle fans that just want a Super Bowl win even if they have to pelt Santa with snowballs again. We know they have a solid defense and the quarterbacks to game plan for any defensive unit. They also have the talent at running back with Brian Westbrook, rookie LeSean McCoy, and a short yard back in Leonard Weaver. Finally they have true depth at the wide receiver position lead by DeSean Jackson, rookie Jeremy Maclin, and veterans Kevin Curtis and Jason Avant.

Doubt still remains in Philly on both Reid and McNabb. A lot of people want change even though Reid is considered one of the top coaches in the NFL. McNabb is also the Eagles all time leader in wins, pass attempts, touchdowns, and passing yards. He also holds NFL records for most consecutive pass completions 24, is the least intercepted quarterback per pass attempt of all time, has the third best touchdown to interception ratio of all time, and currently has the third highest winning percentage among active quarterbacks. But in Philly you are forever hated until you leave, retire, or win the Super Bowl.

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The Most Common Types, Causes And Treatments Of Anemia

Comments: 0May 28th, 2009 by admin



Although there are over 400 types of anemia, many are rare with only about a dozen being routinely seen in the United States. Even so, over 3.5 million Americans are affected by anemia. Medically speaking, anemia is not a disease on its own but rather a symptom of other disorders. Anemia is defined as the condition that develops when your blood does not contain enough healthy red blood cells. The symptoms of anemia are caused by the blood not receiving enough oxygen through the red blood cells. Teens, pregnant women and the elderly are at the highest risk for developing anemia.

There are three main ways anemia is developed: blood loss, reduced or dysfunctional red blood cell production or the destruction of red blood cells in the blood. In this article we will discuss the most common types causes by each of the three main factors are well as the treatments for each type mentioned.

Blood Loss

Anemia caused by blood loss can occur over time and is usually very mild to start. As the blood loss continues or reoccurs and the anemia isn’t treated, the anemia becomes more severe and the symptoms may become more apparent and disruptive. Ulcers, certain types of cancer and the inflammation of stomach known as gastritis can cause anemia and may go undetected for a long time before being diagnosed. The anti-inflammatory medications known as NSAIDS, such as aspirin and ibuprofen, can also lead to anemia whether by overuse or sensitivity to such products. That is why it is very important to follow dosing instructions and only use medications when needed or by doctor’s recommendation. Finally, excessive menstruation and blood loss from childbirth (particularly when there are more than one baby) are responsible for causing anemia in some cases. The only treatment for this type of anemia is to reduce or eliminate the cause of the anemia as much as possible.

Reduced Or Dysfunctional Production

The most commonly seen types are caused by decreased or dysfunctional red blood cell production in the bloodstream. This can happen from abnormal blood cells or from a lack of the proper nutrients for red blood cell production. The most common forms of anemia caused by decreased or dysfunctional blood cell production are sickle cell, iron-deficiency, and vitamin deficiency.

Sickle cell is an inherited condition affecting only African-Americans. The shape of the red blood cells in a person suffering from sickle cell is crescent shaped. These crescent shaped cells break down more quickly than normal blood cells, therefore greatly reducing the amount of oxygen they provide. These abnormal blood cells also cause pain in their victims due to clogging of the blood vessels. Currently there is no cure for sickle cell anemia but treatment options are available and getting more beneficial everyday.

Iron deficiency is the most common type of anemia and the one most people are talking about when they mention anemia. Obviously, iron-deficiency is caused by too little iron in the blood. Iron is needed in the bone marrow for the production of hemoglobin, a part of the red blood cell, which is responsible for carrying the oxygen through the blood. Without enough iron, the blood doesn’t get enough oxygen. This causes all sorts of problems for the anemia individual including fatigue, paleness, rapid heartbeat, trouble focusing or remembering, and shortness of breath, headaches and even nosebleeds. Poor diet and certain medical conditions can result in iron-deficiency anemia. The treatment usually consists of iron supplements and healthy diet recommendations.

Vitamin deficiency anemia occurs when the body is lacking the vitamin B-12 or folate. Both minerals are necessary for the production of red blood cells. Vitamin deficiency anemia is caused in much the same way as iron deficiency, poor diet or medical conditions. Pregnancy, alcohol abuse and specific medications can also interfere with the levels of B-12 and folate in the body. This type of anemia is also treated in the same way as iron-deficiency anemia.

The Destruction Of Red Blood Cells

Anemia that is caused by the destruction of the body’s red blood cells is also known as hemolytic anemia. Whenever the red blood cells rupture more quickly than normal, anemia can result. Sometimes hemolytic anemia occurs for no known reason called spontaneous hemolytic anemia. However, many times the cause can be established. Known causes include inherited disorders; the presence of stressors, such as infections, venom in the blood stream, or drugs; or the inappropriate attack of the immune system against the red blood cells.

The treatment for hemolytic anemia varies according to the cause. If the cause were a substance, such as alcohol or drugs, then the treatment would include eliminating the substance from the person’s lifestyle. Surgery may be necessary to remove or repair damaged tissues. Steroids can stop the immune system from attacking the red blood cells and pain medication is often given along with IV fluids to provide support to the other treatments. In some cases, no treatment is needed at all. Usually this is the case when the anemia is very mild.

In summary, anemia is a common problem that affects millions of Americans. Anemia itself is not a disorder but rather a symptom of another condition. Each type of anemia is caused by different factors and requires different treatments. If you suspect that you or someone in your family is suffering from anemia, it is important to schedule a visit with your doctor right away.

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A Flu Shot Alternative in Six Steps

Comments: 0May 24th, 2009 by admin



Chances are if you are reading this you are already aware of the potential risks or side effects of receiving a flu shot. Even though the media is working diligently with government agencies and the CDC to make sure each on every one of us is standing in line waiting for yet another vaccine, you know you are not going to be one of those waiting for your cocktail of questionable ingredients.

An Ideal Flu Shot Alternative

Now that you have made your decision to remain flu shot free, what is your next step? What are good natural alternatives to the flu shot?

A strong, healthy immune system in key to preventing a flu virus from attacking your body. If your first line of defense is strong and healthy, then you possess the tools to remain healthy and “flu free”.

6 Steps To A Healthy Immune System & A Flu Shot Alternative

1) Eat Healthy – Nutritional Foods. Eliminate or reduce your sugar intake as well as processed foods. Sugar and processed foods inhibit the immune systems function, reducing it to a weakened state quickly.

2) Exercise – A strong body is a healthy body. When your blood is flowing, the complex components of your immune system are working at their optimum levels.

3) Sleep – A well body operates much more efficiently that a sleep deprived one. Take steps to get seven to eight hours every night.

4) Manage Stress – It is believed as much as 90% of illness and disease is triggered by high stress levels.
A body under stress for extended periods of time becomes worn out and unable to resist invasion from sickness, including the flu.

5) Wash Your Hands – Germs, bacteria and viruses simply will not live on a clean, disinfected surface, including your hands.

6) Take Supplements To Strengthen Your Immune System – Get Vitamin D & Vitamin C straight from the sun if you can, if not in the form of a good supplement. Omega 3 Oils have been shown to help strengthen the immune system. Colloidal Silver, an immune system builder, killing up to 650 strains of bacteria and viruses when used as a supplement makes a strong flu shot alternative.

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Staying Strong Against Anemia The Natural Way

Comments: 0May 22nd, 2009 by admin



What is anemia?

Anemia is a common blood disorder characterized by a deficit of healthy red blood cells. Red blood cells distribute oxygen to every organ in the body, so a decreased number of red cells means the body must work harder to accomplish even simple tasks. As a result, the affected individual experiences constant exhaustion — one of the most common symptoms of anemia.

What causes anemia?

Various factors combine to trigger common anemia: iron deficiency, blood loss, parasites, and insufficient hydrochloric acid in the stomach. .

Another unique form of anemia called “sickle cell” results from a genetic disorder which causes a patient’s body to produce sickle-shaped red blood cells rather than normal spherical ones. The sickle-shaped cells carry less oxygen and cause sufferers to become anemic.

What are the symptoms?

Some of the most common symptoms of anemia are lethargy, exhaustion, and persistent lack of energy. Noticeable side effects of the condition include breathlessness, premature wrinkling, dull eyes, headache, and pale skin.

Severely anemic individuals may also experience frequent heart palpitations, and are at increased risk for mild, moderate, or severe cardiac problems.

Are there cures found in nature?

Yes! Anemia can be effectively treated using natural ingredients to improve the oxygen carrying capacity of blood. Most of the remedies utilize common ingredients, too.

Green Vegetables

Most green vegetables such as spinach, fenugreek, lettuce and okra are rich sources of iron. The regular consumption of these vegetables ensures a steady supply of iron in the body. Fenugreek seeds are also a rich source of iron. In addition to the healthful benefits of beet and carrot juice which boost the body’s hemoglobin production, other natural treatments include:

SESAME SEEDS mixed with milk are a great source of iron. Simply soak a teaspoonful of sesame seeds in lukewarm water, then grind and strain them, sweeten with honey or sugar and mix in a glass of milk.

ALMONDS contain many beneficial elements for anemia sufferers too, including iron, copper and vitamins. To maximize the benefits of almonds, soak seven almonds in water overnight. Remove the skin and grind the almonds into a paste which should be consumed every morning.

CHAMOMILE, ORANGE PEEL, GINGER, AND BRANDY TEA helps cope with the effects of anemia , too. To mix it in your kitchen combine two tablespoons of chamomile, two tablespoons of ground orange peel, and half of a teaspoon of ground ginger in two cups of boiling water. Allow the mixture to cool. Strain and add one cup of brandy. Consume one half of a cup of this blend every morning and evening.

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Endometriosis and Rehmannia (Chinese Foxglove)

Comments: 0May 22nd, 2009 by admin



As we mentioned in previous articles, endometriosis growing somewhere else other than the endometrium also reacts to hormonal signals of the monthly menstrual cycle by building up tissue, breaking it, and eliminating it through the menstrual period. As we know, herbs play a very important role in some cultures in treating all kinds of diseases. In this article, we will discuss how rehmannia helps to treat endometriosis.

I. Definition

Rehmannia is also known as Chinese foxglove. It has been used in Chinese medicine in treating hormone imbalance for women during menstrual cycle.

II. How rehmannia effects women with endometriosis

1. Vitamins
Rehamannia contains a variety of vitamins:

a) Vitamin A
Vitamin A is necessary to reduce heavy menstrual flow and strengthen the immune system for women with endometriosis during menstruation.

b) Vitamin B
It helps to release tension of the immune system resulting in lessening the symptoms of menstrual cycle such as dizziness, head ache, and irritation.

c) Vitamin C
Besides helping to strengthen the immune system, vitamin C also helps to protect the breaking off of capillary walls, thus reducing the blood flow during menstruation.

2. Circulation system
Rehamania is said to increase the production of blood and red blood cells which are necessary for women with endometriosis and a heavy blood flow. Deficiency of red blood cell causes anemia.

3. Digestive system
Besides helping the digestive system in absorption of vital minerals and vitamins, rehamannia also helps to soften and move the stool resulting in reducing the risk of constipation for some women during menstrual cycle.

4. Reproductive system
It is said that rehamannia also helps to relax the uterine muscles by inhibiting the over-production of certain members of the prostaglandins family that cause menstrual cramps.

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The Problem of Cocaine Addiction

Comments: 0May 19th, 2009 by admin



Cocaine addiction is a still a problem in American society. There seems to be less publicity about it but it still is a popular drug It is serious because cocaine addiction it can lead to serious mental and physical damage, even death.

The effects of cocaine addiction can vary depending upon the individual involved in the cocaine addiction. All of the effects of cocaine addiction, however, fall in to one of two categories: short-term or long-term.

A person who uses cocaine just once is capable of experiencing the short-term effects of cocaine addiction. Some of the short-term effects of cocaine addiction include dilated pupils, rapid and pressured speech as well as decreased appetite and increased body temperature. Other short-term effects of cocaine addiction are increased mental alertness, increased heart rate, and increased energy.

People who think they will try cocaine ‘just once’ often fall prey to cocaine addiction because they enjoy some of these short-term effects, such as increased energy and mental alertness. This boost of energy helps the user feel as if he can be more productive in life and at work, which leads to an increased tolerance of cocaine, and ultimately leads the need to use more to get the effect and eventually cocaine addiction.

People looking to lose weight also sometimes experiment with cocaine because of the short-term effect of appetite suppression. It is possible for a cocaine user to go days without eating. Unfortunately, using cocaine for this purpose can also lead to cocaine addiction and other health problems such as malnutrition.

A person suffering from cocaine addiction will begin exhibiting the long-term effects after abusing cocaine for an extended amount of time. Extensive use of cocaine, results in a tolerance to cocaine, which forces the addict to use more in order to reach the same high. Therefore, the long-term effects of cocaine addiction can include respiratory failure, heart disease, stroke, heart attack, gastrointestinal problems, seizure and coma. Less severe long-term effects of cocaine addiction include blurred vision, nausea, convulsions, fever, chest pain, and muscle spasms.

In addition to the physical affects, cocaine addiction can lead to psychological problems, such as irritability, restlessness, auditory hallucinations, paranoia, and mood disturbances. Cocaine addiction also can have a negative effect on relationships, when undesirable behaviors, such as stealing, lying, and cheating, croup up as the addict attempts to support the cocaine addiction.

Cocaine addiction can also lead to financial ruin when all of the addict’s money is spent on getting the next high. Or, when the addict is fired from his job for poor performance or excessive absenteeism both related to the cocaine addiction.

Cocaine addiction is destructive in a variety of ways. Therefore, the best choice is complete abstinence and no experimentation.

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Your Kidneys And Acidosis

Comments: 0May 17th, 2009 by admin



Acidosis is a very common problem with kidneys. This article is going to give you the basic facts on what acidosis is, what causes it, what the symptoms are should you have it, and finally how kidney acidosis can be treated. Hopefully, after reading this, you’ll be able to recognize if you have acidosis and know what to do about it.

Basically, what acidosis is, is too much acid in the blood. But how does this occur? What happens in our bodies that causes this to happen? To understand this, you need to understand how your body works, which I will now put into very simple terms.

The cells in your body turn the food that you eat into energy and also repair damaged tissues in your body. This is done through a number of chemical reactions. These chemical reactions produce acids. When too much acid is produced, this is what is known as acidosis. What the kidneys do is excrete the acid into the urine and return an alkaline element to the blood. This is what happens under normal conditions.

A person suffering from renal tubular acidosis essentially has kidneys that are not excreting acid into the urine. This results in the person’s blood remaining too acidic. If this problem is not taken care of, it can lead to a number of more serious problems such as kidney stones, bone disease, growth retardation and even renal failure.

This condition is very easy to test for. A simple blood test to check for acid base levels is all that is needed.

Unfortunately, there are very few physical symptoms of this problem such as pain. The symptoms are more what actually happens when somebody is suffering from renal tubular acidosis, which is the growth retardation and things of that nature. Of course with kidney stones, there is usually a great deal of pain. However, kidney stones can be caused by other factors which don’t have to be from renal tubular acidosis.

The goal of treatment for this disease is to restore the normal Ph levels of the blood. Children in particular need alkaline treatments in order to prevent them from getting rickets. Many adults will not require treatment at all as the condition will usually clear up on its own. Medications such as sodium bicarbonate are used to treat this condition.

Left untreated, renal tubular acidosis can be very serious. Fortunately, treatment for this problem is very easy, non invasive and effective if caught early.

To YOUR Health,

Steve Wagner

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What Causes Wine Allergies?

Comments: 0May 16th, 2009 by admin



Although not as common as food allergies, people affected by wine allergies have as severe reactions as with any allergy. Sometimes people are even unaware that they may have these allergies, chalking up symptoms to “something they ate” or even being “hung over”. The symptoms can be hives, severe headaches after just a small consumption of wine, itchy eyes, skin rashes and this can even trigger an asthma attack.

What Causes It

Even though, the first thought when someone has this allergy, could it be the alcohol? There are many more ingredients that are the probable culprit in this type of allergic reaction. The production of wine is somewhat complicated, using a method to produce the wine; and then, one to preserve it. In both processes there are many additives used to complete the entire wine making process. A common element found naturally in wine is sulphur dioxide. This compound is found on growing plants, including grapes. It is additionally added by winemakers because it helps to prevent organisms from growing in the wine. In addition, it keeps the wine from turning to vinegar by slowing yeast growth. There are limits to how much sulphur dioxide can be added to wine. For many, this ingredient may be the cause of their condition. Sweeter wines contain more sulphur dioxide; these are more likely to be white wines.

Red wines contain a larger variety of ingredients, and people allergic to wine may have more reactions when drinking red wine. Histamines can be found in red wine, and this could be a trigger for some with wine allergies. The reaction seen from histamines is usually like a hay fever attack, with sneezing and itchy eyes.

To discover exactly which component is causing the allergic reaction, a patient can through a skin-prick test. If there is no skin reaction to any of the ingredients, than the patient has a wine intolerance, not wine allergies. With diagnoses of intolerance, further steps can be taken to learn how to eliminate that ingredient from your diet.

Organic wines are becoming more popular, enabling people with wine allergies to still enjoy a favorite beverage. There are several organic vineyards that can be located through internet searches. These vineyards are kept to strict standards to maintain the integrity of the organic label.

Learning what ingredients causes and possible ways to avoid the ingredients can enable people to enjoy a glass of wine.

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