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raymond said:
I watched 60 Minutes Sunday night. They reported on a miracle food, made of peanuts and other things, called Plumpynut, that is saving tens of thousands from starvation in Africa and other places. The developers were asked about peanut alergies, and they stated that there haven't been any reports of allergies, because food allergies aren't found in underdeveloped environments, only in highly developed ones. So what is it that we do that causes an allergic reaction to food?
I watched the same show - and was amazed! I've never heard of "plumpynut" before and it seems to be a 'miracle' food for those babies, especially in Niger and other African countries at risk! However, I think perhaps the allergies might be induced by immunizations at 2, 4, & 6 months of age???? Purely conjecture on my part.
Sky
I think it's our level of cleanliness. Kids don't get dirty anymore. Farm kids have a whole lot lower incidence of asthma than city kids. They're exposed to a lot more dirt and germs. It keeps their immune systems healthy. An immune system that isn't exposed to dirt and germs tends to turn on the body in numerous ways.
Yes it is the hygeine that is the key here. They're also finding that many auto-immune diseases can be cured by introducing certain parasites into the human gut. I find that enormously interesting.
Asserting you don't have food intolerances simply means you don't know of any. That's NOT the same as knowing for real you don't have any.
It is hypochondriac to believe that you have a medical condition unless there are observed symptoms pointing in that direction. (And even then, it may be hypochondriac.)
Steve
Exactly. I know I don't have an intolerance (or allergy) to wheat or gluten (be it in bread, pasta, whatever). How do I know this? Because after eating them I suffer no ill effects. I know I am not lactose intolerant because I can drink milk 'til the cows come home (pun intentional!) and eat cheeses and suffer no adverse physical symptoms. Ditto all manners of meats, fish & seafood. I have food *dislikes*. I don't have food allergies. Not everyone does.
I am personally not dealing with any food allergies, but I know they are severe in various cases. However, if you are lactose intolerant, then obviously you need to avoid dairy-based products.
