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EPISODE 112: Why You Have Allergies
Allergies can be a frustrating and disruptive part of our lives, and they occur when the immune system overreacts to substances in the environment that are typically harmless. In today's episode, Joel and Emily dive into the fascinating world of allergies—what they are, why they occur, and how to effectively deal with them. By identifying triggers, using medications, considering immunotherapy, adopting lifestyle modifications, and seeking professional advice, it is possible to manage allergies and minimize their impact on daily life effectively.
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SHOW NOTES:
02:05 - Part 1: What are Allergies?
03:04 - Any response from your immune system from a “foreign invader”
Seasonal
Environmental allergies
Food
Mast Cell Activation/histamine intolerance
05:38 - Physical signs
Itching
Hives
Throat tightness
Hypotension
Rapid heart rate
Palpitations
Anxiety
Runny nose
Headaches migraine
Fatigue
Confusion
Digestive upset and heartburn
Asthma
06:05 - Typical treatments - suppress immune function
Inhaler
Steroid shots
medications
11:13 - Part 2: Why we have allergies or high histamine (or MCA)
Immune dysfunction
Gut issues
Stress
HPA axis dysregulation (too much stress)
Refined foods
Low fiber
Low probiotic
Dysbiosis, fungal overgrowth, h.pylori (infections),
Methylation issues
Genetic reasons to not break down histamine
Hygiene Hypothesis - decrease in exposure leading to a weakened immune system
Environmental - mold, chemical exposure, air pollution
Chronic poor sleep / Circadian Rhythm / light exposure (affects all our cells)
22:45 - Part 3: How to help reduce allergies?
Gut health - manage stress, sleep, exercise, and quality foods
Figure out the triggers, then remove triggers and let them heal
See if you have a histamine intolerance, and proceed from there (diet/protocol or practitioner)
See a practitioner for gut issues like SIBO or fungal or parasitic imbalances
Exposure to microbes - dirt, animals, raw milk
25:13 - Avoid:
Cleaning too much
Antibiotics
Low-fiber diets in the long term
Seed oils, sugar, dairy, and gluten - are all things to disrupt gut health
28:04 - Foods to have
Prebiotics
Probiotics
Local honey
Bone broth/gelatin/collagen
34:57 - Part 4: Top 3 tips to reduce allergies
Prioritize sleep and manage stress
Figure out gut triggers
Quality foods and a variety of foods
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THE PROCLIVITY METHOD:
Information: https://www.proclivity.co/proclivity-method
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Allergies can be a frustrating and disruptive part of our lives, and they occur when the immune system overreacts to substances in the environment that are typically harmless. In today's episode, Joel and Emily dive into the fascinating world of allergies—what they are, why they occur, and how to effectively deal with them. By identifying triggers, using medications, considering immunotherapy, adopting lifestyle modifications, and seeking professional advice, it is possible to manage allergies and minimize their impact on daily life effectively.
.
.
.
SHOW NOTES:
02:05 - Part 1: What are Allergies?
03:04 - Any response from your immune system from a “foreign invader”
Seasonal
Environmental allergies
Food
Mast Cell Activation/histamine intolerance
05:38 - Physical signs
Itching
Hives
Throat tightness
Hypotension
Rapid heart rate
Palpitations
Anxiety
Runny nose
Headaches migraine
Fatigue
Confusion
Digestive upset and heartburn
Asthma
06:05 - Typical treatments - suppress immune function
Inhaler
Steroid shots
medications
11:13 - Part 2: Why we have allergies or high histamine (or MCA)
Immune dysfunction
Gut issues
Stress
HPA axis dysregulation (too much stress)
Refined foods
Low fiber
Low probiotic
Dysbiosis, fungal overgrowth, h.pylori (infections),
Methylation issues
Genetic reasons to not break down histamine
Hygiene Hypothesis - decrease in exposure leading to a weakened immune system
Environmental - mold, chemical exposure, air pollution
Chronic poor sleep / Circadian Rhythm / light exposure (affects all our cells)
22:45 - Part 3: How to help reduce allergies?
Gut health - manage stress, sleep, exercise, and quality foods
Figure out the triggers, then remove triggers and let them heal
See if you have a histamine intolerance, and proceed from there (diet/protocol or practitioner)
See a practitioner for gut issues like SIBO or fungal or parasitic imbalances
Exposure to microbes - dirt, animals, raw milk
25:13 - Avoid:
Cleaning too much
Antibiotics
Low-fiber diets in the long term
Seed oils, sugar, dairy, and gluten - are all things to disrupt gut health
28:04 - Foods to have
Prebiotics
Probiotics
Local honey
Bone broth/gelatin/collagen
34:57 - Part 4: Top 3 tips to reduce allergies
Prioritize sleep and manage stress
Figure out gut triggers
Quality foods and a variety of foods
.
.
.
THE PROCLIVITY METHOD:
Information: https://www.proclivity.co/proclivity-method