An allergy is the overreaction of the body’s immune system to a normally benign substance. When the body becomes hypersensitive to something, it treats it as an “invader” -- antibodies are created to destroy the offending substance, and the body experiences an allergic reaction. Allergies have become more and more common in our lives: food allergies, asthma, and allergies to environmental toxins are more prevalent today than ever. These reactions can vary from mild (sneezing, itching, watery eyes from pollen) to severe (anaphylactic shock and the shutting down of an airway from a bee sting.) View Full Post
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