Two of the antibodies involved in allergic reactions are immunoglobulin E (IgE) and immunoglobulin G (IgG). IgE antibody production occurs right after ingestion or inhalation of an allergen (ie. a child eats a peanut and has an anaphylactic reaction), and is called a Type I immediate hypersensitivity reaction. On the other hand, IgG antibodies are […]
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Food Allergy Testing
December 21, 2011 – 12:35 pm
By: Dr. Sacha | Posted in: Immunity & Inflammation Nutrition Skin Uncategorized | Tags: Eczema, Food allergy, Food sensitivity, Hypersensitivity, IgE, IgG, Immunoglobulin E, Immunoglobulin G : | Comment
Skin & Gut Health
June 14, 2011 – 3:19 pm
It’s a very familiar concept in naturopathic medicine that the health of the skin is directly linked to the health of the gut. Often, when we’re experiencing skin problems such as eczema, psoriasis, and seemingly “random” rashes, we can track the root cause back to the gastrointestinal tract. Most will agree that what we put […]
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