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Food allergies are a common and growing problem. To complicate things further, food allergy tests have a fifty percent false positive rate and most general practitioner doctors have just two weeks of allergy training - so you’re often left on your own when trying to diagnose and deal with them. Extreme allergies are rare, but skin problems, digestive issues, headaches, and bowel issues are becoming increasingly common. My guest on this week’s podcast will help you understand more about allergies and what to do about them. Listen and learn:  Why allergies are a huge and growing problem Why most IGG food allergy tests are a waste of time How avoiding foods like peanuts could contribute to the development of an allergy The important difference between an intolerance and an allergy    Links Theresa’s Site ABOUT OUR GUEST Theresa MacPhail is a medical anthropologist, professor, and writer. She is the author of the book, Allergic: Our Irritated Bodies in a Changing World. Like the Show?  Leave us a review Check out our YouTube channel Visit www.yogabody.com 

Food allergies are a common and growing problem. To complicate things further, food allergy tests have a fifty percent false positive rate and most general practitioner doctors have just two weeks of allergy training - so you’re often left on your own when trying to diagnose and deal with them. Extreme allergies are rare, but skin problems, digestive issues, headaches, and bowel issues are becoming increasingly common. My guest on this week’s podcast will help you understand more about allergies and what to do about them. Listen and learn: <ul> <li>Why allergies are a huge and growing problem</li> <li>Why most IGG food allergy tests are a waste of time</li> <li>How avoiding foods like peanuts could contribute to the development of an allergy</li> <li>The important difference between an intolerance and an allergy  </li> </ul> Links <a href="http://theresamacphail.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Theresa’s Site</a> ABOUT OUR GUEST Theresa MacPhail is a medical anthropologist, professor, and writer. She is the author of the book, Allergic: Our Irritated Bodies in a Changing World. Like the Show? <ul> <li>Leave us a review</li> <li>Check out our <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCR5v8bVAjoAc61deR_HVc8A" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">YouTube channel</a></li> <li>Visit <a href="http://www.yogabody.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.yogabody.com</a></li> </ul>

579: Why Are Allergies on the Rise with Theresa MacPhail

This week, we’re talking about allergies. Everything from hay-fever to serious nut allergies plague our daily life, but why do we get them?I’m joined by Theresa Macphail, to discuss this topic. She’s the author of the new book Allergic: How our immune system reacts to a changing world.She explains what allergies are, why some are more dangerous than others, and whether there is a possible future where we no longer have to worry about allergies. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week, we’re talking about allergies. Everything from hay-fever to serious nut allergies plague our daily life, but why do we get them?I’m joined by Theresa Macphail, to discuss this topic. She’s the author of the new book Allergic: How our immune system reacts to a changing world.She explains what allergies are, why some are more dangerous than others, and whether there is a possible future where we no longer have to worry about allergies. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">podcastchoices.com/adchoices</a>

Allergies, with Theresa MacPhail

Pollen counts are rising and more of us are experiencing hay fever symptoms than ever before. From airborne allergens to the food on our plates or the chemicals and plants that touch our skin, around 40% of the global population has some form of allergic disease. By 2030, today’s guest reveals, 50% of us will be affected.Professor Theresa MacPhail is a medical anthropologist and writer, who made it her life’s work to understand more about allergy after her father died following a bee sting. Her book Allergic: How Our Immune System Reacts To A Changing World, is a detailed, enlightening look at the history of allergies and their growth in line with the industrial revolution.Why are allergies on the rise? Why is it that 200 years ago allergies barely existed, yet today they are in our pets and farm animals? We talk about what actually happens to cause the release of histamine - which is responsible for many of our allergic symptoms. Theresa also covers the main historical theories as to the cause of allergies from the ‘hygiene hypothesis’ to the ‘farmhouse effect’ and the ‘old friends theory’.What we do know is that allergies occur in the interaction between humans and our environment. Our environment has changed so much over the past 200 years and our immune systems simply cannot keep up. Theresa explains the body’s three main barriers to infection and allergy – our skin, respiratory system and gut. When these barriers are damaged, they become more porous and can let unwanted molecules into our bodies – causing infection, inflammation, or allergy. And what’s damaging them is things like air pollution, diesel fumes, chemicals, antibiotics, to name just a few.We cover the practical steps we can take to mitigate allergies but there are much wider societal issues that need addressing as well. Theresa explains that we are part of a bigger ecosystem - our bodies are continually making decisions on what they can tolerate and what they can’t. We can try our best to build up our own barriers to tolerate more of the modern environment but the uncomfortable truth is that we collectively have a lot more to do to protect each other and the natural world.This is a deep dive into a very important topic. My hope is that anyone suffering from allergies will feel seen, and anyone lucky enough not to, will gain more empathy and understanding. I hope you enjoy listening.*Please note that this conversation refers to studies on mice.Support the podcast and enjoy Ad-Free episodes. Try on Apple Podcasts https://apple.co/feelbetterlivemore. For other podcast platforms go to https://fblm.supercast.com.Thanks to our sponsors:https://www.calm.com/livemorehttps://www.vivobarefoot.com/livemorehttps://www.drinkag1.com/livemoreShow notes https://drchatterjee.com/374DISCLAIMER: The content in the podcast and on this webpage is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of a qualified healthcare provider. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something on the podcast or on my website. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Pollen counts are rising and more of us are experiencing hay fever symptoms than ever before. From airborne allergens to the food on our plates or the chemicals and plants that touch our skin, around 40% of the global population has some form of allergic disease. By 2030, today’s guest reveals, 50% of us will be affected.Professor Theresa MacPhail is a medical anthropologist and writer, who made it her life’s work to understand more about allergy after her father died following a bee sting. Her book <a href="https://amzn.to/3Nt4JrJ" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Allergic: How Our Immune System Reacts To A Changing World</a>, is a detailed, enlightening look at the history of allergies and their growth in line with the industrial revolution.Why are allergies on the rise? Why is it that 200 years ago allergies barely existed, yet today they are in our pets and farm animals? We talk about what actually happens to cause the release of histamine - which is responsible for many of our allergic symptoms. Theresa also covers the main historical theories as to the cause of allergies from the ‘hygiene hypothesis’ to the ‘farmhouse effect’ and the ‘old friends theory’.What we do know is that allergies occur in the interaction between humans and our environment. Our environment has changed so much over the past 200 years and our immune systems simply cannot keep up. Theresa explains the body’s three main barriers to infection and allergy – our skin, respiratory system and gut. When these barriers are damaged, they become more porous and can let unwanted molecules into our bodies – causing infection, inflammation, or allergy. And what’s damaging them is things like air pollution, diesel fumes, chemicals, antibiotics, to name just a few.We cover the practical steps we can take to mitigate allergies but there are much wider societal issues that need addressing as well. Theresa explains that we are part of a bigger ecosystem - our bodies are continually making decisions on what they can tolerate and what they can’t. We can try our best to build up our own barriers to tolerate more of the modern environment but the uncomfortable truth is that we collectively have a lot more to do to protect each other and the natural world.This is a deep dive into a very important topic. My hope is that anyone suffering from allergies will feel seen, and anyone lucky enough not to, will gain more empathy and understanding. I hope you enjoy listening.*Please note that this conversation refers to studies on mice.Support the podcast and enjoy Ad-Free episodes. Try on Apple Podcasts <a href="https://apple.co/feelbetterlivemore" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://apple.co/feelbetterlivemore</a>. For other podcast platforms go to <a href="https://fblm.supercast.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://fblm.supercast.com</a>.Thanks to our sponsors:<a href="https://www.calm.com/livemore" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.calm.com/livemore</a><a href="https://www.vivobarefoot.com/livemore" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.vivobarefoot.com/livemore</a><a href="https://www.drinkag1.com/livemore" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.drinkag1.com/livemore</a>Show notes <a href="https://drchatterjee.com/374" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://drchatterjee.com/374</a>DISCLAIMER: The content in the podcast and on this webpage is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of a qualified healthcare provider. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something on the podcast or on my website. Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.