Warren M. Levin MD, Alternative Medicine, Lyme
Dr. Levin's Blog
Jan 4, 2012
Are you "Allergic to Life?"
Is Your Immune System In A State of Alert? 
When Allergies Become A Part Time Job...
When Allergies Become A Part Time Job...
Allergens are all around us all the time. A person with a healthy immune system is able to handle a typical daily dose of irritants. Then, there are those who become plagued with inflammation…red, sore eyes, coughing, congestion, and asthma. There are natural allergens such as pollen and dust, and there are chemicals such as quaternium-15, commonly found in skin care or hair care products and VOCs (Volatile Organic Compounds), found in conventional paints.
Sometimes, a person who has had a relatively strong immune system may reach a threshold when exposed to a significant amount of particular allergens. Those who have identified sensitivities to an array of chemical allergens in the air suffer from MCS (Multiple Chemical Sensitivity). Half of these patients experience anxiety and depression, on top of the symptoms experienced by less severe reactions.
My practice is based on the principles of Environmental Medicine, an alternative approach to treating allergies. It factors in those chemical irritants in a person’s vicinity that may be causing the symptoms. When a patient comes into my office, I will always consider whether I am looking at someone who has a disease or an allergic reaction.
The increasing incidence of allergies in this country should put all of us in a state of alert, knowing that what we’ve done to this world in the last half century has changed our environment more than anything in the previous 500,000 years! It is foolish to think that living a lifestyle that lends to the overload of chemicals in our air, food and water, will not ultimately overburden our health.
SOURCES:
Allergic To Life, Nicole Wise, www.connecticutmag.com
ABC World News, Sept, 2011: http://abcnews.go.com/Health/Allergies/fall-allergy-season-longest-strongest-year/story?id=14466771#.TsFxyZwY1N4
Please note: The information provided here is for information purposes only and is not intended as a substitute for advice from your doctor. You should not use this information for diagnosis or treatment of any health problem. You should consult with your doctor before starting any diet, exercise, or supplementation program, before taking any medication, or if you have a health problem. If you would like an appointment with Dr. Levin, please contact his office at 703-255-0313. You can also send him a private Facebook note with your email and phone # at http://Facebook.com/DrWarrenLevin and someone from the office will contact you.
Sometimes, a person who has had a relatively strong immune system may reach a threshold when exposed to a significant amount of particular allergens. Those who have identified sensitivities to an array of chemical allergens in the air suffer from MCS (Multiple Chemical Sensitivity). Half of these patients experience anxiety and depression, on top of the symptoms experienced by less severe reactions.
My practice is based on the principles of Environmental Medicine, an alternative approach to treating allergies. It factors in those chemical irritants in a person’s vicinity that may be causing the symptoms. When a patient comes into my office, I will always consider whether I am looking at someone who has a disease or an allergic reaction.
The increasing incidence of allergies in this country should put all of us in a state of alert, knowing that what we’ve done to this world in the last half century has changed our environment more than anything in the previous 500,000 years! It is foolish to think that living a lifestyle that lends to the overload of chemicals in our air, food and water, will not ultimately overburden our health.
SOURCES:
Allergic To Life, Nicole Wise, www.connecticutmag.com
ABC World News, Sept, 2011: http://abcnews.go.com/Health/Allergies/fall-allergy-season-longest-strongest-year/story?id=14466771#.TsFxyZwY1N4
Please note: The information provided here is for information purposes only and is not intended as a substitute for advice from your doctor. You should not use this information for diagnosis or treatment of any health problem. You should consult with your doctor before starting any diet, exercise, or supplementation program, before taking any medication, or if you have a health problem. If you would like an appointment with Dr. Levin, please contact his office at 703-255-0313. You can also send him a private Facebook note with your email and phone # at http://Facebook.com/DrWarrenLevin and someone from the office will contact you.
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