Allergies and Asthma Are Nothing to Sneeze At

Spring flowers bring misery to many people that suffer from allergies. Today, allergic diseases affect more than 20% of the U.S. population and they are the sixth leading cause of chronic disease in the United States. Most allergies have a hereditary factor and they tend to run in families. Government data shows that asthma affects more than 7% of the U.S. population  and it is increasing at a rate of 0.5% every three years,  showed.

There is a genetic component to many allergies. Parents with multiple allergies often have children with allergies, and many families can trace a history of the disease through generations. For example, if one of your parents has an allergy, like hay fever, you have a 30% to 50 % chance of developing one, although not automatically the same allergy. And, there is a 60% to 80% chance that you will develop an allergy if both your parents have allergies.

NutriTalk™, Inc. recommends aiming for a meal plan rich in antioxidant rich foods that you are not allergic, such as blueberries, green tea, and other fruits and vegetables to keep your immune system healthy. In addition, several studies have shown that those people who ate fish or flaxseeds two to three times a week may have stronger immune systems.