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Testing Method
Blood draw
Items tested
Grasses: Bahia Grass, Bermuda Grass, Common Reed Grass, Cultivated Rye Grass,Johnson Grass, June Grass (Kentucky Blue), Meadow Fescue, Orchard Grass, Perennial Rye Grass, Sweet Vernal Grass, Timothy Grass, Velvet Grass
Animals: Cat Dander, Cockroach, Cow Dander, Dog Dander, Horse Dander,Dust Mite – D. farina, Dust Mite – D. pteronyssinus, House Dust
Moulds: Aspergillus fumigatus, Alternaria fenuis/Alternata, Candida albicans,Cladosporium herbarum, Penicillium notatum
Trees: Acacia, Alder, Beech, Birch, Cottonwood, Elm, Eucalyptus, Hazelnut, Maple, Melaleuca, Oak, Olive, Sycamore, Walnut, White Pine, Willow
Weeds: Common Ragweed, Dandelion, English Plantain, Goldenrod, Lamb’s Quarters,Mugwort, Nettle, Rough Marsh Elder, Russian Thistle
Allergies occur when the immune system mistakenly identifies a harmless environmental protein (allergen) as a threat. In response, the body produces specific antibodies to attack the allergen.
When allergic to an environmental item such as the above, he immune system produces IgE antibodies, which trigger the release of histamine and other chemicals, leading to symptoms like hives, swelling, plus other allergic symptoms within minutes to hours after exposure.
Symptoms & Conditions Associated with Environmental Allergies:
- Headaches/Migraines
- Fatigue
- Leaky gut
- Fluid retention
- Depression
- Mood disorders
- Skin conditions
- Behavioural problems (ADD/ADHD)
- Hives
- Skin rashes
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