Medicine: Allergies Books

Book SynopsisThis is not a diet book it's Healthyish!Packed with quick and easy recipes that bring all the goodness and none of the fuss, Healthyish is about cooking that works for real life.No rules, restrictions or counting carbs or macros just simple, wholesome food with a little wiggle room.Taking all the best bits of healthy eating, discover:High-protein, batchable breakfastsPre-prepped lunches that keep you energizedPlant-forward dinners full of flavour and ready in under 30 minutesRefined-sugar-free treats for when you need a sweet fixSwaps, substitutions and storage tips for every recipeThink delicious, convenient, feel-good cooking with everything you need to eat well without it feeling like a chore because healthy and balanced eating shouldn't feel impossible.

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Book SynopsisTrade Review"The Autoimmune Solution is a medical breakthrough. Dr. Myers' protocol is a proven way to heal and reverse any illness on the autoimmune spectrum. This book revolutionizes the way we understand and treat autoimmunity and I am thrilled to be able to recommend it to my patients." -- Mark Hyman, M.D., author of The Blood Sugar Solution 10- Day Detox Diet "Dr. Amy Myers is an inspiring, pioneering voice in the prevention and treatment of autoimmune conditions. This guide presents her straightforward, action-oriented plan for healing your gut and detoxifying your surroundings. The Autoimmune Solution has the power to change the lives of millions." -- Robb Wolf, author of The Paleo Solution "Dr. Amy Myers begins by writing that modern medicine failed her when her immune system failed. I believe this was a blessing in disguise. Dr. Myers has made this her life's work and her book The Autoimmune Solution is a gift to humanity." -- Alejandro Junger, M.D. author of Clean "The Autoimmune Solution is a long awaited and scientifically validated approach to autoimmune conditions that relegates the standard approach of simply managing symptoms to being a relic of the past. Dr. Myers' plan will fundamentally change the trajectory of your health for the better." -- David Perlmutter, M.D., author of Grain Brain "At long last, a solution to autoimmune disorders! With her proven, easy-to-follow health protocol, Dr. Amy Myers turns conventional medicine on its head and, in the process, offers hope, answers, and security to the millions of people coping with a full spectrum of inflammatory illness and autoimmune diseases." -- Frank Lipman, M.D., author, educator, and founder of the Eleven Eleven Wellness Center in New York City "Dr. Amy Myers lives and breathes advocacy. She supports the unfolding of you most easeful, fulfilled self and helps to uncover and clear what's in the way with gentle (but firm) support, humor and comprehensive tools. I so appreciate her passion for learning and health and trust her completely." -- Kathlyn Hendricks, Ph.D., BC-DMT, Co-Author of Conscious Loving and The Conscious Heart "Those with autoimmune issues should welcome this helpful and hopeful resource from a physician who walks her talk." -- Publishers Weekly "Americans who suffer from psoriasis, type 1 diabetes, and other autoimmune diseases will find many alternative ideas in this guide...her recipes for dishes like a salmon avocado bowl seem healthy and tasty, and her bibliography is thorough." -- Booklist "The Autoimmune Solution busts many of the conventional wisdom myths surrounding autoimmune disease, explaining where conventional medicine goes wrong and empowering patients to be proactive...The best part of all of this is that Amy's language is very approachable and down-to-Earth." -- The Paleo Mom

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Book SynopsisDiscover an easier, more balanced way to meal prep as you whip up 100 fresh and healthy dishes that happen to be gluten-free, from the creator of the popular blog and YouTube channel Downshiftology.   “Lisa has revolutionized meal prep to be approachable, fresh, and easy, and her cookbook has everything you need to make healthy eating a breeze.”—Emily Mariko, TikTok creatorBefore Lisa Bryan began meal prepping several years ago as a way to save time and money, she quickly became tired of eating boring leftovers and wasting food. At the same time, she also wanted to “downshift” the too-fast pace of her life. So she flipped the script on meal prep by focusing on individual ingredients.By prepping a handful of healthy ingredients at the start of the week, she learned that she could enjoy a variety of meals and snacks without getting bored. And she found she could control what she ate with more clarity: It b

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Book SynopsisTrade Review“Easy, colorful, full of flavor and vegetable forward, Everyone’s Table will surely be everyone’s favorite cookbook. Having immensely enjoyed Gregory’s fantastic food over the years, I’m so excited for the world to taste exactly what makes him such a favorite on Top Chef.” — Padma Lakshmi, author and host/executive producer of Bravo’s Top Chef and Hulu’s Taste the Nation “Everyone’s Table offers an explosion of flavors from whole food ingredients, infusing spice, texture, and bursts of color into simple, everyday recipes.” — Melissa Urban, CEO of Whole30 and New York Times bestselling author “Chef Gregory’s show-stopping, umami-packed, globally inspired, technicolor dishes are the stuff dreams are made of. I’m over the moon that I can finally cook his genius recipes at home!” — Michelle Tam, New York Times bestselling cookbook author and creator of the Nom Nom Paleo blog “In Everyone's Table, Chef Gregory shares not only his delicious thoughts on food but also provides a blueprint on how to live a healthier life. He intimately shares how he evolved not only as a chef but as a person. There are so many insights that we all can learn from and exciting recipes to replicate at home. Thankful for Chef Gregory for sharing this with us.” — Marcus Samuelsson award-winning chef, restaurateur & author “Everyone's Table celebrates the rich culture of Gregory Gourdet's heritage with seriously good cooking and a global pantry of healthy ingredients. His food is fresh, inventive and bursting with flavor and every dish is free of gluten, dairy, soy and refined sugar. Gregory’s life experiences have transformed his approach to eating and living, and now his delicious journey is documented in these exciting recipes.” — Steven Satterfield, author Root to Leaf, Chef Miller Union “Gregory Gourdet takes us on an emotional journey from wrapping us in a warm blanket as he talks about his Haitian family and roots to his not-so-pretty bout with drugs to his obsession with running and health. A journey that eventually places us all around Everyone's Table. Gregory brings us modern healthy food that's 100% unprocessed, dairy-free, bright, and beautiful with just as much ingredient diversity and elegance. This just may become my #1 go to cookbook.” — Carla Hall, Chef/TV Host “In his book you will find a wealth of information on global flavors, the freshness of the seasons with local and sustainable products. The recipes are bright, full of spice, acidity as well as easy to follow. The influences from his childhood in Haiti, his love of southeast Asian food and his French training are all incorporated into his personal style of cooking. I am so proud of the chef he has become and the lifestyle he has embraced.” — Jean-Georges Vongerichten, Chef, Restaurateur, Cookbook Author and Bon Vivant

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Book SynopsisAn essential reference designed to support health professionals working with patients of all ages to help safely diagnose and manage allergies to specific foods, including the top nine food allergens, and other allergic disorders related to food. Chapters cover the science, rationale, and evidence-based guidance for diagnosis and management.

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Book SynopsisOne of the most common allergens after dairy and peanuts, eggs are often thought to be a necessity in baking. But what eggs do contribute to your sweets—fat, flavour, structure, fluffiness, moisture—can actually be found in countless alternative ingredients that are easy to find. And with meticulous experimentation, Mimi Council has tested them all: aquafaba (the liquid in a can of chickpeas) for fluffiness, yoghurt for flavour and structure, corn-starch for thick and creamy custards and more. Explaining the role that eggs—and other powerhouse ingredients—play in baking, Mimi ensures that readers understand exactly how and why her recipes work. From classics like Blueberry Muffins and Chocolate Chip Cookies, to original creations like Orange Cardamom Loaf Cake, Lemon Poppy Seed Biscotti and Raspberry Rhubarb Tart, these desserts are flawless. Colourful photographs and easy substitutions for vegan, gluten-free and nut-free bakes make this book a diet-friendly delight.

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Book SynopsisTable of ContentsPART I Principles of Immune Response 1 The Human Immune Response 2 Organization of the Immune System 3 Innate Immunity 4 Antigen Receptor Genes, Gene Products, and Co-Receptors 5 The Major Histocompatibility Complex 6 Antigens and Antigen Presentation 7 B-Cell Development and Differentiation 8 Immunoglobulin Function 9 T-Cell Development 10 T-Cell Activation and Tolerance 11 Helper T-Cell Subsets and Control of the Inflammatory Response 12 Cytotoxic T Lymphocytes and Natural Killer Cells 13 Regulatory Immune Cells 14 Cytokines and Cytokine Receptors 15 Chemokines and Chemokine Receptors 16 Lymphocyte Adhesion and Trafficking 17 Death Pathways and Immunogenicity PART II Fundamentals of Host-Environmental Interactions 18 Human Genomics in Immunology 19 Regulatory RNA in Immunologic Diseases 20 Immunometabolism 21 Immune Deficiencies at the Extremes of Age 22 The Microbiota in Immunity and Inflammation PART III Host Defenses to Infectious Agents 23 Immunology of the Skin 24 Immunology of Mucosal Surfaces 25 Host Defenses to Viruses 26 Host Defenses to Intracellular Bacteria 27 Host Defenses to Extracellular Bacteria, Including Spirochetes 28 Host Defenses to Fungi 29 Host Defenses to Protozoa 30 Host Defenses to Helminth Infection 31 Emerging Pandemic Infectious Disease Threats PART IV Immune Deficiency and Immune Regulatory Disorders 32 Approach to the Evaluation of the Patient With Suspected Immunodeficiency 33 Primary Antibody Deficiencies 34 Primary T-Cell Immunodeficiencies 35 Genetic Disorders of Interferons-, Interleukin-17, Interleukin-18, and Nuclear Factor-?B-Mediated Immunity 36 Hemophagocytic Lymphohistiocytosis 37 Autoinflammatory Syndromes 38 Immune Regulatory Disorders 39 Neutrophils and Neutrophil Disorders 40 Complement and Complement Disorders 41 Human Immunodeficiency Virus Infection and Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome 42 Autoantibody-Mediated Phenocopies of Primary Immunodeficiency Diseases PART V Allergic Diseases 43 Allergic Airway Diseases 44 Mast Cells and Mast Cell Disorders 45 Eosinophils and Eosinophilic Disorders 46 Urticaria, Angioedema, and Anaphylaxis 47 Allergic Reactions to Stinging and Biting Insects 48 Atopic and Contact Dermatitis 49 Food Allergy 50 Drug Hypersensitivity PART VI Systemic Immune Diseases 51 Mechanisms of Autoimmunity 52 Systemic Lupus Erythematosus 53 Rheumatoid Arthritis 54 Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis 55 Sjögren's Syndrome 56 Scleroderma-Systemic Sclerosis 57 Inflammatory Muscle Diseases 58 Spondyloarthritis 59 Small- and Medium-Vessel Primary Vasculitis 60 Large Vessel Vasculitides 61 Antiphospholipid Syndrome PART VII Organ-Specific Inflammatory Disease 62 Immunohematologic Disorders 63 Bullous Diseases of the Skin and Mucous Membranes 64 Immunology of Psoriasis 65 Myasthenia Gravis 66 Multiple Sclerosis 67 Autoimmune Peripheral Neuropathies 68 Immunologic Renal Diseases 69 Immunologic Mechanisms of Atherosclerosis and Myocarditis 70 Autoimmune Thyroid Diseases 71 Type 1 Diabetes 72 Immunologic Lung Diseases, 919 73 Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease and Emphysema 74 Immunologic Ocular Disease 75 Immunologic Diseases of the Gastrointestinal Tract 76 Inflammatory Hepatobiliary Diseases PART VIII Immunology and Immunotherapy of Neoplasia 77 Lymphoid Leukemias 78 Lymphomas 79 Monoclonal Gammopathies 80 Immune Responses to Solid Tumors and Immune Checkpoint Therapy 81 CAR T-Cell Therapy PART IX Medical Management of Immunological Diseases 82 Immunoglobulin Therapy: Replacement and Immunomodulation 83 Glucocorticoids 84 Immunomodulating Drugs 85 Protein Kinase Antagonists 86 Biologic Response Modifiers 87 Vaccines 88 Allergen Immunotherapy for Allergic Diseases PART X Transplantation 89 Solid Organ Transplantation: Rejection, Immunosuppression, and Tolerance 90 Allogeneic Transplantation for Immunodeficiency 91 Gene Therapy for Primary Immune Deficiency Diseases 92 Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation for Malignant Diseases PART XI Diagnostic Immunology 93 Flow Cytometry 94 Assessment of Functional Immune Responses in Lymphocytes 95 Assessment of Neutrophil Function 96 Assessment of Human Allergic Diseases Appendix 1: Selected CD Molecules and Their Characteristics Appendix 2: Laboratory Reference Values Index

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Book SynopsisTrade Review“There’s no stopping the inimitable Tabitha Brown. . . . In her first cookbook, Brown’s spirit guides you through her family-approved, measurement-free (don’t worry, cook from the spirit!) recipes. Kick off your morning with TikTok-famous carrot bacon, serve up Philly Cheesefake Hoagies for lunch, and end the night with Country-Style Steak With Gravy.” — VegNews “Brown sandwiches pep talks and vegan recipes between anecdotes of a spiritual and at times supernatural ilk. . . . She treats every life experience as an opportunity to share a lesson learned . . . always bolstered by the same authentic, sincere joy that has made her a hit on TikTok.” — Time on Feeding the Soul “Brown . . . makes people feel good, makes them think, makes them laugh, and calms them down. Feeding the Soul delivers on its title. It’s a great read for when you need a soul pick-me-up, a life pep talk, or simply something to reflect on.” — Shondaland “[Tabitha Brown is] a master at feeding viewers’ souls with her inspirational messages of hope and positive affirmations of self-love.” — People.com “This [book is] sprinkled with Brown’s infectious energy as she shares some of the wisdom that she picked up along her journey, and of course, a few vegan recipes!” — IndieWire on Feeding the Soul “If you’ve ever found yourself drawn to shifting to a vegan diet—whether for health or ethical reasons—then you probably know of the shining light that is Tabitha Brown. Her stunning [book] details what it was like to go from an aspiring actress to a woman who decided to do what was best for her body and soul. Full of personal stories and some of Brown’s beloved catchphrases, readers are sure to walk away from this read feeling seen, loved, and heard. And if not, well then that’s your business *wink*.” — Sheknows.com on Feeding the Soul “When Brown—dubbed ‘America’s Mom’—isn’t posting adorable videos that show her dancing with excitement over vegan garlic-parm croutons, she’s being cast in some of Hollywood’s biggest series (such as Showtime’s The Chi) and being invited onto top talk shows (from Ellen to The Drew Barrymore Show). And though Tinseltown can’t seem to get enough of this Southern belle, it’s Brown’s groundedness and unrelenting commitment to being her authentic self that points to why she is so damn beloved.” — VegNews on Feeding the Soul

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Book SynopsisFrom the Garza family, creators of Siete Family Foods brand, comes this flavorful collection of nourishing Mexican-American recipes.Trade Review"The Garzas’ fresh ideas and inclusive spirit are sure to broaden horizons for anyone who cooks with dietary challenges in mind." — Publishers Weekly

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Book SynopsisIn this volume, the authors describe a rational and evidence-based approach to the integrative therapy of rheumatologic, allergic, and autoimmune disorders, integrating the principles of alternative and complementary therapies into the principles and practice of conventional medical therapy. The authors examine what works and what doesn''t and offer practical guidelines for physicians for incorporating integrative medicine into their practice and advising patients on reasonable and effective therapies. The text discusses areas of controversy and identifies areas of uncertainty where future research is needed. Chapters cite the best available evidence for both safety and efficacy of all therapies discussed. Information will be presented in accessible and easy-to-read formats, including clinical pearls, case histories, and key points, with a second text color for highlighting key information.Trade ReviewThis beautifully produced volume was not only a pleasure to handle but also a real pleasure to read. * International Musculoskeletal Medicine *

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Book SynopsisTrade ReviewCrowd-pleasing recipe ideas for vegan family-friendly food * Vegetarian Living *This is a great choice for anyone venturing into the plant-based world * Healthy Food Guide *We love the versatility of this recipe book and the beautiful photography throughout. * The Green Parent *

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Book SynopsisRebecca Wilson is a mum, trained peer-to-peer breastfeeding volunteer supporter and creator of the popular Instagram channel @rebeccawilsonfood. Sharing her easy, quick, fresh family meal ideas, suitable for babies reaching the weaning milestone, Rebecca wants to show parents and carers that introducing solid foods can be fun, exciting, easy and most importantly... delicious! Rebecca recently debuted at number 7 in the prestigious Mother & Baby 'Mum List 2020', the reader-voted list of 20 top UK mumfluencers. Find out more here: www.rebeccawilson.comTrade Review'When weaning your little one, making multiple meals every day can be a faff and really time-consuming. Step forward What Mummy Makes by Rebecca Wilson. This cookbook is crammed full of 130 recipes that allow you to wean your baby and feed your family at the same time by cooking just one meal. All of the recipes can be made in under 30 minutes, and are easy to adapt for different ages and dietary requirements too.' * That's Life! *Between preparing - and clearing up - after your little one, especially when they start eating three solid meals a day, there can be barely any time left to cook for yourself. That's where Instagram star, mum, and breastfeeding support volunteer @rebeccawilsonfood really excels. She's mastered the art of creating simple but delicious recipes that can be enjoyed by adults and children alike.' * Independent.co.uk *One of the hottest cookbooks of the summer. * The Sun *'Ingenious.' * Boots Parenting Magazine *The cookbook that saved my marriage -- Celia Walden * The Telegraph *

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Book SynopsisOne in three of us experiences allergies at some point in our lives and we are more allergic than ever before, so why are allergies still so misunderstood?In Understanding Allergy, Dr Sophie Farooque, a leading expert and consultant in allergy, will provide allergy sufferers and their families with the knowledge they need to help them navigate this minefield. The book will offer practical advice to reduce unnecessary suffering, debunk common allergy myths and address key topics including: The allergy epidemic Understanding and treating hay fever and rhinitis Living with food allergies, delayed food allergies and anaphylaxis Drug allergies What to do if you think you have an allergy Eczema and allergy preventionMany people who are allergic often struggle to access help, whilst many think they have an allergy when they do not - Understanding Allergy is the essential and concise guide to diagnosis, treatment and lifestyle changes, to help you manage and alleviate your allergies.________________________________ ''A fascinating, insightful guide that is extremely clear'' Professor Adam Fox''A source of sound information and practical advice'' Professor Roy Taylor''A must read'' David Stukus, M.DTrade Review'Sophie Farooque has achieved something really special here - a fascinating, insightful guide that is extremely clear, highly engaging yet maintains the highest standards of scientific accuracy. Would highly recommend for anybody with an interest in the area' -- Professor Adam Fox'In this fascinating book, Dr Sophie Farooque separates fact from fiction about the important topic of allergy. Rare, life threatening conditions, common troublesome allergies and common misdiagnoses of allergy are all clearly explained. For the many people affected, here is a source of sound information and practical advice' -- Professor Roy Taylor, author of Your Simple Guide to Reversing Type 2 Diabetes'Now more than ever, we need clear communication from unbiased evidence-based resources to help inform our medical decision making. Misconceptions surrounding allergic conditions are rampant and negatively impact quality of life. This wonderful book, written by a true expert in the field of allergy and immunology, is a must read for every medical student, healthcare professional, parent, and patient. Dr. Farooque sets the record straight with her thoughtful explanations and comprehensive guide' -- David Stukus, M.D'In a world hungry for accurate sources of medical information, Dr Sophie Farooque has written the definitive guide to allergy for the lay person and beyond. Dr Farooque's conversational style makes for a wonderfully readable book which is factually accurate, detailing all the information one will ever need to know about the amazing world of allergic diseases. The book delivers what the title promises' -- Professor Jon Bennett, NHS Consultant Respiratory Physician and former Chair, British Thoracic Society'Being a parent of a child with food allergies can be scary and overwhelming. Yet the best way to manage allergies and prevent serious reactions is with knowledge. Understanding Allergy by Dr. Sophie Farooque is the definitive guide for parents, caregivers, and those with allergies. It's helped my family better understand now to navigate allergies and given confidence to myself and my child. Essential reading for anyone wishing to learn how to navigate life with allergies' -- Niki Jabbour, parent and award-winning author

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Book SynopsisA SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER Family Comforts is the much-anticipated new cookbook from Rebecca Wilson, the bestselling author, Instagram sensation and mum behind the phenomenally popular family food account @rebeccawilsonfood. With over 100 brand new, flavour-filled recipes, Rebecca shows you how to cook nutritious meals the whole family will love. From quick suppers that can be prepared in a matter of minutes to slow cooker heroes that deliver big flavours with minimal effort, joyful weekend feasts, brilliant bakes and warming desserts, Rebecca''s ingenious, easy-to-follow recipes are suitable for young children from six months, and irresistible for older siblings and adults too. Parents and carers can wean their babies and introduce them to a variety of new foods, whilst sharing the same meals alongside them. An essential for every family''s bookshelf, let Rebecca Wilson show you how to cook just once for the entire family, giving you more Trade ReviewIf you know someone who's in a rut with family meals, this is the book for them [...] packed with nutritious and easy dishes that everyone will enjoy, from babies to adults. -- Fiona Forman * BBC Good Food *

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Book SynopsisAn eye-opening investigation - combining reporting, history and cutting-edge science - into allergies and their rise in recent decadesHay fever. Peanut allergies. Eczema. Billions of people worldwide have some form of allergy; millions have one severe enough to seriously endanger their health. And over the past decade, the number of people diagnosed with allergy has been steadily increasing, an ever-growing medical burden on individuals, families, and our health care system.Medical anthropologist Theresa MacPhail, herself an allergy sufferer whose father died of a bee sting, set out to understand why. The result is a holistic and deeply researched examination of allergies, from their first medical description in 1819 to the mind-bending new treatments that are giving patients hope. MacPhail spent years interviewing hundreds of experts, patients and activists, in an effort to understand how recent changes in our environment and lifestyle are contributing to theTrade ReviewBrilliantly comprehensive and highly readable... The first ever book to track both the history of allergies and the state of modern allergy science -- Rebecca Seal * Observer *MacPhail's passion for her subject is evident as she brings to life and personalises a phenomenally complex field -- Simon Ings * Sunday Times *Important and deeply researched... MacPhail's compassionate insights into the problem make for engrossing reading -- John J. Ross * Wall Street Journal *An exhaustive exploration of the science of allergies * New Statesman *A fascinating account that most of us (sniffle sniffle) will find of compelling interest, and also a powerful reminder that what we do to the world around us eventually affects the world inside us -- Bill McKibbenAllergic is the definitive biography of allergies. This accessible, comprehensive and troubling portrait should be read by all who suffer and those who care about them, which, as MacPhail so carefully documents, is such an astounding number that it includes almost all of us -- Michael Moss, author of SALT SUGAR FAT and HOOKEDAllergic is just the sort of thoughtful, comprehensible and comprehensive book we urgently need to understand how rapidly changing modern environments are interacting with our ancient immune systems to cause a frightening explosion in allergies -- Daniel LiebermanAn astute, empathetic, and wonderfully informative investigation. Theresa MacPhail makes a persuasive case that cooperation-with each other, and with our internal ecosystems-is the key to relief -- Michelle Nijhuis, author of BELOVED BEASTS: FIGHTING FOR LIFE IN AN AGE OF EXTINCTIONComprehensively researched, deftly told, and radiating both intellect and passion, Allergic is essential reading for anyone interested in our bodies and our world. I am grateful to have this book to share with my allergy patients -- Kari Nadeau, Director of the Sean N. Parker Center for Allergy and Asthma Research at Stanford UniversityIn Allergic MacPhail seeks to understand the effect allergies have on us individually and socially, as well as to explore the latest ideas for treatments and therapies… MacPhail does a marvellous job of conveying that complexity to the general reader * the TLS *

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Book Synopsis A world-renowned researcher and physician offers a groundbreaking approach to identifying an entire spectrum of food-related health conditions, from allergies to sensitivities, and what we can do about them. A breathtaking one in five people in the U.S. has a health condition related to food—from disruptive sensitivities and intolerances to serious allergic reactions that can send them to the ER. These food-related problems are on a historic rise across all ages. And the spectrum of these ailments is wide and deep, with many tricky “masqueraders” in the mix to create a lot of confusion, potential misdiagnoses, and faulty or poor treatment—and immeasurable suffering for millions of people. The good news: Dr. Ruchi Gupta, on the front lines of this silent epidemic, now shares revolutionary research from her lab and clinical practice. In Food Without Fear, Dr. Gupta illuminates this misunderstood spectrum and offers a new approach to managing adverse reactions to food with a practical plan to end the misery and enjoy eating with ease.   This panoramic view empowers you to know what questions to ask your doctor to get the correct diagnosis. From debunking common myths (an allergy and an intolerance aren’t the same thing—but both can have life-threatening consequences) to identifying masqueraders, to understanding triggers (including environmental factors), as well as the microbiome’s role in adverse food reactions, these pages hold the answers. Using a framework of Identify and Empower, Treat, Manage and Prevent, and Thrive, Food Without Fear offers hope, help—and food freedom—to the millions of people who so need it. Developed by world-renowned researcher Dr. Ruchi Gupta, this revolutionary spectrum approach empowers and informs so you can take charge of your health. In Food Without Fear, you’ll learn: The differences between an allergy and an intolerance or sensitivity What “masqueraders” are and how to identify them Which health conditions are mistaken for food allergies—or can be triggered by them The top offenders that can spark an allergy attack or intolerance The surprising allergies on the rise (think red meat and exercise) The potential connections between genetics, environmental exposures, and risk for developing food-related conditions How to S.T.O.P. the misery and chart your healthy path forward Offering assessments, information on the most up-to-date treatments, and practical tips for keeping yourself safe, Food Without Fear welcomes you back to the table.

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Book SynopsisFor those with food sensitivities, these desserts have remained a distant dream—until now. Following her widely adored debut cookbook with this delectable and extensive new collection, Erin McKenna, celebrated baker and proprietress of BabyCakes NYC in New York and Los Angeles, satisfies all your food fantasies with fifty recipes for perennial favorites—all created without gluten, dairy, eggs, or refined sugar.In addition to its important primer on key ingredients and easy substitutions, BabyCakes Covers the Classics includes a section filled with Erin’s insightful solutions to frequently asked questions, which will lead you to newfound baking glory. As for the goods themselves, prepare for untold hours of refreshingly simple and undeniably delicious recipes adapted from the ones that sprinkled our collective childhoods. They include: Thin Mints Madeleines Chocolate Chip Waffles Snickerdoodles  S’mores Hamentaschen Square-Pan Tomato Pizza Six-Layer Chocolate Cake with Raspberry Preserves Banana Royale  Five variations of BabyCakes NYC’s famous donuts & many more . . . BabyCakes Covers the Classics is filled with timeless sweet and savory temptations that vegans, celiacs, and the health-minded can safely indulge in. Erin shows people of all stripes how to take control of a vegan, gluten-free pantry, and she proves that once you do, there are no limitations to what you can bake.

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Book SynopsisFrom the author of The G-Free Diet and the co-host of ABC’s The View comes a vital book about scrumptiously satisfying gluten free food—with easy-to-follow recipes, healthy tips, and full-color photographs throughout—for families managing celiac disease as well as anyone who is concerned about their intake of wheat and other grains.Growing up in a family where everyone came together at the dinner table, Elizabeth Hasselbeck savored the signature meatball, lasagna, and ziti dishes of her grandmother and great-grandmother, and the pierogies of her father’s heritage. But a decade ago, the Emmy Award–winning co-host of The View, New York Times bestselling author, and mother of three was diagnosed with celiac disease, and the family recipes she grew up with suddenly became strictly off-limits. Or so she thought.   Getting rid of gluten, however, doesn’t have to mean giving up taste. Deliciously G-

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Book SynopsisGluten-Free recipes which maximise flavour, texture and taste.

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Book SynopsisContinuing the exciting series of BNF Task Force Reports, Adverse Reactions to Foods covers in depth food allergy, food intolerance, nutrition and the immune system and autoimmune disease. Chaired by Professor Dame Barbara Clayton, task force members have provided cutting edge information, which is a must-have reference for a whole range of professionals including dietitians, nutritionists, health visitors, family practitioners, nursing practitioners and many other health professionals.Trade Review"...some of the most eminent practitioners in the field have contributed to this book, it is no surprise that it is an excellent and very exhaustive resume of the topic. Although a different author wrote each chapter, the skilful editing ensures that all the chapters are written in the same style." (Isabel Skypala, Journal of Human Nutrition & Dietetics, August 2002) "Questions on food allergy and intolerance, plus the answers (this chapter alone makes the book valuable - the complex questions are answered in a language that all can understand and interpret). A must-read for nutritionists, dieticians, medics and food scientists/technologists." (Food & Beverage Reporter 2004)Table of ContentsForeword. Terms of Reference. Task Force Membership. 1 Introduction and Definitions. 2 The Immune System. 3 Nutrition and the Immune System. 4 Epidemiology of Food Intolerance and Food Allergy. 5 Pre- and Postnatal Sensitisation to Foods. 6 Common Food Allergies. 7 Other Manifestations of Food Intolerances. 8 Enzyme Defects and Food Intolerance. 9 Coeliac Disease and other Gluten Sensitive Disorders. 10 Clinically Validated Diagnostic Tests and Non-validated Procedures of Unproven Value. 11 Diagnosis and Management of Food Intolerance by Diet. 12 Food Allergens and the Food Industry. 13 Immunomodulation of Food Allergies. 14 Conclusions of the Task Force. 15 Recommendations of the Task Force. 16 Questions on Food Allergy and Intolerance. Appendix 1 Food Additives. Glossary. Abbreviations. References. Index.

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Book SynopsisJennifer Kozek is a therapist who practices in Connecticut, and is also the mother of a son with Autism Spectrum disorders. After treating Evan bio-medically, along with other healing practices, Jennifer witnessed the kind of improvements that every parent of a similarly diagnosed child dreams of: Evan no longer grunts and screams, throws toys, hits others, or has mood swings. He no longer throws himself into fits of uncontrollable rage, listens to his teachers and responds appropriately. He copes better with changes in routine & makes eye contact more often. He no longer enters into a trance-like state and the list goes on. Evan is now a happy, well-adjusted, 7-year-old. It is the author's mission to reach the millions of parents who struggle to find healthier and more natural ways to treat their children's nuanced disorders. Healing without Hurting, includes a full menu of natural treatment options, including: A real world success story. Specific points highlighted in boxes. Tips

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Book SynopsisAn in-depth review of the current scientific knowledge on food allergens testing, covering the major methodologies and techniques used to detect food allergens. Food allergens are a series of agents, mainly proteins, which cause various unpleasant and sometimes clinical symptoms in humans through consumption of foods. Perhaps surprisingly, there are no treatments against food allergies which have been found to be 100% effective. The scope for individual difference in terms of how a person reacts to a given allergen is massive, making it incredibly difficult and complex to try and medicate against allergies. Food Allergens Testing takes a thorough look at modern molecular biology and immunochemical techniques used to detect food allergens. The eleven chapters constitute an in-depth review of the current scientific knowledge on food allergens, covering the major methodologies and techniques used in validated analytical approaches. The book is aimed aTable of ContentsList of contributors ix 1 Introduction 1 Dimosthenis Kizis and George Siragakis 1.1 Adverse reactions to food 1 1.2 Manifestation mechanisms and symptoms of food allergy 2 1.3 Diagnosis and treatment of food allergy 3 1.4 Food allergy prevalence 4 1.5 Allergenic foods: an increasing list 4 1.6 Methods for food allergen detection 5 References 9 2 Immunodiagnostics in food allergen testing 13 Jennifer Anne Rice and Anthony Joseph Lupo 2.1 Immunoassays for detection of food allergens 14 2.2 Enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) 15 2.3 Lateral-flow devices (LFDs) 17 2.4 Antibodies utilized in immunoassays 19 2.5 Sampling and extraction methods for immunoassays 21 2.6 Limitations of immunoassays 23 2.7 Commercial immunoassays for allergen detection in food 23 2.8 Conclusion 27 References 27 3 Molecular testing for food allergens 29 Terence Lok Ting Lau 3.1 Nucleic-acid amplification methods 30 3.2 Food allergen testing by PCR 33 3.3 DNA extraction from food samples 36 3.4 Establishing a food allergen PCR test 38 3.5 DNA testing and food allergen management 44 3.6 Conclusion 44 References 45 4 LC–MS/MS techniques for food allergen testing 49 Manos Christofakis and Aglaia Xila 4.1 Introduction to analytical techniques and allergen testing 50 4.2 Food sample preparation techniques 52 4.3 Liquid chromatography techniques 56 4.4 Implementation of LC–MS/MS techniques in allergen detection 60 4.5 Evaluation of LC–MS/MS methodologies 60 4.6 Conclusion 63 References 63 5 Detection of animal allergens in foods 67 Katerina Rizou 5.1 Introduction 67 5.2 Food allergens of animal origin 69 5.3 Egg 69 5.4 Milk 76 5.5 Fish, crustaceans, molluscs 84 Acknowledgements 92 References 92 6 Detection of plant allergens in foods 105 Dimosthenis Kizis 6.1 Introduction 105 6.2 Determination of plant allergens in foods 106 6.3 Future prospects 123 References 127 7 Gluten testing in foods, pharmaceuticals and cosmetics 151 Joanna Leszczynska, Iwona Majak and Adrian Bartos 7.1 Allergy and intolerance to wheat proteins 151 7.2 The permissible dose of gluten 153 7.3 Structure of wheat proteins 154 7.4 Changes in gluten structure during technological processing 156 7.5 Immunological methods for gluten determination 157 7.6 PCR methods 164 7.7 Other methods 168 7.8 Determination of gluten content in pharmaceuticals and cosmetics 170 References 173 8 Food allergen testing in alcoholic and other beverages 185 Rebecca Kokkinofta and George Siragakis 8.1 Alcohol allergy 185 8.2 Detection of allergens in wine 186 8.3 Facing beer allergy 190 8.4 Nonalcoholic beverages and allergy 192 8.5 Conclusion 194 References 194 9 Allergens in the food industry: customer and legislation demands 197 Antonis Lampidonis and George Siragakis 9.1 Food allergy: a worldwide problem 197 9.2 Consumers' demands on food allergy 198 9.3 Food allergy management 200 9.4 Legislation and labelling guide 203 9.5 New EU food labelling rules 208 9.6 Food allergen regulatory thresholds 210 9.7 Conclusion 211 References 212 10 Reference materials for food allergen testing 215 Sandor Tomoskozi, Kitti Torok, Zsuzsanna Bugyi and Lyvia Hajas 10.1 Regulatory environment of food allergens 215 10.2 Reference materials and the related problems 218 10.3 Availability of reference materials – current commercial possibilities and scientific efforts 220 10.4 Practical application of reference materials 227 10.5 Development of an incurred reference material containing gliadin – a case study 229 10.6 Conclusion 232 Acknowledgements 233 References 233 11 Proficiency schemes for food allergen testing 237 Charalampos Alexopoulos, Elias Kakoulides and Evgenia Lampi 11.1 Introduction – food allergens 237 11.2 Methods for the detection of food allergens 237 11.3 Interlaboratory comparisons and proficiency-testing schemes 250 11.4 Proficiency-testing schemes for food allergen determinations 258 11.5 Conclusion/discussion 264 Acknowledgements 264 References 265 Index 273

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Book Synopsis''Such a useful book'' Charlotte Stirling-Reed, The Baby and Child Nutritionist and Sunday Times bestselling author When Kate''s first child was diagnosed with cow''s milk allergy she quickly discovered that there were no family friendly books on the market to help her navigate the process so she set about educating herself, started @thedairyfreemum and has now written the book she wished she''d had at the time.Cow''s milk allergy (CMPA) is the most common food allergy diagnosed in children in the UK. This book will support you right from the start of your journey and through allergy diagnosis, weaning and learning about nutrition, giving you the tools to improve your confidence and feel less stressed. From breakfasts, snacks, quick meals, desserts, family favourites and party treats, Kate aka The Dairy Free Mum has you covered. All recipes are dairy and soya-free and include: Mac ''n'' Cheeze; Fish Pie; Lasagne; Pancakes; Cheat''s Spring Green

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Book SynopsisNew York Times best-selling author and revolutionary food activist Vani Hari offers an array of quick, easy, real-food recipes that make cooking fun, healthy, and delicious. This book will inspire you to take control of your health and ditch processed foods for good.If you want to be inspired, delighted, and overwhelmed with deliciousness look no further than Vani Hari's masterful, yet simple everyday cookbook, Food Babe Kitchen. Mark Hyman, M.D., New York Times best-selling author of Food Fix and Head of Strategy and Innovation at the Cleveland Clinic Center for Functional MedicineWith more than 100 mouthwatering recipesfrom Biscuits with Whipped Honey Butter to Baja Fish Tacos, Grapefruit Goddess Salad, Luscious Lemon Bars, and even Homemade Doritosthe Food Babe Kitchen will show readers how delicious and simple it is to eat healthy, easy, real food.Food Babe Kitchen shows you how to shop for the healTrade Review"I love Vani! Her food industry investigations have made me a better mother by opening my eyes to what's really going on and by making me a healthier cook. We are paying attention to ingredients more than ever, and it's because of her dedication to wellness on all levels. The nutritious recipes, advice, and tips in Food Babe Kitchen are invaluable." - Eva Mendes, actress, businesswoman, and mother of two "I couldn't be more excited for Vani's first cookbook! I've been following her for years as she's my go-to girl for all things health and wellness. Her passion and perseverance have always been inspiring and now my family and I love having her healthy and delicious recipes in our kitchen." - Kristin Cavallari, founder and CEO of Uncommon James lifestyle brand, two-time New York Times best-selling author of Balancing in Heels and True Roots, and mother to three young kids"If you want to be inspired, delighted, and overwhelmed with deliciousness look no further than Vani Hari's masterful, yet simple everyday cookbook, Food Babe Kitchen. Known for her fearless approach to telling the truth about what's really in our food, Vani now provides a cornucopia of choices that start with real food, flavor, and healing; and end with joy, happiness, and nourishment in every sense." - Mark Hyman, M.D., New York Times best-selling author of Food Fix and Head of Strategy and Innovation at the Cleveland Clinic Center for Functional Medicine "Vani is the matriarch of food transparency! Her deep knowledge and passion for the quality of food available we eat are now combined with her love of feeding those around her. What a gift to have the Food Babe sharing her tips, tricks for the types of food we should be eating in over 100 delectable family-friendly recipes." - Catherine McCord, cookbook author and founder of Weelicious "Vani and I see eye to eye on nourishing our bodies with wholesome, real food meals made with high-quality, unprocessed ingredients. And this does not mean sacrificing taste . . . her recipes are delicious! My copy of Food Babe Kitchen is going to be well-worn with many pages flagged and splattered on." - Lisa Leake, #1 New York Times best-selling author of 100 Days of Real Food"Vani sheds light on the processed food system and the negative impact chemicals, emulsifiers, and added sugars can have on each of us. Her new cookbook is an accessible tool I recommend to help clients stock a cleaner pantry, fridge, and freezer; and learn that simple homemade meals can be easy, clean, and delicious." - Kelly LeVeque, celebrity nutritionist and best-selling author of Body Love Every Day

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Book SynopsisExpert advice from world-leading child allergy specialists + 100 recipes from Australia's No.1 food site Australian families affected by common food-related allergies can now rejoice with this ground-breaking cookbook developed with expertise provided by Australia's leading child health specialists at Murdoch Children's Research Institute, with a wealth of easy, family-friendly recipes from Australia's number one food platform, taste.com.au. The Allergy Friendly Family Cookbook will revolutionise family kitchens and school lunchboxes everywhere, with helpful and practical tips drawn from the latest research by paediatric and allergy specialists at Murdoch Children's Research Institute. This essential resource includes easy-to-understand, evidence-based advice and is packed with tried and tested allergy-friendly recipes the whole family will enjoy, from breakfast, lunch and lunchbox ideas through to dinner, dessert and special occasions. Complete with handy 'at-a-glance' icons and e

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Book SynopsisContact urticaria syndrome was first defined in 1975 and since then scientific interest has steadily increased. New cases are continuously being reported furnishing information on novel clinical features. A large number of compounds could be responsible for triggering the syndrome including fragrances, cosmetics, latex, preservatives, flavorings, and disinfectants.However, contact urticaria syndrome is often misdiagnosed in part due to a misinterpretation of its clinical manifestation and lack of knowledge of appropriate testing protocols and diagnostic programs. The latter have to be individualized for each patient based on the substance in question, medical history, possible concomitant disease, and clinical symptoms reported after exposure to the suspected culprit. Contact Urticaria Syndrome explains various aspects of this syndrome. The book discusses its definition, history, epidemiology, and occupational relevance. It also provides a detailed discussion ofTable of ContentsContact Urticaria Syndrome: Definition, History, Etiology, and Relevance. Contact Urticaria Syndrome: Epidemiology and Occupational Relevance. Contact Urticaria Syndrome: How It Is Clinically Manifested and to Diagnose It. Mast Cell Biology and Its Role in the Immediate Skin Contact Reactions. The Oral Allergy Syndrome. Atopic Diathesis and Contact Urticaria Syndrome. Proteins as Trigger Factors of Immediate Skin Contact Reactions. Chemical Compounds as Trigger Factors of Immediate Contact Skin Reactions. Nonimmunological Contact Urticaria. Immunologic Contact Urticaria. Immunoglobulin E: Pathogenic Relevance in Urticaria and Eczema. Contact Urticaria Syndrome: Diagnostic Tools and Test Procedures. Molecular Diagnosis in Contact Urticaria Caused by Proteins. Skin Tests and Specific IgE Determinations in the Diagnosis of Contact Urticaria and Respiratory Disease Caused by Low-Molecular-Weight Chemicals. Agricultural Chemicals. Animals and Animal Products as Causes of Contact Urticaria and Protein Contact Dermatitis. Contact Urticaria and Eczema from Dental Products. Contact Urticaria Syndrome Induced by Drugs. Contact Urticaria, Dermatitis, and Respiratory Allergy Caused by Enzymes. Contact Urticaria Syndrome from Epoxy Resin. Contact Urticaria Syndrome from Foods and Food Derivatives. Cosmetic Components Causing Contact Urticaria Syndrome: An Update. Contact Urticaria Syndrome from Reactive Dyes in Textiles. Hairdressing Products: Contact Urticaria Syndrome. Metals as a Cause of Contact Urticaria Syndrome. Skin Allergy Caused by Organic Acid Anhydrides. Immediate Skin Contact Reactions from Plants. Contact Urticaria to Preservatives and Disinfectants. Seminal Plasma Hypersensitivity and Immediate Contact Skin Reactions to Bodily Fluids.

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Book SynopsisA dairy-free rich chocolate tart that only takes 10 minutes to make? Banana waffles drizzled with maple syrup that are gluten-free? Flaky sausage rolls that are totally plant-based? Gooey nut butter choc pots made without eggs and ready to eat, fresh from the oven, in just 15 minutes? If you have suffered ill health or have food allergies and intolerances and are looking for recipes that can be made in minutes, with instructions you can understand, using ingredients you probably already have and are guaranteed healthy and tasty, then this is the only cookbook you need in your kitchen.Healthy Living James includes 80 delicious recipes, each one gluten-free, dairy-free, egg-free and mainly plant-based (but with easy options to add in meat or fish). Every recipe aims to teach you how easy it is to cook this food, using affordable supermarket ingredients and a couple of pots and pans, even if you have limited time, energy or skill. &

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Book SynopsisWith more than two hundred pages of quinoa-inspired cuisine, The Quintessential Quinoa Cookbook is unlike any other quinoa cookbook. Inside you’ll find the quinoa queen behind CookbookQuinoa.net Wendy Polisi’s exclusive, tried-and-tested recipes. She offers photographs and nutritional information for every recipe, and alternative ingredients and preparation methods. The Quintessential Quinoa Cookbook offers vegan, gluten-free, sugar-free, fast and easy, eating clean, quinoa recipes for kids, and even desserts (need I say more?). Let’s take a quick peek at the recipes included:Black bean and quinoa tostadas Quinoa burgers Almond fudge quinoa brownies Sun-dried tomato and goat cheese pizza And much more! With so many ways to prepare this wholesome superfood, the popularity of quinoa continues to grow. Whether you’re a home cook looking to try something new, or a quinoa connoisseur looking for inspired and creative recipes—The Quintessential Quinoa Cookbook is the book for you!

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Book SynopsisHow do allergies work? How have they changed in the last ten or twenty years? Why do so many people suffer from and live with them? In The Complete Guide to Allergies, author and allergist Dr. Catherine Quéquet explores the world of the most common allergies and introduces readers to the strangest and newest allergies that have impacted large numbers of the population in recent years. Pollen, dust mites, seafood, nut, dairy, and gluten are only the tip of the allergy iceberg. If the world of allergies were simple, it would be easy to get rid of them, but the growing number of people suffering from allergies know that it is far from being that straightforward. An allergy appears when a person with a sensitivity meets an allergen. However, in the polluted and hyper-consuming world in which we live, cocktail effects and risk situations multiply at any moment of the day: when we get dressed, when we slee

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Book SynopsisAn allergy diagnosis can be overwhelming and life changing but this book provides brings together all the in-depth information and practical tips you need. It includes interviews with the country's leading allergy experts, advice from people living with allergies and has been endorsed by Allergy UK. Living With Allergies provides insight into each allergic condition, how to cope at different life stages and information on diagnosis, treatment and everyday management. It also includes tips the doctors don't tell you: How do you manage allergy anxiety? How do you keep your child safe at school? How can you travel abroad with allergies? This book will help you learn how to live with allergies in a proactive and positive way.

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Book SynopsisBy Alexa Baracaia, winner of the 2022 Free From Hero AwardThe discovery that your child has a serious food allergy can be life-changing, accompanied as it often is by an emergency dash to the hospital, the acquisition of several EpiPens, and a large dose of anxiety. My Family and Food Allergies is for anyone caring for, or close to, a child with food allergies. It covers every aspect of the journey from diagnosis to helping your child on the path to independence. First and foremost, it is aimed at parents but it is also a must-read for grandparents, friends, teachers and others keen to learn more about living with food allergies. It is bursting with practical tips and expert advice on how to navigate each fresh milestone and challenge, including school care plans, understanding where the real risks are (and what is manageable) and how to handle things like school bake sales, celebratory occasions and birthday parties. It features failsafe recipes for every occasion, including the best 'free from' birthday cake recipe ever, as well as advice on travel and flying, on what to look for in accommodation and a mini-allergy-friendly guide for resorts such as Disneyland, restaurant chains, and so on. With an outline of what we can hope for the future, where the science is now, and what the experts predict will happen in the battle against severe food allergies, this really is the ultimate guide for anyone who wants to safely support and inform their child on the path to independence.Trade ReviewAlexa gives you instant confidence. Her research is exceptional, and the organisation of the material... is flawless. Despite the volume (300-odd pages) it never feels overwhelming, thanks to Alexa's readable, clear style, which blends well-explained science and medicine, gem after gem of useful information on everything an allergy family might need. * Alex Gazzola, 'Allergy Insight' *A must-read for anyone living with a food allergy... the author's own experiences shine light on a positive future living with allergy, after a daunting diagnosis. * Nutfreeliving.co.uk *[I] endorse this new book, it covers many topics that will be of great use to allergy families and does so in a very accessible way, well done. * George du Toit, Professor of Paediatric Allergy, Kings College London, Evelina London, Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust *

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Book SynopsisThe book "The Fundamentals of Hypersensitivity and Allergy" comprises of seven chapters and describes the historical perspective, causes and classification of hypersensitivities, which are important in understanding the current issues regarding conditions in which the immune system which normally serves a protective role has a harmful effect. This book describes the original concept of hypersensitivity and allergy and how sensitive individuals respond to different allergens, drugs and other agents, where the body reacts with an exaggerated immune response that ultimately results in tissue damage. The classification of hypersensitive reactions given by Gell and Coombs with the modifications made to the previous classification are described in detail. Different types of hypersensitivities, their process, the contribution of various cells and molecules to normal immune responses and to hypersensitive reactions are discussed separately. The examples for different types of immune responses are described thoroughly to get a proper understanding of the topic. The clinical manifestations of different types of hypersensitivities and their means of prevention, evaluation and management are also depicted in separate chapters with clear insight. Lastly, the airborne allergens responsible for the allergy, different types of aeroallergens, their effects and allergies caused by them are described. The effect of climate change on aeroallergen production, various diagnostic tests for detection of aero-allergy with their prevention and control are discussed in detail separately. The book contains a reasonable number of diagrams, flowcharts and tables. Besides this, various interesting and self-explanatory illustrations are incorporated to make the book useful to the students for whom it is written. The question bank, which includes long answer type, short answer type and multiple choice questions with their answers at the very end of each chapter, is developed to get a full grasp of the topic.Table of ContentsAbout the Authors; About the Editor; Acknowledgements; Hypersensitivity Reaction; Gell and Coombs Classification of Hypersensitivity; Type I Hypersensitivity (Allergy or Immediate Type Hypersensitivity); Type II Hypersensitivity (Antibody-Mediated Cytotoxic Hypersensitivity); Type III Hypersensitivity (Immune-Complex Mediated Hypersensitivity); Type IV Hypersensitivity (Delayed Type Hypersensitivity); Aeroalergens and Their Control; Index; Preface.

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Book SynopsisOnly in very recent times have therapies been developed that are specific to a particular manifestation of autoimmune disease, and these have begun to replace the all-purpose remedies of the past 30 years. This volume, which draws on the principles of immunology presented in Volume 1050 (Autoimmunity: Concepts and Diagnosis at the Cutting Edge), extends these concepts to the realm of clinical findings and current therapy for many autoimmune and connective tissue disorders. Both organ-specific and organ-nonspecific diseases are covered, and one section is entirely focused on treatment. Treatments using cytokines, chemokines, cognate receptors, and genetic interactions are particularly prominent in these reports, and attention is also paid to the increasing use of intravenous imunoglobulins and both monoclonal and imunosuppressive agents. A therapeutic void remains, but the work reported on here contributes considerably to the effort to fill that void. NOTE: Annals volumes are available for sale as individual books or as a journal. For information on institutional journal subscriptions, please visit www.blackwellpublishing.com/nyas. ACADEMY MEMBERS: Please contact the New York Academy of Sciences directly to place your order (www.nyas.org). Members of the New York Academy of Science receive full-text access to the Annals online and discounts on print volumes. Please visit http://www.nyas.org/MemberCenter/Join.aspx for more information about becoming a member.Table of ContentsForeword: Yehuda Shoenfeld and M. Eric Gershwin. . Part I: Organ-Specific Autoimmune Diseases:. 1. Activation, Apoptosis, and Clearance of Neutrophils in Wegener's Granulomatosis: André P. van Rossum, Pieter C. Limburg, and Cees G. M. Kallenberg. 2. Is PR3-ANCA Formation Initiated in Wegener's Granulomatosis Lesions? Granulomas as Potential Lymphoid Tissue Maintaining Autoantibody Production: J Voswinkel, A Müller, and P Lamprecht. 3. Clinical Relevance of Antiphospholipid Antibodies in Primary Biliary Cirrhosis: Philipp von Landenberg, Michael Baumgartner, Juergen Schoelmerich, Karl J. Lackner, and Reinhild Klein. 4. IL-10 and the Cytokine Network in the Pathogenesis of Human Autoimmune Hemolytic Anemia: Caterina Toriani-Terenzi and Enzo Fagiolo. 5. Crohn's Disease Is Associated with Polymorphism of CARD15/NOD2 Gene in a Hungarian Population: Zsuzsanna Nagy, Oszkár Karádi, György Rumi, György Rumi, Jr., Alajos Pár, Gyula Mózsik, László Czirják, and Gábor Süto. 6. Apoptosis in Human Skin: Role in Pathogenesis of Various Diseases and Relevance for Therapy: Esther Reefman, Pieter C. Limburg, Cees G. M. Kallenberg, and Marc Bijl. 7. Cancer-Associated Myositis: Clinical Features and Prognostic Signs: Andrea Ponyi, Tamás Constantin, Miklós Garami, Csilla andrás, Béla Tállai, Andrea Váncsa, Lajos Gergely, and Katalin Dankó. 8. Control of Type 1 Autoimmune Diabetes by Naturally Occurring CD4+CD25+ Regulatory T Lymphocytes in Neonatal NOD Mice: C A Piccirillo, M Tritt, E Sgouroudis, A Albanese, M Pyzik, and V Hay. 9. The Role of Methallothioneins in Experimental Autoimmune Encephalomyelitis and Multiple Sclerosis: Carmen Espejo and Eva M. Martínez-Cáceres. 10. Oxidized Low-Density Lipoprotein/ß2-Glycoprotein I Complexes and Autoantibodies in Patients with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus: Luis R. Lopez, Beth L. Hurley, Daniel F. Simpson, and Eiji Matsuura. 11. Autoantibodies to Human 6 Integrin in Patients with Bullous Pemphigoid: Mária Kiss, Ádám Perényi, Ilona Marczinovits, János Molnár, Attila Dobozy, Lajos Kemény, and Sándor Husz. 12. Soluble HLA Class I and Class II Molecules in Relapsing-Remitting Multiple Sclerosis: Acute Response to Interferon-ß1a Treatment and Their Use as Markers of Disease Activity: Alireza Minagar, Irena Adamashvilli, Stephen L. Jaffe, Michael F. Glabus, Eduardo Gonzalez-Toledo, and Roger E. Kelley. 13. Proinflammatory Cytokines and Autoimmunity in Churg-Strauss Syndrome: B Hellmich, E Csernok, and W L Gross. 14. Rheumatic Fever: How S. pyogenes-Primed Peripheral T Cells Trigger Heart Valve Lesions: L Guilherme, K C Faé, S E Oshiro, A C Tanaka, P M A Pomerantzeff, and J Kalil. 15. Avidity of Anti-ß2-Glycoprotein I and Thrombosis or Pregnancy Loss in Patients with Antiphospholipid Syndrome: S Cucnik, B Bozic, T Kveder, M Tomsic, and B Rozman. 16. Neurological Complications of Celiac Disease and Autoimmune Mechanisms: Preliminary Data of a Prospective Study in Adult Patients: C Briani, G Zara, E Toffanin, S Ruggero, A Ferrarini, F De Lazzari, M Luca, D Faggian, F Grassivaro, M Ermani, R Pezzani, B Giometto, and A D'odorico. 17. E2F1–/– C57BL/6 Mice Overexpressing a Human Bcl-2 Transgene in B Cells Develop a Mild Autoimmune Syndrome: María J. Marín, Itxaso García, Marta Peña, Ainhoa Bolívar, Ana Zubiaga, and Marcos Lóez-Hoyos. 18. Systemic Thromboembolism in Inflammatory Bowel Disease: Mechanisms and Clinical Applications: Gilad Twig, Gisele Zandman-Goddard, Martine Szyper-Kravitz, and Yehuda Shoenfeld. 19. Pregnancy Loss and Endometriosis: Pathogenic Role of Anti-Laminin-1 Autoantibodies: Junko Inagaki, Akane Kondo, Luis R. Lopez, Yehuda Shoenfeld, and Eiji Matsuura. 20. Primary Biliary Cirrhosis: Solving the Enigma: Alessia Giorgini, Carlo Selmi, Pietro Invernizzi, Mauro Podda, Massimo Zuin, and M Eric Gershwin. 21. The Stages of Type 1A Diabetes: Naru Babaya, Maki Nakayama, and George S. Eisenbarth. 22. Soluble CD40L in Plasma of Patients with Primary Biliary Cirrhosis: Sabine Oertelt, Pietro Invernizzi, Carlo Selmi, Mauro Podda, and M Eric Gershwin. 23. Decreased Serum Leptin Levels in Primary Biliary Cirrhosis: A Link between Metabolism and Autoimmunity?: Roman Rieger, Sabine Oertelt, Carlo Selmi, Pietro Invernizzi, Mauro Podda, and M Eric Gershwin. 24. Analysis of the Foxp3/Scurfin Gene in Crohn's Disease: Ogyi Park, Irina Grishina, Patrick S. Leung, M Eric Gershwin, and T Prindiville. . Part II: Systematic Autoimmune Diseases:. 25. Juvenile Systemic Sclerosis: A Follow-up Study of Eight Patients: Szilvia Szamosi, László Maródi, László Czirják, Zoltán Ellenes, and Gabriella Szücs. 26. Antifodrin Antibodies in Sjögren's Syndrome: A Review: Torsten Witte. 27. Generation and Characterization of Three Monoclonal IgM Antiphospholipid Antibodies Recognizing Different Phospholipid Antigens: Catharina Buschmann, Christian Fischer, Viola Ochsenhirt, Carolin Neukirch, Karl J. Lackner, and Philipp von Landenberg. 28. Premature Immunosenescence in Rheumatoid Arthritis and Multiple Sclerosis Patients: Marielle Thewissen, Loes Linsen, Veerle Somers, Piet Geusens, Jef Raus, and Piet Stinissen. 29. Association of Rheumatoid Arthritis with HLA-DR1 and HLA-DR4 in Hungary: Anikó Kapitány, Erika Zilahi, Sándor Szántó, Gabriella Szücs, Zoltán Szabó, Anikó Végvári, Péter Rass, Sándor Sipka, Gyula Szegedi, and Zoltán Szekanecz. 30. Plasminogen Activator Inhibitor-1 Is Associated with Impaired Endothelial Function in Women with Systemic Lupus Erythematosus: Emily C. Somers, Wendy Marder, Mariana J. Kaplan, Robert D. Brook, and W Joseph McCune. 31. Early Atherosclerosis in Rheumatoid Arthritis: Effects of Smoking on Thickness of the Carotid Artery Intima Media: Roberto Gerli, Yaniv Sherer, Gaetano Vaudo, Giuseppe Schillaci, Boris Gilburd, andrea Giordano, Elena Bartoloni Bocci, Rosita Allegrucci, Simona Marchesi, Elmo Mannarino, and Yehuda Shoenfeld. 32. Investigation of Arthritic Joint Destruction by a Novel Fibroblast-Based Model: U Sack, B Sehm, F Kahlenberg, A Murr, J Lehmann, A Tannapfel, K Uberla, A Moessner, A Dietrich, F Emmrich, F Lange, A Jungel, J-M Braun, and U Anderegg. 33. Prevalence of Antiphospholipid and Antioxidized Low-Density Lipoprotein Antibodies in Rheumatoid Arthritis: Yaniv Sherer, Roberto Gerli, Gaetano Vaudo, Giuseppe Schillaci, Boris Gilburd, andrea Giordano, Elena Bartoloni Bocci, Rosita Allegrucci, Simona Marchesi, Elmo Mannarino, and Yehuda Shoenfeld. 34. Mono-organic versus Multi-organic Involvement in Primary Antiphospholipid Syndrome: Gabriela Medina, Olga Vera-Lastra, Ulises Angeles, and Luis J. Jara. 35. OxLDL/ß2GPI Complexes and Autoantibodies in Patients with Systemic Lupus Erythematosus, Systemic Sclerosis, and Antiphospholipid Syndrome: Pathogenic Implications for Vascular Involvement: Luis R. Lopez, Daniel F. Simpson, Beth L. Hurley, and Eiji Matsuura. 36. Anti-HSP60 Immunity Is Already Associated with Atherosclerosis Early in Life: M Knoflach, D Bernhard, and G Wick. 37. Determinants of Vessel Targeting in Vasculitis: Gary S. Hoffman. 38. Lymphocyte Activation as a Possible Measure of Atherosclerotic Risk in Patients with Sleep Apnea: Larissa Dyugovskaya, Peretz Lavie, and Lena Lavie. 39. Systemic Lupus Erythematosus, Atherosclerosis, and Autoantibodies: Sandra Zampieri, Luca Iaccarino, Anna Ghirardello, Elena Tarricone, Silvia Arienti, Piercarlo Sarzi-Puttini, Pierfranca Gambari, and andrea Doria. 40. Accelerated Atherosclerosis in Patients with Systemic Autoimmune Diseases: Karina de Leeuw, Cees Kallenberg, and Marc Bijl. 41. Nocturnal Hormones and Clinical Rhythms in Rheumatoid Arthritis: Maurizio Cutolo, Kati Otsa, Oivi Aakre, and Alberto Sulli. 42. Xenobiotic-Induced Recruitment of Autoantigens to Nuclear Proteasomes Suggests a Role for Altered Antigen Processing in Scleroderma: Min Chen and Anna von Mikecz. 43. Humoral Antigenic Targets of the Ribosomal P0 Lupus Autoantigen Are Not Limited to the Carboxyl Region: Benjamin F. Bruner, Donny M. Wynn, Morris Reichlin, John B. Harley, and Judith A. James. 44. Clinical Correlations of Potential Activity Markers in Systemic Sclerosis: R Becvár, J Stork, V Pesáková, A Stánová, H Hulejová, L Rysová, A Zatloukalová, P Zatloukal, M Jáchymová, and L Pourová. 45. Complement Activation: A Novel Pathogenic Mechanism in the Antiphospholipid Syndrome: Silvia S. Pierangeli, Mariano Vega-Ostertag, Xiaowei Liu, and Guillermina Girardi. 46. The Interplay of Chemokines and Dendritic Cells in the Pathogenesis of Lupus Nephritis: Marco Tucci, Nicola Calvani, Hanno B. Richards, Cosima Quatraro, and Franco Silvestris. 47. Cellular and Molecular Mechanisms of Regulation of Autoantibody Production in Lupus: Bevra H. Hahn, Fanny Ebling, Ram R. Singh, Ram P. Singh, George Karpouzas, and Antonio La Cava. 48. 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Book SynopsisA revised and updated version of the definitive peanut allergy book. Since the second edition of The Peanut Allergy Answer Book was published in 2006, much additional research has been published in the field of peanut allergy and anaphylaxis, including new diagnostic tests and new vaccines and therapies, including oral desensitization and human trials for Chinese herbal medication. New information has emerged on the risk factors for the development of peanut allergy during pregnancy, breastfeeding, and in infant diets, which has led to a paradigm shift in how we think about what to eat and what to avoid. National guidelines for the management of food allergies from the National Institutes of Health were published in 2010. In addition, there has been a great increase in public awareness of the societal impact of peanut allergy such as in schools and childcare facilities, in restaurants, and the food industry. This has led to the publication of national guidelines by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention for school management of food allergies and anaphylaxis, The Food Allergy & Anaphylaxis Management Act of 2011, School Access to Emergency Epinephrine Act, and legislation for restaurant guidelines for food-allergic consumers. The incidence of peanut allergies has tripled in the past ten years and continues to increase, yet the present management of peanut allergy remains largely preventive through avoidance and education. The Peanut Allergy Answer Book, 3rd Edition, contains more than 50% new material, including new chapters such as "Is Early Avoidance of Peanut Good or Bad?"; "Should the Sibling of a Child with Peanut Allergy Avoid Peanuts?"; "Should I Avoid Eating Peanuts and Other Allergenic Foods while Breastfeeding?"; and "At What Age Should Peanuts and Nuts Be Introduced into the Child's Diet?"

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