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Allergies caused truly by alcohol are very rare. Alcohol allergy is mostly caused by the various components used in its making.   These components are the potential allergens present in alcoholic beverages. These common allergens present in alcohol are- grapes, yeast, rye, barley and wheat. Alcohol intolerance is more common that its allergy. When your digestive system is unable to break down the alcohol taken it, it gives rise to alcohol intolerance . Mostly people think alcohol allergy and alcohol intolerance are the same and therefore, use these terms inter changeably. In all allergies it is the immune system that reacts with the allergen and due to this a reaction takes place. Same is the case with alcohol allergy , when alcohol enters the body, the immune system sees it as a threat to the body. To fight against it, the immune system releases anti-bodies. This causes an allergic reaction.   Alcohol allergy is a type1 or IgE mediated allergy. IgE also known as immu...

Avocados are considered a healthy food and is the best source of monounsaturated fatty acids (MUFA). The fruit contains about 20 minerals and vitamins. It is also known to boost heart health and lower the cholesterol levels. But for some people who suffer from avocado allergy, this fruit might bring about a bad experience. Avocado intolerance refers to the unpleasant feeling that people get after eating avocados. It is similar as all other types food allergies but has some mild effects on the body. People are more likely to develop an oral allergy from avocados which generally results in mild reactions. There is also one more kind of allergy that people develop from avocados except oral allergies, this is called latex allergy. Latex allergy is caused due to cross reactions. Oral allergies occur when your body perceives avocados as a foreign invader that could harm your body. So, the immune system produces antibodies to fight against it which gives rise to allergies. It is c...

Usually, turmeric or curcuma longa does not cause any significant allergy, yet, people have complained about experiencing stomach upset, diarrhea, nausea and dizziness. Turmeric can also cause hives if an allergic skin contact occurs. You should avoid taking high doses of turmeric. Following are the precautions one must take while using turmeric: ·          Bleeding problems- turmeric is known to slow blood clotting. Therefore, its use might result in bleeding problems in people suffering bleeding disorders. ·          Infertility- curcuma longa may reduce the testosterone level and decrease sperm production when taken by men in high quantity. This may result in infertility in men. ·          Gallbladder problems-   you must not use turmeric in case of bile duct obstruction and gall stones. Use of turmeric in such conditions might make the problem worst....