Can I be allergic to flax oil which is supposed to be good for "allergies"?
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Yes, you can be allergic to flax.
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Allergic reaction- most likely. B/c it is not typical for lettuce... only cases i heard of are from acidic foods (lemon,lime, grapefruit, oranges) or spicy food. Maybe its the dressing you put on the salad.
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~~as far as why you are developing allergies, only a doctor could tell you that, but if you are not allergic to benedryl try that for relief from symptoms... i have tons of allergies and i understand the frustration.~~
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It has to say partially hydrogenated to make it a trans fat....Soybean oil is not the healthiest oil (flax oil and olive oil are)....but if the ingredients list soybean oil and NOT partially hydrogenated....it is not a trans fat.
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Sounds like you are allergic to them!  Other foods you may be allergic to are \n\n    * dairy products\n    * soy\n    * shellfish\n    * wheat\n    * tree nuts\n    * peanuts\n    * egg whites \n\nYou may not break out in blisters but you may have hay fever, eczema, acne, high blood pressure, etc, etc.
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Do you want relief or to get rid of the allergy all together. Grape seed extract can rid you of allergies.
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Maybe she doesn't like fish and gets stomach problems so she doesn't have to eat it.  Also likely is that she is sensitive to the oil in fish and it upsets her stomach, sort of like a sensitivity people have to lactose in milk or cheese.  That's not an allergy but it's an inability to digest lactose.  Could be something similar.  I'd say, don't give her fish.  There's plenty of other stuff to eat.
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My doctor and many sites reccomended taking a daily dose of Flaxseed Oil (add to a smoothie) and rubbing Aloe Vera gel into the area at least twice a day.\n\nNot only has this cured me of most of my eczema but it has also reduced the itching on the tiny part still to go.\n\nFlaxseed oil is often reccomended for skin conditions. It's available from health food places and some supermarkets. Keep it in fridge and use quickly though, it goes off fast like milk. \n\nAs for Aloe, get a pure aloe gel - not one in moisturiser. It's more expensive but it lasts a long time. You will find it will itch or sting when you apply it but that will ease off and generally soothe it. \n\nHowever - talk to a doctor because eczema comes in many types and some treatments will work best on some and not so good on others. Generally they will either tell you the same as me or prescribe an ointment, but be careful as those ointments often steroid based and can be harmful. Generally they won't prescribe for any longer than a few months and won't give refills because of the health dangers.\n\nHope you find a cure, coz yes it sucks!\n\n\nEDIT: A poster above stated evening primrose oil is good, yes I had forgotten that, it is very good thanks to that poster.
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Honey is a good allergy medicine. \nBut you have to make sure that it was made by local bees.\nSo get it at a farmer's market, or a produce stand.\n\nTake a teaspoon of it a day at least.\nThen add it to your coffee, tea, cereal, etc.\n\nIt really does help. I used to have horrible allergies, and dark under-eye circles that go with being of scandinavian descent and having bad allergies, but I don't anymore. :)
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Absolutely, your beating heart requires a visit in person to specialists. Don't consider this internet advice. This is only a sharing of my experiences. You've the right to request referrals and confer with more than one specialist. I had a General Practioner with an ego that. Well. Maybe you've encountered one of those already.\n\nI've discovered over the years, that allergies have the possibility of change. If only to rule out an allergy is not a side effect or allergic reaction to the medications one has? It's been worth getting tested again.\n\nAs far as pills go, I'm allergic to corn-based, egg-based  meds, codeine based, and some penicillin. I have outdoor and food allergies a page long in small font. An allergist MAY recommend weekly allergy shots. A tiny amount of what you are allergic to is inserted just under the skin via a needle. The idea is to build up resistance and immunity. Don't compare it to flu shots. Feels like a mosquito bite. If you have had the skin test for allergies already, then it is comparably the same technique.\n\nThe allergists have regularly reminded me of the value of changing the environment as best one can. Many people spend at least 8-10 hrs at home in a day to sleep. \n\nSome of this is Dr recommended, some is what I found from experience:\n\nAll the allergists I've seen have told me these things in common:\n\n1. Removing all carpet and old furniture in your home. Cover in plastic what you can't get rid of. \n2. Wash floors 1-2 a week. \n3. Cover your mattress in plastic. \n4. Wash your bed sheets more often, in hot water.\n5. Use a good quality air filter that will clean the air of pollens, dust etc. Change filters regularly. Especially in your sleeping area. Ensure it is big enough to cover the square footage of the room(s).\n6. Clear sleeping area as much as possible.\n\nI've found:\n1. I don't keep my clothes I've worn in the sleeping area. I've spent a day gathering allergens on my clothing.\n2. Before going to bed. I shower, or at least wash my hair during the worst of the allergy season. The pollens are in the hair, and will transfer to the pillow.\n3. If you drive, clean windows and dashboard 1-2 a week. I use Windex for that, as well as for windows in the home. Remember the vent openings. Clean as far as you can reach.  Get rid of the paper towels you used. Wash the floors. Hot water, a touch of bleach and mr clean are what I've used. Then when the wet floor gadgets that use disposable wet sheets on them came out, I started using those to wipe down floors.\n4. Cleared as much dust collecting trinkets out of my  living space as possible. Wiped down what I can't on a regular basis.\n5. My cloth curtains are washed seasonally. Use hot water if there's no rubber lining. Use cold water if there's a rubber lining. Put a small amount of bleach in the washer. My metal window blinds, I wash down regularly with mild dish soap and water.\n6. Showers are also dual purpose. I find the water moisture helps ease discomfort. Same applies by using a wet cold cloth over the face. Or a cold air humidifier.\n7. Multi-vitamins appear to be a booster to alleviating my symptoms. Some theorize it is Vitamins B-complex and C that help the most. My Dr's have said it's no harm (to me) to take them. I use a well-known respected brand name without additives.\n8. I don't experiment with herbal remedies. Unless you have thoroughly researched botany, that item can be directly or indirectly RELATED to what you're allergic to. I was  surprised... what is related to what. Botany is very complex. They may also interfere with any prescribed medications one is taking. Messing with heart medications may not be a good thing to risk. \n\nI strongly follow with what the specialists say. They've spent 10 years to get a Drs degree, and five more years of specialty studies. Here, there are currently no standards on the strength of an herba
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you  most likely have an allergy. it's coming upon spring time so that may be the problem righ there!
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Nut allergies can be life-threatening so moderation is not a solution.\n\nIt's the protein in the nuts that is the issue.\n\nThe immune system in people who are allergic to nuts looks at the protein in nuts as a harmful substance.  So it creates antibodies and releases histamine as a protective mechanism, this triggers allergic symptoms, anything from respiratory symptoms, gastro-intestinal distress, to even death.
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I take both fish oil, and flax seed oil just to be on the safe side. But i've heard from drmercola.com that krill oil is the best
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Flax seed and flaxseed oil has the most concentrated source of the omega-3 alpha-linolenic acid.  Omega-3 fatty acids are classed as essential fatty acids.  These fatty acids can decrease risk of arrhythmias, which can lead to sudden cardiac death; decrease triglyceride levels; decrease growth rate of atherosclerotic plaque; and slightly lower blood pressure. \n\nUse it for the health of your heart!
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Yes, all portions of the plant contain urushiol, the oil that causes the allergic dermatitis (rash).
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Absolutely, it's good to get omega-3 from fish oil/flax seed. I personally prefer flaxseed supplements because you don't get the fishy aftertaste.
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I have allergies – how do I know pomegranate juice does not contain anything that I am allergic to? \n\nPomegranate juice does not contain any of the substances that the FDA attributes to 90% of all allergic reactions. The 8 major allergens are soy, wheat, eggs, milk, tree nuts, peanuts, fish, and crustaceans. \n\nIf you have allergies and would like to be assured that there is nothing in Pomegranate juice that you are allergic to, please read the ingredients on the back of the bottle.  \n\nIf you still have questions, please consult with your physician to determine whether it is appropriate for you to drink pomegranate juice.\n\ncc