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The Allergy Epidemic and What We Can Do About It
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Rebecca Seal examines the growing prevalence of allergies and food intolerances and the societal, medical, and commercial forces shaping responses to them.
The book combines personal reporting, interviews with experts, and analysis of medical research to explain why allergic conditions seem to be increasing and how misdiagnosis and questionable testing are affecting people's lives.
Seal discusses the impact of unvalidated home tests and dietary fads, and how these can lead to harmful restrictive diets or missed medical diagnoses.
She also considers public health approaches and offers practical advice for navigating symptoms, testing, and treatment.
The book advocates for better data, clearer guidance, and more responsible testing practices to protect individuals and children from unnecessary harms.
The book combines personal reporting, interviews with experts, and analysis of medical research to explain why allergic conditions seem to be increasing and how misdiagnosis and questionable testing are affecting people's lives.
Seal discusses the impact of unvalidated home tests and dietary fads, and how these can lead to harmful restrictive diets or missed medical diagnoses.
She also considers public health approaches and offers practical advice for navigating symptoms, testing, and treatment.
The book advocates for better data, clearer guidance, and more responsible testing practices to protect individuals and children from unnecessary harms.
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