I dont think there is any singular cause, but the number of people with allergies is definitely increasing, so I'd say it had something to do with modern life. Could be vaccines, things in our food, soaps, anything...
I didn't have any allergies at all growing up, but developed some light ones in my 30s.
I went on a FODMAP diet, and eliminated all products with artificial fragrances, and only use Castile or other 'natural' soaps/shampoo/detergent, etc. Don't use antiperspirants; only aluminum free, sulfate free, etc 'natural' deodorants. Stuff like that.
Avoid plastics as much as possible. BPA and other plastic softeners even leach into milk from the tubes used in milking machines. Us A2 cow milk, or goat/sheep milk. A2 protein is easier to digest.
I haven't had any allergies, other than the occasional slight runny nose while actively mowing the lawn, since avoiding as many highly processed foods/products as possible.
I think the immune system gets overloaded, and reacts defensively to everything. Given some time to detox and heal, you won't react so severely to things that you're only somewhat sensitive to, and be able to figure out what things you're actually allergic to.
From what I've read, there are a lot of people theorizing that vaccine adjuvents are the cause of our increased allergy rate. (Get vaccine, eat peanut butter > you taught your body to react to peanut butter) I also wonder if this is why many people grow out of their allergies...
I hope you find something that works for your kid. As far as relieving symptoms goes, I can't explain it but I found that swishing ("oil pulling") castor/olive oil for 10-20 minutes cleared up my sinuses...
If I feel the need to take something for congestion, I use Primatene tablets (ephedrine), and take 1/4 of a tablet in the morning. Just enough to clear the sinuses, without feeling speedy or anything. I find this more effective and side effect free than other allergy or congestion medications.
I dont think there is any singular cause, but the number of people with allergies is definitely increasing, so I'd say it had something to do with modern life. Could be vaccines, things in our food, soaps, anything...
I didn't have any allergies at all growing up, but developed some light ones in my 30s.
I went on a FODMAP diet, and eliminated all products with artificial fragrances, and only use Castile or other 'natural' soaps/shampoo/detergent, etc. Don't use antiperspirants; only aluminum free, sulfate free, etc 'natural' deodorants. Stuff like that.
Avoid plastics as much as possible. BPA and other plastic softeners even leach into milk from the tubes used in milking machines. Us A2 cow milk, or goat/sheep milk. A2 protein is easier to digest.
I haven't had any allergies, other than the occasional slight runny nose while actively mowing the lawn, since avoiding as many highly processed foods/products as possible.
I think the immune system gets overloaded, and reacts defensively to everything. Given some time to detox and heal, you won't react so severely to things that you're only somewhat sensitive to, and be able to figure out what things you're actually allergic to.
From what I've read, there are a lot of people theorizing that vaccine adjuvents are the cause of our increased allergy rate. (Get vaccine, eat peanut butter > you taught your body to react to peanut butter) I also wonder if this is why many people grow out of their allergies...
I hope you find something that works for your kid. As far as relieving symptoms goes, I can't explain it but I found that swishing ("oil pulling") castor/olive oil for 10-20 minutes cleared up my sinuses...
If I feel the need to take something for congestion, I use Primatene tablets (ephedrine), and take 1/4 of a tablet in the morning. Just enough to clear the sinuses, without feeling speedy or anything. I find this more effective and side effect free than other allergy or congestion medications.