This is the third in a series of posts answering the question: “Why has there been such an astronomical rise in childhood allergies?”

Today, we’ll look at the Eczema-Food Allergy theory. I have to admit that this one is confusing because it’s really a chicken/egg question.

Here’s how the theory goes: It suggests that children with eczema develop food allergies because of exposure through broken skin as well as through consumption.

That’s a maybe, but consider the following:

Statistics show that children with eczema have food allergies at least 33% more than children without eczema. My question: Is there something about the eczema that somehow increase their allergy risk? OR, is eczema one of the ways that food allergies manifest? OR, are both answers yes.

We want to simplify everything, but we live in a complex world. Our bodies are complex and still not fully understood. Perhaps one day we’ll have better answers. It is clear that there is a connection.

Next up in the series – we’ll explore the role of toxins in allergies.

This is the third in a series of blog posts answering the question: “Why has there been such an astronomical rise in childhood allergies?” To view other posts:

• Childhood Allergies in the 21st Century
• Childhood Allergies – Part 2 – Explanation of Allergies

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I love to cook. I’m also a health coach, a path I chose after going through a health crisis which taught me the importance of eating healthy meals. Now, I want to combine the two — health coaching and cooking — to help people learn to cook healthy meals. To plan healthy meals. And to eat healthy meals. For more, please visit Your Cooking Coach.

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