ACTIVE INTEREST.Byline: SANGHAMITRA CHAKRABORTY STAY HEALTHY ON YOUR TRAVELS YOUR QUESTION Q: When on a holiday food allergies Food Allergies Definition Food allergies are the body's abnormal responses to harmless foods; the reactions are caused by the immune system's reaction to some food proteins. can often bother people. What are these food allergies and how can you stay safe? A: Allergies are the body's reactions to foods or substances that it sees as invaders (allergens). When the body identifies such a substance it tries to fight it off by creating an antibody called immunoglobulin E immunoglobulin E n. Abbr. IgE The class of antibodies produced in the lungs, skin, and mucous membranes and responsible for allergic reactions. . IgE triggers the release of massive amounts of chemicals such as histamines. These cause unpleasant symptoms such as rashes, inflammation and wheezing Wheezing Definition Wheezing is a high-pitched whistling sound associated with labored breathing. Description Wheezing occurs when a child or adult tries to breathe deeply through air passages that are narrowed or filled with mucus as a . In extreme cases, blood vessels Blood vessels Tubular channels for blood transport, of which there are three principal types: arteries, capillaries, and veins. Only the larger arteries and veins in the body bear distinct names. dilate dilate /di·late/ (di´lat) to stretch an opening or hollow structure beyond its normal dimensions. di·late v. To make or become wider or larger. and the lungs and heart cease to function properly. Foods that can cause common allergies: Cow's milk, eggs, soya, wheat, peanuts, almonds, hazelnuts, fish, shellfish, chocolate, caffeine, wine and food additives like MSG MSG: see glutamic acid. . Stay safe this way while eating out. At a restaurant, do not hesitate to ask what the food contains. Shying away from asking questions create problems. Buffets can be problematic as utensils are shared and foods are kept close to one another. Bakeries are also a problem. They use wheat and eggs, and use shared utensils. If you are allergic either to nuts or seafood, it's best to stay away from Asian dishes and restaurants. Ask for details of sauces and condiments served on the side. Remember sauces are very tricky. Keep an anti-allergic ready in your travel kit and be safe! Save Your Skin Summer's over but this may make you feel it's alright to take in the sun a bit more. Remember we remain vulnerable to the sun's rays at peak times during the day and at higher altitudes to sunburns that lead to serious conditions like melanoma. Keep the following in mind while travelling. Stay out of the sun during peak hours while in a city. Plan museum or shopping trips until about 3 pm. Keep covered up. Floppy hats, shades and large umbrellas work. Long-sleeved cotton shirts are excellent for hiking, cycling and similar activities. Check for brands that allow your skin to breath while covered up. Use sunscreen sunscreen /sun·screen/ (-skren) a substance applied to the skin to protect it from the effects of the sun's rays. sun·screen n. on exposed areas, particularly on a beach. An SPF (1) (Stateful Packet Firewall) See stateful inspection. (2) (Sender Policy Framework) An e-mail authentication system that verifies that the message came from an authorized mail server. of 30-45 allows you to stay out in the sun for a few hours before reapplying. Lying in the sun, however mild, is not wise. It is damaging to your skin. If you are very fair and want a tan, do it gradually, with short exposure. Cover your head with a hat if you must soak in the sun on a beach. Be on the lookout for in search of; looking for. See also: Lookout skin marks that show obvious changes. Work it off easily Out on a trip the first thing that goes for a toss is your eating. After late nights and heavy meals, the best way to bounce back and head out next morning is a magical yogasana that you can do on your bed, no matter where you are. You can do Vajrasana while watching TV, right on the bed last thing before going to sleep. Assume a kneeling position on the ground or the bed, heels open, toes together, soles upward. Sit on the soles keeping the knees together. Inhale and exhale exhale /ex·hale/ (eks´hal) to breathe out. ex·hale v. 1. To breathe out. 2. To emit a gas, vapor, or odor. slowly and rhythmically. (See illustration) This helps you digest food easily and avoid belly bloats and acid refluxes. Try it and let us know if it worked for you. Stay fit with Travel Plus! Write to editortravelplus@ intoday.com with any travel-related health query. Prevention India editor Sanghamitra Chakraborty will answer them all, and tell you about the latest research. Provided by Syndigate.info an Albawaba.com company |
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