The Rise of Allergies: How Immune Reactions Shape Our Lives | Theresa MacPhail

Dr. Theresa MacPhail is a medical anthropologist, former journalist, and associate professor of science and technology studies who researches and writes about global health, biomedicine, and disease. She holds PhDs from the University of California, Berkeley and the University of California, San Francisco.   Topics covered in this episode: Allergies On The RiseIGG & IGMMicrobiomeFecal TransplantsEarly Introduction to Allergenic FoodsAllergies and CancerClimate Change  Effects of Air Pollution  Plant Growth and Pollen ProductionImpact of Nitrogen  Humidity and Temperature Affecting Mold AllergiesAllergies and Asthma Rates After Hurricane KatrinaPharmaceutical Industry's Role  Challenges with Antihistamine Drugs  Dining Out with Severe AllergiesImportance of Empathy      To learn more about Theresa MacPhail and her work, head over to https://www.theresamacphail.com/ __________________________________________________________There is increasing concern about air pollution levels both indoors and outdoors. Sometimes indoor air quality can be more than five times as polluted as outdoor air. That's because indoor air is not circulated as much as outside air and airborne pollutants thrive inside of our home. Air purifiers can refresh stale air and bring a plethora of health benefits. That's why I've partnered up with Air Doctor to help you understand that we all deserve to have the best indoor air quality. When you shop www.lindseyelmore.com/airdoctor you can save up to 40% off of your air purification system that can help keep you and your family healthy for years to come.__________________________________________________________Somavedic is a device that can reliably mitigate unwanted influences of:EMF radiation (4G/5G, WiFi, phones)Geopathic stress, water crossesCurry and Hartmann linesOxidative stress / Free radicalsHead over to www.somavedic.com and use the code: LKE to save 10% off.  ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ We hope you enjoyed this episode. Come check us out at www.lindseyelmore.com/podcast.   Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-lindsey-elmore-show--5952903/support.—THE LINDSEY ELMORE SHOW · Bigger questions. Better conversations.Free seven-day Bible studies, replays, and guides: lindseyelmore.com/studiesJoin the list: lindseyelmore.comWhat's on my own shelf: lindseyelmore.com/#shop (affiliate links; I earn a commission at no extra cost to you)· Instagram @lindseyelmore · TikTok @drlindseyelmore· Facebook @lindseyelmore · YouTube @lindseyelmoreFor education, not medical advice.