Title : The effects of lifestyle on allergic diseases
Abstract:
“Lifestyle” is a way or style of people living in a special time and place. Lifestyle includes behaviours and functions of individuals which are formed in a specific geographical, economic, political, cultural and religious context and influenced by them. The human lifestyle impacts different aspects of human life, especially the immune functions. In the article, the effects of human lifestyle on allergy as a major public health problem with high socio?economic impact have been briefly described as the following:
1. Association of allergy development with lifestyle:
1.1. Smoking
1.2. Nutritional lifestyle:
1.2.1. Dietary components especially in infant nutrition
1.2.2. Dysbiosis
1. 3. Industrial components:
1.4. Vaccinations
1.5. Antibiotic therapy
1.6. Hygiene hypothesis
2. Prevention of allergic diseases:
2.1. Nutritional lifestyle during pregnancy
2.2. Breastfeeding
2.3. Avoidance of potentially allergic agents
3. Changing the lifestyle for allergy management:
3.1. Diet and nutritional lifestyle
3.1.1. Avoidance of allergenic foods
3.1.2. Anti-inflammatory diet
3.1.3. Key supplements for natural allergy relief: vitamin D3, probiotics, quercetin & bioflavonoids and bromelain
3.2. Devise strategies to minimize exposure to pollen and other potential allergens
3.3. Exercise and alternative medicine practices
It is recommended to beneficial use of lifestyle management for prevention and control allergic diseases such as asthma.
