Is Buckwheat a Common Allergen? Debunking Nutrition Myths
Is it true that buckwheat can easily cause allergies? I previously saw a nutritionist on a television program say, "Buckwheat can easily cause allergies," but I also found information online stating that in botany, buckwheat is not a grain and does not contain gluten, s...
Dr. Tang Weili Reply:
Aaron: Hello! Food allergies are a matter of individual differences; just because someone is allergic to wheat doesn't mean others will be allergic to it as well, so you are overthinking it. Wheat is a type of grain, and having a diverse selection of grains in your daily die...[Read More] Is Buckwheat a Common Allergen? Debunking Nutrition Myths
Understanding Allergy Test Results: Why Seafood Isn't Always the Culprit
Allergen testing Hello, Nutritionist: I would like to ask, I recently underwent an allergy test (for allergenic foods: oranges, almonds, brewer's yeast, egg yolk). I used to experience allergic reactions to seafood, so I believed I was allergic to it. However, the test resul...
Dr. Shi Guimei Reply:
Dear Xiaoyu, Hello! The reason for the discrepancy between the allergen test results and personal experiences may be due to my lack of expertise in this area. I recommend consulting with an allergist or a family medicine physician, as they can provide professional insights. From...[Read More] Understanding Allergy Test Results: Why Seafood Isn't Always the Culprit
Managing Skin Allergies: Herbal Remedies and Dietary Tips for Relief
Using Traditional Chinese Medicine for Skin Allergies Management Hello Director Shi, Seven years ago, I discovered that my skin develops rashes with blisters after sun exposure, and the affected area increases the more I scratch it. After consulting with a physician, there was n...
Dr. Shi Guimei Reply:
Hello, Xiao Zhu! If you are sensitive to light, in addition to consulting a dermatologist or an allergist, you can also consider using traditional Chinese medicine for treatment. However, it is important to seek a qualified TCM practitioner to ensure safety, and avoid taking unve...[Read More] Managing Skin Allergies: Herbal Remedies and Dietary Tips for Relief
Nutrition Tips for Managing Allergies and Improving Sleep Quality
How to help someone with allergies and severe insomnia improve their condition? Hello, Director of the Nutrition Department. I would like to ask for your advice. I have been suffering from anxiety for over a year, and my medication dosage keeps increasing. I experience severe hyp...
Dr. Shi Guimei Reply:
Hello! Due to anxiety disorder, I am experiencing insomnia at night, which leads to lack of energy and poor memory during the day. I still need the assistance and treatment of a physician in this regard, and as far as I know, diet does not help much. Common allergenic foods inclu...[Read More] Nutrition Tips for Managing Allergies and Improving Sleep Quality