I know this topic has appeared a few times before in
shan_cai's place and in
Chit Chat.
But May's issue of National Geographic magazine had an article on
allergies...as usual it mentioned a rising trend in the number of
people with such afflictions, and the theories about genetics,
hygiene, nutrition being factors. What's new is the creation of new
drugs to combat them.
So once again...what are you allergic or sensitive to? Is your
reaction mild, or *touch wood* severe? How do you or your kids cope
with it? (And yes I've noticed that someone's signature once said
'Patient is allergic to
stupidity'.)
So far I've found that I'm just sensitive to the food additive
E621. The better half is allergic to nuts, pollen, honey, cut
grass, raw carrots...thankfully not alcohol (unlike my
grandmother), but if she comes here I won't be at ease. Our hawkers
sometimes can't be arsed with simple requests like 'no pig's liver'
- what more altering their recipe, or making sure allergens don't
come into contact with the dish?
