It seems to me that my allergies are exascerbated by the ingestion of
dairy products...

On Sat, 5 May 2001, John Cogburn wrote:

> I think there is definitely some connection between allergies and
> evolutionary principles.  How can people be allergic to the natural
> environment?  It also seems that the incidence of allergies is on the rise.
> I know of more and more people who suffer from allergies, and it also seems
> to get worse when you get older.
>
> I don't know the answer, but I have a few ideas.  First, humans have not
> evolved to live indoors.  The dust, mold, and bacteria that get trapped
> inside rooms may cause problems.  Another issue may be man-made toxins that
> are in the air.  This can't explain everything though, as people are
> allergic to grass and pollen.
>
> Is allergy medicine a big scam for the medical industry?  Can the incidence
> of allergies be decreased by exercise?  I would like to hear others' views
> on this.
>