Obviously our environments play a role, but I think the biggest factor with allergens is often diet. That being said, it may be worthwhile looking into something like the AIP diet, even if it’s just for a month to reset. I followed it strictly for a month and the difference was pretty remarkable. Drastically improved digestion(from someone who has digestion issues more than most), mental clarity through the roof, energy levels good, well-being improved, etc. To follow it exactly does require some dedication through, and it’s somewhat easy to get tired of the same foods. The ideal approach is to be strict for a month and then slowly re-introduce foods to see which ones cause issues, but I ended up just drifting back towards a less than ideal diet over time. My diet is still better than most Americans(I know…not saying much), but has room for improvement. I’ve statted off the new year doing really good though and can already tell a significant difference.
The reason I bring this up is because you mentioned allergens, and when we bombard our system with substances(whether that’s via food, water, air, skin exposure, etc) that can irritate it then the system becomes on high alert and is more likely to “attack” something it isn’t sure of. The more you can reduce that level of alert by removing as many irritants as possible from your internal environment the better the whole system will operate. Not saying it will be enough to allow your body to tolerate the additives, but the lower the amount of allergens and irritants via other sources the better your chances will be.
