Tree Nut Allergy Treatment

Tree nut allergy is one of the most common food allergies in children and adults.  Like peanuts, tree nuts (almonds, cashews, walnuts, etc.) tend to cause particularly severe reactions, even if a person is exposed to only a tiny amount. 

Sixty-eight percent of the tree nut-allergic participants were not aware of any previous exposure to tree nuts before their first reaction.  This allergy tends to be life-long; recent studies have shown that approximately 9% of tree nut-allergic children eventually outgrow their allergy.  

People seldom are allergic to just one type of tree nut, so allergists usually will tell patients to avoid all tree nuts.

How to Avoid Tree Nuts*
The federal Food Allergen Labeling and Consumer Protection Act (FALCPA) requires that any packaged food product that contains tree nuts as an ingredient must list the specific tree nut on the label.  Please be sure to read all product labels carefully before purchasing and consuming any item. If you are in doubt about any product or dish, don’t eat it.

The following common nuts are considered tree nuts under U.S. law: almond; Brazil nut; cashew; chestnut; filbert/hazelnut; macadamia nut; pecan; pine nut (pignolia nut); pistachio; walnut.

The following are uncommon, additional tree nuts that require disclosure by U.S. law.  However, the risk of an allergic reaction to these nuts is unknown: beechnut; ginkgo; shea nut; butternut; hickory; chinquapin; lychee nut; pili nut; coconut. 

• Tree nut proteins may be found in cereals, crackers, cookies, candy, chocolates, energy bars, flavored coffee, frozen desserts, marinades, barbeque sauces, and some cold cuts, such as mortadella. 
• Tree nut protein will be found in foods such as gianduja (a creamy mixture of chocolate and chopped almonds and hazelnuts, although other nuts may be used); marzipan (almond paste); nougat; Nu-Nuts® artificial nuts; pesto; and nut meal.
• Tree nut oils may contain nut protein and should be avoided.
• Ethnic restaurants (e.g., Chinese, African, Indian, Thai, and Vietnamese), ice cream parlors, and bakeries are considered high-risk for people with tree nut allergy due to the common use of nuts and the possibility of cross contamination, even if you order a tree-nut-free item.
• Avoid natural extracts, such as pure almond extract and natural wintergreen extract (for the filbert/hazelnut allergy).  Imitation or artificially flavored extracts generally are safe.
• The following are not considered nuts:  nutmeg, water chestnuts, and butternut squash.
• Tree nut oils are sometimes used in lotions and soaps.  Shea nut, although not usually found in food products, is often used in lotions.
• Some alcoholic beverages may contain nut flavoring and should be avoided.  Since these beverages are not currently regulated by FALCPA, you may need to call the manufacturer to determine the safety of ingredients such as natural flavoring.

The Allergy Kit is a tree nut allergy treatment that reprograms the immune system to respond normally to the suspect food. You can do the treatment at home and not live in fear anymore.

Tree Nut Allergy Treatment - Natural Allergy Remedies