Non-IgE mediated reactions may involve a variety of immune mechanisms (IgG, IgA, IgM, C3, C4, T-cell activation, phagocytosis, etc..) and non-immune mechanisms (pharmacologic, toxic) working independently or concurrently to trigger inflammatory and neurologic mediator release from associated leukocytes and platelets. Released mediators produce corresponding physiologic effects leading to symptom manifestation.

There might be something wrong with your inner tube, and it could be making you sick and fat.

You may not even realize you have a problem ... but if you have health concerns of any kind or you are overweight, your inner tube could be the root cause.

Of course, I'm not talking about a beach toy. I mean the inner tube of life -- your digestive system!

So you're trying to eat healthy and/or lose some extra pounds, but you're on the road and in a hurry – so you find yourself in the drive-through line. Not to worry: There is such a thing as healthy fast food (or at least healthier). You can order a meal at most fast food chains with less than 500 calories, moderate amounts of fat and saturated fat, and ample protein and fiber.

Here are 10 of the healthiest fast food meals from some of the top fast food chains. (To make sure your beverage choice doesn't undo the calorie savings, be sure to go for a zero-calorie drink like water, unsweetened tea, coffee, or diet soda.)

Powerful Benefits of Barley's
Beta-Glucan for Diabetes

Beta glucan barley diabetes. You may already know that barley is a health food that helps lower cholesterol. So, you probably won't be surprised to learn that studies have shown this whole-grain barley helps lower LDL cholesterol, the bad kind of cholesterol. In 2005, the FDA approved the coronary heart disease risk reduction health claim for beta-glucan found in barley.

For a number of years, the MRT assay has been quietly coming into more and more frequent use within the collegiate and professional athlete populations.

Energy/Snack Bars

Here is a list of energy/ snack bars to try for in between meals, to have before a workout or take along in a race. Select different bars to achieve some variety. They are easy to use and taste great.

You may have food sensitivities and not know it. Frequent headaches, chronic digestive problems and fatigue, and a number of other common health complaints can often be caused by reactions to the foods and chemicals in our diet. For those who want to feel better, relief can now be found through the LEAP program, a simple and very effective treatment plan for food sensitivity related illness.

Healthy Suggested Food List by Brand and Type