Re: What are allergies.

 I too have been troubled by allergies, and think your explanation has some more truth. But, do you think its possible that you could it backwards? that is, massive allergic reations deplete the adrenal glands over time? Or, how about individuals who have a few very stong allergies like shell fish or peanuts. I know a girl who literally got third degree like buns on her food because a small piece of peanut shell touched her exposed food for just an instant. The allergic response is so exagerated that the adrenals could never hope to control it.

I don't mean to attack your explanation, just discuss. you obviously know health, so, I appreciate you insights. Like Neo, I have struggled with allergy issues for some time.

Allergic responses will weaken the adrenal glands further because they force the adrenals to work overtime.  But it is still the failure of the adrenals to put out sufficient levels of epinephrine and corticosteroids that lead to the reactions.  I posted additional evidence to the claim in my response to Neo.  But the strongest evidence is in what is used to treat anaphylaxis.  In such cases the first thing given is epinephrine.  And secondary high levels of steroids.  These will stop the allergic reaction, and both of these are normally supplied by the adrenals.  So why would giving these substances work if they were not in short supply to begin with?