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Miley Cyrus wants it to be known that she is NOT anorexic.

So, why do many people think she is?? Apparently she has food allergies!

And, if you know anything about food allergies, not only can they wreak havoc on your system and cause you to lose weight, but they can also be pretty dangerous!

Here what the starlet said:

“For everyone calling me anorexic I have a gluten and lactose allergy. It’s not about weight it’s about health. Gluten is crapppp anyway!”

As long as you're healthy and happy, we don't care if you're thin or big!

The key word there is healthy, for sure. So if Miley says she's healthy but has just had to change her diet ways because of allergies — well then maybe some people should back off!

Hope all the changes are helping, Miley!

[Image via WENN.]

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Unfortunately, there is no cure for seasonal allergies, but a few improvements in your diet can help ward off the annoying symptoms that come along with them.

To help calm what doctors call a "genetic disease of the immune system, " try taking advantage of these five foods' allergy-fighting characteristics!

Tags: allergies, antioxidants, apples, fish, grapes, immune system, nuts, salmon, study, tomatoes

A FitPerez reader is looking for the best non-dairy milk available and wrote dietitian Lisa De Fazio for help, asking:

Which is the best non-dairy milk for you? There are so many different choices (almond, hemp, rice, soy, coconut) I want to make sure I am drinking the best one.

According to Lisa:

They all have their pros and cons, it depends on your allergies, tolerance, and dietary needs. Personally, I use almond milk. I love the flavor and I use the vanilla flavored almond milk in coffee, smoothies and cereal.

Some people are allergic to almond milk, some people want to avoid soy so they avoid soy milk. Coconut milk may be higher in fat, so some people avoid it. A diabetic who is counting their carbohydrates may avoid rice milk and go with a higher protein milk substitute. The bottom line is that it just depends on your individual needs and allergies. If you have no allergies and no medical issues, I recommend soy or almond milk.

About Lisa: Lisa De Fazio, MS, RD, is a Registered Dietitian with a Master of Science degree in Nutritional Science. She is a Host and leading Medical Nutrition Expert in the media, she has been quoted in over 50 print and Internet articles, and has been featured nationally on ABC, CBS, and FOX. See www.lisadefazio.com for media placements and videos.

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Have seasonal allergies? Live in one of these cities?

Sorry.

The following cities have been deemed by research lab Quest Diagnostics as the worst cities for allergies in the US.

1. Dallas
2. Phoenix
3. Baltimore
4. Washington, D.C.
5. Boston
6. Philadelphia
7. Chicago
8. Cincinnati
9. Atlanta
10. Cleveland
11. Los Angeles
12. Riverside-San Bernardino
13. New York
14. Minneapolis-St. Paul
15. Saint Louis
16. San Diego
17. San Francisco
18. Denver
19. Kansas City
20. Houston
21. Seattle
22. Las Vegas
23. Orlando
24. Sacramento
25. San Antonio
26. Miami
27. Pittsburgh
28. Tampa
29. Detroit
30. Portland

Time to stock up on allergy meds if you live in the cities above.

[Image via Ramey Pix.]

Tags: allergens, allergies, cities, seasonal

Good news for frequent travelers who are part of the 40 million Americans who suffer from allergies!

Hotels are now offering "hypoallergenic" rooms that are thoroughly cleaned to reduce dust mites, bacteria and other irritants — for a price that is.

We knew there was a catch! Ha!

For a $25 premium, allergy sufferers can book a room that has been specially cleaned with eco-friendly disinfectants, air purified, and includes beds with linens that protect from dust mite allergens.

According a 2010 survey by the American Hotel & Lodging Association, 38% of hotels have an allergy-friendly option and hotels providing air purifiers more than doubled to 25% of respondents, up from 12% in 2008.

However, not everyone is jumping up and down about the increased premiums for increased protection.

Paul Williams, an allergy specialist, believes hotels should be offering "reasonable options" for allergy sufferers, instead of an expensive premium, saying:

"There really isn't any scientific evidence to support some of those (hypoallergenic claims). People are paying money they don't need to pay, but it's their choice."

Exactly! At least it is a choice, unlike paying for checked baggage on airlines.

If your allergies are so bad that you'll need to fork up a little extra dough for the added insurance you won't be breaking out in hives or sneezing up a storm, these premiums can only benefit you.

However, if an Allegra is all you need, than maybe it's a better idea to save your $25 for a nice dinner instead.

Tags: allergies, america, americans, bacteria, beds, green, suffering, support, travelers, traveling

Check out this exclusive video (above) in which our Fitperez correspondent and certified nutritional therapy practitioner Margaux J. Rathbun explains the benefits of proper digestion.

Digestion is one of the cornerstones of your body and is responsible for breaking down essential nutrients that enter our blood stream, which help give us energy or boost our immune systems.

Take a moment to educate yourself about something so important that we so often forget about during our busy lives!

For more great nutritional information and other ways to enrich your life, be sure to visit Margaux's website!

Tags: allergies, blood, digestion, energy, nutrition, video, wellness

If you have excessive food allergies, it may be worth making another trip to the doctor and get a few more tests done.

Scientists have found that many people who allegedly have certain food allergies don’t actually have them at all. Faulty diagnoses are to blame.

For an accurate diagnosis "it takes a combination [of different tests], and in some cases an oral food challenge" where patients are given small amounts of food under close medical supervision says Hugh A. Sampson, director of the Jaffe Food Allergy Institute at Mount Sinai Medical Center in New York.

Food allergies suck, so if you think there may have been a mis-diagnosis go talk to a doctor!

[Image via AP Images.]

Tags: allergies, doctor, food, tests