Nickel Allergy: The New Gluten

Does your skin turn red after wearing your favorite jewelry? Do you experience unexplained respiratory problems? Do you have a recurring rash that seems to never go away? Have you puzzled your doctor or dermatologist? Are you at wit’s end with no answers? You may have a nickel allergy. Nickel allergy is a rising problem in Europe and now America as well, and holds the potential to be the new super allergy of the twenty-first century. Nickel, an element commonly known for its solid, metallic form, can be found in everything we encounter in our everyday lives, from water to cookies to shopping carts. So how do we know what’s safe and what isn’t? Nickel Allergy: The New Gluten is the first of its kind book on nickel allergy. Author Jordan Taylor explores symptoms, causes, treatment options, and even shares her personal experience with the allergy. After her father was diagnosed with nickel allergy, she set out to find information on the mysterious condition to spare others of the challenges and frustrations her family faced. After much research and trial-and-error, she was finally able to compile a step-by-step survival guide for nickel allergy sufferers. If you or someone you know has nickel allergy, this is a must-read!