Category Archives: Allergies
Food Allergies – Sensitivity – Intolerance – Allergy
Let’s first look for a moment at some common symptoms of "food allergies". There is a wide variety of symptoms, from no noticeable symptoms at all to anaphylactic shock (serious and uncommon). Some others are: diarrhea, excessive gas/bloating, fatigue, weakness, constipation, fatigue, joint pain, muscle pain, abdominal pain/cramps, low desire to eat, foul smelling/floating bowel … Continue reading
All You Need To Know About Allergy Shots
When medications fail to adequately control allergy symptoms and avoidance of the trigger is not easy or possible, an allergist may recommend immunotherapy or "allergy shots". This treatment consists of a series of injections containing small amounts of the substances to which a person is allergic. After a course of allergy shots, 80 to 90 … Continue reading
Successful Allergy Treatment
Allergy is an abnormal, acquired sensitivity to a given substance, including pollen, drugs, or numerous environmental triggers. People who have allergies often are sensitive to more than one thing. Allergic rhinitis (nasal allergies) affects about 35 million Americans, 6 million of whom are children. The number of cases of asthma has doubled over the last … Continue reading
When Food Allergies Are On The Menu
Do you know anyone with a food allergy? In our family, my mother has an allergy to nuts (all kinds of nuts). Whenever we go out to a restaurant or to someone’s home for dinner we have to ask that most important question: “Is this dish prepared with nuts?” If you’ve ever known someone with … Continue reading
Could That Dermatitis Be Coconut Allergies?
Food allergies are no laughing matter. Make light of people that can’t even breathe in peanut aroma all you want but those who have serious allergies know that they’re not just unpleasant; they can sometimes be downright deadly. Coconut allergies are no exception to this rule. While they are very rare they can be very … Continue reading
Home Air Purifies Bring Allergy Relief and More
As homes have become more energy efficient by being more airtight against the weather and elements, the need to have a home air purifier has become more important. A purifier will keep the indoor air clean, ensuring a safer environment for all. When most people think about air pollution, they picture the brown skies hanging … Continue reading
What To Do If Your Child Has A Food Allergy
Nobody likes battling with allergies. While these can be extremely irritating, allergy sufferers have it even worse if they are allergic to foods and food by products. It is especially hard for parents to know what types of food allergies their children have developed. Usually, by the time parents find out, their child has already … Continue reading
Skin allergy Diagnosis and Treatment
A skin allergy is the body’s over-reaction to one or more allergens in our environment. Allergic contact dermatitis occurs when your skin comes in contact with an allergen that your skin is sensitive or allergic to. Jewelry metals and fragrances top the list of substances most likely to cause serious skin rashes. It can also … Continue reading
Fundamental Immunology, Basic Immunology and Allergy Immunology
Immunology is a broad branch of biomedical science that covers the study of all aspects of the immune system in all organisms. The immune system is the body’s defense against infectious organisms and other invaders. Through a series of steps called the immune response, the immune system attacks organisms and substances that invade our systems … Continue reading
Beware Of The Hidden Dangers In Your Home
Gases, allergens, dust, mites, etc. all invade your home.How to detect and eleminate them. Dangerous gases can build up in a home, and newer homes, with modern and almost airtight sealing, are even more prone to this danger. Radon is one of these gases. It is a radioactive gas that is the product of uranium … Continue reading