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Published: May 08, 2008
When the seasons start to change – particularly from winter to spring – do you notice that you’re easily congested, with itchy, watery eyes? If this sounds familiar, you may be one of the millions of Americans affected by seasonal allergies. Keep reading to find out how you can lessen your symptoms and be allergy-free.
Published: June 17, 2008
Do you suffer from allergies? Perhaps you sneeze incessantly whenever you so much as look at a cat or maybe you swell up like a balloon at even the tiniest whiff of the seafood special at your favorite restaurant. Whatever your allergy case may be, you are definitely not alone in suffering. It’s estimated that more than 50 million Americans currently suffer from allergies, and a recent report indicates that more Americans than ever before are at a greater risk of developing allergies. Let’s take a closer look at allergies and your potential risk.
Published: August 05, 2008
Are you allergic to any foods? If so, you’re definitely not alone. According to a recent study, food allergies are a common problem for more and more Americans. Not only that, but people are also developing food allergies at younger ages. And, believe it or not, food allergies cause 150 to 200 deaths per year in America. Who knew that something as common as food could kill you! So what foods are people most commonly allergic to? And why are food allergies on the rise? Keep reading for answers to those questions and more.
Published: April 10, 2009
Why would children be allergic to peanuts? Some children fatally allergic? I read in the book “Healing the New Childhood Epidemics, Autism, ADHD, Asthma, and Allergies”, by Kenneth Bock, M.D. and Cameron Stauth about his theories about allergies and how he is actually healing the children. The puzzle of why peanuts should be a major allergy, I found puzzling. But I had an idea…What if…. peanut products are used in childhood immunizations? If that was the case, then the source of the allergy was in the shot that was injected into the child’s body and directly caused the allergy. So I used the Internet and investigated. I expanded my study to include all food allergies. I was totally shocked by my findings.
Published: August 06, 2009
If you suffer from seasonal allergies, then you probably know the certain things that trigger your sniffles and scratchy throat (such as pollen, freshly-cut grass, ragweed, etc.). And as much as you can try to avoid those triggers, it can be near impossible. Luckily, we've discovered the secret to beating seasonal allergies: Avoid certain fruits and veggies. That's right, there are certain foods you can avoid to lessen allergy symptoms, according to new research. Keep reading to find out more about what is now known as "oral allergy syndrome."
Published: July 27, 2009
If you have a food allergy, whether mild or severe, you know it’s no picnic to deal with. Dining out at a restaurant or attending a neighborhood barbeque can spell trouble if you don’t know exactly what you’re eating! Children with food allergies may suffer the embarrassment of not being able to eat the treats at a friend’s birthday party, or partake in the lunch provided on a school field trip. But now researchers are attempting to address food allergies with a new type of treatment that involves slowly introducing the “culprit food” to your diet. Keep reading to find out more about this potential treatment.
Published: July 15, 2010
Ahhhh . . . The sneezing. The stuffiness. The sinus pressure. You’ve felt it. I’ve felt it. It’s HAY FEVER! And no matter how hard you try to stop it, ease it, or prevent it, nothing seems to work. Until now. New research thinks they may have found a cure for hay fever. That’s right – not just a remedy, but a cure! And it’s simpler than you might think.
Published: December 17, 2008
Do you have allergies? An estimated 50 million Americans do, according to the American Academy of Allergy Asthma & Immunology—and more than half are allergic to more than one thing.
Published: October 13, 2008
Are you plagued by sneezing, a runny nose, watery eyes, and wheezing? You could be suffering from hay fever. Also known as allergic rhinitis, hay fever is an allergic condition triggered by airborne pollen. Dust and chemical particles that are also floating around in the air can exacerbate the condition and make symptoms worse. In severe hay fever cases, itchy, unsightly rashes and hives are known to occur.
Published: March 02, 2009
Are you living with one or more food allergies? You’re not alone! Over 12 million Americans have food allergies, according to the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology. Out of those people, 6.9 are allergic to seafood and 3.3 million are allergic to peanuts and/or tree nuts. Other foods that commonly lead to allergies include eggs, milk, soy products, and wheat. Food allergy symptoms can range in severity from a rash or cough to anaphylaxis, an intense allergic reaction that leads to inflammation and, in extreme cases, death.
