Articles in Home | Health Condition | Allergies Title|Newest|Oldest A Hidden Cause Of Allergies  By : George Best An explanation of heavy metal toxicity as an interfering factor in allergy treatment, both with conventional allergy shots, as well as with "energy medicine" allergen desensitization. All Information Which You Want To Know About Allergies  By : Justin Foss Do you know that the sixth leading cause of chronic disease in America is Allergy, with its annual cost exceeding $18 billion. Nearly 50 million children and adults are believed to complicate and even handicap their lives due to allergies. So what are Allergies ? Allergies make overreaction of the immune system to substances that usually cause no reaction in many individuals. These substances can trigger wheezing, sneezing, itching and coughing. Allergies besides being bot... Allergic Asthma Treatment  By : Roger Thompson Allergic asthma treatment is often a necessary treatment for those asthma sufferers that face asthma attacks that are triggered or brought on by allergies that they have. Those that have allergic asthma are known to have chronic inflammatory conditions within their breathing airways. Those that face allergic types of asthma will have an asthma attack that is brought on by the various types of contact with such things as they are allergic to such as dust, pollen, dander and ev... Allergic Reactions  By : I Henman After thirty years on this planet, I have only just learned of the diveristy of allergic reactions, and only just begun to experience their harsh reality. My learning curver started during my teaching my second semester of high school Math. Until that day, it had been unheard of for me to miss a day, so it's understandable that I was shocked to wake up one morning with an itchy swollen face. As if the overall redness wasn't torture enough, my face was unbearable itchy. I o... Allergic Reactions To Latex Gloves  By : Christopher H. Waters The natural rubber latex is a milky fluid which is derived from the rubber tree known as hevea brasiliensis. The gloves made from this natural rubber latex are known as Latex Gloves. These latex gloves can cause allergic reactions due to the proteins released by the latex. Health Problems Caused by wearing Latex Gloves For the past few years it can be observed that there is an increasing incidence of allergic reactions among the latex gloves users. According to current ... Allergies And Snoring  By : Michael Brown The woman who divorced her noisy partner told her friends that she was allergic to his snoring. What she didn't realize is that his snoring was due to allergies. The trumpeting noise associated with snoring is generated by airflow trying to push its way through an obstructed airway. While snoring is not an illness, it can be symptomatic of other health conditions, even an allergic reaction. Allergic rhinitis is a health condition in which the membrane lining the throat... Allergies In Depth: Why Does the Body Respond This Way?  By : Roger Hutchison Ten to twenty five percent of the U.S. population experience nasal congestion, runny nose, sneezing, itchy watery eyes and scratchy throat that characterize allergic rhinitis. This article goes into medical detail regarding the mechanisms of allergies as well as possible treatments. Allergies May Run In Families  By : Charles Anderson Allergies are not a laughing matter for anyone. They can make you feel terrible and weak. Scientists have determined that allergies might be genetic. It is not yet proven, but studies are being done to find support for this theory. Scientists believe that ar child may inherit asthma or allergies in their genes. A thorough examination of the symptoms is needed in order to determine the difference between allergies and asthma attacks. If your problems are asthma-related, you... Allergy Air Purifier - Kick Allergy Attack Now  By : People who suffer from allergies cannot get relief fast enough. Merely breathing turns into a major task, which can cause serious problems and allergic outbreaks. The air is full of imperfections that can cause major allergic reactions for many, and mild allergic reactions for even more. The air in most homes is full of odors, mold, mildew, pet dander and various other allergens in the air. This causes many allergy sufferers problems with how to cope on an almost daily bas... Allergy And Deodorant Connection  By : The connection between your allergy and deodorant is not that you may be allergic to an ingredient in the product. In addition, your diet and nutrition is playing such an important role that if paid attention to could actually eliminate your allergy all together. The allergy and deodorant connection is no different to peanut allergies. For some reason, sometimes related to our genes, our body has an adverse reaction to various things. Traditional medicine says that there i... Allergy Control Products  By : Sven Ullmann For allergy sufferers life can become miserable if they come into contact with whatever it is they are allergic to. Allergy control products in conjunction with allergy treatments or by themselves are effective in bringing relief to the allergy sufferer. Allergy Diagnosis Help  By : Marilyn Franklin Diagnosing your allergy can be challenging. Allergies affect many people worldwide. If you have never had an allergy you can't imaging the toll it can take on the quality of your life. It can affect your productivity at work and at home. It can affect a child's ability to concentrate and therefore learn. Many people don't want to admit they have an allergy particularly when they've tried over the counter treatments and they haven't worked. The good news is that an aller... Allergy Drops Provide Freedom  By : Marilyn Franklin Are you chained to your weekly allergy shot treatments? Typically shots need to be given once a week and require not only time but money as well. Allergy drops which have been used in Europe for some time are now being offered here in the United States. These drops are given at home and therefore can reduce the cost of doctor office visits even if you only have a copayment. Allergy shots and allergy drops are both immunotherapy treatments allergists use for their patie... Allergy Drops – Another Treatment Option For Allergies  By : Michelle Bery Allergies can interfere with even the most commonplace of daily events; for those who suffer from allergies, even leaving their house during certain times of year can prove nearly impossible. For sufferers, finding effective, long-lasting allergy relief can mean a significant difference in their life. And while many have found great success with oral medications and allergy shots, there is an alternative treatment option that comes with its own benefits – allergy drops. Al... Allergy Effects On The Kidneys, Respiratory System And Stomach  By : K Bakhru The kidneys: The two kidneys are responsible for many vital functions. Briefly, they perform the complex task of extracting from the blood, used up proteins, minerals and other elements making up the toxic waste of the metabolic process. This residual material, together with waste water, is then passed in the form of urine, through to the bladder before being finally expelled from the body. Allergy-caused overloading may cause the liver to deteriorate and lose its capac... Allergy Effects On The Liver And Colon  By : K Bakhru The Liver: The liver is the largest gland in the body. Amongst other things, it is a detoxifying agent and a blood reservoir. It breaks down waste matter in the blood and manufactures blood proteins; converting sugar and carbohydrates into glycogen, which it then stores for the manufacture of glucose when needed. It collects vitamins and minerals from food and stores them for future use. The liver also manufactures bile, which is stored in the gall bladder, and released, w... Allergy Effects On The Pancreas And Small Intestine  By : K Bakhru Pancreas: The pancreas is a long, narrow gland which stretches from the spleen to about the middle of the duodenum. It has three main functions. Firstly, to provide digestive juices for everything that goes through the duodenum. These digestive juices contain pancreatic enzymes in an alkaline solution to provide the right conditions for the digestive process to be completed in the small intestine. Secondly, the pancreas produces insulin, the hormone which controls blood su... Allergy Relief - What Can You Do?  By : Kelly Johnson Just about everyone around you has suffered from some type of allergy at some time and who wants to be running to the doctor all the time? Wouldn’t you rather deal with it naturally and/or find the underlying cause and de4al with it whenever possible. Allergy relief does not have to be complex or worrisome because of the harsh chemicals. You also must remember that most modern medicine cures do no more than mask your symptoms. The reason behind all allergies is the malf... Allergy Relief – A Lease Of Life  By : NamSing Then Allergies despite not being diseases can severely affect your health for weeks. As allergy is defined as hypersensitivity reaction to a particular allergen; symptoms vary greatly in intensity with types of allergies. Before we get on with exploring available allergy relief, it becomes important to know the types of allergies that commonly affect us. Types of Allergies Broadly speaking, there are only three types of allergies, which affect us commonly. These include: ... Allergy skin tests as a method of diagnosing allergy in children  By : Radoslaw Pilarski The article describes diagnosis of children allergy by scratch test ("prick test", percutaneous), intradermal (intracutaneous) and patch tests (epicutaneous). Allergy Symptoms  By : Eric Morgan Usually, substances such as pollen, animal dander, and dust are harmless. However, some of us have an immune system that believes these ordinary substances are a threat. In response, the body creates antibodies normally reserved for fighting true dangers, such as bacteria and viruses. Since the immune system incorrectly believes the allergen to be threat, it begins to create an immune response as if it were fighting off an illness. The immune system’s response is what causes ... Allergy Symptoms - Confusing No More  By : Marilyn Franklin Nowadays allergy symptoms plague a majority of Americans. I for one have continually struggled with understanding the signs that indicate an allergic reaction. Every day we are exposed to foods that could cause us food intolerance like lactose intolerance to drugs that can give us side effects that are due to our body reacting negatively to it. Even the simple pleasure of spending time in the backyard expose you to other possible allergens like grass and flowers. Understan... Allergy Testing: Determining What You Are Allergic To  By : Wilhelm Williams Do you find yourself getting a stuffy nose or runny nose in the spring time when the trees are in full bloom? Do you eyes start to water when you visit your aunt's house that has two cats? Do you suffer from painful headaches that are right behind your eyes? When a weather front is about to blow through do you get painful headaches and pressure in your head? You might have an allergy, but you are not sure of the specific allergen that is triggering your allergic reactio... Allergy Treatment And Care Guide  By : John Wellington People face some type of allergy to all sorts of things, this may include environmental allergens, odors, fumes, food, and cigarette smoke just to name a few. Allergy treatment and testing is required when symptoms become uncomfortable and occur on a daily basis. With food allergies and small children, the process of elimination is the best way to determine which food is causing the allergic reaction. Allergy testing methods such as skin testing and blood testing are helpful,... Allergy Treatment Begins At Home - Living A Healthy Lifestyle.  By : John Wellington It is spring time, which is good news to many, but not to all. Yes, the sun is out, it is warming up, and the birds are all around us, singing happily to pass the day away, but all is not well for those who suffer from allergic reactions. If you are an allergy sufferer, spring can be a miserable time of wheezing, sneezing, coughing, and constant discomfort, unless you have the proper allergy treatment. The type of allergy treatment that is right for you depends on a number... Allergy Treatment Experiences  By : I Henman Many people are afflicted with some type of allergy to all sorts of things, such as environmental allergens, odors, fumes, food, and cigarette smoke just to name a few. If symptoms become uncomfortable and happen on a routine basis, then allergy treatment and testing may be in order. With food allergies and small children, the process of elimination is the best way to determine which food is causing the allergic reaction. Allergy testing methods such as skin testing and blood... Allergy Treatment Help Your Thymus, Help Yourself  By : Lac tran When the immune system is protecting body from all kinds of infections, the inflammation, soreness, and running nose are a small price to pay for optimum health. However, when the same distressing symptoms and hypersensitivity are due to everyday things not harmful to our health, then allergy treatm An Air Purification System To Help With Allergies  By : I Henman It was just this past spring that my youngest daughter began having consistent cold symptoms. She would wake up feeling horrible, with red teary eyes, and a running nose consistently. The end of the school year was close so she hated the thought of missing any classes so like a trooper went to school every day. How ever each day when she would return home from school she would tell us that she didn't feel sick through the day, but by the time we would finish dinner that eveni... An Eagle’s Eye View Of Chicken Allergy  By : Charlene J. Nuble Lisa was at a birthday party of one of her dear officemates. She has not been fond of attending parties at her age, which is 23. As a child, she was not really into attending parties even of her friends, neighbors and relatives. No, don’t get it wrong. It is not that Lisa is virtually and practically not sociable. She is very friendly and very outgoing. Lisa admits that she has been afraid of attending parties, especially children’s parties when she was still a kid. Lis... Anaphylactic Shock Requires Immediate Allergy Treatment  By : J. Lloyd While most forms of allergy only cause misery, an extreme reaction to an allergen can possibly result in death. Those who suffer this type of allergy reaction, commonly referred to as anaphylaxis or anaphylactic shock, must receive allergy treatment immediately. It is important to recognize the symptoms of anaphylaxis so you can offer the lifesaving treatment these people need. Anaphylaxis can occur when a person is exposed to a substance they are allergic to. There reac... Anaphylaxis Food Allergies  By : David Done A food allergy is an immune response to a food that the body mistakenly thinks is harmful and then rimes the body to react against it. Each time the person comes in contact with the allergen; his or her immune system launches an attack by releasing histamine and other powerful chemicals. The reaction can escalate into a severe, potentially life-threatening allergic reaction called anaphylaxis. Are Inflammation, Immunity, And Allergic Reactions A Role For Supplements?  By : Inflammation, immunity diseases and allergic reactions are all connected with your immune system, and the way the body reacts to what it considers to be foreign invaders that are a risk to your health. Although you may not understand that all three have the basic underlying cause, in fact they do, and here is why. Inflammation manifests as pain and swelling in the inflamed area, and not only can the area also get hot, but it can also raise your temperature in general, comm... Cat Allergy  By : Steve Johnson If we were smart we would avoid things that we are allergic to but who said most of us were smart or sane when it comes to our pets. For most cat lovers there is no way they are going to part with their beloved pet because of a cat allergy. That means you’ll need to learn to manage your cats and your cat allergy symptoms. Although you might not rid yourself of your cat allergy you should be able to make your symptoms manageable. In case you have forgotten we’ll give you... Cat Allergy Symptoms  By : Sven Ullmann Cat allergy symptoms afflict many people. Sufferers are in real trouble if they happen to own a cat. This might not make sense to the ordinary person but to a cat lover it does. Cause Of Allergies  By : Evelyn Lim Cause of allergies have been attributed to hereditary factors, an immune system response or a leaky gut syndrome. Allergies can also be triggered by several factors. Find out more in this article to help determine an appropriate treatment plan. Causes And Symptoms Of Allergies  By : K Bakhru In general terms, an allergy is a disorder which is brought about when the body adversely reacts to substances normally considered harmless. A true allergy is one which evokes certain medically recognizable responses in the body's immune system. Whereas non-harmful substances are metabolized effectively and broken down into approximately forty essential nutrients, allergenic substances are not. They clog the bloodstream and lymph system and are absorbed by the tissues, whe... Causes of allergies  By : Danny Swartz How much is spent annually to treat nose allergies? Chemical Allergies And Modern Foods  By : Krishan Civilization has entered a new era, an era of convenience and expediency, in which virtually every aspect of our lives contains a seemingly unavoidable association with chemicals of one kind or another. For years, we have been subjected to every conceivable form of marketing and advertising, designed to convince us that the incredible array of manufactured, processed, tinned, packaged and bottled foods are superior to the fresh, natural foods of our forefathers. The processin... Cleaning Up For Hay Fever Allergies  By : Ted Zajac, Jr. Spring is coming and with it the pollen that is the primary cause of Hay Fever. Start getting ready today and you can reduce the watery eyes, runny nose, and low energy associated with Hay Fever allergies. How do we reduce the symptoms of Hay Fever? Simply put, we reduce exposure to pollen. Let’s look at a typical American home and understand how to achieve this reduction of pollen exposure. First we need to make sure that we have air conditioning. While we all enjoy t... Compulsive Drinking And Allergies  By : K Bakhru Many people need a drink to get through the day because they are addicted to the ingredients from which their favorite alcoholic beverage is made. Consequently it seems that alcoholism and food addiction are closely related, if not identical. Researchers at the Deaconess Hospital in St Louis, Missouri, have recently conducted an intensive enquiry into alcoholism and its possible causes. They found evidence to substantiate the belief that alcoholism is, in fact, a food alle... Compulsive Eating And Allergies  By : K Bakhru Compulsive eating is caused by one or several masked food allergies, which are invariably addictive, without the individual realizing it. Not all compulsive eaters are obese, but some reflect this condition. Others are likely to suffer from some form of overweight due to fluid retention. This is caused by the allergic response in the capillary blood vessels, when fluid passes through the capillary walls into surrounding tissues. Another cause is the build up of toxin impregna... Coping With Your Allergies  By : Heath Sentares It seems in recent years that more and more people seem to be suffering from allergies. These allergies can be to medicine, foods, or environmental factors. Dealing with the effects of the body’s intolerance to some substances can be very difficult for many people. There are several measures that can be taken to make coping with these allergens easier. It is recommended that a person should see an allergist if they feel like they have intolerance to a particular or unknow... Cow’s Milk Allergy And Babies  By : Charlene J. Nuble Allergy to cow’s milk is the most prevalent form of food allergy that primarily affects children. Most infants and babies fortunately outgrow cow’s milk allergy during their second to third year of formula milk intake. Like most allergies, cow’s milk allergies is not curable, but rather, they are treatable. In that sense, people and children born with it should live with dairy-free diets all their lives to avoid cow’s milk allergies. A close look at cow’s milk Regul... Dealing With A Gluten Allergy  By : Ramone Stevenson A gluten allergy can result in Coeliac disease which is a condition of the small intestine. Gluten is found in rye, barley, and wheat and it reacts with the small bowel causing the immune system to attack the bowels lining. Sometimes it’s subtle while other times you know that you have a problem. When it is not treated it can lead to anemia, diseases of the bone, and even some types of cancer. Of course the best treatment for a gluten allergy is to avoid foods with gluten.... Dealing With A Mold Allergy  By : Kelly Johnson Mold allergy is not nearly as common as you might have thought considering there are thousands of different molds. But out of those thousands about a dozen can cause an allergic reaction. Molds and fungi grow in all kinds of environments and they really do nicely inside. Outside molds don’t really have a season that causes trouble. If you have asthma that is a result of a mold allergy the best thing you can do it so avoid the mold spores. Of course completely avoiding ... Dealing With A Wheat Allergy  By : Steve Johnson Foods that contain wheat are everywhere – after all they are a staple in the American diet. But both the protein and the gluten in the wheat are a common allergen. Dealing with a wheat allergy can be frustrating. If you have a wheat allergy of course the most logical thing is to avoid wheat products to prevent the allergic reaction. This includes cereals, baked goods, chocolate, pancake mixes, waffle mixes, pies, cookies, processed meats, breaded meats, some casseroles,... Dealing with Allergies Using Vitamins  By : Steven Godlewski For millions of people allergies are something they think they have to live with. Similarly many people believe the only way to treat allergies is with medication. For some people that may be true, however for many people vitamins are a Dealing With Food Allergies  By : Spencer Hunt Your child may be whining and complaining due to an food allergies. Learn more about food allergies so that you can best help your child. Dealing With Your Child’s Food Allergy  By : Ramone Stevenson Food allergies are a growing concern and even more so with our children. In the USA alone there are as many as 7 million people living with a life threatening food allergy many of which are related to the peanut family. Dealing with your child’s food allergy can be a serious matter. Of course it all depends on what type of food allergy your child has as to the seriousness. Some allergies may cause little more than a bit of an upset stomach, dry cough, or runny nose but ... Discover Allergy Cures That Can Help You  By : John Wellington Allergies are a very common disorder that can bring misery and discomfort to one’s daily life. People who suffer from this affliction constantly seek out different allergy cures to ease their symptoms. Firstly one should try and determine the actual cause of symptoms in order to properly treat any allergy problems. Common causes are pet dander, dust, mold, as well as outdoor elements like pollen. Once you determine the cause behind your symptoms, finding a possible allergy... Distinguishing Between Inhalant And Epidermal Allergens  By : Charlene J. Nuble Allergens are substances that are rejected or denied entrance into the body by the immune system, that ever reliable body system that protects you from infection and diseases. It is important to note that allergens cause the most common prevalent and wide spread allergies around the world. Without allergens, there would never be allergies. But a world without allergens would be impossible. Allergens are everywhere. Most of them can even be found right there were you are... Do You Get Relief From Popular Used Allergy Cures?  By : Jenny Riley With the terrible discomfort and extreme misery that victims go through each time they have allergies, there are now more people daily looking for allergic cures to relieve the symptoms they feel. However, the most important point to note here is that one needs to first determine the causes of his or her symptoms, before knowing how to address the allergy problems. In other words... first things first. Pet, mold, dander, dust and other outdoor elements which include pollen... Do You Have A Dog Allergy?  By : Ramone Stevenson Runny nose, watery eyes? Sneezing all the time? Do you have a dog allergy? Maybe your best friend is what’s got your allergies going. After all there really is no dog breed that is truly non allergenic because they all produced dander, urine, and saliva. Some dogs are less likely to cause allergies because they have less dander. There is a misconception that it is the fur that causes the allergies so the heavier the dog sheds the more likely you are to suffer. This i... Do You Know These Common Allergy Symptoms?  By : Vance St. John You known you’re allergic when you react to certain substances you’ve been exposed to before. For instance, you may have eaten shellfish before but the next time you eat foods containing shellfish, you develop rashes. An allergy occurs when your body overreacts to things that don’t normally cause problems for most people. These things are called allergens and your body’s overreaction to them are what causes allergy symptoms. Common Allergy Symptoms are: • Runny nose ... Do You Understand What Allergy Asthma Means?  By : Kelly Johnson If you have both allergies and asthma you suffer from allergy asthma but you do you really understand what it means? Both of these have the ability to make you feel miserable. You might be surprised to find out that allergy induced asthma is actually the most common type of asthma in North America. 60% of all those that suffer from allergy asthma. If you are wondering what the link is it really isn’t that complex. Allergies trigger the asthma and the allergies can be cause... Does Black Mold Scare You?  By : Damion Rutherford It should! Toxic black mold accounts for more than 90 percent of all allergy problems, according to research at the Mayo Clinic in 1999. Toxic black mold, also scientifically known as Stachybotrys, can not only be detrimental to your home’s foundation and your items you have in the home, but the mold can cause serious health problems that you need to be aware of. Black mold is a harmful fungus that can lead to toxic mold syndrome, which causes asthma allergies, such as cou... Duck Allergy, An Introduction  By : Charlene J. Nuble There are some people who are fond of eating duck meat. Duck meat can be turned into several delectable delicacies and there are a rising number of countries around the world that are somehow turning into consuming such meat. Admit it or not, though duck dishes are not as popular as their chicken, lamb or beef counterparts, many people prefer them because of the somehow good and appetizing aroma and the satisfying aftertaste that comes with it. Chefs and food critics al... Dust Away Dust Allergy  By : Charlene J. Nuble Dust allergy is one of the most common forms of allergy reported or recorded not just in the United States, but around the world. Because dusts are everywhere, the occurrence of dust allergy is almost always inevitable and its number is rapidly increasing. Dust allergy is usually taking the form of the most common allergic reaction known to and experienced by humans --- asthma. Dust allergy does not exist or is not recognized independently in the medical world. It is... Eating With Allergies: Forget Those Cardboard Food Substitutes And Enjoy Nearly Normal Food Again!  By : Jules Shepard Millions of us deal with food allergies or intolerances every day. Problems can range from the simple to the severe, but no matter what the type of food intolerance, it affects every social aspect of your life. If you or someone you know struggles with food allergies or intolerances, you already know that ordinary things like dining out, parties, business luncheons and family events can become a nightmare when you have to avoid eating what is offered, and make excuses for bei... Effective Allergy Relief  By : Steve Johnson Your nose is running, your eyes are itchy and watery and you just want to crawl out of your skin. What you wouldn’t do for effective allergy relief. There are many different types of allergies and just as many different types of allergy relief products some more effective than others. You’ve probably tried a few over the years and probably had mixed results. The big problem is not only finding effective allergy relief but also not going broke in the process. It’s n... Facing The Facts Of Gluten Allergy  By : Charlene J. Nuble Food allergy remains one of the most persistent forms of allergic reaction. No one knows why people have certain allergic responses to different types of food. But it is a fact that once a person is exposed to the food allergen, the symptoms will surely follow. Gluten allergy is a food allergy that makes the sufferer sensitive to gluten. Coeliac disease is a health condition in the small intestine. What happens to a person with gluten allergy is once the allergen comes in ... Food Allergies  By : Nutritional Diana The foods that adults or children react to are those foods they eat often A Food Allergy is defined as an individual's adverse reaction to food. Almost any food can trigger a reaction in a person who is susceptible. Other terms for Food Allergies are "Food Intolerances and Food Sensitivities." Food Allergies : Why The Drama?  By : Marilyn Franklin Food allergies continue to get a lot of press. Many people wonder why it is getting so much attention. Statistics continue to show that food allergies are on the rise. As an example of that it can be noted that the number of children with peanut allergies doubled in a five-year period ending in 2002. This is significant because food allergy is the leading cause of anaphylaxis which can be fatal in some cases. Most of the press coverage focuses on the young victims of foo... Food Allergies In Adulthood  By : Krishan The process of ecological illness, leading to multiple allergies. It has become evident that many people in the Western World are developing chronic illness as a result of too many years on the over-refined Western diet. It appears that, although people who were fed wrongly during infancy are particularly prone to developing this problem, most people, in fact, will develop some form of ecologically-caused food intolerances during the course of their lives. The fact that this ... Food Allergies In Childhood  By : Krishan A major study conducted in the United Kingdom and reported in the Archives of Disease in Childhood, examined children suffering from vomiting, diarrhoea, colic, abdominal pain, eczema and urticaria (hives). It found that 40 per cent were sensitive to cow's milk, with the remainder being affected by a widerange of other intolerances. Food allergies can commence during the first six months of life. If children are introduced too early to cow's milk, cereals, orange juice and... Food Allergy  By : Ramone Stevenson Food allergies happen when your immune system messes up. Your immune system is supposed to protect you from disease and germs. If you have a food allergy your immune system makes a mistake and thinks the food is going to harm you. The response is the same whether it is a food allergy, an allergy to medicine, an allergy to a flower or tree, or an allergy to peanuts. Although the foods themselves are not harmful the reaction the body has can be life threatening. In re... Food Allergy Symptoms  By : Sven Ullmann Food allergy symptoms can be quite uncommon. You might not believe this but only 1 out of 70 adults suffer from true food allergies. Food poisoning or even food intolerance is sometimes mistaken for a food allergy because of the similarities in symptoms. Food Allergy Versus Food Intolerance  By : Charlene J. Nuble Among the allergies rampant in American lives today, food allergy is one of the top three. However, some people misdiagnose food allergy as food intolerance. There are certain similarities but one must be careful in administering medicines to a person with an allergy. The wrong medicine for the wrong condition can increase the allergic symptom resulting in anaphylaxis and even death. Anaphylaxis is a severe allergic reaction where all the symptoms swiftly attack the entire... Genetically Engineered Foods May Cause Rising Food Allergies  By : Arguments made by the Environmental Protection Agency, which regulates plant produced pesticides, tell us not to worry about the thought of consuming toxic pesticides. Instead, they say that the pesticides used, Bt, are produced naturally from a soil bacterium which has a history of safe use by organic farmers who have used the solution for yeas as a method of insect control. Genetic engineers simply remove the gene that produces Bt and insert it into the DNA of corn and cott... Get The Facts On Allergy Medication  By : Steve Johnson Allergy medications are everywhere – oral antihistamines, nasal antihistamines, decongestants – Maybe it’s time to get the facts on your allergy medication. Allergy medication is available over the counter and it is prescribed widely by doctors all around the world. Pick up a magazine there’s ads, the television is full of ads – these products are heavily marketed and choosing the one that’s going to work is an entirely different game. There are four allergy medication ... Getting Allergy Relief Inside  By : Kerry Rodden If it is allergy season, you know it. You don’t need someone on the news telling you the levels of pollen in the air. You don’t need to be told that there is a cat lurking in the home. You don’t need this because you feel it. If allergies are what cause you so many untold problems each day, you should always be on the look out for products that can help you to find some relief. The good news is that besides the allergy medications you need to take, there are other ways that y... Getting To Know More About The Seasonal Hay Fever  By : Charlene J. Nuble Hay fever is a form of allergy affecting people sensitive to its allergens during the summer season. Its medical term is seasonal allergic rhinitis. Hay fever or seasonal allergic rhinitis is an allergy that attacks vulnerable people during the summer and the onset of the spring seasons. Allergies as such is caused by inhaling pollen or by entry of pollen to an eye. This will then irritate the eye’s and nose’s sensitive linings. Consequently, inflammation or swelling fo... Grass Allergy  By : Charlene J. Nuble Grass allergy is one of the most common and prevalent form of allergy that affects people with histories of it during certain seasons. Grass allergy normally occurs all throughout the spring season and during the onset or ending of the summer season. Grass allergy is somehow directly linked to hay fever, because their symptoms and causes are somehow similar to each other. Grass allergy can also take the form of an inhalant kind of allergy similar to asthma. It is noted ... Hay Fever Allergy  By : Sven Ullmann Allergy is the most common illness in the world. It is characterized by the immune system's reaction to substances that are viewed by the body as potentially harmful. Also known as allergic rhinitis, hay fever is usually characterized by an allergic reaction to pollen. Hay Fever Medication  By : Sven Ullmann Hay fever or allergic rhinitis is usually caused by a reaction to pollen, Trees, grass and weeds are the most common sources of pollen grains that are dispersed in the air. Hay Fever – Not Actually A Fever  By : Sharon Hopkins Hay fever has been given many different names such as allergic rhinitis, pollinosis or nasal allergies. You can contract hay fever due to certain air borne dust particles exposed in the environment. These dust particles can be pollen, dander which can cause allergic reaction. Hay fever problem mainly begins from surroundings by which anyone can be affected. Staying away, from any of the allergy triggering factors is the best solution. Even though in this condition you do not ... Health Issues Connected to The Use Of "Powdered Latex" Gloves  By : Davin Abernathy Latex gloves have long been a standard in the medical field to protect healthcare workers and patients from infections and disease transmission. Yet, some people have noticed having allergic reactions after using "powdered latex" gloves. Health Risks Of Perfume And Perfume Allergies  By : Jessica Bradbury Although in ancient times perfume was merely the distillation of floral essences, perfume of today is created with both synthetic chemicals and nature based materials derived from either animals or botanical means. Many individuals can suffer from health risks when using or being around others who use perfume as well as those who suffer from perfume allergies. Since the formulas used to make perfume is consider trade secrets by the manufacturers who make them, they are not... Help Your Child Cope With Food Allergies  By : Carena C.James Some children have problems with certain foods, ranging from mild intolerances to life-threatening ana-phylactic shock. Herbal Allergy Treatment  By : Sven Ullmann Many medicines common to us today were originally discovered in their natural state and then synthesized in the laboratory. Penicillin is one that we have all heard of and there are so many others. How To Control An Allergy Panic Attack  By : Geoff Visaya With the amount of ozone damage that we are causing on a daily scale, it's perhaps no surprise that allergies are on the increase. The extra heat from the sun that shines through the depleted ozone layer has numerous side effects – more plants mean more insects, which means more pollen, one of the key factors in many allergies. Dust mites are also more common due to the increased warmth in households. For allergy sufferers, this extra burden can have such an impact that the a... How To Prevent Allergy When Using Hair Dye?  By : Jerry Hall When his hair stylist switched to an indigenous hair dye he developed severe itching, erythema, crusting, and pustules on the surrounding skin. Now, what could have possibly went wrong? Gago-Dominguez, a researcher, explained that small amounts of arylamines are absorbed through the skin during the use of hair dye. Don't dye your hair without having as much of your skin covered as possible. One needs to be careful while applying black hair dye, as it is difficult to remove... How To Treat Hay Fever  By : A. Pruder Many individuals suffer with seasonal allergies, including hay fever, that affects the nose and eyes. Commonly caused by dust, pollen and animal dander, many allergy sufferers often especially begin to feel the effects during the spring months as the trees and flowers begin to bloom. Watery, red and itchy eyes combined with a stuffy and/or runny nose are just a few of the symptoms relating to hay fever. In addition, frequent headaches, sneezing, wheezing and difficulty breath... Immunotherapy: The Long-awaited Solution To Your Chronic Allergy?  By : Evelyn Dayag Immunotherapy is a viable option for the treatment of allergies. In simple terms, allergy immunotherapy is the process of desensitizing a person to what he or she is allergic to over a relatively extended period. The allergic patient’s immune system is trained to be more tolerant of that substance causing the allergic reaction, referred to as the allergen. Partly because of the time frame involved and frequency of visits to the health professional, the process requires of the... Interesting Facts About Allergies And How To Treat Or Avoid Them  By : Claire Quaty About 50 million people in the United States suffer from some form of allergy and asthma. The most common allergies are to dust, mildew, milk, food, nuts, latex, insects (especially bee stings), animal dander, pollen, tobacco smoke, aerosols, paint, perfumes, cleaning products or other strong odours or fumes. Some allergies are seasonal, such as an allergy to ragweed pollen. Other allergies extend throughout the year. Children whose parents suffer from allergies are 70% more ... Is your child allergic? Check it!  By : Radoslaw Pilarski 20 questions to evaluate whether your child is allergic or not. Is Your Summer A Breeze Or A Sneeze? Tips For Coping With Allergies  By : Ananga Sivyer While the hazy days of summer are a delight to some, for others they bring weeks of relentless sneezes, sniffles and sore eyes. Hayfever can drive those allergic to pollen crazy as symptoms build day after day with little respite. Here’s a look at summer's most common allergy affliction and what its streaming victims can do to get some relief. What is an allergic reaction? Allergies kick in when our immune system reacts to what it perceives as a threat. In response it ... Know More About Allergic Rhinitis  By : Charlene J. Nuble Allergic rhinitis is often also called nasal allergy, pollinosis or hay fever, especially when it occurs during the haying season. Allergic rhinitis is the occurrence of several symptoms, usually in the eyes and in the nose, after exposure to particles that may be airborne like plant pollens, dander and most especially, dust. An oversensitive immune system is usually cited for the occurrence of allergic rhinitis. Take note that the immune system is your shield against h... Knowing The Primaries About Skin Allergy Called Hives  By : Charlene J. Nuble Hives are red welts of small or sometimes larger size that appear in the skin surface. Hives are a form of skin allergy and occurs when the skin is exposed or is subjected to chemicals or substances that trigger allergic reactions. Hives are characterized by the feeling of itchiness. You know hot it feels when something is really itchy. There is a feeling of uneasiness and discomfort and sometimes wounds and scratches occur as products or results of scratching itchy skin s... Latex Allergies  By : Lisa Davis Latex allergies were first recognized about 35 years ago. It is an alarming allergy and incidence of latex allergies are on the rise. The majority of people at risk for a latex allergy are people who have to wear gloves such as in a medical workplace or in a restaurant. Allergic reactions to latex can be very serious. Exposure to latex has been implicated in many deaths in the past decades. The FDA has reports of more than a thousand complaints attributed to latex and about f... Latex Allergy : A Healthcare Worker Problem?  By : Marilyn Franklin If you are a healthcare worker you may know about the dangers of a latex allergy but this allergen can affect the average person more than you know. A latex allergy is a reaction caused by the protein in rubber called latex. Most people associate latex with the gloves that are used in hospitals and daycare settings but latex can be found in places you would not suspect. Here are just a few of the products that can contain latex: *Gloves *Balloons *Condoms *Children's... Lice  By : Kadence Buchanan One of the less serious but more irritating and embarrassing health problems to have is a lice infestation. Just thinking about them running around your head makes you want to start itching and scratching and, if you have lice, you know that once you’ve started on this itching and scratching, you’ll want to keep on doing it. They are a major turn-off and definitely not good for the health of your scalp. Lice seem like such small critters that you may thing they are easy to... Limu Moui — Mother Nature’s Natural Treatment For Allergies  By : Maurice Petersen Do you or someone who love suffer from seasonal allergies? Do sinus allergies limit your enjoyment in the great outdoors? You can take an over the counter or prescription medication—but as you already know those can leave you groggy and nauseated. But what is the allergy sufferer to do? This article will give you information on a natural allergy treatment your doctor may not know about. Allergies—A Closer Look at What Causes Them Most allergy sufferers think they know w... Living With A Food Allergy  By : Joe Goertz Living with a food allergy can be a daunting experience. Many people have a food allergy which ranges from mild to severe. There are people who experience a light red rash after eating something they are allergic to while others can face death if they even touch the food that causes their allergy. A very common type of food allergy is to eggs. Many children develop this food allergy when they are infants. The parents have to be conscious of each and everything the child c... Living With A Gluten Allergy  By : Steve Johnson If suddenly you find yourself suffering from a gluten allergy you are not alone. It’s important to learn to live with a gluten allergy and the best way to do that is to understand the allergy. With a gluten allergy your immune system will respond to the gluten which is found in a variety of foods that have the proteins found in cereal grains. The difference between a wheat allergy and a gluten allergy is Celiac a disease of the gastrointestinal tract. Not everyone but... Living With An Iodine Allergy  By : Wilhelm Williams Exactly what do you need to know about an iodine allergy? Are you allergic to iodine? If you have never been in contact with iodine how would you know? Are you allergic to fish? Most people who have an iodine allergy find think they are allergic to fish because they have an allergic reaction when they eat seafood. This is because the largest naturally occurring source of iodine is dissolved in seawater. Just because a person is allergic to fish or shellfish does not... Maintaining An Allergy Free Environment Using Air Filters  By : Kathryn Whittaker If you have allergies caused by substances and microorganisms in the air, air filters are the solution to your needs. Allergy sufferers will want to grab the product which will improve their suffering. If you are allergic to airborne substances and microorganisms like dust mites or pollen, using an air purifier or an air filter can help you. But, the degree of relief depends upon many other factors that are under your control. One type of air filter is the ionic air purif... Managing A Peanut Allergy  By : Sarah Thomas Peanut allergy is fairly common with a prevalence rate of about 1 in 90 people in the United States. Unfortunately, peanut allergies can be severe and those with a peanut allergy need to be very cautious about eating food that has been prepared by someone else, especially in a restaurant, because even food that has no peanuts in it can cause an allergic reaction if it was prepared with the same equipment as food with peanuts. Peanuts are not actually nuts, but instead they ar... Milk Allergies  By : John Brown More and more people are recognizing that they or a family member is intolerant of lactose. Scientists have made great inroads in the past decade regarding this phenomenon, but have yet to come up with a simple cure. It is often hard on a person to be lactose intolerant. If you suffer, you know that such great foods as yogurt, cheese, and ice cream are sold and consumed everywhere you go. Cheese is a cooking ingredient that is frequently used in so many dishes that it is h... Milk Allergy Symptoms  By : Sven Ullmann Milk allergies are a reality for millions of people. One major problem is that milk products and derivatives of milk are in so many of the food products we consume. [1] [2]

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