Pollen-Related Food Syndrome: Exploring Potential Links Between Food and Pollen Allergies
Pollen-Related Food Syndrome: Exploring Potential Links Between Food and Pollen Allergies If you have food allergies to certain plant-based foods or select other types of food, more research is showing that your symptoms may actually be caused by a secondary allergy and not a true food allergy. This so called “secondary allergy” is actually a […]
The Benefits of Fish Oil to Reduce Inflammation
Inflammation is the body’s normal defense response to infection and injury. It is often associated with redness, swelling, heat and pain. Normally, inflammation is controlled by the body, and it resolves in a timely way once the injury is resolved. It is essential to the body’s maintenance of good health. However, inflammation that does not […]
5 Symptoms of Anaphylaxis and Mast Cell Disorder
Mast cells, a type of white blood cell, are part of your immune system. They’re found in all parts of your body’s tissues. When mast cells function properly, they release chemical mediators to combat extreme stress, feelings of danger, or allergens. These chemical mediators, such as histamines, cause inflammation and other symptoms while helping to […]
Immunodeficiency Disorder
Your immune system is a group of protective cells and proteins that are charged with keeping unwanted viruses, infections, and disease out of your body. When unwanted bacteria or germs enter your system, your immune system sends cells to attack them. But if your immune system is not working properly, these cell defenders may not […]
10 Back to School Tips for Kids with Allergies or Asthma
Getting your kids back in school means summer has come to an end; it also means relinquishing control over what your little ones eat, touch, and come in contact with. That loss of control can make moms of kids with allergies or asthma very nervous. According to the American College of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology, […]
Tips for Traveling with Food Allergies
Tips for Traveling with Food Allergies Food allergies affect more than 50 million Americans. There is no cure for a food allergy, so your best bet is to avoid the allergen altogether, but that doesn’t mean you have to stay home and prepare your own food all the time. Although food allergies can be quite […]
What Is Adult-Onset Asthma?
What Is Adult-Onset Asthma? Although most cases of asthma are diagnosed in childhood, the condition can develop at any stage of life. An estimated 17 million adults in the United States have asthma, and if you’re diagnosed with the disease after age 20, it’s considered adult-onset asthma. Unfortunately, getting asthma as an adult can be […]
Everything You Need to Know About Diagnosing and Treating Food Allergies
Food allergies affect more than 50 million Americans. The big eight are milk, eggs, wheat, tree nuts, peanuts, fish, shellfish, and soy. These foods are responsible for 90% of food allergies. However, virtually any food can cause allergic reactions if you’re sensitive. The only way to prevent a reaction is to avoid the offending food. […]
Are There Really Hypoallergenic Dog Breeds?
Are There Really Hypoallergenic Dog Breeds? About 10% of the US population has an allergic reaction to dogs. If you’re one of them but you still want a furry companion, the idea of a hypoallergenic dog sounds highly appealing. But do these types of dogs really exist? It’s commonly believed that dogs that shed less […]
A Healthy Approach to the New Year
The New Year provides a perfect opportunity to refresh your body for optimal health in the months to come. We often tend to think of weight loss as the health resolution for the New Year, but here you are encouraged to consider a reset of your overall health. An excellent tool for this is the […]