Here is another news item that supports the idea that allergies are “a blessing in disguise.“ It may provide protection against a type of brain tumor. Glioma is “the most common form of … [Read more...]
Are you allergic to your cell phone?
February 2, 2011 By 5 Comments
We have covered before the most bizarre forms of allergies but this one is something for the books. The symptoms: itchiness and rashes in the areas of the jaw, face and ears which appear after … [Read more...]
Allergy attack!
December 9, 2010 By 1 Comment
On the last weekend of November,when the Battling for Health site was down, I had a terrible allergic reaction to something - I don't know what - that bloated the whole of my face and half-closed my … [Read more...]
Is your home making you ill: the Sick Building Syndrome
October 12, 2010 By 1 Comment
Is something in your home making you sick? Being bothered by the constant “musty” smell? If this is the case, then check your bathrooms and cellars and anywhere else that might be cool and … [Read more...]
Your food allergy increases your risk for an asthma attack
October 5, 2010 By Leave a Comment
What do kids, men and African-Americans have in common? Well, they are the segments of the American population who are highly susceptible to food allergies. Recent estimates by an NIH-funded … [Read more...]
Pollen and Mold Counts
September 28, 2010 By Leave a Comment
Spores of molds and pollens of plants are the most common airborne allergens that can cause hay fever, asthma, and other allergic reactions. Depending on where you live and the time of the year and … [Read more...]
Mommy’s diet and baby’s wheezing
September 23, 2010 By Leave a Comment
One of my sons developed wheezing when he was a couple months old. Wheezing is that high-pitched whistling sound that his nose made when he had a cold. His twin brother did not. He was started on … [Read more...]
It’s September: know your autumn allergens
September 2, 2010 By Leave a Comment
Autumn is almost here. And although we mainly associate hay fever with springtime, autumn or fall is actually the season for hay fever, when grass and grains are cut to be turned into straw and hay. … [Read more...]
Oral allergy syndrome: how pollen + fruit make you feel worse
August 19, 2010 By Leave a Comment
You would think eating healthy fresh fruit can help you fight your allergies. Unfortunately, some food stuffs, especially certain fruit act as collaborators of pollens to make life even harder for … [Read more...]
How asthma protects (yes!) you from cancer
July 21, 2010 By 1 Comment
My family has a history of asthma. One of my sons is suffering from wheezing and eczema. How can I say that these are good things to have, that they are actually blessings in disguise. But that is … [Read more...]
Allergy test for your newborn
May 24, 2010 By Leave a Comment
When I became mom seven years ago, I was very much concerned about allergies. My family has a history of asthma and I do get hives and hay fever from the time to time though the allergens have never … [Read more...]
Eggs, milk and peanuts: how your allergies connect
May 11, 2010 By Leave a Comment
Milk and egg allergies today, peanut allergy tomorrow? This could well be, according to findings reported in May issue of the Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology. The study was conducted by a … [Read more...]
What you should do about food allergy symptoms
April 19, 2010 By 2 Comments
Do you have a child with food allergy? Do you know what to do in case of severe allergic reactions? An Australian study indicates that many parents with children with food allergies are actually … [Read more...]
Know your pollens: a resource for hayfever sufferers
April 15, 2010 By Leave a Comment
Hey, do you know that there are pollens and there are pollens, and not all pollens are to blame for your hayfever symptoms? As I have written before, the pollens of your typical spring flowers in the … [Read more...]
Things you may not know about hay fever
April 8, 2010 By Leave a Comment
Springtime is here. And the flowers are here, too. No wonder that springtime is high pollen season. Those of us who suffers from hay fever can attest to this. Hay fever or allergic rhinitis in doctor … [Read more...]
The most common causes of allergies
March 11, 2010 By 2 Comments
Great Britain has the highest incidence of allergic diseases in the world. And health experts do not know why. In a BBC report, pediatric allergy expert Dr. Adam Fox explains the most common causes of … [Read more...]
The bad stuff in your house dust
March 2, 2010 By 1 Comment
Haaaa-tsing! Is your house dust killing you and your family? Now, before you start panicking and reach for the vacuum cleaner, let me get this clear: This hasn’t got anything to do with your … [Read more...]
Don’t let food allergies ruin your social life
January 11, 2010 By Leave a Comment
Having food allergies can be bummer for one’s social life. This is according to a report in USA Today. Below, some situations are discussed, plus some tips on coping strategies Dining out. The … [Read more...]
Allergies in the wintertime?
January 5, 2010 By 1 Comment
You’d never associate winter with hay fever and pollen allergies, right? Well, actually allergies also spike up during the winter time, but for different reasons that we encounter in spring and … [Read more...]
Dirty is healthy: how bugs prevent allergies
December 31, 2009 By 2 Comments
Really? With the current hype about hygiene and disinfection to prevent the spread of the pandemic flu, this statement may sound bizarre. But recent studies reveal that dirty can indeed be healthy … [Read more...]
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