© Daveybot Remember nickel allergy? It is an allergy to metals (most metals have nickel!) wherein direct skin contact can lead to itching and rashes. Mobile phones can be a cause of nickel allergy...
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The US FDA has approved of a new alternative to latex gloves that apparently do not cause allergic reactions in people with Type 1 latex allergy. The new gloves, made by privately-held Yulex Corp, are...
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This alert is important particularly for those who use soy milk as an alternative to cow's milk: WhiteWave Foods Company is voluntarily recalling 11-ounce plastic single serve bottles of Silk...
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Filed in archive Food Allergies
by ruth on April 23, 2008
Often, children can be very cruel. Without realizing the consequences of their actions, children often pick on their classmates, particularly those that are a bit different from the norm. And people...
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If you have food allergies, particularly to egg, milk, soy and/or tree nuts, don't think that KFC's "Double Chocolate Chip Cakes" are safe for you just because thre was no...
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Scientists from the National Jewish Medical and Research Center are evaluating the use of immunotherapy to prevent food allergy reactions. They are feeding peanut- and egg-allergic people increasing...
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Filed in archive Hay Fever
by ruth on April 18, 2008
The Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America has published the Spring Allergy Capitals for 2008 (pdf file). These are the 100 most challenging places to live in for someone who has hay fever or pollen...
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Filed in archive Food Allergies
by ruth on April 17, 2008
The last couple of weeks, I've been receiving emails regarding a previous entry on the use of Trichuris suis ova (TSO) therapy in treating food allergies. A few of you wrote to find out where one...
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© valentinapowers If you are a new mom, and you have (or had) allergies or asthma, you might want to wait a bit before you let your child participate in baby swimming lessons. A new study indicates...
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© bgautrea In some cases, when you exhibit allergic reaction to certain foods, it may be that it's not a reaction to the food per se, but to certain additives such as preservatives and food dyes...
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© visualdensity Usually used in conjunction with quercetin as an alternative therapy for allergies is bromelain, a protein-digesting enzyme found in pineapples. Bromelain is typically marketed as a...
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Looking for alternative therapies for your allergies? There is a myriad of options out there, some approaches with more scientific backing than others. One of the dietary supplements out there that is...
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Here's a good reference for parents of children with food allergies who are based in the UK: Act Against Allergy is an advocacy initiative designed to promote awareness regarding childhood food...
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