Over the last few months, I've read many reports that the number of children with food allergies have risen so much over the previous years. But did you know that adult-onset food allergies are...
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Cursing your allergies? Don't. A new study involving allergy patients in Canada indicates that a history of allergies or hay fever may protect you from developing pancreatic cancer. A total of 276...
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Filed in archive Food Allergies
by ruth on December 30, 2007
We parents of children with food allergies know it - that the natural "side-effect" of having life-threatening food allergies is anxiety. Even if my son's allergic reactions haven't...
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Filed in archive Food Allergies
by ruth on December 30, 2007
When people show allergy symptoms after drinking wine, it is usually an allergic reaction to preservatives and additives used in the clarification process, such as albumin and lysozyme (egg proteins)...
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Filed in archive Metal Allergies
by ruth on December 29, 2007
Here's a video of a woman who was allergic to her dental crowns because she had metal allergies. Nickel is a metal commonly used in dental works, to which most people with metal allergies react...
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Here's another bakeshop where you can get gluten, casein (milk), corn, soy and nut free baked goodies: Liberty Bakery. From their website: Liberty Bakery is a dedicated gluten, casein, corn, soy...
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Dogs can have food allergies, too. And like what you do when you have kids with food allergies, you've got to identify what ingredient it is your pooch is allergic to and try as much as possible...
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Filed in archive Pet Allergies
by ruth on December 27, 2007
If you live in the European Union, you can now determine if you have allergies to cats right in the comfort of your own homes, as Biomerica introduces a new 15 minute home test for allergies to cats...
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Carol Fenster's Savory Palate, Inc. offers aa collection of recipes for breads, cookies, muffins, pizza, cakes that are wheat (gluten)-free and dairy-free. To create these treats, you'll need...
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You love cats, but are allergic to them and can't possibly afford one of those designer breeds of hypoallergenic cats. Well, ther might be hope. The Sneeze-Free Cat Owner is entirely devoted to...
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Filed in archive Allergy Blogs
by ruth on December 24, 2007
I know I'm too old to be writing to Santa, but if I can make a wishlist and if Santa could read my blog, here's what I'd be asking for: More funding for allergy research, to find out...
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Spread holiday cheer and allergy awareness at the same time with these Christmas and Hannukah e-cards from Kids with Food Allergies. The artwork in these cards are creations of children and submitted...
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A lot of parents cite having kids as one of the reasons why they've quit smoking. Indeed, how many studies have shown just how detrimental smoking is, not just to the health of the smoker, but...
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If the results of a new study is to be considered, it seems that my son is one of the lucky ones who has outgrown his milk and egg allergies. According to new research from the Johns Hopkins...
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In summer, pollens are your biggest enemies, Now that winter is here, you think that once you've sealed your home from the external elements, you'd be breathing freely, without allergy bouts?...
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Filed in archive Skin Allergies
by ruth on December 22, 2007
Didn't I warn you about allergies to Christmas trees? If you think that sneezing bouts and stuffy nose are all you'll ever suffer from, well, think again. Here's a story of someone who had...
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If you're child comes home from school always ill, having runny nose, sneezing, eye irritation, you might want to consider that possibility that he's "allergic to school". The usual...
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If you suffer from indoor allergies (allergic reaction to pet dander, molds, and dust mites), here's something that might help reduce your symptoms: Febreze Allergen Reducer. Febreze Allergen...
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Poinsettia is a plant that is often used as a decoration during the Christmas holidays. There are many stories that try to explain what poinsettias have got to do with Christmas, but if you have latex...
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Whole Foods Market is recalling 365 Organic Everyday Value™ Swiss Milk Chocolate Bars with Rice Crisps, due to undeclared hazelnuts, walnuts and pecans. The bars come in 3-ounce size, with a Best If...
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