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Allergy: Research and Development
by ruth on January 31, 2009
This has also been mentioned in the article on hygiene hypothesis that I cited in my previous entry: the health benefits of worms. The BBC article discusses current research on the therapeutic value o...
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Living with Allergies
by ruth on January 30, 2009
Here's another recent article that discusses the so-called hygiene hypothesis: Babies Know: A Little Dirt Is Good for You.
If you're a parent who has been dealing with allergies now, there...
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Allergy Medications
by ruth on January 29, 2009
Zyrtec Syrup for children is now available in a new Bubble Gum flavor! It's sugar-free, dye-free medication used to treat perennial and seasonal allergic rhinitis (i.e., indoor and outdoor allergi...
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Allergy Medications
, Asthma
by ruth on January 28, 2009
Are you or someone you know recently diagnosed of asthma? Find out more about asthma from AsthMyths, a website put together by Merck (manufacturer of Singulair), to help patients separate fact from my...
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Allergy Blogs
by ruth on January 24, 2009
Yowza, I missed joining it again, but luckily, YOU don't have to. Check out the latest carnival of food allergy-related blogs over at Rational Jenn's. I like the way the posts have been organi...
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Food Allergies
by ruth on January 22, 2009
I agree with food allergy blogger Janeen, this guy ought to be in sued for deliberately scattering peanuts in a manufacturing plant that's supposed to be peanut-free.
Paul Bentley scattered peanut...
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Food Allergies
by ruth on January 20, 2009
My little one is almost 9 months old and I've been wondering whether I could already introduce milk-containing baby foods. I see commercially available baby food jars that contain yoghurt, cheese,...
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Food Allergies
, Online Shops
by ruth on January 15, 2009
Here's another product that will surely be welcome on the tables of those who have milk allergies, intolerances, or simple prefer to live dairy-free: Tofutti Better than Cream Cheese. They are egg...
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Food Allergies
, Online Shops
by ruth on January 15, 2009
Just wanted to share this discount coupon from Enjoy Life:
Enjoy Life products are certified gluten-free and free of the eight most common allergens. They contain no wheat, dairy, peanuts, tree nuts...
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Pet Allergies
by Gloria Gamat on January 13, 2009
The Obamas have been searching for a hypoallergenic breed of dog. Now, according to the President-Elect, it is now down to a labradoodle or a Portuguese water hound.
However, Obama prefers that the d...
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Asthma
, Food Allergies
, Living with Allergies
by ruth on January 12, 2009
Many studies have already shown that a woman's diet during her pregnancy can affect her baby's health, not only during the time it's in the womb, but well into its adulthood. This phenomen...
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Food Allergies
by ruth on January 9, 2009
The new year has just begun and as before, one of my wishes is to have less number of allergy bouts this year than the last. Alas, my son greeted the year with an allergic cough followed by a food rea...
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Pet Allergies
by ruth on January 6, 2009
If you think your canine pet might be suffering from allergies, check out the series of posts Dog Care Frenzy is doing on dog allergies. There are seven parts to date:
Dog Allergies Medication
Dog I...