When it comes to alternative therapies, I'm mixed-up. While I strongly believe on the power of nutrition, certain herbal and dietary supplements, and to some extent, some traditional eastern...

I've been eying one of those pricey Dyson vacuum cleaners that promises to suck your home free of allergens. They are even said to be approved for allergy sufferers by the British Allergy...

Would you like to take part in a survey studying the global experiences and expectations of food allergy guests, guests under gluten-free diets and those of hospitality & food service...

If you're not a fan of salt-solution nasal sprays like I am, here's another alternative: the Neti Pot, as seen on the Oprah Show. According to Dr. Oz: "A lot of folks that have allergies,...

Siemens Medical Solutions Diagnostics recently launched a new blood test for detecting allergies called 3gAllergy. Unlike skin tests, this technique can identify reactions to more than 400 allergens,...

Xolair is a medication for allergic asthma. It works by blocking immunoglobulin E (IgE), a naturally occurring substance in the body that in some people, can cause a series of chemical reactions that...

I often use nasal sprays with salt solution to help clear my nasal passages when I have colds or bouts of allergic rhinitis (like now, arrrgh!!!). But I just received an email about SaltAire Nasal...

Starting this year, food manufacturers have been mandated to write their labels in plain language, particularly for the top 8 food allergens. That means, instead of writing casein or albumin on the...

Well, if there are food items that help ease allergies, there are also those which may exacerbate or worsen a person's allergic reactions. These are food items that are rich in compounds that can...

As a segue to the previous entry referring to food items that help fight allergies, here are 8 superfoods-- specific food items that have been documented to be especially good in helping our bodies...

We've discussed food that bring about allergies in this blog quite often. How about food items that help fight allergies? This article says that sticking to the right diet and eating plan can...

How hot do you wash your laundry? A recent study indicates that particularly for those with dust mite, pet dander and pollen allergies, the temperature at which you wash your clothes and sheets does...

Attention to those in Nashville, Tennessee: Adeline's, Inc. is recalling biscuit sandwich varieties due to undeclared milk. The affected products are: Adeline's Steak and CheeseAdeline's...

I have been invited by Revolution Health to another conference call on May 24, this time focusing on asthma and allergies (If you missed it, you might want to listen in on our first conference call,...

Alert to those with walnut allergies: Interstate Bakeries Corporation (IBC) is recalling Hostess Mini Pound Cake due to packaging errors. Some Mini Pound Cake packages may in fact contain Hostess®...

Mayfield Dairy Farms is recalling "Mayfield Turtle Tracks" ice cream due to undeclared peanuts. The product was distributed to retail stores in: Northern AlabamaNorthwestern...

I thought I was having a deja vu when I read this headline: Farm milk may reduce asthma and allergy. It's too similar to what I've blogged almost a year ago, except where eczema is involved....

Thanks to Janeen of OurStory for nominating the Allergizer at the Bloggers' Choice Awards under the Best Health Blog category. If this blog has been useful to you, would you click a vote for...

A new book that has come out of the market, Breathing Space: How Allergies Shape Our Lives and Landscapes discusses the history of hay fever, and how it has been shaping our lives. As Mitman...

Amiodarone is an antiarrhythmic medication, i.e., it is used to treat irregular heartbeats. Doctors are, however, often hesitant in using it or other iodine-containing medications among patients with...