Asthma is considered one of the main causes of school absenteeism and its prevalence has risen in the last decades. Overweight children have been shown to have double the frequency of asthma than that of non-obese children.
Poor diet and insufficient exercise are associated with a series of cardiovascular risks and other chronic diseases, but some…
Archive for November, 2011
Obese Children Have Up to Double the Risk of Having Asthma
Friday, November 11th, 2011
Changing your diet to help lessen your allergies
Friday, November 11th, 2011
What’s a non-allergenic diet? Well, it’s a diet that decreases your level of reaction to external allergens. In other words, it’s dietary changes you can make to help improve your allergies and to help reduce the itchy eyes, runny nose, sneezing and wheezing.
Dairy products and sugar cause the creation of more mucus in the body….
Plastics chemical in packaged foods linked to asthma in babies
Friday, November 11th, 2011
BPA, also known as bisphenol-A, is a chemical compound often used in the production of a large variety of plastics. The widespread use of BPA has come under public scrutiny due to known connection to a host of health problems, including heart complications, cancer, neurological issues, diabetes and fertility and sexual issues.
The chemical can be…
Breastfeeding Reduces the Risk of Allergies, Study Suggests
Friday, November 11th, 2011
Today, about one in four European children suffer from allergy, which makes this disease the non-infectious epidemic of the 21st century. Evidence suggests that lifestyle factors and nutritional patterns, such as breastfeeding, help to reduce the early symptoms of allergy.
The detection and reduction of the early causes of childhood allergy is the major topic at…
Mold Exposure During Infancy Increases Asthma Risk, Study Finds
Friday, November 11th, 2011
Infants who live in “moldy” homes are three times more likely to develop asthma by age 7 — an age that children can be accurately diagnosed with the condition.
Study results are published in the August issue of Annals of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology, the scientific journal of the American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology…
Air Fresheners Can Trigger Allergy Symptoms
Friday, November 11th, 2011
Home fragrances, usually in the form of air fresheners and scented candles can trigger allergy symptoms or exacerbate existing allergies and cause more severe asthma attacks, according to a study presented at the annual scientific meeting of the American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology (ACAAI), Boston, USA. ACAAI president-elect, Stanley Fineman, MD, said that…
Six Tips To Ensure Allergies And Asthma Don’t Ruin Holiday Cheer
Thursday, November 3rd, 2011
Holiday gatherings are festive fun, but it’s not easy to be the life of the party when you’re sniffling, sneezing and wheezing. From the host’s overpowering perfume to the nuts in the snack bowl, holiday parties can be a challenge for people with allergies and asthma.
“During the holiday season you’re going to be exposed to…
Hypoallergenic Dogs Don’t Have Lower Household Allergen Levels Than Other Dogs, Study Finds
Thursday, November 3rd, 2011
Contrary to popular belief, so-called hypoallergenic dogs do not have lower household allergen levels than other dogs.
That’s the conclusion of a study by Henry Ford Hospital researchers who sought to evaluate whether hypoallergenic dogs have a lower dog allergen in the home than other dogs. Hypoallergenic dogs are believed to produce less dander and saliva…
Thanksgiving Holiday Stuffed With Allergy, Asthma Triggers
Thursday, November 3rd, 2011
Thanksgiving is about family, food and travel. And for the millions of Americans with allergies or asthma, it’s about navigating a minefield of triggers, from the pumpkin pie to the dusty guest bedroom.
“A number of holiday-related triggers can make people sneeze, wheeze or, in the case of food allergies, have a more serious reaction,” said…
Bacterial Protection From Allergy
Thursday, November 3rd, 2011
If infants encounter a wide range of bacteria they are less at risk of developing allergic disease later in life. This is the conclusion of research from the University of Copenhagen, which suggests completely new factors in many modern lifestyle diseases.
Oversensitivity diseases, or allergies, now affect 25 per cent of the population of Denmark. The…
