The incidence of allergies in children has increased significantly in the last two decades. There are now more children with asthma, hay fever, and eczema than ever before. Closely following this increased prevalence of allergies is the rise in asthma, which has become the number one diagnosis for child hospital admissions. In my own practice…
Archive for February, 2012
Some Allergic Inflammation May Be Due To Exposure To Common Environmental Bacteria
Friday, February 24th, 2012
Could some cases of asthma actually be caused by an allergic reaction to a common environmental bacteria? New research findings published in the Journal of Leukocyte Biology suggests that this idea may not be as far-fetched as it seems. In a research report appearing in the February 2012 print issue, researchers show a link between…
Growing Up On a Farm Directly Affects Regulation of the Immune System, Study Finds
Friday, February 24th, 2012
A new study has shown, for the first time, that growing up on a farm directly affects the regulation of the immune system and causes a reduction in the immunological responses to food proteins.
The research, led by the University of Bristol’s School of Veterinary Sciences, found that spending early life in a complex farm environment…
Allergies Can Lead To Asthma Attacks
Friday, February 24th, 2012
The pollen starting to blanket the country means more than stuffy noses and runny eyes for millions of Americans: Allergies actually are the most common cause of asthma.
Yet many sufferers don’t know that pollen or other allergens are triggering their asthma attacks, knowledge that could help them breathe easier.
For people with particularly severe…
Dust Mites: Up Close and Personal
Friday, February 24th, 2012
With a little effort, you can significantly decrease your exposure to dust mites and as a result decrease the allergy symptoms resulting from dust mite exposure. But to defeat the dust mite, we must first understand how it lives and thinks.
The Diet of the Dust Mite:
Believe it or not, the dust mite loves…
Breastfeeding absolutely vital for strengthening the developing lungs of children, research finds
Friday, February 24th, 2012
New research published in the American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine adds to the growing body of evidence showing that breastfeeding is crucial for proper human development. According to the research, babies who are breastfed develop stronger lungs than their non-breastfed counterparts, even when their mothers have existing respiratory conditions like asthma.
A comprehensive…
Growing Up On A Farm Directly Affects Regulation Of The Immune System
Thursday, February 16th, 2012
Immunological diseases, such as eczema and asthma, are on the increase in westernised society and represent a major challenge for 21st century medicine. A new study has shown, for the first time, that growing up on a farm directly affects the regulation of the immune system and causes a reduction in the immunological responses to…
Dehydration and Allergies: 6 Simple Steps to Rehydrate Your Body
Thursday, February 16th, 2012
I lived with the common allergy symptoms of runny nose, watery eyes, and sneezing for most of my life. In fact, I was pretty miserable during allergy season.
After many years of allergy tests, dietary changes, and natural remedies, I came to the conclusion that I was probably going to have allergies for the rest of…
Study: Exposure to common air fresheners can cause allergies, asthma
Thursday, February 16th, 2012
Millions of Americans use scented candles, air freshener sprays, plug-in deodorizers and diffusers to make their living spaces smell clean and pleasant, but are the chemicals in these products safe? New research compiled by scientists from Emory University in Atlanta, Ga., and the Atlanta Allergy & Asthma Clinic suggests that various chemical additives in air…
Picky eater children more prone to allergies due to food repetition, suggest studies
Thursday, February 16th, 2012
The World Health Organization (WHO) and various other so-called health authorities suggest that mothers breastfeed their babies for up to six months and avoid feeding them certain “high-risk” foods in order to prevent allergies. But several new studies suggest that withholding a diversity of foods from children, as well as allowing them to be picky…
