A study conducted by scientists at INRA research institute in Rennes, France, and recently published in the Journal of Physiology, has revealed a possible connection between the mother’s diet and her baby’s immune development.
The scientists looked at a specific group of polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs), which can be obtained from raw, vegan sources, such as…
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Infant allergies found to be influenced by diet of mother
Friday, December 9th, 2011
Dehydration and Allergies: 6 Simple Steps to Rehydrate Your Body
Friday, December 9th, 2011
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…
Milk Powder Better Than Liquid Drops To Treat Milk Allergies
Friday, December 9th, 2011
A small study by researchers at the Johns Hopkins Children’s Center and Duke University shows that eating higher doses of milk protein in the form of dry powder substantially outperforms lower-dose therapy a few drops of liquid milk extract under the tongue for treatment of food allergies.
Both approaches are designed to give allergic children progressively…
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….
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…
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…
