Hay fever (runny nose, sneezing, itchy eyes) is caused by an allergy to pollen, and most commonly to grass pollen. These tiny grains bring misery to sufferers through spring and summer and pollen levels are often included as part of weather reports to help sufferers prepare. However new research published in BioMed Central’s open access…
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Childhood Allergies: What Parents Should Know
Friday, February 24th, 2012
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…
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…
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…
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…
Sunshine May Help To Prevent Allergies And Eczema
Thursday, February 16th, 2012
Increased exposure to sunlight may reduce the risk of both food allergies and eczema in children, according to a new scientific study.
Researchers from the European Centre for Environment & Human Health, along with several Australian institutions, have found that children living in areas with lower levels of sunlight are at greater risk of developing…
Sunshine May Help To Prevent Allergies And Eczema
Wednesday, February 8th, 2012
Increased exposure to sunlight may reduce the risk of both food allergies and eczema in children, according to a new scientific study.
Researchers from the European Centre for Environment & Human Health, along with several Australian institutions, have found that children living in areas with lower levels of sunlight are at greater risk of developing…
11 Tips to Reduce Indoor Allergens
Wednesday, February 8th, 2012
Winter brings many people with allergies a break from their symptoms. But for others, winter can be the start of a whole new allergy season. “Winter allergies are typically going to be the indoor allergens such as pets, dust mites, and mold,” says Julie McNairn, MD, an allergist/immunologist in Cincinnati. She says that for people…
Are Food Allergies on the Rise?
Wednesday, February 8th, 2012
Food allergy affects up to 6% of young children and 3.5% of adults in the United States. In contrast to 30 or 40 years ago, it is not uncommon to know a family member, neighbor, or friend affected by a food allergy. There has been a growing concern that this phenomenon represents an increase in…
