When I was a child hardly anyone even doctors ever though of allergies, nowadays, times have changed and we live in a world in which we have a greater empathy for those suffering from allergic reactions.

When I was young I suffered from a series of skin allergies.  The first to become apparent was an allergy to first aid sticking plasters (band aids as Americans call them) there wasn't the range of so called hypoallergenic plasters available.  As a consequence every time...

Other Names for Gluten

Gluten can be in items that include wheat or wheat by-products, but are not as easily recognized as "wheat". Gluten is also in rye, barley, spelt and other grains. The list below is not an absolute list, but the most commonly found on ingredient lists.

Please read your ingredients.If you or your child has a gluten intolerance or allergy, avoid the following:

*Aramanth(some celiac groups do not allow...

With more then 10% of Americans and 80% of the population of the world allergic to dust mites, these small creatures cause a lot of trouble. Dust mites are also the cause of most asthma and breathing problems...making them especially troublesome to the elderly and the young. Did you know a high concentration of dust mites in your home can cause you to develop a dust mite allergy?

What are dust mites?

Dust mites are microscopic bugs that live by eating the dead skin and...

Food allergyis a rather fast response (minutes) by the body's immune system to a perceived invader. Signs orsymptomsare typically immediate, dramatic and visible: coughing, sneezing, vomiting, migraines, watering eyes, rashes, swelling tissue, hives – or in severe cases an anaphylactic shock which requires emergency intervention. However other symptoms like the gastro-intestinal responses nausea, vomiting and diarrhea can be delayed for hours or even days.

An Allergy...

Did I tell you that my "good cholesterol' is low?

The stupid doctor (yes, he is stupid to me, I need someone to hate. I am hungry at night!) told me to start taking Niacin, cause he said that my "good cholesterol" is low.

But, let me tell you that I took all my 7 tablets that he told me to take and then took this niacin tablet for the first time. I turned around and made myself a cup of coffee and sat down on the computer. All of the sudden, the back of my...

What are the symptoms of a chronic yeast infection?  At one time or another everyone has heard the words yeast infection, but those who have never had one is unaware of just what that means, nor are they aware of the symptoms.  Yeast infections are most commonly found in women but they can be passed onto men; and can also be found in the mouth in a form called thrush.

Itchy Skin, Skin articles

Does your Skin Itch a lot?Want to know the causes of itchy skin...

Do you often feel bloated and uncomfortable after eating? If so, have you ever considered that you might have a mild allergy. Heartburn, indigestion and irritable bowels are common symptoms of allergies , but surprisingly not always associated with them.

Without realising, you could have an allergy to a certain food and through a few simple tests; your digestive system could improve overnight. Other mild symptoms offood allergiesinclude rashes, itching,...

Celiac disease (CD) is an inherited autoimmune disorder with symptoms ranging in severity from abdominal pain, gas and diarrhea, to anemia, joint pain and skin disorders, to name a few. It is estimated that CD affects 1 in 133 people in Canada and these numbers are growing. In fact, this segment of the population is increasing so much that according to a survey sanctioned by the Canadian Restaurant and Foodservice Association (CFRA), foodservice professionals agree that gluten-free...

Asthma can be defined as a chronic respiratory problem that makes it very difficult for the patients to maintain a normal respiratory process. An asthma patient has to face these breathing problems because of the malfunctioning of many vital organs of the body. The tissue through which the air passes to the lungs is choked, hence, making it extremely uncomfortable for the afflicted to inhale air. Pollutants are present in the air that, when inhaled, cause more damage than any other...

There are many people suffering from allergies. One of the most common allergies is to sneeze every morning. The level of the allergies is commonly increasing when the spring comes. Therefore, these are going to give you the information about some best ways to alleviate your allergies.

Controlling the temperature in your home is one of the best ways to control allergies. By using a thermostat, you will be able to control the temperature in your home at the 65 level during the...