Learning to live with an egg allergy can be a difficult thing. Even more so if you eat out, buy prepackaged foods, or eat fast foods. Eggs are in so many food products these days, that you can be eating eggs without even knowing it.

This is because eggs are an essential ingredient in many process foods these days, including many breakfast cereals, most breads, just about all baked goods, tons of sauces, and frozen foods of all kinds. Much like those who suffer from a peanut...

If you ask most people if they know what bed mites are, then you are almost certain to get a resounding "no".  And those that answer "yes" usually confuse them with bed bugs.  But if you want to live an allergy free life you had better take note of what bed mites are and how they can affect your life. This is especially important to people with repertory conditions like asthma.

So what is the difference between bed bugs and bed mites?  The big...

What is Atopic Dermatitis ? Those that are or have been diagnosed with atopic dermatitis will have a skin condition resulting in dry, scaly, and itchy skin. Atopic dermatitis will often have three indicators present – exzema, asthma, and allergies.  These three atopic dermatitis indicators do not have to coincide at the same time, but people that have the diagnosis of atopic dermatitis are prone to the three and will have occasional symptoms of them during their lifetime.

We all already know that fast food is not good for our bodies. But do you know that fast-food consumption was associated with asthma? A new study found that kids who eat three or more burgers a week have a higher risk for developing asthma and wheezing than kids who eat fewer burgers.

Conversely, asthma risk was lower for children whose diets more closely adhered to the Mediterranean way of eating — with plenty of fruits, vegetables, and fish.

Fast food is rich in...

The season of itchy, watery eyes, stuffy nose and sneezing is here. These are just some of the symptoms that more than 35 million Americans face each year from allergies. Although allergy medications are helpful, conventional drugs and treatment don't bring the relief they desperately seek.

What Can Start an Allergy?

According to the experts, the majority of respiratory problems come from inhaling such allergens as trees or grass pollen and mold spores. Exposure to...

Allergies are very common, and most people will know what an allergy is. If you are unaware of what an allergy is, it is a type of bad reaction inside the immune system to a ordinary mild substance. Someone who does not suffer from any type of allergies will most likely have no reaction to the substance. However when there is someone who has allergies, their body will be set off by an encounter with the substance, the body will then respond by realizing chemicals, this will be the...

Do you have a bed bug problem? If so then the first sign could be a bed bug rash. Fortunately the rash doesn't pose a big threat to your health other than getting infected. Most of the times you should be able to take care of the bed bugs before they become a problem. Remember not to confuse bed bugs with bed mites. Bed mites feed on dead skin in bedding and normally don't bite humans, although some people are allergic to them and may suffer from a rash.

The bed bug rash stems...

Zyrtec (Cetirizine) is an antihistamine used to treat both seasonal and perennial allergy symptoms such as watery eyes, runny nose (rhinitis), itching eyes, and sneezing. Cetirizine is also used to treat hives.

Zyrtec is used for:
Preventing or treating symptoms of hay fever and other upper respiratory allergies such as stuffy...

People are lucky enough to have not gone through an asthma attack may take such conditions lightly, but the truth is that it can be a very terrifying ordeal. If you are wondering how it feels like to actually have an asthma attack, then think about how it feels to slowly drown except that there is no water for you struggle with, the feeling of slowly running out of oxygen to the point in which you might just lose consciousness.

Sadly, asthma is among the fast growing chronic...

How to Cure Nail Fungus?

Nail fungus is a common nail disease that usually finds itself in toe nails. It is also called toenail fungus commonly and onychomycosis medically. Nail fungus is a type of fungi that requires damp atmosphere to grow. When feet are closed in shoes all day, this condition can be developed. It can also happen due to multiple coats of nail polish on the toe nails. The biggest and smallest to are most likely to be affected being at the sides of your...