Allergies may seem quite a nuisance but few know that it is actually an attempt by our body to save our life! Allergies are our immune systems response to food allergens that can harm the body. People can be allergic to a whole lot of things, a wide range of things in fact, from pollens to cheese, to dust. Reactions…
Tag: Allergic
Crib Mattress Covers Simple Ways To Keep Your Kids Allergy Free
There’s nothing more frightening for new parents than the thought that their child may be sick. While most parents do well keeping their child away from common cold and flu germs, not everyone takes into account the affect household allergens may have on a newborn. Common respiratory symptoms such as sneezing, runny nose, coughing and difficulty breathing are often examples…
Some Important Guidelines When Gardening
You may be interested in beautifying your existing garden or starting one. Whether it will be just for a small project of planting vegetables, planting gorgeous flowers and luxuriant plants or creating a sophisticated landscaped garden, you need to consider the following tips to avoid problems that may occur in the future. It is important that you arm yourself and…
Aloe Vera An Effective Medicine
Aloe vera is a very useful plant. It is very often used as a medicine to treat skin conditions such as burns and eczema, where it can help to stop the pain and reduce swelling. It is also very pleasant and soothing in its smell, which is likely why you will have heard of it: it is very often used…
The Rise Of Allergies And Asthma
It is estimated that over half of Americans between the ages of 6 and 59 would test positive to one or more allergens. About one quarter of these people would be allergic to dust mites, ragweed or cockroaches. Surveys suggest that about ten million Americans are allergic to cats. Two million are allergic to insect stings. The American Academy of…
When Bird Allergy Flies Your Way
Bird allergy is a normal reaction of your body’s immune system to the feather dander, or more popularly known as feather dust, and droppings or fecal matter coming out of birds. People who work closely with birds and those who take care of birds as pets are the most at risk to develop bird allergy. Farm workers, bird fanciers and…
Allergic Reactions To Latex Gloves
The natural rubber latex is a milky fluid which is derived from the rubber tree known as hevea brasiliensis. The gloves made from this natural rubber latex are known as Latex Gloves. These latex gloves can cause allergic reactions due to the proteins released by the latex. Health Problems Caused by wearing Latex Gloves For the past few years it…
Fleas A Common Resident In Every House
They are one of the greatest bloodsucking parasites which can cause lot of damage. These different types of fleas live by sucking blood from mammals and birds. Some of the very common fleas are the cat flea, dog flea, human flea, northern rat flea and oriental rat flea. You may suffer from an allergic reaction and may also get transmitted…
Sleep Work Play 8482 At Home Program Helps People With Allergic Asthma Communicate Better About Their Condition
Millions of Americans share their beds with enough dust mites to trigger an allergic asthma attack in susceptible people. In fact, two million times a year those symptoms are severe enough to cause a trip to the emergency room. In an effort to help allergic asthma sufferers reduce their exposure to allergens in the home, Andrew Dan-Jumbo of TLC’s While…
Cleanness In Excess Can Cause Allergy
About two billion people have allergic complications, according to estimates of the American Academy of Allergy and Immunology. Not any other illness, at any moment of history, affected as much people. Specialists start to face it as an epidemic. Only in the United States, each year 5 000 people die suffocated during asthma crises, and 90 million Americans deal daily…