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…
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What Do I Feed My Baby
For the first four to six months of your baby’s life, his or her diet consists solely of milk, whether from breast or bottle. When it comes time to start feeding your baby solid food, many experts give conflicting advice about what the right types of food to feed your baby. Some of these experts are of course, right in…
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…
Asthma Diagnosis And Treatment
Asthma, characterized by difficulty in breathing, is a chronic lung condition. Asthma patients have hyper responsive airways that narrow down when irritated. This makes air movement difficult and cause wheezing, coughing, shortness of breath and chest tightness. The two factors that provoke asthma are – What’s your Reaction? Love Love 0 Smile Smile 0 Haha Haha 0 Sad Sad 0…
Room Air Purifiers Helping You Fight For Health
Room air purifiers are, for many people, fast becoming a necessity, rather than a luxury item. For those who suffer with allergies or asthma, or simply experience a violent reaction to one of the hundreds of chemicals that is routinely used around our homes these days, a room air purifier or a whole house air purifier can bring long-awaited relief.…
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…
Food Allergies And Fatalities
Every year, millions of people worldwide are affected by allergies to particular foods. It is estimated that in America alone, over 11 million people suffer from potentially life threatening food allergies. It is estimated that over 200 people die each year from allergic reactions to food in the United States. Furthermore, there are approximately 30,000 emergency room visits each year…
How To Choose A Herbal Detox Diet
Toxins can include perfume, alcohol, cigarette smoke, pesticides, mercury, food additives, oral contraceptives, and cleaning supplies. Toxins are transformed chemically to less harmful compounds that can be excreted via stools or urine. Is there anyone who should not try a detox diet? Consult your primary care provider to find out if a detox diet is appropriate for you. A detox…
When Your Dog Starts To Sneeze
Indeed, there are many things that both the dogs and the dog owners could have in common. For example, both dogs and dog owners could be prone to obesity if not regulating food intake and by not exercising. In addition, dogs and humans may also acquire diseases that results from improper dietary regimen like diabetes, heart diseases, etc. Moreover, the…