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Due to global warming, warmer climates andover-planting of male plants, trees, etc we are seeing a huge rise in level ofseasonal pollens, and those who with allergies are in store for another brutalallergy season. Here are some strategies to help reducesuffering and promote allergy friendly gardening! Tip 1 – DO try to eliminate weeds from…
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Unseasonably warm temperatures and early budding and blooming have caused this year’s allergy season to creep up earlier than ever , heat and rain typically drive a season to be good or bad. It is said the allergy season is about five to six weeks ahead of schedule, and is potentially worst season in decades.…
Read MoreFind out important patient information for the most common medications used to treat allergies and asthma. Learn about what a medication is used for, who shouldn’t take it, common side effects, and interactions with other medications. Pictures of the medication (pills, capsules, bottles, etc) are also shown. http://allergies.about.com/od/medicationinformation/Information_on_the_Most_Common_Allergy_Medications.htm
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Under eye dark circles are one of the most common dermatological complaints. They result from issues such as stress, lack ofsleep or plain ill luck in the skin department. Sometimes, dark circles under the eyes even run in families. Under eye dark circles are more noticeable in people with fair skin or deep-set eyes. Despite…
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Six Hidden Triggers to Avoid Halloween can be a frightful time for parents of kids with allergies and asthma. Nut-filled sweets isn’t the only bogeyman that can ruin the fun. Allergy and asthma triggers can hide in other, unexpected places, too, from dusty costumes to leering jack-o-lanterns. “When people think of Halloween-associated allergies, they focus…
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Food Allergies May Be Cause of Unexplained Migraines Kirk Bernard | Aug 08, 2011 | for people who suffer occasional migraine headaches that seem to have no trigger, one potential cause may be an unknown food allergy. One Mayo Clinic researcher and one of the institute’s neurologists said in a news site, that some migraine…
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DON’T LET HAY FEVER GET UP YOUR NOSE THIS SUMMER For millions with hay fever, summer means suffering from symptoms like sneezing, runny nose and itchy eyes. But it doesn’t have to be like that. GRASS is a clinical research trial exploring long-term protection from the symptoms of hay fever. Imperial College London is seeking…
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20% of the population are affected by allergic rhinitis.*Royal College of Physicians 2003 Report Allergy the Unmet need Simple management tips that will help reduce symptoms include: Wearing wraparound sunglasses whilst outside. Sleeping with the windows closed at night, or invest in pollen screens. A smear of Vaseline around the nostrils will help prevent pollen…
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Histamine Intolerance = Headaches, diarrhoea, rashes and a sudden drop in blood pressure? Increasing proportion of European population being identified as Histamine Intolerant Intolerance sufferers – dire lack of diagnosis and information in the UK A bad reaction to a little red wine can indicate HIT HIT symptoms mimic allergy symptoms Headaches, diarrhoea, rashes and…
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External Press ReleaseEuropean Academy of Allergy and Clinical Immunology (EAACI) 21 Feb, 2011 09:00 CETEAACI: Food allergies in children cause anxiety and loneliness, have dramatic impact on their quality of life European Academy of Allergy and Clinical Immunology (EAACI) /EAACI: Food allergies in children cause anxiety and loneliness, have dramaticimpact on their quality of lifeProcessed…
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