While scientists don’t completely understand why allergies develop, they do believe that a combination of things create the immune system confusion, from genetic predisposition to environmental factors.
There are two main categories of ris... Read more
Every season of the year brings new obstacles to allergy sufferers. Whether you suffer from seasonal allergies (such as sensitivity to pollen in the spring or mold in the fall), or allergies that are a nuisance in every season (like pet dander and d... Read more
For some people, exercise itself is an uncomfortable activity, with all the sweating, huffing and puffing, and challenge that comes with elevating your heart rate for an extended period of time. But for people with seasonal allergies, the discomforts... Read more
For some people, exercise itself is an uncomfortable activity, with all the sweating, huffing and puffing, and challenge that comes with elevating your heart rate for an extended period of time. But for people with seasonal allergies, the discomforts... Read more
Knowing what you are allergic to is the first step in avoiding uncomfortable allergic reactions. While you can learn a lot by trial and error, getting tested by your doctor or allergist will give you a definitive answer, allowing you to receive prope... Read more
I was watching Rachael Ray this afternoon and I saw a segment on EVOO and peanut allergies, it said when buying your EVOO make sure it has a certification number to make sure it's actually real EVOO (extra virgin olive oil).
The woman said it shou... Read more
I can't eat whole wheat products because of a gluten and wheat allergy. So I am having a hard time getting enough magnesium in my diet to help with weight loss .Whole grain oats or important but I can only eat so much oatmeal. Does anyone else have... Read more
I'm looking for child friendly dairy free recipes. Both my small sons are severely allergic to milk and peanuts. The peanuts are easy to avoid due to allergy warnings and Wowbutter but its harder to find recipes they will eat that daddy will enjoy, t... Read more
I had tests done recently and found out I'm allergic to a combination of 7 foods that makes it almost impossible to eat anything I don't cook myself.
(corn, potato, milk, wheat, pork, coffee and yeast)
Nearly EVERYTHING premade contains som... Read more
Add a Tbsp of Organic Apple Cider Vinegar to 2 cups of warm water in the morning. It helps to regulate your blood-sugar, decrease your appetite, and keep you regular. It's a good replacement for coffee as a diuretic.... Read more
In some individuals, foods, medications, latex or insect stings cause an immune response. More than 170 food or food additives have been found to cause allergic reactions. However, over ninety percent of those responses come from eight common food ty... Read more
New statistics released this week from the CDC show an 18% increase in the number of children with food allergies over the past 10 years. In 1997, 1 in 30 kids had food allergies, and now that number is closer to 1 in 26 (about 3 million kids). Pea... Read more
SparkPeople member AQUAGIRL08 struggled with chronic pain unitl she decided to take control of her health through diet and exercise. She offers her best advice anyone dealing with pain.