Back to School : What is a food allergy? What can you do?
News Canada
(NC)-Food allergies are becoming more prevalent every day. Severe reactions can be life threatening if not treated immediately. In many cases, a dangerous breathing condition called anaphylaxis (an-a-fi-lak-sis) can result when a substance to which the casua...
Ask the Expert: Allergy Q & A with Dr. Harold Kim
News Canada
(NC)- What is an allergy?
An allergy is a super-sensitivity to a substance that is not harmful to most other people. These substances are called allergens. The common allergens include pollen, mould, dust mites, cockroaches and pet dander. Some people also h...
Get Allergy Relief The "Natural" Way
lynter
The American Academy of Allergy and Immunology did a recent study which shows that allergic reactions are found in one out of every six people in America. That means one out every six people suffers from some type of an allergic condition. There are millions of ...
September 19 Is Life-Threatening Allergy Day
News Canada
(NC)-If you have a child, or if you yourself have a life-threatening allergy, mark the calendar on Thursday, Sept. 19.Shoppers Drug Mart/Pharmaprix is holding a HealthWatch for Children Day focussing on this subject at more than 800 locations across Canada. ...
You Asked: Food Allergies Explained
News Canada
(NC)-Life-threatening allergies (anaphylaxis) may affect more than 600,000 Canadians, a number that has increased dramatically in just one decade. Foods account for most cases of anaphylaxis in children, whereas drugs are more often the cause with increasing...
Allergies Can Now Be Diagnosed With A Simple Blood Test
News Canada
(NC)-Do you think you have allergies? Do you have dark circles under your eyes, itchy rashes, or feel like you have a cold? If you do, you are not alone. More than 9 million Canadians suffer from some form of allergy.
Allergic reactions can mimic cold and f...
Eczema Skin Symptoms: An Overview
limevelyn
Eczema skin symptoms are most often described to be itchy, red, dry and irritated skin. If you are having moderate to severe symptoms, your skin will also be raw and inflamed to the extent of being crusty, scaly and bleeding with all that scratching. With exce...
Health Alert: You Must React Immediately To Potentially Life-Threatening Allergies
News Canada
(NC)-Does this sound familiar?
Your doctor has shown you how to use an auto-injector for adrenaline in the event of a severe allergy attack, but you are dreading the day it is needed. At the same time, you also know that your child's life could be saved by ...
Information Day For Life-Threatening Allergies
News Canada
(NC)-Your teenage son has a food allergy to peanuts and the best way to save his life during an allergic reaction is to keep the injectable adrenaline, also called epinephrine, near at all times. It worries you however, that this is not always assured in his...
Living Day to Day with Digestive Disorders
lazaraus
With the digestive system being so complex, it's no surprise that there's over 50 different types of digestive disorders that could affect you. Do you suffer from regular constipation, abdominal pain, heartburn or diarrhea? These are just some of the symptoms a...
Weathering Colic for New Parents
Jason Rickard
A common problem many times facing parents is Colic. Estimates say that between 15-25% of infants are born with Colic. Although it is not believed to effect a baby’s development it is still a struggle for parents to cope with. Babies with colic most often ...
Are These Five Killers Chasing Your Cat?
Romi Matsushita
As a cat owner, your first responsibility is to keep your pet healthy. However, even with balanced nutrition and a good amount of love and attention, cats can still get sick. Learn about the most common ailments that affect cats so you can try to preven...
Vitamins and Minerals Good or Bad
Martin Davison
www.anewlife.co.uk Health News
Hello again
Unfortunately, this is long email - probably the longest we have ever done, but after the critical report regarding vitamins and minerals from the Food Standards Agency that was printed in The Times, the newspape...
