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28th September 2009
Wheat free diet involves removing all wheat and wheat flour products, such as breads, from your intake. Wheat free diet is often mistaken for gluten free diet, but they are two different concepts. Wheat free diet is usually prescribed to the people who a... Read >
Author: Greg Davis22nd September 2009
There is no uncertainty about the quantum leaps that we have involved in the medical area. But antibiotics that have been ordered have been counterproductive with some wipeout.By And Large, we are expended to taking antibiotic drugs to fight infection, or... Read >
Author: Tariq Ghazi17th July 2009
Do Hotcakes and Sausage served with hot chocolate drink seem like the perfect breakfast? Would lunch be more exciting if it was a Quarter Pounder with Cheese, with large fries on the side, and a large Coke Float? Will dinner be complete without a Hot Fudg... Read >
Author: Dwain Griffith11th June 2009
Of all the questions people pose, the one that gets asked the most is, "Why would I want to be both wheat and dairy free?" People seem to be able to understand wheat or dairy but don't necessarily see how or why the two are grouped together.
When I was... Read >
Author: Dr. Meg Haworth12th May 2009
No one test can definitively diagnose asthma. Your health professional may diagnose asthma using a breathing test such as spirometry or peak expiratory flow, as well as your medical history, a physical examination, and laboratory tests to make file diagno... Read >
Author: John Adison06th May 2009
ELISA: The Things That You Need to Know
Many are still confused of what really the medical terminology ELISA means and how it is being used in disease detection such as HIV or West Nile Virus. ELISA or Enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay is a bi... Read >
Author: robertbanks02nd March 2009
There are a lot of misconceptions about dairy allergies. One of the major misunderstandings surrounding this allergy in particular is that it is often confused with lactose intolerance.
The Difference between Dairy Allergies and Lactose Intolerance
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Author: Kathleen Reale25th February 2009
Gluten free foods are no longer an option; they are a necessity for many. Experts estimate that as many as 3 million Americans suffer from celiac disease, an auto-immune disease that requires a lifelong adherence to gluten, a protein found in wheat, barle... Read >
Author: Kathleen Reale24th February 2009
It’s a well-known idiomatic expression, “How you think influences how you feel.” When you suffer from food allergies, you can start to sound and feel like a broken record. Food allergies are not something that you can deal with once and then proceed... Read >
Author: Kathleen Reale23rd February 2009
Anaphylaxis is a severe allergic reaction. It occurs when someone is exposed to an allergen and their body generates an extreme shutdown response. The immune system goes into overdrive and takes more precautions than necessary, resulting in a loss of norm... Read >
Author: Vital Ethics19th December 2008
Millions of people all over the world are affected by allergies. Tiny particles of dust in the air, a friend’s cat or even freshly cut flowers can lead to sneezing, itching and runny noses in some people. Though we are quite aware of external agents tha... Read >
Author: gardnerwilkinson20th November 2008
Goals of Treatment:
1)Take away pain
2)Achieve normal functioning
3)Prevent recurrence
4)Prevent side effects
Types of Headaches:
Tension-Type: Bilateral pain that spreads over the top of the head and extends to the base of the skull. This is ... Read >
Author: PharmD.Student03rd September 2008
Asthma is a condition where the airways become irritated and inflamed.
As a result, they:
become narrower
produce extra mucus
This makes it more difficult for air to flow into and out of the lungs and causes the symptoms of asthma.
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Author: Celly Dunk02nd September 2008
Asthma is a condition where the airways become irritated and inflamed.
As a result, they:
become narrower
produce extra mucus
This makes it more difficult for air to flow into and out of the lungs and causes the symptoms of asthma.
... Read >
Author: Celly Dunk22nd August 2008
(NAPS)—Nearly seven million Americans suffer from food allergies and the numbers are increasing. While most food allergies are acquired during childhood, as many as 6 to 8 percent of children under the age of 3 are diagnosed. The onset of a food allergy... Read >
Author: David Done21st July 2008
Allergies to food are commonly dealt with by the avoidance of the allergy-causing food. When the allergen (the one that causes allergic reactions) has been recognized, the patient is then advised to eliminate it from his or her diet. This is achieved by r... Read >
Author: Jack Sands21st July 2008
As you may have known already, food allergy is an unusual reaction to food that is elicited by an exposure to certain food types which then creates a response from the immune system. The reaction that the immune system eventually generates will then cause... Read >
Author: Jack Sands21st July 2008
Food allergy is a serious condition that can threaten the lives of people especially students at school. Food allergy also known as food hypersensitivity is the immune system's reaction to the types of food containing protein or other ingredients. Thus, a... Read >
Author: Jack Sands21st July 2008
Some people are not aware that they have food allergy. It can be difficult to diagnose especially if allergic reactions are not apparent before. Symptoms of food allergy only appear if you exceed the tolerable amount of foods you are allergic to.
Food... Read >
Author: Jack Sands21st July 2008
An allergy takes place when the immune system suddenly has an abnormal response to a certain material that is usually not detrimental to most individuals except those who have allergies. When an allergy is triggered by a substance or allergen, a person's ... Read >
Author: Jack Sands21st July 2008
It is a fact that you have to eat food everyday in order to give your body the nourishment it needs in order for it to function on its daily tasks. Obviously, food is what fuels your body to go on living. However, there are cases where food can also cause... Read >
Author: Jack Sands14th May 2008
Long Beach, CA ? Prescription drugs have long been the main weapon for children ? and increasingly adults ? when battling Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD). Side effects for various medications can range from anxiety or nervousness to insomnia. ?Before s... Read >
Author: Robert Palmer06th May 2008
Are you the parent of a young child who has been diagnosed with
Autism? Have you heard about bio medical treatments, and wondered if
they could help your child? The exciting news is that Autism is now
considerd a treatable disability! This article will... Read >
Author: JoAnn Collins16th April 2008
Dishydrotic eczema is a recurring reaction of eczematous that is marked by the development of eruptions of the vesicles on the soles and the palms. This is seen persistently between the digits and the along the sides. This is followed with hyperhidrosis a... Read >
Author: Peter Gitundu25th March 2008
If you're looking for a unique and innovative way to give a business gift you should consider giving food as a business gift. Do not limit yourself to only food products however, you can also use food paraphernalia and gift cards as a very effective and v... Read >
Author: Gareth Parkin25th March 2008
Asthma is a chronic inflammatory lung disease, characterised by recurrent breathing problems. Asthma results when triggers (or irritants) cause swelling of the tissues to the air passages of the lungs, making it difficult to breathe. Typical symptoms of a... Read >
Author: allergymatters13th February 2008
Eczema is an unpleasant inflammatory skin condition that is most common amongst infants and children, but millions of adults are affected as well. It usually occurs on the neck, face, hands and legs, often in folds of the skin such as the inner elbow or b... Read >
Author: Brent Craig21st October 2007
Allergy BackgroundA child is at higher risk for food allergies if one or more close family members have allergies or allergy-related conditions, like food allergies, eczema, or asthma.CausesIn a true food allergy, your immune system mistakenly identifies ... Read >
Author: Christopher M Davis, Attorney At Law10th August 2007
We all enjoy an assortment of foods as part of our daily lifestyle. There are numerous natural components and compounds in the foods that we consume. After many years of clinical investigation, the view that foods may cause asthma symptoms has been negate... Read >
Author: Alien25th May 2007
Asthma is a chronic respiratory disorder and is very prevalent in almost all parts of the world. There are mainly two different kinds of asthma. Sometimes there are symptoms that resemble asthma but do not actually qualify to be the full blown disease. Th... Read >
Author: Tom alter12th May 2007
An allergy also called skin disorder means the sensitiveness of the body to a substance that normally doesn’t affect other persons. These skin disorders caused due to the excess use of cosmetics and are called skin allergies.
Types of skin allergies
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Author: Alien03rd May 2007
A very common problem that virtually all of us see as dog owners is dog vomiting.
There are potentially many different causes of dog vomiting. The most common cause is garbage gut, where your dog consumes something he shouldn't have, resulting in vomi... Read >
Author: petvet05th February 2007
NATURAL APPROACHES TO DEALING WITH PESKY FLEAS
Problems with Commercial Flea Killers & Traditional
Flea Bite Treatments
***Chemicals that act as poisons are strong enough to
kill fleas, but the long term effects on ... Read >
Author: Deena Caruso23rd January 2007
Anyone can develop an allergy at any time in his or her life, even without specific risk factors. Yet some people, including asthmatics, children, and those with a history of anaphylaxis, have an increased susceptibility to allergic reactions. The likelih... Read >
Author: epipen25th April 2006
It seems food companies around the world are using whatever marketing tactics possible to draw the consumer to the product while they whisk down the aisles of the supermarket. What is it about consumer behaviour that has food companies modifying, expandin... Read >
Author: chester ku-lea20th February 2006
What are Allergies?
An allergies is an abnormal reaction to ordinarily harmless substance or substances. These sensitizing substances, called allergens, may be inhaled, swallowed or come into contact with the skin.Substances that cause allergic reactions... Read >
Author: Michal john09th November 2005
As I was couch bound one evening, a 'cute' commerical for an eczema drug appeared. It stated that it treated eczema and that there was no cure for eczema. Needless to say, as a naturopathic medical student, I was furious. There is a cure for eczema. It is... Read >
Author: Benjamin Lynch01st October 2005
How often you drink milk? Do you feel something strange after you had your milk? Probably you don't think that milk can cause you allergy since this liquid is good for your health. It contains very rich nutrition and it's good for everybody. But what if... Read >
Author: Novi White
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