Tag: Allergies

Peanut allergy is fairly common in the UK and USA. According to pre-existent guidelines, peanuts should be given to kids who are more than 3 years of age. However, this seemed to increase the incidence of allergies among children and newer guidelines were set after years of research. As per the new guidelines, early exposure of peanuts in small amounts should be practiced among infants to ensure they don't develop allergies.

Monk fruit is a rare fruit mostly found in remote parts of China and Thailand. In the recent years, many studies have shown that monk fruit has many curative and preventive properties that can help you stave off many diseases. The extracts of this fruit have shown to fight obesity, provide relief from many allergies, reduce aging, and even combat cancer-causing cells. Consuming this fruit regularly can ensure overall health.

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Allergies are a common problem that affects millions of Americans. Common foods like tomatoes and apples contain polyphenols that can ease allergic reactions. Drinking ogonkei oolong tea, peppermint tea, hop water, and lemon juice may help too. Probiotics and turmeric have anti-allergy effects while a saline nasal wash can flush out mucus and allergens. And of course, avoiding allergens is the basic step to stopping an allergic reaction.

Puffiness in the face develops when fluid builds up in the facial tissues, but it can also show up in the neck and upper arms. This might be due to reactions to food, pollen, toiletries, or medicine or due to infections like sinusitis, tooth abscess, or a skin infection called cellulitis. Hypothyroidism, or an inactive thyroid gland, means that your body doesn't make enough hormones. This can show up as metabolic changes that puff up the face.

Allergies in babies are often mistaken as a symptom of an illness. A series of sneezes or an upset stomach could make you think...

In one survey, the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America found that 40 percent of children and 30 percent of adults suffer from some...

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Apply a cool compress, petroleum jelly, tea tree oil, or a sandalwood and turmeric paste for some much-needed relief from skin allergies. You can also soak in an oatmeal or rice water bath. Add a few drops of soothing chamomile oil to your bathwater to ease inflammation. Consuming probiotics and evening primrose oil may be useful too. Avoiding allergens is the most important thing you can do to prevent another flare-up.

Everyone has pimples at some point in their life, whether it is during puberty or in adulthood. Pimples on the eyebrows are usually caused due to eyebrow piercings, thyroid problems, hormonal changes, hair removal, and allergies. Lemon juice or toothpaste can be used to get rid of these bumps. Exfoliating your skin regularly can help you prevent pimples. If the pimples don't heal in a few days and you are experiencing pain, visit your dermatologist.

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Gas and bloating are the signs of a healthy, working digestive system, but some foods and habits can increase the frequency. Certain foods like potatoes, brussel sprouts, beans, and broccoli can cause gas. Cooking method, low water intake, food allergies like lactose intolerance and celiac disease, can affect the digestive system and cause indigestion. There are ways to combat gas with natural foods like papaya, peppermint, and fennel.

Food allergies are dangerous and can, sometimes, even be fatal. But, as of yet, there is no cure for food allergies. They can only...

Our knowledge of science has brought us so far that we are now able to genetically alter the DNA of the food we consume....