Allergies

Eczema, also known as atopic dermatitis, is a chronic skin condition characterized by dry, itchy, and inflamed skin.

In colder climates, wintertime is a part of the year when indoor activities seem to increase while o

If you suffer from food allergies, you know the hassles of avoiding a certain food all too well. You've spent lots of time reading ingredient labels, asking questions when you go out to eat, and being wary of cross-contamination.

The number of people suffering from asthma is often underestimated. Anyone suffering from it are more than familiar with this reality. Today we're bringing you six great tips to revolutionize your health.

I am frequently asked some variation of this question: What is the point of making my own yard into an allergy-free oasis, if pollen from my neighbors will just blow in on me anyhow?

Food additives are often a source of controversy and there is a wide spectrum of opinion about their safety. While food additives don't cause an allergic reaction involving the immune system, many people find they have adverse reactions which can be severe.

Seasonal allergies in the spring are due mainly to tree and grass pollen. The pollen of most flowering plants is not airborne, but carried by bees and butterflies, so it usually does not affect people with allergies. Hay fever season arrives in late summer and can last into October.

Cow's milk is a common source of food allergy, especially among children. An adverse reaction to a food can be the result of an allergy or an intolerance.

Allergic reactions can be mild, life-threatening, or somewhere in between. While visiting web sites I found that there is disagreement about the diagnosis and treatment of allergies. In fact, there is disagreement as to what an allergy is.

Most of us are aware that outdoor air pollution can damage our health but we may not know that indoor air pollution might pose a more significant risk to us.