Hives are red blotchy swellings on the skin, which are usually the result of an allergic reaction. They are often very itchy and can be painful or cause a burning sensation.
The best way to fight allergies and their symptoms, including stuffy nose, watery eyes, sinus pressure or rashes, is to figure out the cause and avoid it as best you can. Follow these steps to...
Spring is in the air, and if you're like 14 million Americans, this means it's time to reach for a tissue. Hay fever (allergic rhinitis) can cause itchy eyes, a runny or stuffy nose, headaches and...
Despite dust mites' microscopic size, they can be a significant cause of your allergic reactions. They thrive in moist, warm environments, on a diet of human skin flakes - which are especially...
Every spring and fall, millions of people suffer from what is commonly known
as a seasonal allergy. The culprit is often wind-borne pollen, which is released
from trees, grass and flowers in order...
Wheat is one of the most common foods that causes an allergic response. But
because the vast majority of processed foods use wheat products, it can be
quite a challenge to eliminate all traces of...
Corn is one of the most common food allergens. Since the vast majority of processed foods utilize corn products, it can be quite a challenge to eliminate all traces of corn from your diet.
Having an allergy to milk is very different from being lactose intolerant, and the two are often confused. A milk allergy is caused by an immune system response to the milk protein, or casein....
Mildew is caused by a variety of fungi and usually appears in damp places. Allergies to mildew are usually respiratory, and can range from mild to quite severe.
Most of the world's adults have difficulty digesting lactose, with symptoms ranging from mild to severe. There is a general decrease in levels of the enzyme lactase, which is responsible for the...
Allergies to animal hair are not caused by the hair itself, but by a protein present in the pet's saliva and dander. Fortunately, you have options for dealing with the allergy other than getting...
Soy allergy is a fairly common food allergy, but different soy products may vary in their ability to cause an allergic reaction. Fermented soy, such as tempeh, will usually cause less of a...
There are hundreds of additives present in our foods, including
preservatives, food coloring, antioxidants, flavor enhancers, emulsifiers
and artificial sweeteners, to name a few. Many are useful...
Allergies to food are similar to other allergies in that your body has an abnormal response to a usually harmless substance. Symptoms of food allergies can vary, but can include hives, vomiting,...
Latex allergies are becoming more common as more and more products are
manufactured with this material. Fortunately, there are alternatives to most latex
products, but close observation is still...
Sulfites have been used for centuries as a preservative in wine, and now are used in a variety of other foods to control spoilage, prevent light-colored fruit and vegetables from turning brown,...
Mold is not one substance, but a variety of different fungi which grow on organic matter. They are also present in foods, and if you are very sensitive to mold, you may need to avoid fermented foods.
Although most people with allergies to eggs are allergic to the protein in the egg white, some have problems with the yolk and a few can't tolerate either. Follow these steps to a symptom-free life.
Peanuts are one of the most common food allergens, and unfortunately for
sensitive people, more and more peanut products are finding their way into
foods once considered safe. The only way to...
Nuts are a very common food allergen, with peanuts being one of the most
common. Some people are allergic to only one type of nut, while others
must avoid all nuts.
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