Childhood allergies

Probiotics are healthy bacteria that live in the colon. They help populate the intestines with good bacteria. They do this in order to fight off infections and other intestinal issues, according to Dr. William Sears with "Parenting" magazine. Lactobacillus acidophilus is the most commonly found probiotic, and it is included in many... more »

Psoriasis is an incurable, non-contagious skin disease that affects approximately 7.5 million Americans. Although psoriasis sufferers can enjoy periods when their skin is clear, they also have periodic outbreaks of the disease. These outbreaks are sometimes caused by particular triggers. more »

Asthma is a condition that has a negative effect on a child's respiratory tubes or passageways. The passageways permitting air to flow in and out of the lungs become irritated, narrowed, inflamed and restricted, making it difficult to breathe. Asthma can be a childhood condition or it can endure for the lifetime of the asthma sufferer. more »

Allergies occur when a specific substance is inhaled and the body reacts to it in a hypersensitive way. Although many adult allergies stem from childhood allergies, for others, allergies may not occur until adulthood. To properly treat your allergies, it's important to understand which allergies affect you and the various ways you can... more »