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Free Guide to Reducing Allergens and Irritants in the Home
in Allergies, on November 1, 2009
AAFA's asthma & allergy friendly™ Certification Program has released a Free "Guide to Reducing Allergens and Irritants in the Home" .
The publication, that may be downloaded and reproduced from AAFA's website, offers a list of common indoor asthma triggers as well as useful, easy "tips" for...
Seen that? - A Poor Diet While Pregnant Can Increase Child's Diabetes Risk
in Daily Diabetic, on October 31, 2009
...oes not cause sagging breasts. That breastfeeding can help reduce a child's risk for developing allergies. Most what the information about breastfeeding is promoting the positive effects. However,...
Product Alert: Dove Caramel Pecan Perfection Ice Cream
in Allergies, on October 30, 2009
Mars Snackfood U.S. is recalling pints of " Dove Caramel Pecan Perfection ice cream " due to undeclared peanuts . A limited amount of the product was recently manufactured using peanuts instead of pecans.
This voluntary recall affects products with the following UPC and manufacturing code...
Seen that? - Soap and Water Eliminate Peanut Allergen
in Allergies, on October 29, 2009
... Soap and Water Eliminate Peanut Allergen at Allergies A niece of mine has a very high sensitivity to peanut allergens. She doesn't have to inge...
Seen that? - PVR Comparison Chart
in The Wired Home Weblog, on October 28, 2009
...s Pollen History, Two-City Comparison Chart and Online Shop for Allergy Products at Allergies The Pollen.com website has introduced several new features f...
Avez-vous vu? - Comment trouver le meilleur deal sur Internet ?
in Les Explorers, on octobre 25, 2009
...zéma développé par mon fils cadet.Irène a mentionné ces allergies aux PLV qui sont malheureusement de plus en plus fréquentes.Sachant que le lait et les produits laitiers sont considérés comme des sou...
HomeFree Allergy-Friendly Snacks on FOX 25 Morning News
in Allergies, on October 19, 2009
...ng News (WFXT-TV/FOX - Boston, MA) to help raise awareness surrounding the important issue of food allergies. Thought you'd like to see the clip:
Homefree are makers of organic, whol...
Seen that? - Review: Turning the Tables: Restaurants from the inside out
in Do you like to cook?, on October 18, 2009
... Some Restaurants in Sweden Will Soon Bear 'Allergy-Free' Certificates at Allergies Photo courtesy of iStockphoto, Dag Sjöstrand Sweden'...
Seen that? - Generic Allegra from Mylan Laboratories
in Allergies, on October 16, 2009
... Generic Allegra from Mylan Laboratories at Allergies Those who are taking the antihistamine Allegra may want to watch out for and try Mylan Laborat...
Unemployment boosts military recruitment
in Sox First, on October 14, 2009
...h as theft, assault and driving under the influence and waivers for medical conditions such as food allergies and acne. Even allowing for that, people are now clamoring to join the army. At least it's...
Seen that? - Saturday Dinner
in Daily Power Walk, on October 11, 2009
...hat way you can eat according [...] Read More Holiday Dinner Parties Despite Food Allergies at Allergies I came across this article on hosti...
Seen that? - Generic Allegra is coming
in Straightfromthedoc, on October 11, 2009
...rector of the [...] Read More Generic Allegra from Mylan Laboratories at Allergies Those who are taking the antihistamine Allegra may want t...
Seen that? - Gilead wrestles with Roche for Tamiflu rights
in The Biotech Weblog, on October 9, 2009
...ed by Roche [...] Read More Flu Vaccine Recommended for Asthmatics at Allergies Have you had your flu shot yet? If you have asthma or other ...
Product Alert: Affy Tapple Limited Edition Classic Candy Flavors
in Allergies, on October 7, 2009
...of 34986-13000 with a “Best By” date on or before 10/15/09.
If you or your family have allergies to peanuts and tree nut allergies and have purchased these apples, you may return them to the point ...
Top 5 Fall Allergy Capitals for 2009
in Allergies, on October 6, 2009
...llergy season is well underway. Do you live in one of the "most challenging places" for people with allergies? Based on pollen scores, (airborne grass/tree/weed pollen and mold spores), the number of ...
Seen that? - Asthma Drug Advair, Deadly?
in Allergies, on October 4, 2009
... Asthma Drug Advair, Deadly? at Allergies If you have been watching the Today Show recently, you might have been one of the many who got alarmed upo...
Seen that? - Find Recipes Fast
in Do you like to cook?, on October 2, 2009
... [...] Read More Food Allergy Safe Recipes from 'Must Follow Recipes' at Allergies Photo courtesy of iStockphoto, Image# 4859012Must Follow ...
Are You Ready To Take Some Fall Color Pictures With Your Digital Camera?
in Digital Shot, on September 27, 2009
...
Fall has always been my favorite time of year even though my allergies go into high gear during autumn.
However, along with the start of the college and pro football seasons, we have other outdoo...
Stallergenes' Immunotherapy Tablet Containing Recombinant Birch Pollen Allergen
in Allergies, on September 25, 2009
© MiikaS Stallergenes has announced positive results on a new phase IIb/III clinical trial on the efficacy of a sublingual immunotherapy tablet containing the recombinant allergen of this birch pollen, rBet v 1 in allergic rhinitis caused by this pollen. This study is the first ever to use ...
Chlorinated Swimming Pools and Asthma
in Allergies, on September 22, 2009
...that swimming in outdoor or indoor chlorinated pools can increase risks of asthma and respiratory allergies among adolescents .
In this particular study, the researchers compared the health of adol...
Do Antihistamines Make Allergies Worse?
in Allergies, on September 10, 2009
...ressing word of caution about Claritin: new studies are showing that anti-histimines actually make allergies worse ! (see: http://www.nature.com/news/2008/080111fullnews.2008.436.html )
One thing t...
Autumn and Pest Control
in The Parenting Weblog, on September 10, 2009
... as well.
Insects such as ladybugs are also known to infest homes in autumn, and cause indoor allergies . If you see ladybugs in your home, do not squash them as it will trigger a release of thei...
STOP Your Child’s Allergy Disease March without the OUCH!
in Allergies, on September 3, 2009
... The following entry is contributed by Guest Blogger Stephen Hauer, Principal of DropYourAllergies.com a national, physician-based, patient-focused allergy services company offering environmental an...
Antihistamine Xyzal Now Approved for Infants Six Months and Older
in Allergies, on August 26, 2009
... The Food and Drug Administration has approved Xyzal for the treatment of indoor allergies and hives among children from 6 months onwards (previously it has been approved for children that are ...
Allergaroo Allergy-Safe Meals for the School Lunch Box
in Allergies, on August 26, 2009
I've mentioned them before as convenient food-allergic kids' meals-on-the-go especially on travel to places where you're not sure how well restaurants handle food allergy issues, but I realize that with kids going back to school soon, these meals can also come handy for those times you...
Product Alert: Kroger Super Kids Enriched White Sandwich Bread
in Allergies, on August 24, 2009
© gemsling The Kroger Co. said today it is recalling Kroger brand Super Kids Enriched White Sandwich Bread sold in 13 states because of undeclared milk .
Kroger stores in the following states are included in this recall: Alabama, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, Missouri, Nor...
Milk for Children After Treatment of Milk Allergy
in Allergies, on August 20, 2009
...nal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology , children who have been successfully treated of their milk allergies ought to be encouraged to drink milk regularly after treatment . Not only is it safe to do...
FAAN Walk for Food Allergy 2009
in Allergies, on August 18, 2009
Join the Food Allergy and Anaphylaxis Network 's Walk for Food Allergy,
Moving Toward a Cure and help raise funds for food allergy research.
Check out the walk location nearest you, sign up now , either to join the walk, or as a"virtual walker". And then, let everyone know&mdas...
Product Alert: Liberté Méditerranée Wild Blackberry Yogourt
in Allergies, on August 14, 2009
...oz. containers and is code-dated September 02 with UPC 0 65684 65434 5 .
If you have walnut allergies and had purchased this product, please discard and contact Liberté at (888) 340-9306
or info@l...
Oliver's Allergy Labels and Tags
in Allergies, on August 10, 2009
...Got a kid with food allergies going to school soon? I know the anxiety you feel! I've been through that, and believe me, the anxiety never really goes away completely no matter if your child is in...
Autumn Babies at Higher Risk for Childhood Asthma
in Allergies, on August 8, 2009
© sgs_1019 In a study published last year, scientists reported that children born in autumn are more likely to develop asthma than those born any other time of the year . It's not the timing itself, but it's just that babies born four months before the peak of winter virus season are m...
Back to School and the Attack of the Killer Peanut Butter Sandwiches
in Allergies, on August 2, 2009
...ly one of the most anxious times (second to Halloween, perhaps!) for parents of children with food allergies, particularly those with severe peanut allergies. Until peanut butter sandwiches, the class...
Allergy and Celiac Cookbook: Gluten-Free, Casein-Free, Nut-Free
in Allergies, on August 1, 2009
...m extensive experience cooking for a child who has celiac disease and several non-IgE mediated food allergies or food intolerances and another daughter who has life-threatening food allergies to milk,...
GoodBelly Dairy-Free Probiotic Drinks
in Allergies, on July 28, 2009
... Yogurt is probably one of the most common source of probiotics. But what if you have milk allergies and can not consume dairy products? You can take supplements, or an alternative like GoodBelly ...
Nitrile Glove Allergy
in Allergies, on July 25, 2009
... © amandabhslater If you landed on this page because you were lookig for information on nitrile allergies, do not miss out on the active discussion thread on two f my previous posts here on Allerg...
Causes of Allergic Conjunctivitis
in Allergies, on July 22, 2009
If your eyes are red, itchy, and teary, you might be suffering from allergic conjunctivitis . The possible culprits?
* Pollen (hay fever)
* Animal fur
* Eye drops
* Make-up
* Dust mites
Read more about allergic conjunctivitis here .
Allergic Conjunctivitis
in Allergies, on July 21, 2009
Conjunctivitis is an inflammation of the eye characterized by redness, irritation and watering of the eyes. While there are many causes of conjunctivitis, one the more common culprit is an allergic reaction .
According to Medilexicon 's medical dictionary, allergic conjunctivitis is:
an ...
Allergens in Baby's Bathwater
in Allergies, on July 20, 2009
© Chesi - Fotos CC Using a new method they have developed to quantify the fragrance allergens in daily hygiene products, researchers found out that a typical baby's bath water may contain extremely high concentrations of allergy-causing compounds .
The scientists found at least six of the...
Asthma and Allergy Friendly Large Capacity Washing Machine
in Allergies, on July 19, 2009
Yet another LG washer has been certified asthma and allergy friendly by the AAFA: the Ultra-Capacity SteamWasher™.
Like its first SteamWasher™ with Allergiene™ cycle, this piece of equipment also employs the Allergiene™ cycle which is proven to reach a temperature above the recommended 131°F...
California's dope rush
in Sox First, on July 19, 2009
... use. California is the first state to legalize marijuana for medical use, treating everything from allergies to insomnia. Associated Press reports: "Since the state became the first to legalize...
Peanut-Free Hollandia Cookies
in Allergies, on July 14, 2009
... Here's another safe snack item for those with peanut allergies: Hollandia Cookies . Aside from being peanut-free, some of their cookie lines are also now trans-fat and palm oil free . And th...
Curry Powder and Nut Allergies?
in Allergies, on July 10, 2009
...r.
Two suspicious ingredients: fenugreek and nutmeg. What are they, really, in the context of nut allergies?
So there I was, weighing my options. To curry or not to curry?
Continued to Part II...
ARM & HAMMER Premium Allergen Vacuum Bags
in Allergies, on July 8, 2009
...lieve or reduce allergy symptoms. If you're concerned with indoor air quality or suffer from allergies or asthma, 80% of Allergists also recommend using HEPA filtration with Premium Allergen vacuu...
Allergaroo Allergy-Safe Ready Made Meals for Children
in Allergies, on July 2, 2009
... If you're traveling this summer and you've got kids with food allergies in tow, you'll need to make a bit more planning when it comes to meals. Are there food-allergy conscious restaur...
Onion Extract Against Allergies
in Allergies, on July 1, 2009
... © Darwin Bell A recently published study touts the powers of onions in helping warding off allergies. In the animal study, researchers showed that onion extracts helped suppress edema (swelling...
Fish Detection Test Under Development
in Allergies, on June 30, 2009
...he increase in the production and consumption of seafood in recent years, more consumers with fish allergies are at risk of serious reactions or even death than ever before due to mislabeled or undecl...
Someday, I'll Eat Peanut Butter
in Allergies, on June 30, 2009
...ld hasn't had peanut butter for about 6 years now, since we found out about my son's peanut allergies. I can't exactly say I miss it, because after a while you just get used to the alterna...
She's Allergic to Eggs
in Allergies, on June 28, 2009
...ng My daughter is already 14 months old and just as I thought we've escaped the curse of food allergies that was imposed by genes and fate on my older son, she breaks out in hives. The culprit? E...
Product Alert: Solena Tortilla Chips
in Allergies, on June 25, 2009
© stu_spivack La Mexicana, Inc. , is recalling "Solena Tortilla Chips" due to undeclared milk .
The product was distributed to retail stores and food service outlets in Oregon and Washington. The product is in a 16-oz. bag with code date of JUN 03 09 .
Consumers may return the ...
Role of Genetics in Allergies and Asthma
in Allergies, on June 24, 2009
... © ktylerconk We all know that an individuals chances of developing allergies is determined by both genetics and environmental influences. While we can control environmental conditions to a certai...
Secret Allergy Triggers Revealed
in Allergies, on June 20, 2009
... © flm Did you know that limes can trigger your allergies? Apparently, lime and other citrus fruits contain a compound called limonene , which gives many people watery eyes and a burning sensatio...
Product Alert: Smith's Tea with Lemon
in Allergies, on June 19, 2009
Smith Dairy Products Company is recalling "Smith's Tea with Lemon" gallon size due to undeclared milk .
The lot affected in this recall is in gallon-size containers with UPC 70424 00560 and lot
number 07/07/09 . If you have purchased this product and would like to return i...
Peanut Free Planet
in Allergies, on June 12, 2009
Looking for peanut and tree-nut free snacks? Look no further than the Peanut Free Planet ! Cookies, chocolates, pasta, granola bars, trail mixes and many more... and all nut-free!
Now you can order most if not all the nut-free brands of snacks such as Cherrybrook, Divvies, Enjoy Life and many...
Book: Fluorishing with Food Allergies
in Allergies, on June 11, 2009
... I have to admit, I've stopped buying books on food allergies. My son has outgrown all but his peanut and tree nut allergies and my second-born does not seem to have any at all (we haven't ...
Chemotherapy Drug Triggers Fatal Allergic Reactions
in Allergies, on June 9, 2009
© TheNickster A new report indicates that between 1997 and 2007, there have been an unusually high number of deaths among cancer patients who received Cremophor-based paclitaxel , a solvent-administered taxane chemotherapy.
Adverse event reports generally only represent from 1 to 10 percen...
Food Allergy Support Groups
in Allergies, on June 5, 2009
© lumaxart Lookign for an allergy support group in your vicinity? Check out the list compiled by the Food Allergy Initiative . It includes most allergy support groups in the US, listed alphabetically, as well as those in Canada, Greece, Hong Kong and Singapore.
If you are a member of, or kn...
Video: What Happens in an Asthma Attack?
in Allergies, on June 1, 2009
What actually happens during an asthma attack? Why is it difficult to breathe? Here's a video that clearly illustrates what happens to the lungs of an asthmatic:
WEGO Health Twitter Power Tools for Health Activists
in Allergies, on May 31, 2009
...account? Then you could use your twitter to help promote awareness about health issues, including allergies. WEGO Health is holding a webinar called " Twitter Power Tools for Health Activists...
Product Alert: Publix Brand 100% Whole Wheat Sliced Bagels
in Allergies, on May 27, 2009
© Egan Snow Western Bagel Baking Corporation is recalling " Publix Brand 100% Whole
Wheat Sliced Bagels " due to undeclared egg . The product was distributed to Publix stores in Alabama, Florida, Georgia, South Carolina, and Tennessee.
The 12-oz. products have lot codes 10491 and ...
Cigarette Smoke Can Prevent Allergies
in Allergies, on May 22, 2009
... © Energetic Spirit Cigarette smoke aggravate allergies. Correct? Well, according to a recent study , perhaps cigarette smoke is not the villain it's considered to be, in relation to allergie...
Tasty Alternatives to Milk
in Allergies, on May 21, 2009
... © striatic Whether you have lactose intolerance, dairy allergies, or simply do not like the taste of milk, here are some possible milk alternatives you might want to try:
1. Soy Milk - obvious...
Integrated Pest Management More Effective in Reducing Conckroach Allergens in Schools
in Allergies, on May 13, 2009
© Sarah Camp According to a study comparing different schools, integrated pest management is a much better strategy in controlling cockroach infestations and reducing the levels of cockroach allergens in the area. Here's an excerpt from the abstract of the study published in the Journal of...
Nutramigen AA Amino Acid Based Formula for Infants with Cow's Milk Allergies
in Allergies, on May 12, 2009
...factured by Mead Johnson. This is what my son switched to after he was diagnosed of having cow milk allergies. The so-called HA or hypoallergenic formula were not suitable to manage his allergies.
So...
Vitamin D and Turmeric Supplements Against Allergies
in Allergies, on May 10, 2009
...aveesh Vyas Do you know that Vitamin D and turmeric supplements may help in coping with (pollen) allergies ?
In animal studies, turmeric prevents the release of histamine from mast cells. If it wo...
Product Alert: Market Pantry Chocolate Chip Chewy Granola Bars
in Allergies, on May 7, 2009
© smoorenburg LeClerc Foods is recalling a single lot of " Market Pantry Chocolate Chip Chewy Granola Bars " due to undeclared peanut .
The product was distributed to Target stores nationwide. The 15.2-oz. boxes have a "best by" date of 18JAN2010 with UPC 85239 20124 .
...
May is National Asthma and Allergy Awareness Month
in Allergies, on May 6, 2009
...me who aim to spread awareness and share stories about their experiences on dealing with asthma and allergies. The internet makes it all so much easier for parents and individuals to find not only inf...
Mothers' Day Treat from Divvies
in Allergies, on May 5, 2009
...For all Mothers out there, but especially those Moms to children with food allergies, here's a Mother's Day treat from Divvies:
If you don't see the fine print, it says that from now ...
Improving Indoor Air Quality
in Allergies, on April 30, 2009
© gonzomama As a segue to my previous post on indoor air quality , here are some tips from Dr. Neil Schachter to give your home a healthier boost:
1. Avoid cleaning products with ammonia and chlorine -Some household chemicals may be irritants to the respiratory tract in people who are sens...
Folic Acid May Help Against Asthma and Allergies
in Allergies, on April 30, 2009
...e, the naturally occurring form of folic acid, appears to be negatively correlated with asthma and allergies .
People with higher blood levels of folate had fewer IgE antibodies, fewer reported aller...
Indoor Air Pollution
in Allergies, on April 30, 2009
© michael gallacher When you hear the words "air pollution", do you think also in context of indoor air pollution? If you are less concerned about indoor air quality, you belong to the majority. Unfortunately, the fact is that the indoor levels of some pollutants may be two to five ...
