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Fish Detection Test Under Development
in Allergies, on June 30, 2009
© adactio A food scientist from The Florida State University has received a grant to develop a test kit to detect fish allergens in food products. She was given a three-year, $280,000 award from the United States Department of Agriculture to design an assay to detect fish allergens, which cause...
Someday, I'll Eat Peanut Butter
in Allergies, on June 30, 2009
...I was browsing the Food Allergy Initiative 's website, when one of the rotating images on its main page tugged at my heart:
Someday I'll eat peanut butter. My hopes too, sometimes. Our ...
She's Allergic to Eggs
in Allergies, on June 28, 2009
© cursedthing 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? Eggs.
Because of our experience with food allergies with my first-born, we've bee...
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 ...
Secret Allergy Triggers Revealed
in Allergies, on June 20, 2009
...rning sensation in the nose, as well as skin irritations.
Surprised? Here are other lesser known allergy triggers that may be in your household: stuffed toys/pillows/mattresses, candles, perfumes, ...
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...
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 alphabe...
Dokument der Hilflosigkeit im Hauptmeinungsstrom der Pharmalobby
in Allergizer, on June 3, 2009
...Stoffe wie Pollen oder Katzenhaare. Die Folgen sind tränende Augen, juckender Ausschlag, Asthma oder gar ein lebensgefährlicher Schock. Jetzt unternehmen Ärzte erste Versuche , Allergien durch eine ...
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 ...
Die Schwefelverbindung MSM MethylSulfonylMethan
in Allergizer, on May 27, 2009
© Makana- shop .de Es ist ein Witz, für 100 Gramm MSM 15 Euro zu bezahlen, wenn es 2.000 Gramm für 40 Euro gibt, oder?
Was für eine Substanz ist Methyl-Sulfonyl-Methan eigentlich? In den Anti-Aging News 02/2003 heißt es dazu:
"MSM steht für Methyl-Sulfonyl-Methan. Das Wort ...
Cigarette Smoke Can Prevent Allergies
in Allergies, on May 22, 2009
...ons.
The mast cells used in the study were derived from mice, but it is likely that the same anti-allergy effect will hold true in humans. While taking up smoking to cure allergies is unwise, Thomson...
Tasty Alternatives to Milk
in Allergies, on May 21, 2009
...tgrown his dairy allergies.
5. Goat Milk - a viable option to few individuals with cow's milk allergy. Didn't work for us, though.
Of course, for very young infants or toddlers with milk all...
Enjoy Life Foods on 20% Discount at Amazon
in Allergies, on May 16, 2009
... Enjoy Life food allergy friendly snacks are now available through Amazon ! And if you purchase from now until the end of the month, you can enjoy a 20% discount on these allergy safe good...
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...
Honoré des Prés French Organic Perfume Line Launched In The US
in Straightfromthedoc, on May 11, 2009
...is all natural fragrances have been found out to have a lot of success with people that have asthma and also with women who are pregnant, or nursing . There are three fragrances that appeal to men as...
Product Alert: Market Pantry Chocolate Chip Chewy Granola Bars
in Allergies, on May 6, 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 .
...
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 until Mothers' day, you get a free box of Divvies Dozen Cookies with every order. So go and get ...
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...
Product Alert: Lawry’s Fajitas Spices & Seasonings
in Allergies, on April 28, 2009
McCormick & Company Inc. is recalling Lawry's Fajitas Spices & Seasonings due to undeclared milk .
The 1.27-oz. pouches are marked with a "best if used by" date of OCT0110PX62 and UPC 2150022500 .
If you have questions or would like to request a full refund or repla...
Visine-A for Eye Allergy Relief
in Allergies, on April 25, 2009
...ns pheniramine maleate , an antihistamine, so it's supposed to work much faster in alleviating allergy symptoms in the eye that oral antihistamines would. It's indicated for adults and childr...
Increasing Rates of Oral Allergy Syndrome
in Allergies, on April 20, 2009
...od-related allergies.
While these foods may cause the same symptoms, this is technically not food allergy, however, but what is actually termed as oral allergy syndrome , which is a cross-reaction t...
Food Allergy Friendly Treats from HomeFree
in Allergies, on April 14, 2009
...gan (oatmeal cookies, and coffee cakes)
· Certified kosher pareve
So not only are they allergy-friendly, they are healthy and organic, too! I haven't tried them myself but if you're keen to t...
UB Researchers Develop Nanotech Addiction Treatment
in Nanotechbuzz, on April 11, 2009
...anotech may be suitable for AIDS, dementia, prostate cancer, and - the potential big money-winner - asthma."
More here from Softpedia ... more here from Small Times ... and the press relea...
Is Easter Egg Painting Safe for Egg Allergics?
in Allergies, on April 9, 2009
© Care_SMC Easter egg painting has become an annual activity for us since my boy, who had egg allergies as a baby, was about 2 and a half. Before that, he was too young to do any painting anyway, so we didn't even consider doing it with him.
While we were painting the first of this year...
Allergy Results from Malfunction of Respiratory Epithelium
in Allergies, on April 4, 2009
© peasap The report does sound a bit technical, but two recently published studies relate allergies to a malfunction of the epithelial cells lining the respiratory tract particularly the nose and eyes. Apparently birch pollen binds to, enters and travels through conjunctival and nasal epithel...
More People Allergic to Fragrance Ingredient in Soaps
in Allergies, on March 29, 2009
...d other plants. It's when it comes into contact with oxygen that it becomes oxidized and cause allergy. Since most products would contain this product, the trick is to minimize its oxidation. The ...
Support the Food Allergy and Anaphylaxis Management Act of 2009
in Allergies, on March 28, 2009
... share:
If you care about a child with food allergies will you take a few minutes to help The Food Allergy and Anaphylaxis Management Act of 2009 get passed by Congress this year and to ask for more ...
VIdeo: Protect Yourself During the Spring Allergy Season
in Allergies, on March 24, 2009
...ck of the woods? Here's a video courtesy of CNN featuring ways to avoid the worst of the spring allergy season:
Embedded video from CNN Video
Spring is a wonderful tim...
Vermont Nut Free Granola Bars
in Allergies, on March 19, 2009
Vermont Nut Free Chocolates has something new on its range of tree- and peanut-free goodies: an all-natural nut free granola bar . It's the perfect snack for kids and adults with nut allergies! They contain wheat and soy, though.
It is available in boxes of 12 bars each, and costs $27 pe...
Experimental Therapy Builds Tolerance to Peanut Allergies
in Allergies, on March 18, 2009
... study, which began five years ago, Burks and his colleagues gave children with a history of peanut allergy gradually larger daily doses of peanut protein, while other allergic children were given a p...
Product Alert: Brighton Beach Candy
in Allergies, on March 18, 2009
Golden Chocolate International, Inc., is recalling " Brighton Beach Candy " due to undeclared walnuts .
The product was distributed in retail stores, delis, and restaurants in California, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, and Canada.
The product is...
Peanut Butter Bullying Among Adults
in Allergies, on March 13, 2009
...he most nutty (pun intended) I've ever encountered: Ex-Fiance Accused Of Using Woman's Nut Allergy As Weapon To Harm Her .
It started on January 12th when a 49-year-old Burlington woman went...
Powder-Free Latex Gloves Reduce Latex Allergy Related Illness
in Allergies, on March 12, 2009
Photo courtesy of iStockphoto , Image# 4791586 In one of the first entries I've written on latex allergies, I mentioned that the use of powdered gloves makes it worse for someone who has latex allergies. The rubber proteins adhere to the powder, which may become airborne and inhaled, thus pr...
Broccoli Sprouts Against Asthma
in Allergies, on March 12, 2009
...5887
Sulphoraphane - found in broccoli and other cruciferous vegetables - may help protect against asthma and other conditions due to respiratory inflammation.
Such were the findings of a new study...
$5K Scholarships for Students with Asthma
in Allergies, on March 5, 2009
...-Plough is giving away annual scholarships amounting to $5,000 each to 10 high school seniors with asthma who intend to pursue higher education. All high school seniors with asthma who will graduate...
$50,000 In Scholarships Will Be Awarded To 10 Deserving Students With Asthma
in Straightfromthedoc, on March 5, 2009
...tion about the "Will to Win" college scholarship available for high school seniors with asthma who are pursuing a higher education. A total $50,000 in scholarships will be awarded to 10 st...
TV Doubles Asthma Risk in Young Kids
in Allergies, on March 3, 2009
...that young children who spend more than two hours a day watching TV double their risk of developing asthma.
It's not the television exactly that the experts blame, but the sedentary life associat...
Grazax Immunotherapy Tablets Now Approved for Children Aged 5-17
in Allergies, on February 22, 2009
... Grazax , an immunotherapy allergy tablet launched
in the UK more than 2 years ago has been launched for treatment of severe hay fever among children and adolescents aged 5 to 17 .
Immunothe...
Genetic Sequencing of Cold Virus
in The Biotech Weblog, on February 19, 2009
...uman rhinoviruses , which causes the common cold which in turn is responsible for about half of all asthma cases and is a factor in other upper and lower respiratory tract illnesses such as bronchitis...
Latest Research Reveals Why More People Are Developing Asthma
in Exclusive from our news room , on February 12, 2009
Asthma, a lung disorder prevalent in children, has been increasing its reach by infecting more children, and lately adults.
For years the causes of asthma went undiscovered and gradually medical science began discovering the irritants that caused asthmatic reactions.
Now, as more cases of the dise...
Allergy-Free Valentine Treat: Sweetheart S'mores
in Allergies, on February 11, 2009
... This Valentine's Day, show an extra dose of TLC with these treats using food-allergy safe treats from Enjoy Life: Sweetheart S'mores . These sweet treats contain no wheat, gluten, dairy, ...
Allergie-Immun: Ein weit reichender therapeutischer Ansatz
in Allergizer, on February 10, 2009
... © ALLERGIE-IMMUN® Wer bewußt oder unbewußt unter Allergien oder Neurodermitis, Asthma oder Heuschnupfen leidet, weiß aus eigener Erfahrung, daß solche Syptome alles andere als ein Vergnüge...
Dairy Free Chocolate Hearts for Valentines' Day
in Allergies, on February 9, 2009
Valentines' Day is probably one of those holidays I personally dislike the most. Really, what does St. Valentine have to do with romance?!? And why be extra romantic for just one day?
Anyway, if you have a significant other who has milk and/or nut allergies, Premium Chocolatiers' Valen...
Allergies to Natural Scents
in Allergies, on February 5, 2009
Photo courtesy of iStockphoto , Image# 6134295 Allergies to perfumes is one of the more common forms of contact allergies. The perfumes may form irritants upon exposure to air, or as a product of its reaction with enzymes that are present on the skin. Rashes appear on affected areas, which, over...
A Canadian Labradoodle for the Obamas?
in Allergies, on February 2, 2009
Photo courtesy of iStockphoto , Image# 4803417 I thought that by now the first family would have already found THE dog for the First Daughter who has pet dander allergies. Apparently not.
On his first state visit, President Obama might just get a labradoodle as a gift from the Canadian governm...
A Little Dirt Is Good for You
in Allergies, on January 30, 2009
Photo courtesy of iStockphoto , Image# 1929195 Here's another recent article that discusses the so-called hygiene hypothesis: Babies Know: A Little Dirt Is Good for You .
If you're a parent who has been dealing with allergies now, there's probably not much new you'd learn from ...
Sugar-Free, Dye-Free ZYRTEC Allergy Syrup for Kids
in Allergies, on January 29, 2009
Zyrtec Syrup for children is now available in a new Bubble Gum flavor ! It's sugar-free, dye-free medication used to treat perennial and seasonal allergic rhinitis (i.e., indoor and outdoor allergies) in children ages two years and older. It should be available in original prescription ...
Living with Food Allergies Blog Carnival
in Allergies, on January 23, 2009
...missed joining it again, but luckily, YOU don't have to. Check out the latest carnival of food allergy-related blogs over at Rational Jenn's . I like the way the posts have been organized thi...
Worker Spreads Peanuts in Peanut-Free Factory
in Allergies, on January 22, 2009
... Photo courtesy of iStockphoto , Image# 4282905 I agree with food allergy blogger Janeen , this guy ought to be in sued for deliberately scattering peanuts in a manufacturing plant that's su...
Introducing Milk and Dairy Products to Babies at Risk of Food Allergies
in Allergies, on January 20, 2009
...nd 6-7 months old.
However, given my older child's history of having had food allergies (milk allergy among them), I've so far avoiding milk-containing recipes. Experts recommend postponing ...
Tofutti Soy-Based Dairy Free Alternatives
in Allergies, on January 15, 2009
Here's another product that will surely be welcome on the tables of those who have milk allergies, intolerances, or simple prefer to live dairy-free: Tofutti Better than Cream Cheese . They are egg-free, too, but are soy-based, so if you have soy intolerances, obviously, they are not suitab...
Discount Coupon for Enjoy Life Snack Bars
in Allergies, on January 15, 2009
...berry and the new Sunbutter crunch. Perfect for snacks on the go!
Check out their range of food allergy-friendly food products : cookies, granola, bagels , trail mix, chocolate chips and chocol...
The Obamas Dog Search Shortlist
in Allergies, on January 13, 2009
... they will finally choose. All the rackus on dog breed searching is due to daughter Malia's dog allergy.
Source
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First Food Allergy Reaction in 2009
in Allergies, on January 9, 2009
...mage# 3313438 The new year has just begun and as before, one of my wishes is to have less number of allergy bouts this year than the last. Alas, my son greeted the year with an allergic cough followed...
Allergies Your Dog Might Have
in Allergies, on January 6, 2009
...es
Dog Skin Allergies
What You Need to Know About Dog Food Allergies
What About a Dog Contact Allergy
Remedies for Dog Allergies ...
Blocking Allergies with Pre-Treatment
in Allergies, on December 31, 2008
...rgies come spring time, now may be the best time to lay the groundwork.
Don't wait until your allergy symptoms start before taking medications. Experts say you can block the worst by " pret...
Coping with Winter Allergies
in Allergies, on December 31, 2008
...prieve during winter. With virtually no pollens floating in the air, people are likely to have less allergy bouts.
However, winter has its own set of allergy triggers , too. If you are allergic to ...
Food Allergy Safe Recipes from 'Must Follow Recipes'
in Allergies, on December 28, 2008
...lternatives, and little bit of tweaking here and there, noraml recipes can indeed be modified to be allergy-safe!...
Does Your Cat Suffer from Allergies?
in Allergies, on December 21, 2008
Photo courtesy of iStockphoto , Image# 3203521 Just like humans, your pets can suffer from allergies, too! For cats, for example, did you know that there are four types of allergies? They may have flea, inhalant, food, and contact allergies, or any combinations of the above! The Pets Doctor blo...
Hypoallergenic Flowers
in Allergies, on December 20, 2008
Photo courtesy of iStockphoto , Image# 5588638 Just because you have pollen allergies does not mean that you must stay away from flowers all your life. Aside from possible medications, the right choice of flowers may spell the difference. In general, flowers that are pollinated by insects (the...
Christmas Tree Terpene Allergies
in Allergies, on December 16, 2008
Photo courtesy of iStockphoto , Gabor Izso This is the third year I'm writing about allergies to Christmas trees, but hey, I've learned something new.
So you've driven your tree round the block before bringing it in. You even used a leaf blower. Or perhaps a veggie wash . Good, tha...
Probiotika, Immunsystem Darm, Kaiserschnitt, Allergien und Hygiene
in Das Gesundheits-Weblog, on December 14, 2008
...nschen.
Bestätigt wird in dem Artikel, dass übertriebene Hygiene Allergien und Asthma begünstigt.
Neu ist für mich die Bedeutung des Kaiserschnitts: "Beim Vergleich der vaginal geborenen Kind...
Food Allergy Initiative's New Website
in Allergies, on December 10, 2008
...I'm sure I've seen the Food Allergy Initiative before, but it must have been ages since I last visited the site. Looks like they've undergone a website overhaul, as I can't remember ...
Food Allergy Safe Advent Calendar
in Allergies, on December 8, 2008
... Photo courtesy of iStockphoto , Image# 7744475 Wish I'd seen this sooner: a food allergy safe advent calendar ! It's peanut free, tree nut free, dairy free, egg free and gluten free! It w...
Cesarian Section Increase Baby's Asthma Risks
in Next Nine Months, on December 3, 2008
...esearch indicates that children born by Caesarean section are nearly 80%more likely to suffer from asthma than those born via normal vaginal birth. The researchers believe that the increased likelih...
Basophil-Microarray Based Allergy Assay wins Award
in Allergies, on December 2, 2008
... University of Nottingham's School of Pharmacy, for their work on new basophil-microarray based allergy assay which won this year's Da Vinci award in the Breakthrough Technology category .
T...
Gift Giving Do's and Don't for Allergics
in Allergies, on November 30, 2008
In the US, Thanksgiving marks the official start of the holiday season while Black Friday, the day after Thanksgiving, marks the start of Christmas shopping!
If you're looking for appropriate gifts for someone who has allergies, check out AllergicGirl's gift ideas , as well as the 8 it...
Have an Allergy-Safe Thanksgiving!
in Allergies, on November 29, 2008
...lebrate this festive holiday. For those who will be traveling to their loved ones, may you all have allergy-safe journeys and share allergy-safe meals afterwards.
For more Thanksgiving-related food a...
Grippies and Food Allergies
in Allergies, on November 29, 2008
Have you heard of Grippies ? No, not those anti-slip adhesives for socks . I'm talking about those theme-based gloves that according to the product website, "provide added protection from inadvertent contact with allergenic contaminants that threaten the safety of children."
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