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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 ...
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
...9; specific allergies to ragweed or pollen, but will have an increased likelihood of developing an allergy in general, particularly when both parents have one.
One study of 344 families , for exampl...
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, ...
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...
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
...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...
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...
Vitamin D and Turmeric Supplements Against Allergies
in Allergies, on May 10, 2009
...ents the release of histamine from mast cells. If it works similarly in humans, this would prevent allergy symptoms from developing.
Vitamin D has anti-inflammatory effects on smooth muscle cells in ...
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 .
...
Folic Acid May Help Against Asthma and Allergies
in Allergies, on April 30, 2009
...r indication that folic acid may indeed help regulate immune response to allergens, and may reduce allergy and asthma symptoms," says lead investigator Elizabeth Matsui, M.D. M.H.S., pediatri...
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 ...
Vitamin D Deficiency May Increase Asthma Risk
in Straightfromthedoc, on April 30, 2009
...concluded: "In these children, lower vitamin D levels are associated with increased markers of allergy and asthma severity."
The richest source of Vitamin D is sunlight. We all could do a ...
Robotic Milking: There is more to life than just milk
in The RFID Weblog, on April 30, 2009
... © kwerfeldein
Life has to be made simple if you intend to enjoy and Ardy Johanson, a dairy farmer from Minnesota has put in serious efforts to do the same. He has opted for robotic milkers wh...
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...
Asthma Free School Zone
in Allergies, on April 17, 2009
I was searching for images I can use for an entirely different post when I came across this on Flickr :
© TheTruthAbout...
This is the first time I've seen such a sign and think that it's brilliant, not only in behalf of asthma sufferers, but also as a reminder to be a little bit more...
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...
Top Asthma Capitals for 2009
in Allergies, on April 6, 2009
... The Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America has released the list of the 100 worst cities to live in if you have asthma. This year, St. Louis, MO, has been named the top "Asthma Capital"...
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...
Breathless Bethany Buttercup: Book for Children with Asthma
in Allergies, on March 31, 2009
...nd symptom management?
Schering-Plough, manufacturers of Asmanex Twisthalers, partnered with the Allergy & Asthma Network Mothers of Asthmatics (AANMA) to develop Breathless Bethany Buttercup...
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 ...
New Storybook Helps Parents Teach Their Children About Asthma
in Straightfromthedoc, on March 27, 2009
...nt plan. Therefore, to help facilitate those conversations, Schering-Plough has partnered with the Allergy & Asthma Network Mothers of Asthmatics (AANMA) to develop Breathless Bethany Buttercup...
Rite Aid for Allergies
in Allergies, on March 27, 2009
...If you prefer shopping for your allergy medications online, take advantage of Rite Aid 's offerings for allergy sufferers. Rite Aid has teamed up with the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma, &am...
Aller-Ease Protective Beddings for an Allergen-Free Bed
in Allergies, on March 25, 2009
...every 10 years due to microscopic allergens that accumulate inside! Ugh!
Dr. Clifford Bassett, an allergy expert and the assistant clinical professor of medicine at Long Island College Hospital, endo...
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...
Pollution-Related Asthma May Start in the Womb
in Allergies, on February 27, 2009
Photo courtesy of iStockphoto , Image# 3423245 More and more studies link a child's risk of developing allergies and asthma to the conditions far back to when it was still in its mother's womb. According to a study published in PLoS ONE, children born in areas with increased traffic-rel...
Lactic Acid Bacteria as Vehicle for Anthrax Vaccine
in The Biotech Weblog, on February 24, 2009
...Stockphoto , Image# 407156 Researchers have discovered that lactic acid bacteria, commonly found in dairy products, can also be used as a vehicle for an oral vaccine against anthrax , and possibly ot...
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...
Having Pets Can Help Fight Allergies
in Allergies, on February 18, 2009
...o show evidence of pet allergies - 19% vs. 33%. They also were less likely to have eczema, a common allergy skin condition that causes red patches and itching. In addition, they had higher levels of s...
Heart Disease, Diabetes and Your Diet
in Daily Diabetic, on February 15, 2009
...s and packages. Also, limit intake of foods high in saturated fat and cholesterol.
Choose non-fat dairy, and have several "meatless meals" every week. Use beans, veggie burgers, lentils an...
Coconut is A Nut Afterall!
in Allergies, on February 10, 2009
... Photo courtesy of iStockphoto , Image# 251441 Because of my son's dairy allergies when he was younger (he outgrew it at age 3), we still use milk in our household very sparingly- usually only ...
C-Section Raises Asthma Risk
in Allergies, on February 8, 2009
© salimfadhley According to a recently published study, children born by cesarean delivery are at increased risk for developing asthma , particularly if the condition already runs in the family.
Overall, children delivered by c-section were 79 percent more likely to develop asthma than childr...
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...
Therapeutic Value of Worms in Allergies and Asthma
in Allergies, on January 31, 2009
Photo courtesy of iStockphoto , Image# 7700089 This has also been mentioned in the article on hygiene hypothesis that I cited in my previous entry : the health benefits of worms . The BBC article discusses current research on the therapeutic value of worms in treating conditions such as asthma...
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 ...
ASTHMyths: Asthma Facts vs Myths
in Allergies, on January 28, 2009
Are you or someone you know recently diagnosed of asthma? Find out more about asthma from AsthMyths , a website put together by Merck (manufacturer of Singulair ), to help patients separate fact from myths.
Will moving to a dry climate improve your asthma?
Can one outgrow asthma?
Can one he...
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...
Pregnancy Diet and Childhood Health
in Next Nine Months, on January 13, 2009
Photo courtesy of iStockphoto , Image# Many studies have already shown that a woman's diet during her pregnancy can affect her baby's health, not only during the time it's in the womb, but well into its adulthood. This phenomenon, called fetal programming , posits that the conditi...
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.
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Pregnancy, Diet, and Childhood Asthma and Allergies
in Allergies, on January 12, 2009
Photo courtesy of iStockphoto , Image# Many studies have already shown that a woman's diet during her pregnancy can affect her baby's health, not only during the time it's in the womb, but well into its adulthood. This phenomenon, called fetal programming , posits that the conditi...
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 ...
American Dairy Industry Is Latest Victim Of Recession
in Exclusive from our news room , on January 5, 2009
...mand, and a sharp increase in the price of milk, and milk products over the past year, the American dairy industry is not exempt from the current economic crises.
As money troubles hit countries othe...
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!...
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...
HP Hood's 4th Annual Holiday Recipe Contest
in Do you like to cook?, on December 12, 2008
... Photo courtesy of iStockphoto , Mary Hope
HP Hood , a leading dairy products manufacturer based in New England is accepting entries for the 4th Annual Hood® Holiday Recipe Contest . If you have...
New Bacterial Species in Raw Milk
in The Biotech Weblog, on December 11, 2008
Photo courtesy of iStockphoto , Image# 5514120 Microbiologists have identified new species of bacteria in raw milk . One of these bacteria, Chryseobacterium oranimense , can grow at cold temperatures and secretes enzymes that may spoil milk. Furthermore, since raw milk is refrigerated after co...
Obamas Search for a Hypoallergenic Dog
in Allergies, on December 11, 2008
...,, that's going to be a tough order. According to experts, " there's not a 100 percent allergy-free furry animal in the world ."
There are possible options, though.
Medical experts...
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 ...
Another KBR scandal
in Sox First, on December 5, 2008
...R still served the food to U.S. forces.' "The food included chicken, beef, fish, eggs and dairy products, which caused cases of salmonella poisoning, according to the lawsuit." Add to ...
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."
T...
Inaccuracy of Food Labels Put Allergic Individuals at Risk
in Allergies, on November 24, 2008
... of food allergies, in terms of both numbers and severity.
But what if a product you believe to be allergy-safe based on the ingredient list turns out to contain the allergen you've been avoiding...
