Flaxseed is used as a dietary supplement to treat constipation and stomach irritation. Some people find that flaxseed helps reduce inflammation and pain associated with arthritis, and it may also decrease the amount of cholesterol in your body....
The cherry provides many benefits. Its blossoms lend aesthetic beauty to the world in spring. Cherry leaves release live-giving oxygen to the atmosphere through the process of photosynthesis. The cherries themselves have a sweet flavor and are...
If you experience dry, red, cracked or painful blisters on your feet from a pair of shoes, it is possible that you have an allergic reaction to them. This can be an unpleasant experience, particularly if you have to wear the shoes for a long...
Soapods is a brand of laundry detergent and soap that uses soap nuts, also known as soap berries. The term "soap nuts" raises concern for people who suffer from nut allergies. However, although their appearance is similar to nuts, soap...
Allergic reactions to selenium are considered rare and need to be diagnosed by an allergist. Common side effects of taking the supplement may trigger symptoms that are similar to allergy symptoms. In order for you to receive a clinical diagnosis,...
Once known as as a poor man's food, oysters now appear as high-priced menu items at seafood restaurants. Oyster bars, oysters Rockefeller and the oyster po' boy present the shellfish in raw or cooked variations. All oyster-based delicacies,...
Hypoallergenic soaps, lotions and pillows are a necessity for allergy sufferers. Even hypoallergenic eyeglass frames are available on the market. Contact dermatitis -- or irritation of the skin -- is a common problem for eyeglass wearers. If you...
Vaccinium myrtillus, also called bilberry and huckleberry, is both an edible fruit and an herbal remedy used for many health conditions. There is insufficient evidence to evaluate bilberry for most medicinal uses, according to MedlinePlus, a...
Some people break out in red bumps and lumps when wool touches their skin. However, in many cases, a reaction to wool isn't due to allergies. Instead, direct skin contact with wool often causes irritation because of the slightly scratchy nature of...
Tungsten is a metallic element extracted from wolframite or scheelite ores. It has the highest melting point of any metal and is very strong, according to the Periodic-Table website, which makes it ideal for use in high-temperature structural...
Fresh lime juice adds tang to cocktails, salad dressings, marinades and Key lime pie. In the 18th century, the British Navy included vitamin C-loaded fresh limes in its ship stores as scurvy preventatives. However, these tart, refreshing citrus...
Aspartame is one of the most widely used --- and controversial --- artificial sweeteners in the world, used as an alternative to sugar in sweetening a variety of foods and beverages, such as diet soda, under the name NutraSweet. Since the...
Bananas are a common fruit in many households and a staple for babies getting their first taste of solid food. Believed to have originated in Malaysia 4,000 years ago, bananas are known for their high potassium content and nutritional contribution...
Poison sumac causes an unpleasant allergic reaction on your skin if you accidentally touch the plant. Sumac's "cousins," poison oak and poison ivy will cause you similar misery. The oily sap from the leaves, stems and roots contain compounds known...
Allergic reactions to feverfew can take many forms, because people use this flowering herb as a dietary supplement and in cosmetic preparations. Gardeners know feverfew--or Parthenium--as a relative to ragweed, chrysanthemums and other plants in...
Mace and its sibling, nutmeg, are both derived from the same Asian tree. Like cloves, mace and nutmeg were once found only in the Maluku Islands, an archipelago in modern-day Indonesia. Today, they are grown in tropical regions worldwide, and...
Fish, including tuna, plays an important role in nutrition worldwide. Fish supplies proteins, healthy polyunsaturated fatty acids and fat-soluble vitamins. However, fish is one of the most common causes of food allergies in both adults and...
Foods and beverages can contain acids such as citric acid or malic acid. Acids occur naturally in some foods but can also be manufactured synthetically and added to food products. Food allergies can be quite severe and can become life threatening....
Nearly two-thirds of the world's adults, including close to 50 million Americans, develop digestive distress from dairy products. For most of them, the problem is an inability to process lactose, a milk sugar. Some of those adults, however, never...
Allergic reactions are common but vary in intensity from mild to severe. They happen when a person is sensitive to substances that come in contact with the eyes, nose, skin, respiratory system or gastrointestinal tract. Usually, reactions happen...
Calcium is an essential mineral that you get through your diet or by taking calcium supplements. If you have food allergies or lactose intolerance, you might find it hard to get calcium sources through dairy, and you might need to rely on taking...
An allergic reaction to pickles is most likely caused by a mold allergy or sulfite sensitivity. Sulfites are chemicals used as preservatives in pickles and other cooked and processed foods. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration, or FDA, estimates...
Up to 50 million Americans suffer from allergies of some kind. There are many ways to treat both the immediate symptoms of an allergic reaction as well as prevent future ones. It is most important to treat the effects of serious allergic reactions...
Pumpkin allergies are relatively rare, but may develop in children and adults. They are often linked to allergies to cucumber, melon, watermelon and zucchini, which are also members of the Cucurbitaceae family. You may also react to pollen, which...
You may think you're allergic to coffee, but your symptoms are most likely the result of an allergic reaction to an ingredient in the coffee or sensitivity to caffeine. Any time you develop adverse reactions after ingesting a substance, you need...
Allergic reaction rashes develop in the form of eczema, hives or contact dermatitis, according to the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology. An allergic reaction rash commonly develops because of exposure to an allergen, a substance...
Every medication has the potential for side effects, but not all side effects are an allergic reaction. The American Academy of Allergy Asthma and Immunology reports that about 5 to 10 percent of adverse effects fall in the category of an allergic...
Barium sulfate is opaque to X-rays, which means that X-rays don't pass through it. Doctors use barium sulfate to provide contrast in radiographic examinations of the gastrointestinal tract. Body structures containing barium sulfate stand out...
An allergic reaction is the body's protective response to a foreign agent. People can be allergic to nearly anything, and an allergic response may not appear the first time a person is exposed to a substance, according to the healthcare provider...
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