Creatine is a performance-enhancing amino acid that has been used by professional and student athletes. About 95 percent of your body’s creatine is found in your skeletal muscles, MayoClinic.com notes. Because creatine is synthesized by your...
You may experience an allergic reaction to food, medication, insect sting or something in the environment. An allergic reaction occurs when your body perceives a threat and produces antibodies that can create uncomfortable symptoms, including...
The most common type of oleander in North America is Nerium oleander, which has delicate pink or orange flowers. Another variety is the yellow oleander, or Thevetia peruviana, which is primarily found in warm and coastal climates. Though these...
Amoxicillin is one of the drugs in the beta-lactam antibiotic family, according to the Mayo Clinic. It is used to treat bacterial infections. Because it is inexpensive compared to other antibiotics, it is regularly prescribed to treat common...
Caffeine is commonly found in coffee, soda and energy drinks to help stimulate the mind and promote awareness. Although caffeine may affect your body in various ways, especially if you drink too much, some people are actually allergic to the...
Rose allergies are among the least common of all allergies. Roses have been used for centuries in fragrances, herbal teas, and cooking, and there are few reports of rose allergy in medical literature according to the Australian Department of...
Microdermabrasion is a technique used to smooth out uneven surfaces on your skin. Aluminum oxide crystals are placed on your skin and removed with the use of suction. As the crystals are removed, the outer layers of your skin are peeled away....
The pollen produced by many flowers exacerbates allergy symptoms, and people with allergies often avoid fresh flowers. Most species of orchids don't produce pollen allergies, but may cause allergic reactions from contact. If you handle an orchid...
An allergic reaction to champagne sometimes indicates an allergy to alcohol or any other ingredient in the champagne, such as grapes, yeast or wheat. A common source of a champagne allergy is sodium metabisulfite, a chemical used to preserve...
Nine of every 10 food allergies results from sensitivity to any one of eight foods, the U. S. Food and Drug Administration reports. Tree walnuts and other tree nuts are among these eight food allergens. A walnut allergy typically lasts a lifetime....
It can be hard to find a salad that does not contain a variety of lettuce. Iceberg, romaine, butter and arugula are all common types of lettuce. According to the Cleveland Clinic, the list of most common allergenic foods does not include lettuce....
The perfumes used in cosmetic fragrances, kitchen soap, laundry detergent and other common household products can cause an uncomfortable rash called allergic contact dermatitis in sensitive individuals. Not all of the products make their presence...
Lavender is appreciated for its blue-violet flowers and light fragrance, but this plant also serves medicinal purposes. According to the University of Maryland Medical Center, the essential oil in the blooms has been shown to reverse alopecia, to...
Raisins are a natural sweet treat, but may not be enjoyed if you have an allergic reaction after consuming the dried fruit. Raisins are made from dried grapes and are not considered a common food allergen, although any food can trigger an allergic...
Soybeans, and soy-based foods, are in the top eight food allergens responsible for nearly 90 percent of all food allergies, according to the Food Allergy and Anaphylaxis Network. Up to 0.4 percent of children experience allergic reactions to soy....
If adverse reactions develop after you eat or touch tomatoes, you may have an allergy to the vegetable. Food allergies affects about between 4 and 8 percent of children and 2 percent of the adult American population, according the University of...
Children or adults can have an allergic reaction to eggs. Approximately 2 percent of Americans are allergic to eggs, reports the American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology, and it is the second most common food allergy for children. These...
An unexplained rash, hives or upset stomach may point to an undiagnosed allergy. Preservatives in foods and other consumer products are a common cause of allergic reactions. In most cases, the symptoms are minor, but some very allergic individuals...
Sulfites are preservatives used to prevent discoloration in foods and drinks.They're commonly found in beer, wine, dried fruit, pickled foods and some medicines. The Food and Drug Administration estimates that roughly 1 percent of people develop a...
Ingestion of brown rice or its products sometimes causes allergic reactions. This may result from contamination or the inclusion of food additives derived from sources other than rice. For example, babies have suffered allergic reactions when...
With some allergic reactions, you don't have very much time between contact with the allergen and the reaction itself. Some reactions are severe and life-threatening, requiring that you get immediate medical help. If you or someone close to you...
Cottonseed oil is oil extracted from cotton plant seeds, specifically the Gossypium herbaceum and hirsutum species of cotton. As one of several genetically modified crops--like canola, soy and corn--cotton plants and the cottonseed oil extracted...
Research indicates Ginkgo biloba may be effective for improving symptoms of many health disorders, according to MedlinePlus. Some of these include Alzheimer's disease and other forms of dementia, leg pain when walking due to poor blood flow,...
Allergic reactions to silver jewelry can take years to develop because it takes time for the surface of the jewelry to tarnish. A silver jewelry allergy is really a nickel allergy. The allergy is a form of contact dermatitis that starts when the...
Although an allergy to vitamin and mineral supplements is rare, it does occur. You may be allergic to a specific vitamin or mineral or to the ingredients in the supplements. Some supplements may contain soy, milk or wheat by-products that can...
Orange oil is used in many cleaning products for its scent and ability to cut through grease. It is also used in air fresheners and cooking. If you've been diagnosed with an allergy to citrus, you should avoid the use of this product. Allergic...
Allergic reactions affect the body in different ways. Some people experience excessive sneezing and nasal congestion, others develop irritated eyes, and some experience itchy and inflamed skin. The American Academy of Allergy, Asthma and...
If you’re recovering from a wound or surgical incision, you have enough on your mind without worrying about whether your wound covering is making things worse. Gauze pads are a common and effective way to protect wounds and incisions, but...
There are several types of allergic reactions that can cause skin blotches. Most of these reactions are not serious or life threatening but can cause pain, discomfort and embarrassment. Medical treatment can help alleviate these reactions and...
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