Ayurveda is a holistic system of health care that has been practiced in India for approximately 5,000 years. According to Ayurvedic philosophy, disease and other health conditions are caused by imbalances in the body, mind and spirit. Ayurveda...
Everyone knows that bees provide us with honey. But less well-known is another byproduct of honeybees -- bee pollen. The New York University Langone Medical Center explains that bee pollen is pollen from flowers, collected by bees as they gather...
Wheat is composed of four basic proteins that can cause an allergic reaction: gluten, globulin, albumin and gliadin. The most common wheat allergy is to the gluten protein, mainly found in rye, oats and barley, according to the Food Allergy...
According to FamilyDoctor.org, allergies are a common cause of post-nasal drip. Post-nasal drip is the constant dripping of excess mucus in the back of a person's throat that can lead to a sore throat, coughing and a sour stomach. Post-nasal drip...
Allergic reactions are common and include symptoms such as congestion, coughing, shortness of breath, headache, nasal drainage and hives. Common causes of allergies include dust, pollen, cosmetics, animal dander, prescription drugs, food and...
Immunizations are an integral part of a person's health plan. According to the Kids Health Organization, some parents hesitate to have children vaccinated. Routine vaccines are unlikely to cause any serious illness, although some may cause mild...
Shellfish allergy is considered to be one of the most common food allergies by MayoClinic.com. Some individuals may have a specific reaction to only certain kinds of shellfish including clams, lobster, shrimp, octopus and squid. Individuals may...
Within recent years, the domestic cat has overtaken the canine as the most popular house pet within the United States. Cats offer excellent companionship and provide years of happiness to their owners. However, approximately 10 percent of the...
Pet allergies affect around one in seven people, Discovery Health reports. While more people have cat allergies than dog allergies, dog allergies are still common. Although it may seem that the fur triggers an allergy, the dander--skin cells that...
An allergy is an inappropriate reaction of the immune system to foreign particles like pollen, dust and certain foods. Symptoms like sneezing, itchy eyes and fatigue are characteristic of allergies and can be very difficult to control. Many...
Asthma is a condition that is marked by inflammation of the airways. This inflammation causes swelling around the airways, making it harder for air to get in and out of the lungs. One of the most common forms of asthma is allergy-induced asthma,...
The National Library of Medicine says that hay fever is an allergic reaction with various symptoms mainly affecting the eyes and sinuses. A person who suffers from hay fever is typically allergic to pollen, dust mites, mold or pet dander,...
Some of the typical sources of infant allergies include cow's milk protein, from infant formulas or passed from the mother's milk; house dust mites; and tobacco smoke, notes a June 2004 study reported in "Pediatric Allergy and Immunology." On...
A common symptom of an allergic reaction is coughing due to post-nasal drip, a condition where phlegm constantly drips in the back of the throat, according to FamilyDoctor.org. An allergy is defined by MayoClinic.com as a reaction of the immune...
A nasal allergy is commonly defined as hay fever (allergic rhinitis), according to the Mayo Clinic. Hay fever is an allergic reaction that causes flu-like symptoms such as sneezing, nasal congestion and a runny nose. The most common causes for a...
If you have allergies to plants, you are well-acquainted with the runny eyes and sneezing symptoms that result when your allergies are triggered. You might also experience symptoms, such as hives and rashes, when you come into physical contact...
Every year, millions of Americans suffer from airborne allergies caused by pollen, house dust mites, molds and pet dander. Persons allergic to airborne allergens may experience mild to severe cases of hay fever or allergic rhinitis, including...
Certain times of the year, as the pollen count rises, people experience allergic reactions that interfere with their lives. Although many over-the-counter medications can temporarily alleviate the symptoms, the side effects are often more harmful...
Allergies affect about 10 to 20 percent of people, according to the University of Illinois at Chicago, and itchy eyes are a common symptom. Most eye allergies stem from environmental causes, and eye itchiness can be but one symptom among many or...
If your toddler develops itchy, red skin around her mouth after eating certain fruits and vegetables, she may be experiencing oral allergy syndrome. Certain foods can trigger an allergic reaction related to hay fever, or seasonal allergies. Oral...
A considerable amount of the U.S. population has experience with botanical solutions for the relief of nasal allergies. While clinical trials have shown a promising future for these products, more testing is needed to realize the safety and...
Allergies occur when the body's immune system reacts to something it perceives as a threat. Usually, the substance is not harmful and most other people don't react to it. This exaggerated immune response can affect the skin, stomach and intestines...
Because fungus allergy symptoms can come and go, many patients like to use a variety of treatments for different degrees of discomfort. Taking gentler allergy medicines when possible helps to minimize side effects and, in some cases, free patients...
Gluten is a protein found in wheat. It is a common food-related allergen, affecting more children than adults. Most children with a gluten allergy outgrow the condition by the age of 3, according to the Food Allergy Initiative. A gluten allergy...
Contact allergies, or allergic contact dermatitis conditions, affect the skin when some people touch irritating substances. Triggers vary by individual but may include plant oils, chemicals, metals and animal dander. An itchy, painful rash...
Pet allergies arise from human reactions to proteins in pet dander and excretions. Every warm-blooded animal sheds skin cells, or dander. These tiny particles circulate in the air, causing allergy symptoms in some people who inhale them....
A mushroom allergy, like many food allergies, occurs when the immune system reacts to a "trigger" -- in the case of mushroom allergies, the trigger is mushroom-containing food products. The first time a person eats mushrooms, she may not be aware...
Seasonal allergies, allergies to pollen or mold spores produced only during certain seasons of the year, can affect the nose, throat and eyes. Also called allergic rhinitis, seasonal allergies are most common in the spring, late summer and fall.
Allergies occur when the immune system overreacts to substances to which it is being exposed. Allergies take different forms and are caused by different substances such as pollen, dust, foods, insect bites and medications. Some allergies are...
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