All Entries in the "FOOD ALLERGIES" Category
Almond Allergy Symptoms and Tips for Management
In popular literature and movies, almond allergy symptoms have often played a rather hilarious part, however for those who actually suffer from almond allergies, the situation can be far from amusing. The fact is that nut allergies (including peanuts and other tree nuts) are the ones that cause the most frequently fatal reactions caused by [...]
Are You Allergic to Bananas? Identifying Banana Allergy Symptoms
Some of us may display banana allergy symptoms or symptoms that mimic an allergy to these fruits, but it is important to firstly identify whether one is allergic to bananas or whether one has intolerance to them. There can be difficulties in identifying a banana allergy because it is one of the less common allergies [...]
The Common and Not-so-common Coffee Allergy Symptoms
Coffee may be the one thing that many of us need just to come fully awake each morning, but for some of us, coffee allergy symptoms make the enjoyment of this fragrant and refreshing beverage impossible. It is the caffeine in coffee that people can be allergic to, and so the allergic reaction can also [...]
Soy Allergy – What You Need to Be Aware Of
Though soy allergies are commonly seen; and the Allergy and Asthma Foundation of America lists this as one of the 9 most common food allergies among kids and adults, sometimes the symptoms of this common condition may be mistaken. So if a person has symptoms such as acne and other skin problems such as eczema, [...]
Effective Solutions for Milk Allergy
A milk allergy is probably more common than we think, and usually is detected in childhood. Some children go on to outgrow their milk allergy but others don’t, and those that do not outgrow their milk allergy are usually stuck with it for life. Now however, help may be at hand for milk allergy sufferers [...]
CAM Therapies Not Recommended for Children’s Allergies
The National Health Service of the United Kingdom has issued a warning against using alternative tests for children’s allergies. With the rapid rise in numbers of allergy sufferers, parents tend to turn to different sources for obtaining relief from allergies for their kids; however it would seem that alternative testing is not the best option. [...]
Allergy Sufferers Should Steer Clear of Certain Probiotics
The Canadian health regulatory authority recalled certain probiotic natural health drinks because of traces of certain ingredients that are not listed on the ingredients label which could be possible allergens. Probiotics are the naturally occurring gut bacteria, which when deplete in the human digestive system, can be replenished by probiotic products that are available on [...]
Parents Of Allergic Kids – Beware Of Halloween Treats
As the season of trick or treatin’ is here, parents of children with allergies have to be doubly cautious with Halloween candy and other treats. While following tips and guidelines to keep kids safe at Halloween, parents also seen to take a long hard look at the treats that kids gather on their trick or [...]
What Do Food Allergy Labels Really Mean?
New research urges you not to ignore the warning labels on food packaging, the sort that tell you “made in a facility that processes” (some particular food item you’re allergic to). You may think that the warning is insignificant, but it is really not so, and there is a small but significant, real risk that [...]
Food Allergies Continue To Baffle, Though Low Allergy Peanut May Hold Hope
A steady rise in the numbers that suffer from food allergies, has been noted; however doctors are no closer to understanding why some people have allergies and why some are so severe as to be life threatening. The other thing that limits medical understanding of allergies is the fact that there is really no way [...]
