02 Oct, 2008
Posted by: portfeed In: Allergies
There are some allergies that we have from childhood. These may be allergies that we get when we eat certain foods like peanuts or seafood, or perhaps we are allergic to something like pet dander or even dust mites. If you have gone your whole life with no allergies, and then suddenly you are sneezing, [...]
18 Sep, 2008
Posted by: portfeed In: Allergies
Eczema is an irritating condition that affects children and adults. As a general rule, keeping the skin moisturized on a daily basis can alleviate the symptoms and prevent skin inflammation as well. This is especially true during winter months. Having organic coconut oil on hand is not only a great idea to [...]
17 Sep, 2008
Posted by: portfeed In: Allergies
Food allergies and food intolerances are very similar terms that are often used interchangeably - however, they are two very different conditions that need to be more fully understood.
Food allergies cause intense allergic reactions. Your body treats the food as a hostile atacker, and manufactures increased levels of immunglobin E to attack it. This in [...]
17 Sep, 2008
Posted by: portfeed In: Allergies
When we hear of allergy and asthma studies, we often find them lumped together. Is there really a connection between allergies and asthma? To get to the answer to this, we must first learn what allergies and asthma actually are.
Allergies are immune system reactions to things that others would find harmless. Certain [...]
13 Sep, 2008
Posted by: portfeed In: Allergies
There are only four things that is required for mold growth. Moisture, temperature, food and oxygen must be present. If you remove just one of these factors from the equation you will not have a toxic mold issue.
Mold needs a moist environment such as spilled drinks to grow.
Mold also needs oxygen to survive. Sure, [...]
12 Sep, 2008
Posted by: portfeed In: Allergies
Food Allergies in Kids
Food allergies are a common problem in kids. Nearly two million children have food allergies in the United States. Some food allergies are life threatening, even if the food is taken in very little quantity. Peanut tops the list of notorious foods which cause allergies. Following it are milk, especially cows milk, [...]