Does the Dust Mite Have Any Redeeming Qualities?

Wonder how I was led to look for redeeming qualities of the dust mite? My daughter was watching Charlotte's Web when Charlotte, the spider, announced how much better off the world is because of all the insects spiders eat. This started me wondering if the dust mite was really getting a bum rap, and does, in fact, also do some good in the greater scheme of things! Here's the scoop.

Allergies - Homecare Help For Puffy Eyes & Itchy Skin

Help yourself to avoid puffy eyes and itchy skin caused by allergies to skin products. Tips to ease itchy skin. Gentler products to try.

Milk Allergy is Not Lactose Intolerance

Are you confused about whether a milk allergy is lactose intolerance? Find out what the difference is and the symptoms that can be associated with a milk allergy.

Asthma in Pregnancy and Breastfeeding

Asthma is perhaps one of the most common disorders that can develop during pregnancy. It is also one of the most serious disorders that can develop during pregnancy.

The Allergies - Candida Connection

The harmful form of Candida grows with a little help from its friends - food allergies. Learn how to beat both.

Anaphylactic Shock Requires Immediate Allergy Treatment

While most forms of allergy only cause misery, an extreme reaction to an allergen can possibly result in death. Those who suffer this type of allergy reaction, commonly referred to as anaphylaxis or anaphylactic shock, must receive allergy treatment immediately. It is important to recognize the symptoms of anaphylaxis so you can offer the lifesaving treatment these people need.

Is Weight Loss and Allergies Connected?

Is your weight problem and food allergies connected?

Identification and Treatment of Skin Allergies

Skin allergies are common and easily treatable, as long as you can correctly identify them.

Dog Food Allergies - Discover How You Could Save Your Dog's Life

Dog food allergies are on the increase and some unknown substance could even kill your beloved pet. In this article, I describe how to discover any allergy and how to prevent any nasty accidents.

Asthma Information - Special Types Of Asthma

A few types of asthma are special because they are caused due to certain special conditions like Exercise Induced Asthma, Hidden Asthma, Aspirin Sensitive Asthma, Occupational Asthma.

A Brief History Of Asthma

Asthma is a disease that has been mentioned in medical history over and over again. So it can aptly be termed as an ancient disease. It is not right therefore to term it as a disease that is only a resultant of modern day lifestyle. But definitely there is an increase in number of asthma cases over the last few years. This is obviously attributed to the increase in number of pollutants in the atmosphere.

Treatment Options for Hay Fever

Hay fever is generally brought on by exposure to inhaled allergens. Things like smoke, smog, fumes, pollen from tree and grasses, flowers and weeds, dust, animal dander, some foods and some medications can all be causes of hay fever.