Cold Vs. Flu

Consider it the difference between having a cold and having the flu. The two produce similar symptoms, but one is often more serious than the other. You are not likely to catch a cold that is so severe it will prove life-threatening, but the flu can often lead to more serious illness, hospitalization and even [...]

Primary Foods to Avoid

The primary foods to avoid according to the ACAAI and FDA include:

Peanuts, including peanut butters or products manufactured with peanuts.
Milk or dairy products; soy for some children, especially those with a family history of food allergies.
Eggs
Other nuts, including walnuts
Wheat and gluten, and
Fish, shellfish or other seafood

Of course, this list is not comprehensive, and an [...]

Diagnosis and Treatment of Allergies

Allergies are the cause for many different ailments, including eczema, asthma, psoriasis, hay fever and many other common disorders. If you find out what foods or common allergens you may be allergic to, then you might realize your symptoms relatively quickly. The faster you diagnose what it is you are allergic to, the sooner you [...]

Common Allergens

Food allergies are but one of many different allergens. If you do have a food allergy, you may find you are prone to other types of common allergies.

Do you find you are consistently reaching for the Claritin? There are thousands of people living everyday with what most consider “common” allergies. These include allergies to substances [...]