Allergies & Relief » Allergic Symptoms

What Are Allergies?

itchy — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 16:18:17 +0000

Allergies are our immune system kicking into high gear. They are our body’s way of fighting off what the body perceives to be “foreign” offenders. Typically, an allergy occurs when the body over-responds to a substance one would normally consider benign or harmless. You can have an allergy to just about anything, though [...]

How Effective Are Alternative Treatments?

itchy — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 14:36:08 +0000

How effective complementary treatments will be for you may depend on how severe your symptoms are, your biochemistry and the types of therapies you consider. While many studies suggest alternative medicine is not helpful for allergies, an equal number suggest complementary therapies are very helpful for reducing allergies and allergic symptoms.

Currently, statistics [...]

Common Allergens

itchy — Wed, 14 Oct 2009 12:11:58 +0000

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 [...]

Allergy Resources

itchy — Wed, 07 Oct 2009 22:41:37 +0000

Now that you know a bit more about allergies, its time you learned even more. Whether you want more information about specific allergens, are interested in finding a competent allergist in your area or want to learn more about traveling and allergies, we have the answers. Check out the valuable resources below for [...]

Allergy FAQs

itchy — Wed, 07 Oct 2009 22:38:35 +0000

Because there are so many different types of allergies, it is important we cover all the bases. That is why we have included this frequently asked questions section for your reference.

Q. Is everyone at risk for getting allergies?

A. While allergies are becoming more common among people, not everyone will experience [...]

How to Identify a Food Allergy

itchy — Wed, 07 Oct 2009 15:39:11 +0000

How do you know if you or your child may have a food allergy? We’ve already talked about many of the telltale signs an individual will have if they have an allergy to a certain food product. Just look for the symptoms mentioned above. With foods, digestive problems and skin problems are more common [...]