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Published: September 01, 2009
According to Dr. Erika Schwartz, Medical Director of Cinergy Health, as kids gear up for back-to-school, adults may be leery about health concerns. The CDC recently reported 436 deaths and 6,506 hospitalizations nationwide associated with Swine Flu. No one knows what this school year has in store, so what must be done to make sure your child’s classroom is Swine Flu safe?
Published: April 24, 2008
Do you love a glass of really good wine? In addition to its pleasing taste and relaxation factor, you may have heard that red wine (in moderation, of course) is even good for your heart health, among other things. Now there’s one more reason to have a glass of your favorite red! Researchers have found that the antioxidant found in red wine can help destroy pancreatic cancer cells. Let’s take a closer look at this recent discovery . . .
Published: November 02, 2009
Probiotics seem to be all the rage these days, and for good reason! They have a number of potential health benefits, including improving digestive health and possibly preventing colon cancer. And now there’s one more reason to introduce probiotics to your diet: a recent study showed that a diet combining soy and probiotics significantly reduced harmful lipids. Keep reading for more information on the increasing powers of probiotics, and probiotic supplements such as
Bacteral.
Published: May 01, 2008
Have you ever experienced a runny nose, congestion and itchy eyes? Maybe you’ve developed a sudden rash, or dry sensitive skin. These symptoms can all be an indication of some form of allergy. If you’re one of the more than 30 percent of Americans who suffer from allergies, there are many ways to help ease your suffering. Let’s take a look . . .
Published: May 06, 2008
Do you suffer from allergies or asthma? If so, you may have heard of the prescription drug, Singulair. You may have even taken the drug to address your asthma or allergy issues, or know someone who does. If so, you’ll definitely want to keep reading. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has announced that they will be conducting an investigation examining a link between suicide and Singulair. Read on to learn more . . .
Published: May 08, 2008
When the seasons start to change – particularly from winter to spring – do you notice that you’re easily congested, with itchy, watery eyes? If this sounds familiar, you may be one of the millions of Americans affected by seasonal allergies. Keep reading to find out how you can lessen your symptoms and be allergy-free.
Published: June 17, 2008
Do you suffer from allergies? Perhaps you sneeze incessantly whenever you so much as look at a cat or maybe you swell up like a balloon at even the tiniest whiff of the seafood special at your favorite restaurant. Whatever your allergy case may be, you are definitely not alone in suffering. It’s estimated that more than 50 million Americans currently suffer from allergies, and a recent report indicates that more Americans than ever before are at a greater risk of developing allergies. Let’s take a closer look at allergies and your potential risk.
Published: August 05, 2008
Are you allergic to any foods? If so, you’re definitely not alone. According to a recent study, food allergies are a common problem for more and more Americans. Not only that, but people are also developing food allergies at younger ages. And, believe it or not, food allergies cause 150 to 200 deaths per year in America. Who knew that something as common as food could kill you! So what foods are people most commonly allergic to? And why are food allergies on the rise? Keep reading for answers to those questions and more.
Published: April 10, 2009
Why would children be allergic to peanuts? Some children fatally allergic? I read in the book “Healing the New Childhood Epidemics, Autism, ADHD, Asthma, and Allergies”, by Kenneth Bock, M.D. and Cameron Stauth about his theories about allergies and how he is actually healing the children. The puzzle of why peanuts should be a major allergy, I found puzzling. But I had an idea…What if…. peanut products are used in childhood immunizations? If that was the case, then the source of the allergy was in the shot that was injected into the child’s body and directly caused the allergy. So I used the Internet and investigated. I expanded my study to include all food allergies. I was totally shocked by my findings.
Published: August 06, 2009
If you suffer from seasonal allergies, then you probably know the certain things that trigger your sniffles and scratchy throat (such as pollen, freshly-cut grass, ragweed, etc.). And as much as you can try to avoid those triggers, it can be near impossible. Luckily, we've discovered the secret to beating seasonal allergies: Avoid certain fruits and veggies. That's right, there are certain foods you can avoid to lessen allergy symptoms, according to new research. Keep reading to find out more about what is now known as "oral allergy syndrome."
