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Published: July 27, 2009
If you have a food allergy, whether mild or severe, you know it’s no picnic to deal with. Dining out at a restaurant or attending a neighborhood barbeque can spell trouble if you don’t know exactly what you’re eating! Children with food allergies may suffer the embarrassment of not being able to eat the treats at a friend’s birthday party, or partake in the lunch provided on a school field trip. But now researchers are attempting to address food allergies with a new type of treatment that involves slowly introducing the “culprit food” to your diet. Keep reading to find out more about this potential treatment.
Published: December 17, 2008
Do you have allergies? An estimated 50 million Americans do, according to the American Academy of Allergy Asthma & Immunology—and more than half are allergic to more than one thing.
Published: October 13, 2008
Are you plagued by sneezing, a runny nose, watery eyes, and wheezing? You could be suffering from hay fever. Also known as allergic rhinitis, hay fever is an allergic condition triggered by airborne pollen. Dust and chemical particles that are also floating around in the air can exacerbate the condition and make symptoms worse. In severe hay fever cases, itchy, unsightly rashes and hives are known to occur.
Published: March 02, 2009
Are you living with one or more food allergies? You’re not alone! Over 12 million Americans have food allergies, according to the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology. Out of those people, 6.9 are allergic to seafood and 3.3 million are allergic to peanuts and/or tree nuts. Other foods that commonly lead to allergies include eggs, milk, soy products, and wheat. Food allergy symptoms can range in severity from a rash or cough to anaphylaxis, an intense allergic reaction that leads to inflammation and, in extreme cases, death.
Published: February 28, 2008
You’ve probably seen the television commercials and magazine advertisements promoting anti-aging products and tactics, from magic skin creams and cosmetics to plastic surgery and laser therapy. Some guarantee immediate results while others promise to completely reverse your signs of aging. But do these options really deliver your own personal fountain of youth?
Published: April 03, 2008
Were you watching the ABC network the other night? On Tuesday, April 1, ABC aired a special which featured the issue of aging. The question was raised – is it possible to live to 150 years old? Really - living to 150? Was it some sort of April Fool’s Day special? It’s no joke. The latest research points to the possibility of humans living longer, healthier and ultimately happier lives – perhaps even to the ripe young age of 150.
Published: August 05, 2008
What tactics do you use to fight aging? Eating right? Exercise? Plastic surgery? While it’s impossible to stop the aging process completely (even with plastic surgery), it is possible to slow it down and decrease its impact on the way you look and feel. And if you haven’t heard, now you can add red wine to the list of things that can help slow down the aging process! New research has revealed that resveratrol, a natural compound commonly found in red wine, grapes, and pomegranates can help combat the effects of aging.
Published: February 03, 2009
Rejuvenate your body with these vitamins specific for women and anti-aging.
Published: October 02, 2008
How many times have you heard the phrase, “the only two certainties in life are death and taxes”? Probably more times than you can count! But what if you could take steps to cheat death just a bit and extend your life, all without too much hassle or effort? Wouldn’t you do it? Well, get ready . . . we’ve got five easy ways to add years to your life.
Published: October 09, 2008
You may have tried to delay the aging process by taking good care of your health, exercising regularly, and eating healthily. But often that’s just not enough to stop the signs of aging – wrinkles in particular – from staking a claim on your face. Some people have turned to popular treatments, such as Botox injections, to help erase those wrinkles. But at what cost? A recent petition put forth by The Public Citizen Health Research Group indicates that Botox may be fatal. Keep reading for the lowdown on this potentially harmful anti-aging option . . .
