Month: July 2011
Adult Onset Asthma: One Woman’s Story
My chronic cough turned out to be adult asthma tells the story of one woman who had a cough she just couldn’t shake. When ribs bruised from violent coughing landed her in the emergency room, 40-year-old Linda Finlayson of New…
Breastfeeding Lowers Asthma Risk
In Asthma Risk Lower In Breastfed Babies, Medical News Today reports on a Dutch study which found that babies who are exclusively breastfed up to the age of six months have a lower risk of developing asthma-related symptoms in early…
Formaldehyde Danger for Hair Stylists, Embalmers, and Others
Formaldehyde, only recently officially declared as a carcinogen, has long been considered a health risk. Formaldehyde can trigger asthma and exacerbate symptoms of chemical sensitivity, including itchy eyes, sore throats, nosebleeds, and more. Even if symptoms are not apparent, formaldehyde…
Helping Food Allergic Kids Feel ‘Normal’
The Bay Area Allergy Advisory Board was born of one woman’s desire to help her food allergic daughter be safe yet still feel included in typical childhood activities, reports CNN in Making Food-Allergic Kids Feel Included. Concerned that her peanut…
Placebo Makes Asthma Patients Feel Better
We may take it for granted that frightening and serious conditions like asthma require medication. However, a study discussed in Time's article Study: For Asthma Patients, Placebos Feel Just as Good as the Drug calls this assumption into question
10% Off Your July Order!
Save big $$ during the month of July! We are offering a fabulous combination sale and prize giveaway to our growing community of shoppers, friends, and fans. Anyone with allergies and asthma can purchase our great products and be automatically…
Allergy Free Dog Too Good to Be True
Pet ownership can be one of the most emotionally difficult issues an allergy sufferer has to confront
Cyclists Face Air Pollution Dangers, Including Cardiac Trouble
Scientific America’s article, Air Pollution Triggers Heart Risk for Cyclists, discusses the health concerns faced by cyclists who ride in heavy traffic areas. _The article highlights the effect of pollution from delivery trucks in New York City’s Garment District. One…
Germs Help Allergies More than Cause Them
Getting to the bottom of why allergies are on the rise involves consideration of several theories. One major theory is the hygiene hypothesis, which basically posits that our bodies are becoming more susceptible to harmless ‘invaders’
Herbal Treatment Shows Promise in Treating Asthma
Herbal Medicine Reduces Inflammation in Allergen-Induced Asthma We've talked before about alternative treatments for allergies, asthma, and related conditions like eczema. And we love spreading the word about natural remedies for allergies. Following is promising news regarding an Asian herbal…