We all have our favorite foods. For me, freshly baked bread and scones top the list. And for some of us, once we start eating these foods, we can’t stop. It’s as if they’re calling to us. Before we know it, we’ve eaten the whole carton of ice cream, or polished off the entire bag of cookies. Even though we may overeat other foods, with these particular foods we feel compulsive and addicted. We’ve learned it’s best, if we can, to keep these foods out of the house.

If you tend to feel compulsive with certain foods, there is a good chance that you may be allergic to them. When you think of allergic, you most likely think of unpleasant symptoms such as hives or rashes. But did you know that not all allergic reactions are unpleasant? You may in fact feel better after eating foods you are allergic to. This reaction is called “allergic addiction.” In an attempt to soothe the irritation caused by allergic foods your body releases powerful soothing brain chemicals. And over time you can become quite addicted to these pleasurable chemicals. (more…)

Certain foods can trigger the onset of eczema. While genetics is a factor in the development of this skin condition, the food that one eats makes the symptoms of eczema either dissipate or worsen. If you want to alleviate the symptoms of eczema internally, you have to change your dietary habits. Aside from dietary changes, you also need to implement feelings and activities like relaxation, exercise, contentment, and social harmony. To begin with, we must understand and know what foods to avoid in our quest to banish the symptoms of eczema.

– Soybeans have phytic acids that block the uptake of essential minerals in the colon tract. Avoid soy milk, tofu, soy yogurt, baby formula, soy cheese, soy protein, and soy flour for baking. However, there are exceptions like tempeh, tamari sauce, and miso. (more…)

Allergies can be really uncomfortable and agonizing. Thousands of people suffer from allergies and they have to be conscious about their specific allergens all through their life to keep away from the disgusting allergy attacks. Certain food, dust, animals etc can cause allergies in certain people. Dust allergy is the most common one found among most people. Sneezing, coughing, irritations, itchy skin, etc are characteristic to allergies.

Vitamin C is a natural antihistamine and is found in berries, plums, broccoli, spinach, peppers and citrus fruits. Nettle is also known for its properties for healing allergies. Nettle and angelica can be used to make teas during an allergy attack. Licorice can reduce the symptoms of allergy and bring down inflammation. Chilly peppers prevent the secretion of excessive fluids and are beneficial for allergies. (more…)

Today there are a large number of homeopathic remedies for asthma available but should only be used with the guidance of a person who has the experience and knowledge regarding homeopathic medicine and treatments.

Certainly when the right kinds of treatments are chosen a person will find that they can help to relieve the stress that they are feeling when an asthma attack occurs. However if the attack becomes much worse then that person should be seeking medical advice as soon as possible. Especially in cases where the person has a great deal of difficulty when they are breathing and their lips have gone a bluish color or it looks as if they are likely to lose consciousness. (more…)

By closely watching your dog you might soon recognize how your dog reacts to such Dog Food Allergies which are general discovered in points like corn, soy, wheat, beef and also chicken. This could impact your dog in a way he is continually scratching and itching and this then causes him discomfort. If this occurs then it can be paramount that you simply get him to the vets as soon as feasible. This is so that he is usually treated and a diagnosis could be created and treatment can then be made as soon as possible.

About 80% of our dogs at some time in their life suffer with these sorts of allergies, which ultimately comes from the actual commercial dog food that they’re eating at the time. The way in which you deal with this needs to be systematic and processed as promptly as probable. (more…)

You can consider trying homeopathy to help reduce your allergy symptoms. While homeopathy is considered an alternative treatment and often criticised as a medical practice that is not proven, there are many people who have reported good results with this form of natural allergy treatment. So what is homeopathy all about?

Homeopathy is a practice that involves giving you, the patient, minute doses of treatments that produce the same symptoms as the ones that you are trying to relieve. Doing so helps to stimulate your body’s own natural immune system to help fight off the allergy and resulting symptoms. A homeopathy treatment is a gradual process and is not designed to give you instant results. Your homeopathic practitioner needs to monitor your results progressively and may need to adjust your prescription as you go along. This process can take up to weeks or even a few months. (more…)

The term ‘allergy’ was coined by Austrian pediatrician, Clemens Pirquet and used for the first time in 1905. It refers to a hypersensitive disorder of the immune system. In other words, the allergic person’s immune system reacts exaggeratedly when his or her body comes in to contact with certain foreign substances that are otherwise harmless for others. The substances which cause allergic reaction are called allergens. Dust mite, molds, smoke, pollen, dander, food, certain cosmetics, change in temperatures, soap or detergents, certain drugs, metals, insect bites, viruses etc are some examples of allergens.

Even strong emotions like fear and anxiety, stress and over-exercise can expedite allergic reactions. Contact with allergens causes the immune system to get activated and this result in over-production of allergy antibodies (IgE) in the person’s body. These antibodies finally trigger allergic reactions. A person can become allergic at any age. Skin, eyes, nose, lungs, stomach are highly prone to allergic reaction. Wheezing, coughing, sneezing, running nose, breathing trouble, itchy eyes, watery eyes, itchy skin, small blisters, rashes, redness, swelling of skin, nausea, vomiting, abdominal cramps, diarrhea etc are some general symptoms of allergy. Allergy often runs in the family. (more…)

Who doesn’t love to eat? Eat, drink, and be merry, right? But did you know that eating certain foods can actually help you eat your way to allergy relief? Eating well is one of the most natural ways to strengthen the immune system, and here are 5 ways to eat your way towards life with fewer allergy flare-ups.

Eat Yogurt—Check the label to make sure that the brand you’re selecting contains live cultures. Eating approximately 2 cups a day has been shown to lower the amount of IgE (antibody responsible for immune response) in the blood. (more…)