Here is the unusual story of a boy who grew up with several food allergies or intolerances, as well as asthma, and used several kinds of steroids and antihistamines to combat these problems. He is now in high school and is very active, in fact is a starter on the basketball team, but he [...]
Entries from February 2008
Can Allergies Or Their Treatment Stunt Growth?
February 28th, 2008 · No Comments
Tags: Food Allergies · Food Intolerance · Medicines
Don’t Let Your Allergies Stop You From Enjoying Your Garden
February 28th, 2008 · No Comments
For those of us interested in beautifying the outside of our homes, shortly it will be time to trek to the neighborhood greenhouse and load up on plants, flowers, fertilizers, and yard implements. Landscaping and gardening can be a fun and relaxing activity that relieves stress and keeps our minds off of work or [...]
Tags: Air Purification · Pollen
More And More Concern Regarding Benadryl Abuse
February 28th, 2008 · 2 Comments
Benadryl is a popular antihistamine used primarily to combat allergies and congestion problems. Benadryl is also used in many over the counter sleep aids. When used in larger than intended doses, Benadryl changes the way it interacts on the human body. When used in high doses it can cause hallucinations and confusion, [...]
Tags: Drug And Alcohol · Medicines · Substance Abuse · Youth
Virginia Peanut Growers Expand Acreage
February 21st, 2008 · No Comments
Members of the Virginia Peanut Grower’s Association announced recently that they will be expanding acreage in an effort to produce more product. Although one of the more popular food allergies to have is a peanut allergy, the VPGA points out that Peanut Flour is available as an alternative to those who suffer allergies to wheat [...]
Tags: Food Allergies
‘Lost’ Star Escapes Hawaii Because Of Allergies
February 21st, 2008 · No Comments
One of the co-stars of the hit TV drama “Lost” expresses her glee at leaving Hawaii during the writer’s strike because of the allergies she suffered from while there.
Tags: General Allergy Knowledge
Google Entering Health Records Market?
February 21st, 2008 · No Comments
What does Google not have their fingers in? It appears that Google is partnering with the Cleveland Clinic to bring people’s health records to the Internet. The pilot program allows the users to have control of their health records and gives them the ability to specify who to and when they should be released.
Tags: General Health
Learn Something New About Irritable Bowel Syndrome
February 18th, 2008 · No Comments
Here is a great reference piece on “5 Things You Didn’t Know About Irritable Bowel Syndrome“. Many people suffer from this and don’t even know that it has its own diagnosis, this information may help you find out if that is you or not.
Tags: Food Allergies · Food Intolerance
The Neti Pot – Can It Provide Relief For You Too?
February 18th, 2008 · No Comments
Check out this story on the positive effects the Neti Pot can have on sinus and allergy issues. The Neti Pot is a holistic method of treating sinus issues that originated in India centuries ago. If you suffer from chronic allergies or sinus problems, it may just be worth a try.
Tags: Remedies
Something Free For Your Spiritual Health
February 15th, 2008 · No Comments
There is physical health, mental health, now here is a little something for your spiritual health.
It is the free downloadable NET Bible!
That’s right, a free bible to download and use on your computer, print out, or send to a friend. Share the good word today. The only stipulations are that you cannot sell it, charge [...]
Tags: Useful Resources
Alcohol And Our Youth
February 11th, 2008 · No Comments
A 2006 Washington State Healthy Youth Study surveyed much of the state’s youth and among the results found were:
15% of eighth graders admitted to having used alcohol in the past month.
33% of tenth graders admitted to having used alcohol in the past month.
Both groups had some that admitted to already being heavy drinkers.
Tags: Drug And Alcohol