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Can Allergies Alter Your Sex Life? Yes!

admin — Wed, 16 Sep 2009 17:18:11 +0000

Here is a great article from the New York Daily News that looks into research that allergies can have an effect on people’s sex lives.

President-Elect Obama Concerned About Pet Allergies

admin — Fri, 07 Nov 2008 03:20:17 +0000

One of the more humorous things that happened politically in the last couple of days was President-Elect Barack Obama commenting on getting a new puppy for his girls now that the election is over. He proved he was worried about pet allergies though when he stated that he was looking for a dog that was hypoallergenic in nature. There is a great deal of skepticism when it comes to dogs that are labeled as hypoallergenic, many allergists state that it is really hit or miss and not a sure thing at all. Some dogs may be less irritating to those that are allergic, but that isn’t what most people are seeking when they are looking for a hypoallergenic dog.

Allergy Tests Can Be Inaccurate

admin — Mon, 13 Oct 2008 16:41:40 +0000

There is a great deal of attention being paid to food allergies recently, and with good reason. Many more children are being found to have specific allergies to specific foods these days when compared to years ago. Food allergies can be detrimental, even fatal, to children and should be checked out and tested for thoroughly. Allergy tests however are like any other thing and are susceptible to human error. Here is a story out of New Zealand where a parent took their child to two different allergy tests and received two different results. Food allergies are a danger, but remember that there can also be problems in the testing process. A second test may just be what the doctor ordered.

We Can All Learn More About Allergies From This Little Girl

admin — Tue, 16 Sep 2008 18:15:57 +0000

When it comes to health, parents every where worry about their children. Are they okay walking to school? Are they going to get hurt playing sports? Does that fever require a trip to the doctor?

One place that doesn’t get enough attention though is the subject of children and their allergies.

Here is a great look done by CNN at little Ava Zinna. Ava suffers from food allergies and her parents are trying to help other families with methods and strategies on how to eat safe when food allergies are something they have to worry about. This is definitely information that every parent should be aware of.

Want To Help With Hurricane Relief, How Are Your Allergies?

admin — Mon, 08 Sep 2008 00:37:11 +0000

An interesting fact regarding all of the people that they are trying to find that can help with relief work in the either already affected or soon to be affected hurricane areas is that one of the things they want to make sure of is that these volunteers don’t have allergy problems. There are a number of water related damages that can happen that plays havoc on people with severe allergies or people who don’t tolerate mold very well. Though volunteers are needed, volunteers that have special needs may cause some problems while they are trying to solve others.

Informing College Students About Healthy Food And Allergy Problems

admin — Mon, 08 Sep 2008 00:17:13 +0000

When it comes to how college students eat, it usually isn’t good. Check out how this one company is not only offering students at Texas Tech University healthier choices, but also offering them information on food recalls and allergies. A very nice touch to campus living.

School Considers Banning Nuts Because Of One Allergy Sufferer

admin — Tue, 02 Sep 2008 03:47:15 +0000

Allergies are becoming a huge problem, especially with children. More and more kids are experiencing everything from inconvenient outbreaks to potential death because of their allergy problems. Here is the story of one school that is considering banning nuts from the school because of the allergy problems of just one student. This school should be commended for the steps they are taking.

Allergy Friendly Hotels? Yes!

admin — Thu, 14 Aug 2008 16:20:30 +0000

In today’s world, many people with different problems or needs are being catered to on a more regular basis. Check out Rhode Island’s much anticipated NYLO Hotel. Among it’s features, one whole floor of the hotel has been designated as “allergy friendly”. A very interesting trend in hotel development.

Student Invention Meant To Improve Children’s Hospital Experience

admin — Mon, 14 Jul 2008 15:10:29 +0000

Here is a great example of people putting their heart into their work. Sophie Haynes, a Design for Industry student, has made a padded pillow like puppy for children in hospitals to hold. But, it is for much more than snuggling, by pressing in different areas on the puppy, children can record their moods, their pain levels, and even self administer pain medication. This is a huge step forward in getting children the proper medical care they need. Often children are unable to communicate their true feelings with adults, especially strangers, this helps them do just that. With this information, the doctors can more easily provide the top level of care that they deserve.

Soy Milk Taste Test

admin — Wed, 02 Jul 2008 02:41:03 +0000

Many people have had to resort to soy milk to fight against lactose allergies. There is much debate as to the taste of soy milk, does it taste good or bad? Now comes chocolate soy milk onto the market. How does it rate? Here is a taste test of soy milk products recently done by staff members of the San Francisco Chronicle.