Archive for the 'Allergies' Category
Nut Allergies - What NOT to Serve
Monday, August 25th, 2008Some of these no-no’s may be obvious, but even so it’s worth checking through:
Peanuts in any form, including salted or dry-roasted, and peanut butter
Nut roasts, chestnut stuffing, Bombay mix, Waldorf salad, ice cream and chocolates
Almond essence, marzipan and nut oils
Pine nuts can also trigger a reaction, so steer clear of dishes like pasta with pesto
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Allergy Supplements - A Natural Alternative
Monday, August 25th, 2008by Dorothy Medlum
If you have allergies you know about allergy supplements, no doubt. If not, you don’t know what could possibly be helping your situation. Anyone who has ever had an allergy attack or reaction can tell you how awful it can be. And, you like everyone else, deserves a chance to make your situation [...]
Who is at risk from nut allergy
Sunday, January 27th, 2008Nut allergies have doubled over the last decade, with more than one in a hundred of us affected, according o the British Nutrition Foundation. Peanuts account for three-quearters of cases. More people in the UK are sensitised than elsewhere, and this may be because in other countries babies are often exposed to traces [...]
What is an Allergic Reaction
Saturday, January 26th, 2008The immune system triggers the release of histamine, which can cause widespread swelling of the tissues. In extreme cases it can cause anaphylactic shock, a severe allergic reaction that causes swelling throughout the body, including the tissues of the lips and throat. This can result in difficulty in breathing or swallowing, ending in collapse and [...]
Bugs in Yoghurt can Beat Asthma
Monday, December 31st, 2007Bacteria found in yoghurts are being used to lower the risk of asthma in children. A probiotic supplement containing lactobacillus is being given to babies under six months who will be monitored for three years to assess its effects on the development of asthma.
It’s thought that early exposure to the bacteria boosts the immune system.
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