The fall season presents its own serious challenges. Most problematic may be the fact that many weeds pollinate in the late summer and fall, sending particles into the air and into our homes and offices. Here’s a look at some fall allergy concerns and how you can help avoid or manage them.
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Stuffy and runny nose, sore throat, headache—these can be the symptoms of a nasty cold. But they can also be a sign that one is struggling with allergies. Often, these allergies are triggered by plants in our environment, from flowers (like chamomile, chrysanthemums, daisies, and goldenrod) to shrubs (like cypress, juniper, and wisteria), trees (like […]
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You can blast the stuffed and miserable symptoms of allergies with the following 10 super allergen-fighting foods.
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Given that a fifth of the American population suffers from one form of allergy or another, it’s important to know what the most common allergens are in the U.S…
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A new study, presented at the American College of Allergy, Asthma, and Immunology in California, has found that peanut allergies may be more likely to occur in rich households. The study looked at over 8,300 participants, 800 of which had peanut sensitivities. Those 800 had higher levels of peanut antibodies, which could develop into an allergy. […]
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It was always known that celiac disease is caused by hyperactivity of the immune system, but for the first time ever researchers were able to envisage the interaction between T lymphocytes and gluten, the protein that triggers the disease. Celiac disease can affect both young children and adults. The disease affects approximately 1 in 300 […]
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