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Allergies

Information about allergies including food allergies, skin allergies and treatment for allergies. An allergy occurs when the body overreacts to an allergen or 'trigger' that is typically harmless to most people. Examples of allergies include hay fever and asthma.

Allergies News

April 20, 2016 By @entwellbeing

There has been a lot of back and forth in the past when it comes to highly allergenic foods and when/if they should be introduced to infants. Some people recommend to delay the introduction whereas more recent guidelines have advised otherwise. Babies at risk of severe allergies should be fed peanut products before they turn one, according to updated Australasian guidelines. Taking into account recent research on allergies, which have more … [Read more...]

Scientists have developed a patch that could fix your peanut allergy problem

February 4, 2016 By @entwellbeing

A new kind of immunotherapy. Peanut allergy is common in Australia and the US. If peanuts are consumed in an allergic individual, it can result in anaphylaxis – a medical emergency that requires an EpiPen and immediate medical attention. However, there have been exciting trials exposing individuals to very small amounts of peanuts in an attempt to lessen the severity of reactions they experience. To counter that extreme reaction, researchers … [Read more...]

Fad Diets are No Good for People with Food Allergy

February 5, 2015 By @entwellbeing

One of the latest diet fads floating around online and in popular culture is the gluten-free diet. The Paleolithic diet is devoid of cereal grains, so it is free of gluten. The proponents of the Paleo diet and other gluten-free diets will tell you that gluten is a toxin and that everyone is at least mildly sensitive to it. They’ll even go so far as to say that most people are allergic to gluten. This is far from the truth, and it can actually … [Read more...]

Gut bacteria may protect against allergies

September 3, 2014 By @entwellbeing

Nicola Garrett ABC A common group of bacteria found in the gut may protect against food allergies, a study in mice shows. The study, reported today in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Science suggests that probiotic therapies could be developed to help prevent potentially life threatening anaphylactic reactions to foods such as peanuts. Although causes of food allergy are unknown, efforts to reduce exposure to infection have … [Read more...]

On Skincare: Chemophobia

August 21, 2014 By Alexandra Matkevich

I work in an interesting world comprising of medicine, nursing and wellness. At one end the scale, my work is very objective, and the other full of subjective potential. I come to this article series with a variety of opinions, and in some areas I am not sure which side to choose, if one at all. Just as what we eat has the potential to poison, does what we put on our skin have the potential to harm us and our world? Chemophobia, animal testing … [Read more...]

What is a food allergy

July 17, 2014 By @entwellbeing

About food allergy Food allergy occurs in around 1 in 20 children and in about 1 in 100 adults. Food allergy is an immune response. The symptoms include wheezing, stomach upsets and skin rashes. It may be difficult enough when at home to avoid foods to which an allergic reaction occurs. When dining out, avoiding food allergies requires careful scrutiny of the menu. Even then, an interview with the server may be necessary, expecting that they … [Read more...]

Discovering & Preventing Food Intolerances

October 4, 2013 By @entwellbeing

Food Intolerances Your family history could reveal a lot about any possible food intolerances you have. Many allergies are genetic. Food reactions are one of those types of allergies. Of course, you do not have to have a family link to be allergic to certain types of foods. Many people are. Young children often have allergies to certain things that they outgrow. Not all reactions to foods will go away, however. Some not only persist all through … [Read more...]

Signs of Food Allergies to Be Aware Of

May 2, 2013 By @entwellbeing

Being allergic to the foods you eat can be a serious problem. Having a reaction can cause migraines and even skin conditions such as eczema. More serious reactions such as anaphylaxis, a severe, total body reaction that can restrict breathing or cause what is known as anaphylactic shock and may lead to death can occur. Food allergies are not to be taken lightly. However, there are many complications resulting from those types of allergic … [Read more...]

Food allergy

April 24, 2013 By Belinda Elwin

What is a food allergy? A food allergy is an abnormal reaction by the immune system to normally harmless stimuli. It is the protein in food that causes the body to falsely react, the type of protein that triggers a reaction can vary between individuals and determines what foods they can and can not eat. When food containing the allergen is ingested, a reaction usually follows within minutes. Common foods that trigger allergy include egg, soy, … [Read more...]

Tips for Choosing the Best Skincare Products

January 24, 2013 By admin

It is extremely wise to begin a skincare routine that will reduce your risk of developing damage and early signs of aging. However, as you browse the cosmetic aisle of any store, it is easy to feel bombarded by the large number of choices before you. How can you know which are the best skincare products for your skin? Choose Products for Your Skin Type The needs of your skin may be extremely different than the needs of your best friend’s skin. … [Read more...]