Monday, November 16, 2009

Post: Food allergy CS question??

My son has multiple food allergies (peanuts, tree nuts, milk, soy, gluten and a few other minor ones). I've already been in contact with Lee from WDW special diets and he was very helpful!! :thumbsup2: I filled out their form for all of our TS dining places... then I started thinking about CS. ......

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Wednesday, November 11, 2009

Post: Allergies and Restaurants

Im anaphalactic to shellfish and mushrooms. My fiance really really wants to eat at Teppan Edo but I'm extremely concerned about cross contamination of food there. Do you know if they can accomodate my allergies?...

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Sunday, November 8, 2009

Post: Dinning with pork

We could not help to notice that at most of the breakfast buffets most if not all of the meat is pork. My husband can not eat pork due to health trouble. I know people with certain allergies can request special things, but will they help with an issue like this. When we ate at the Cyrstal palace......

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Saturday, October 31, 2009

Post: Can food allergies cause digestive problems?

Food allergies indeed can cause digestive problems. A lack of enzymes can be a cause of food allergies, which inturn can cause gas, bloating, distention, abdominal cramping, and a host of other symptoms. Digestive enzymes and colon cleansing can help to not only alleviate the symptoms of the food allergies, but actually reverse [...]...

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Wednesday, October 21, 2009

Post: Essential Guidelines for Controlling Allergies and Asthma

by Kim Archer Allergies and asthma don't always go hand in hand, but many people suffer from both of them. Most asthma sufferers have specific triggers that provoke their attacks. Those who have allergies also experience symptoms in conjunction with certain triggers. In some cases these triggers are unavoidable, but you ......

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Monday, October 19, 2009

Post: What Causes Allergies And What Are The Symptoms of Allergies?

by Don Myatt Harmful toxins, viruses and bad bacteria are identified and naturally attacked by our immune system. This amazing system happens in our bodies? everyday and keeps us healthy and our organs in tip top condition, so what causes allergies? It?s funny really, because it is our immune system attacking these ......

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Sunday, October 18, 2009

Post: Suffering From Food Allergies?

by Jonathan Rigby Food allergies effect such a large number of people that it seems most people know at least someone with a food allergy. These allergies can be difficult to live with and even worse they send thousands of people to the emergency room each year; they are also the ......

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Friday, October 16, 2009

Post: Fall Allergy Relief: Two Products In Stores that Treat Eye Allergy Symptoms

I don't know about you, but the fall is always one of my worst eye allergy seasons. Weeping eyes, itchy eyes, swollen eyelids, totally irritated, light-sensitive eyes... can you relate? Eye allergies have definitely presented some challenges to me over the years, as I've made my living on the Web (or at least on the computer) for many years. And on those days (or weeks) when my eyes were irritated, working for hours on the computer just made......

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Thursday, October 15, 2009

Post: Clean Up Your Air for Better Allergy Control

When you have nasal, eye and skin allergies, environment is everything. If it wasn't for the environment we live in, work in and play in, we wouldn't even have allergies after all! You see, the things that set off your allergy symptoms in the first place are part of the environment around you. Things like: Tree, grass and weed pollens Animal dander, urine and saliva Dust mites that live in household dust Mold spores found both indoors and......

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Wednesday, October 14, 2009

Post: 5-Step Back to School Checklist for Parents of Kids with Allergies

August may still be high summer, but it's also when parents and kids start to think about heading back to school. For kids with allergies, going back to school can mean a return to dealing with allergy issues each day without your direct supervision. The American Lung Association offers a handy checklist for parents in preparing for their child's return to school.   1. Make an Appointment with Your Child's Doctor Even if your child is......

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Tuesday, October 13, 2009

Post: Fall Allergies Are Coming -- Are You Ready for Ragweed?

Ah August... a big vacation month, the end of summer, fun times in the sun and fresh air. Unfortunately, August is also the month where in many parts of the world, a nasty little plant called ragweed begins to bloom and produce hundreds of billions of pollen particles that make life miserable for those of us with allergies.   According to the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology (AAAAI), August 15, is the unofficial......

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Monday, October 12, 2009

Post: Clearing Out Nasal Allergies with Saline Irrigations

Pharmaceutical research is producing new solultions for treating allergies every year. There are pills you can take, sprays you can use and shots you can endure, all geared to reducing the hold nasal allergies have over our lives. And those are all great solutions...   At the same time, they are invasive. They are foreign substances that we are putting into our bodies. While allergy shots are aimed at eliminating allergy symptoms for......

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Sunday, October 11, 2009

Post: Oral Allergy Syndrome or Pollen Food Allergy - The Facts

People often ask questions here about itching in the throat, mouth and nose. While it's true that this type of itching is frequently related to nasal allergies, it could be something more too, a condition known as Oral Allergy Syndrome (OAS for short) or pollen food allergy.   With this condition, people who have certain types of pollen allergy also react to certain fruits and vegetables. So, while the pollen triggers runny nose, nasal......

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Saturday, October 10, 2009

Post: Tips for Staying Healthy and Avoiding Allergies Over the 4th of July

The annual birthday celebration for the United States is this weekend. Follow these tips to stay healthy over the 4th of July, so you can enjoy all your planned fun outdoor and family activities.   Allergy Triggers Are Lurking in All the Fun Places Planning to attend an outdoor barbecue with family and friends? If so, watch out that you don't get too close to the barbecue where you can inhale charcoal lighter fluid fumes or smoke. Same......

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Friday, October 9, 2009

Post: 3 Tips for Treating Allergies Without Going Broke

A recession is in full swing in the United States and other countries and it's been tough on a lot of people, what with rising prices, lost jobs and other financial challenges. If you have health problems, even if it's "just" nasal allergies, you may be in search of more economical ways to treat them.   Here are a few tips to help you out...   Avoidance Is the Key to Prevention   You've probably heard it before, but avoiding......

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Thursday, October 8, 2009

Post: Keeping Your Vacation Healthy and Allergy Free

May is Allergy & Awareness Month and May 6th each year is World Asthma Day. This is a great time to become more aware of how allergies can affect all areas of our lives if we don't manage them well, and this includes the upcoming summer vacation season.   The good news is that by being aware there's a lot of things you can do to keep your allergies from interfering with vacation and travel fun times. There are two primary strategies......

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Tuesday, October 6, 2009

Post: Food Allergies: Common Childhood Allergies

Dr. Maria Streck of MUSC provides information about common food allergies and associated symptoms....

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Monday, October 5, 2009

Post: Emergency Medicine: Allergic Reaction and Emergency Care

In this emergency medicine podcast, Dr. Sam Kini talks about emergency care for allergies, such as insect stings and bites, food allergies, and drug allergies. He identifies common symptoms of allergic reactions and explains how they are treated in the emergency department....

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Thursday, October 1, 2009

Post: By: janed54

Hi Kim: Both Avoderm and Health Food for Dogs look acceptable, but both have several carbohydrates listed in the first five ingredients, that are known to cause allergies in dogs. AVODERM - (Chicken Meal, Ground Whole Brown Rice, Ground Whole Rice, Oatmeal, Rice Bran,) 3 rice products and oatmeal. HEALTH FOOD FOR DOGS - (Chicken Meal, Brown Rice, Ground Rice, Lamb Meal, Oatmeal, ) 2 rice products and oatmeal. This is not to say they are bad choices, but for problematic and incessant it...

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Tuesday, September 29, 2009

Post: By: janed54

Awwww! Poor baby (your puppy that is), You are in the right direction by feeding organic as you know, which will definitely help a dog with allergies to food. Remember there are many reasons for allergies that should also be checked if you have kept her chemical free through nutrition. Check out my article here, which explains other reasons for dog allergies. I know it is difficult to watch them suffer, as I went through this with Lady for quite a while, but stick to it. It may take time...

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Monday, September 28, 2009

Post: By: irene

I have a 3 year old chihuahua who is experiencing skin allergies and also tear stained eyes. I only feed her organic food such as Taste of the Wild, Honest Kitchen and Prairie. I have been giving her skin-eze tablets and shampoo recently and am awaiting results. I would like to know what else I can do, or if anyone has had similar situations and what they have had success with. I have been looking for food that is the best for her situation. HELP Irene...

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Friday, September 25, 2009

Post: By: janed54

Hi Adrianne: Thanks for visiting - Castor and Pollux make the Organix brand pet foods and are an excellent company, listing lots of organic ingredients, with no chemical preservatives, colorings, and all the crap most pet foods contain. I know they are not on my list, and I have by no means listed all of the excellent quality dog foods. I know what you mean about adverse reactions from allergies caused by cheap corn and wheat fillers to cancer from deadly chemicals. Checking on the manuf...

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Monday, September 21, 2009

Post: Day To Day Cooking Waffles Recipe (Kindle Edition) newly tagged "allergies"

Day To Day Cooking Waffles Recipe (Kindle Edition) newly tagged "allergies" [...]...

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Sunday, September 20, 2009

Post: Day To Day Cooking Pizza Recipe (Kindle Edition) newly tagged "allergies"

Day To Day Cooking Pizza Recipe (Kindle Edition) newly tagged "allergies" [...]...

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Saturday, September 19, 2009

Post: Earth Friendly Products Oxo-Brite, Color-Safe Whitener & Brightener, 57.6-Ounces (3.6 LB.) (Pack of 2) (Health and Beauty) newly tagged "allergies"

Earth Friendly Products Oxo-Brite, Color-Safe Whitener & Brightener, 57.6-Ounces (3.6 LB.) (Pack of 2) (Health and Beauty) newly tagged "allergies" [...]...

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Friday, September 18, 2009

Post: Ener-G Foods Egg Replacer, 16-Ounce Box (Misc.) newly tagged "allergies"

Ener-G Foods Egg Replacer, 16-Ounce Box (Misc.) newly tagged "allergies" [...]...

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Thursday, September 17, 2009

Post: Blairex Simply Saline Nasal Moist Super Size -3 Oz (Health and Beauty) newly tagged "allergies"

Blairex Simply Saline Nasal Moist Super Size -3 Oz (Health and Beauty) newly tagged "allergies" [...]...

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Wednesday, September 16, 2009

Post: Hunter Fan HEPAtech Solo2 Air Purifier (Kitchen) newly tagged "allergies"

Hunter Fan HEPAtech Solo2 Air Purifier (Kitchen) newly tagged "allergies" [...]...

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Tuesday, September 15, 2009

Post: Sinus Buster Nasal (Health and Beauty) newly tagged "allergies"

Sinus Buster Nasal (Health and Beauty) newly tagged "allergies" [...]...

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Monday, September 14, 2009

Post: Aloe Vesta 2-n-1 Perineal/Skin Cleanser - 8 Oz Bottle - Each (Health and Beauty) newly tagged "allergies"

Aloe Vesta 2-n-1 Perineal/Skin Cleanser - 8 Oz Bottle - Each (Health and Beauty) newly tagged "allergies" [...]...

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Sunday, September 13, 2009

Post: Ionic Pro 90WA2000BA01 PurePro WA200 Professional Air Purifier, Graphite (Kitchen) newly tagged "allergies"

Ionic Pro 90WA2000BA01 PurePro WA200 Professional Air Purifier, Graphite (Kitchen) newly tagged "allergies" [...]...

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Saturday, September 12, 2009

Post: Surround Air Multi-Tech S3000 Air Purifier (Kitchen) newly tagged "allergies"

Surround Air Multi-Tech S3000 Air Purifier (Kitchen) newly tagged "allergies" [...]...

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Thursday, September 10, 2009

Post: Stop Your Allergies in Their Tracks Now

If you appetite to apperceive how to stop your allergies in their tracks, again you'll absolutely be absorbed in account the accessible advice that is .......

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Wednesday, September 9, 2009

Post: Allergies and Six Reasons Why You May Have Them

Food allergies are a assurance all is not able-bodied with your health. Don't aloof attending at means to abate the problem. Attending at why you .......

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Friday, September 4, 2009

Post: Allergies Tests and Their Limitations

The aboriginal footfall your doctor will apparently booty back allergies are doubtable is accelerate you off for a bark or claret test. Medical abhorrence tests .......

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Monday, August 24, 2009

Post: 4% of U.S. children have food allergies, analysis finds

The number of kids with food allergies is rising, the study finds, but the reason is unclear. According to the lead author, the increase goes beyond a rise in awareness. The number of children who have food allergies is not only increasing, it now encompasses 4% of all kids in the United States, according to an analysis of four large, national surveys published Monday in the journal Pediatrics .

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Friday, August 21, 2009

Post: Yoga for Allergies

The other day I was given a wonderful gift - three extra hours in my day! I had a scheduled commitment canceled and I was so excited - determined to use my time wisely. Here’s what I did, some work, some laundry and then I went to my beloved yoga class. After leaving class, I [...]...

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Thursday, August 20, 2009

Post: Animals on Airlines

Another issue is floating around in the big blue skies these days, one akin to peanuts on planes and the risks it poses to those suffering from peanut allergies. This one however, doesn’t involve food, it’s pets causing the problem. ...

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Tuesday, August 18, 2009

Post: Dogs Helping Humans - Again!

When your child has a severe allergy, you’ll do almost anything to keep him safe. Now parents have another option in the fight against allergies, though it’s not an inexpensive one - Allergy Dogs. No, they’re not dogs with allergies, they are specifically trained dogs to sniff out allergies, and they are making life changing [...]...

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Saturday, August 15, 2009

Post: More Tips For Halloween…

For those of us with older children, who have done Halloween and food allergies for year’s, habits start to form. It’s not as scary (though we’re still vigilant), the kids start to take more responsibility and things get just a little easier. However, with younger children, some who may be trick or treating for the [...]...

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Friday, August 14, 2009

Post: Allergy Meds - Do You Really Need Them?

I was laughing today with some friends when one of the ladies was telling us how she just had to buy Claritin for her dog. Her dog suffers from allergies. Then, of course, the conversation shifted to human allergies, as they’re hitting pretty hard right now between the ragweed and the mold. So by all [...]...

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