All across Washington State, there are people waiting for food to arrive in restaurants, thinking about what they’ll have for dinner, or eating a quick lunch at the office. Most of them probably aren’t thinking about foodborne illnesses or allergies, but some of them will get sick from the food […]
Food Allergies
Oral allergy syndrome (OAS) is a well-recognized but little known condition. It is characterized by a burning sensation or mouth pain and swelling when you eat specific foods that cross react to pollens to which you are allergic. Interestingly, the specific foods causing this reaction are well established to cross […]
Every cat owner loves his cat. The cats should be well taken care of in order to keep them healthy and to develop a good relationship with them. It’s the responsibility of every cat owner to keep their cats happy and to pamper their cats often. Many owners want to […]
If you’re a seafood aficionado, you’ve likely heard of Duke’s Chowder House – one of, if not the, most popular seafood restaurants in the Pacific Northwest. In fact, it’s so popular it’s grown into a chain of six restaurants. And now its owner Duke Moscrip and Chef “Wild Bill Ranniger” […]
Tampines New Town, or simply Tampines among the locals, is one of the busiest districts in Singapore. It is known to be the largest residential area in the country with the population of 216,000 people, living in Housing and Development Board (HDB) flats. This area was once abundant with trees […]
The Pekingese quite commonly gets allergic skin disease from food allergy or canine atopic dermatitis. This can lead to itching, scratching, chewing and licking which in turn can lead to secondary skin infection with bacteria or yeast. The common skin infection in the dog is caused by Staphylococcus intermedius. The […]
Before I discuss some Graves’ Disease diet tips that can help restore your health back to normal, let me first tell you that not only am I a licensed healthcare professional, but I was personally diagnosed with Graves’ Disease. And nutrition definitely played a huge role in restoring my health […]
Like other Caribbean islands, Barbados restaurant fare is pricier than you’ll find in the States because virtually every ingredient must be imported. Luckily, the most important ingredient is readily available and abundant: the fish, which in Barbados is just-caught, is-it-still-moving fresh. Local fishermen haul in snapper, mahi mahi (which locals […]
If your cat is pulling out tuffs of hair, grooming excessively, noticeably hair loss with sore spots, and inflamed ears then your cat may be suffering from an atopy allergy. This is an allergy that is caused when the animal inhales microscopic particles. Cats are very rarely born with this […]
After enjoying a meal, someone may start to feel uncomfortable-specifically with one of the following… Pain in the stomach Outbreaks of wind Nausea Bloating Vomiting Indigestion Diarrhea Sudden irritability Weight gain The cause may be a food intolerance which is a response from the digestive system to a specific food; […]
Do you know someone who has an allergy to soy beans? It’s more common than you think. According to the Asthma and Food Allergy Foundation of America, soy allergies fall within the top nine food allergies for child and adult food allergy patients. Reactions can vary from red and itchy […]
I have been allergic to dairy products among other things for quite a few years. So when I visit restaurants, I always politely request “no cheese, or sour cream.” The next thing you know I get an entrée with a cream sauce on it. Most food servers don’t even know […]
Dog allergy symptoms often tend to be similar, irrespective of the cause of the allergy, and this does not help when you are trying to find out the cause of the problem. However, there are small indicators you should look out for if you believe your dog has an allergy, […]
The American Academy of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology or AAAAI estimates that about 10 million pet lovers or pet owners in the United States are allergic to animals’ fur. More and more households in the country are adopting or sheltering a pet dog, which is considered man’s best friend even […]
This article answers and gives some information about why do you crave spinach. This symptom is part of food allergy and also candida symptoms. For example this woman, she craved spinach for a few days. Someone from the internet said it might because she is allergic to it. That could […]
Enzymes are long-chain proteins held together in very specific shapes by hydrogen bonds, like a ball of string which is held in a very particular shape by tiny strips of Velcro. If anything happens to the Velcro-like bonds, the enzyme protein unravels, losing its shape. Without the shape, the key […]
Blood tests for colitis and Crohn’s disease are a relatively new and exciting development that have added significantly to the screening, diagnosis and management of ulcerative colitis and Crohn’s disease. Differentiating the two may allow better predictions regarding responses to medical treatments, decisions regarding surgery options and the risks of […]
Allergy testing Allergies or insensitivities to foods and substances may cause impaired health, weight gain or symptoms which doctors find difficult to resolve. The starting point is to detect, what are the problem foods or substances for you? There are different methods which can be used, including blood tests. However, […]
Eczema or atopic dermatitis is a familiar skin condition that primarily arises in children of age two to six. While the condition initially present as a rash on the skin that is attended by itching, it is significant to recognize the symptoms of eczema so that correct cure can be […]
With reasons being unknown about the cause of stuttering, there is a theory going around which states the connection between food allergies and stuttering. According to this notion, the allergy to certain foods causes the sympathetic nervous system to be activated rather than the para-sympathetic nervous system. As a result, […]
Studies indicate that one out of four Americans suffer from one or another form of allergy. Right now there is not a more suitable treatment choice than the allergies homeopathy treatment to eliminate allergies. Whether you are suffering from food allergies or respiratory allergies or skin allergies, homeopathy can guide […]
The following tips are applicable to just about any pet. I have accumulated this information from my own experiences as an animal communicator, with my own pets (which include dogs, fish, birds, turtles and rabbits) as well as from veterinarians and animal rescue organizations. None of this information is intended […]
In today’s Spanish lesson, I will cover some helpful Spanish vocabulary words for “pescadores” (fishermen). In fact the Spanish vocabulary words that I will cover in this lesson are very helpful words to learn not only for students of the Spanish language who like to go fishing but also for […]
Many entrepreneurs are thinking about putting up their own restaurants. Restaurants are generally seen as good business ventures because people are always looking for food. There are different types of restaurants that businessmen can look into starting up and the decision regarding what type of restaurant or what style to […]