Food allergies are on the rise. In children, in fact, food allergies increased by at least 50 percent between 1997 and 2011 according to a study by the Centers for Disease Control. It has also become common for children to have multiple allergies which really makes...
Eggs are among the eight most prevalent food allergens. Egg allergy is most common in kids and is often outgrown (though some cases continue into adulthood). The proteins found in eggs are the source of the allergic reaction. They are mostly found in the egg white but...
It’s a good time to talk about apples. Johnny Appleseed was a pioneer in introducing apple trees to Pennsylvania, Ohio, Ontario, Indiana, West Virginia, and Illinois. Because of his leadership in conservation, his legacy has been solidified with this month’s National...
Got a cold? Or is it allergies. Sometimes it can be tough to differentiate. Here are a couple distinguishing factors for discerning between the two: 1. Symptoms. Symptoms of cold and allergy include: Cough Congestion Sore throat A runny or stuffed-up nose Allergies...
It’s here—the dreaded ragweed season! It typically stretches from early September to the end of October (though some contend that global warming is lengthening its pollinating season). Of all allergens, ragweed is among the most pernicious, causing 23 million...
Allergy is a sensitivity of your immune system to specific substances (like nuts, milk, weeds, grass pollens, cats, dogs, etc.) In effect, your immune system overreacts and triggers a reaction in your body when it misinterprets innocent particles as being harmful. So...
