admin It seems like we all know people allergic to insect stings, nuts, or mold, but other allergies are more unusual, and even some common allergies can be triggered by allergens from surprising sources. Read on to find out some uncommon allergies as well as a few odd things that may be causing your allergies to …
Mother Earth is indeed a beautiful place– but for years, there has been a serious problem that has existed and been hugely detrimental to human health. Enter air pollution and the introduction of the different forms of waste materials into the environment, which not only have negative effects on the entire ecosystem, but also were …
Sleep talking, also known as somniloquy, is a sleep disorder that is characterized by unconscious speech during sleep. This can be spontaneous or can occur in response to someone trying to speak to the sleep talker while they are asleep. Sleep talking can occur during any stage of sleep, but speech is typically more easily …
When looking at both disorders simultaneously, most people do not equate allergies with stress. Allergies are an environmental health problem, caused by poor reactions of the immune system to the environment. Stress, on the other hand, is the body’s response to situations, inside and out, which interfere with the normal balances of life. Basically, every …
Spring is a wonderful time of year. It brings with it warm temperatures, beautiful flowers, and gorgeous weather. Unfortunately for many of us, spring also brings with it allergy season. Spring creates optimal conditions for the spread of the most common allergens: because of the increased plant growth pollen is at a high in the …
As a parent, one of the most stressful challenges you can face is dealing with and managing a child’s severe or deadly allergy. Knowing what to do if your child, or a child under your care is experiencing a potentially deadly allergic reaction can be the difference between a stressful afternoon, and tragedy. Read on …
Asthma is an inflammatory disease that affects the airways, causing symptoms like chronic cough, wheezing and shortness of breath. In the United States, 8.4% of children while 7.6% of adults suffer from asthma. When you have asthma, not only do your airways become narrow, but it also produces more mucus—making it extremely difficult for you …
If you have asthma, it may be difficult to tell when you’re catching a cold, and when your symptoms are simply aggravated by stress, environmental factors, or exercise levels. It’s important for your overall health that you not only understand the differences between cold symptoms and asthma, but that you are able to tell when …
According to the National Center for Health Statistics, there are about 19.1 million Americans suffering from hay fever and other allergic reactions. Allergies are an indication that you have a hypersensitive immune system. They lead to problems like sinusitis, asthma, and other reactions towards substances called allergens. In most cases, the allergic reactions are predictable …
Sleep is essential for health and well-being, however many adults aren’t getting enough of it. At least 40 million Americans suffer from sleep disorders. Over 60% of adults report having trouble sleeping at least a few nights a week, but most of these problems go undiagnosed and untreated. The amount of sleep varies from person …
