allergy

Wheat intolerance seems to be an ever-increasing wellness threat these days, but this is mainly because people are becoming more aware of it. The more pressing health concern is wheat allergy, which is one of the more common food allergies…

Envious of your colleague’s exotic, long dangly costume earrings? If you have no issues with fake accessories, then go ahead and wear whatever you like. It’s a totally different story, however, when you have nickel allergy. You won’t have…

More and more parents have health concerns for their children that are linked to food intolerances or allergies. The good news is that new research is indicating a positive step forward for those whose children are affected by egg…

Look at your allergy symptoms: sneezing, runny nose, congestion, itchy watery eyes and fatigue – feeling in the mood? I guess not. Although you may not be aware, allergy symptoms really take their toll on your sex life, with 83% of those…

During the summer season, many people find that they begin to spot the signs of hay fever. This is an allergic reaction to the pollen from grasses, trees and flowers, as well as moulds which are carried on the air during spring and summer.…

A housemite or dust mite allergy is a hypersensitivity to the proteins excreted by dust mites. This protein irritated the respiratory passages, leading to problems such as asthma and hay fever, in addition to a dust allergy. It can also…

Seasonal allergies affect over 26 million people in America alone, not to mention the 50 million people who suffer from other types of allergies, leaving many people open to annoying and sometimes life-threatening symptoms. You may be…

The proteins in peanuts trigger allergies in the human body, which is it's our overactive defence to something our bodies see as an invader. The immune system misidentifies the proteins and believes them to be dangerous, sending out an…

Egg allergies are the second most common food allergy in children, with around 1.5 percent of children suffering with an allergy to hen's eggs. Although these aren't a common allergen for adults, many people do find that they develop the…

Studies show that around 40 million Americans suffer from an allergy to pollen, which can include seasonal allergies, hay fever and allergic rhinitis. Whichever term you use for it, pollen allergies can span the simply irritating symptoms…

Corn allergies aren't as common as peanut or gluten allergies, but they are far more difficult to maintain as corn is such a widely used ingredient in products. Many people who have a corn allergy don't realise it - this is because the…

At the risk of jinxing the whole thing, it seems like spring has finally arrived. Though that often doesn’t mean much of a difference, weather-wise, this time of year can sometimes bring sunnier skies, blooming flowers, warming weather,…

Aspirin-exacerbated respiratory disease (AERD) is a non-allergic hypersensitivity reaction that generally affects people between the age of 30 and 40  and affects more women than men. It has also been known to afflict children. Usually…

If your child suffers from allergies you’ve probably taken steps to reduce the number of allergens in your home environment. But when it comes to taking your child outside the home, you have much less control. And of course, a large chunk…

Asthma is the most common long-term medical condition that affects children. The precise cause of the disorder, which causes inflammation of the airways, is not yet known but there are identifiable triggers, which in children are typically…

More children than ever have food allergies nowadays, making it one of the biggest problems affecting family wellness. Even if your child’s own personal wellness and wellbeing is not affected by a food allergy, the chances are that they…

Although the labels are often mixed, allergies and intolerances are actually very different ailments. It is important to know the difference in order to know how best to treat them, as well as knowing what to avoid if you think you may have…

You might think that a food allergy would only present itself by causing you to throw up, but in fact a food allergy or intolerance can affect your wellness in a number of ways, weight gain being one of them. Beth Blair began…

If you ever needed an excuse to get out of going down on your partner, this may be it: a semen allergy. According to a new report from Dr. Michael Carroll, a lecturer in Reproductive Science at ManchesterMetropolitanUniversity, this is…

An allergy to condoms can be a serious threat to your sexual wellness and wellbeing, but how would you know if you suffered from such a thing? Around one percent of the population, a latex allergy is a very real concern, and makes having…