http://www.articlesphere.com/Category/Allergies/412 Allergies articles from Find Articles at ArticleSphere.com Rss Follow Up Sat, 06 Sep 2008 16:23:57 -0700 You cannot measure every morsel that passes your lips, but it is a good idea to measure most foods and beverages until you get a feel for portion sizes. It is a supersized world out there, and most people are surprised to find that their idea of a single serving is actually two or three. If you are into bells and whistles, there are food scales that are preprogrammed with nutritional information, as well as scales that will keep a running total of your daily food and nutrient intake for you. http://www.articlesphere.com/Article/Understanding-Food-Labels/159163 Fri, 08 Aug 2008 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.articlesphere.com/Article/Understanding-Food-Labels/159163 Food allergies are a common problem in kids. Nearly two million children have food allergies in the United States. Some food allergies are life threatening, even if the food is taken in very little quantity. Peanut tops the list of notorious foods which cause allergies. Following it are milk, especially cow's milk, soy, eggs, wheat, seafood and other nuts. http://www.articlesphere.com/Article/Food-Allergies-And-Your-Kids/159160 Fri, 08 Aug 2008 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.articlesphere.com/Article/Food-Allergies-And-Your-Kids/159160 Now a day's food allergy becomes a common health problem to all people. It is really horrible experience to face in daily life. Food allergy can affect human body very badly. It can appear with red rashes on skin or sometime even it can take the suffered person to death. Allergic symptoms are generally very easy to identify but sometimes it is not easy enough. Food allergy very commonly happens due to having eggs for many people even from very childhood. http://www.articlesphere.com/Article/Food-Allergy---A-Common-Problem-In-Humans/159158 Fri, 08 Aug 2008 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.articlesphere.com/Article/Food-Allergy---A-Common-Problem-In-Humans/159158 Cats are one of the most loved pets in the world, no question about it. More than 50 per cent of all households in the United States own dogs and cats. Although cats are loved animals, cat allergies are one of the common forms of allergies. Statistics in the past have shown that over 10 million people in the U.S. http://www.articlesphere.com/Article/Cat-Allergies-And-How-To-Deal-With-It/159157 Fri, 08 Aug 2008 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.articlesphere.com/Article/Cat-Allergies-And-How-To-Deal-With-It/159157 Does your dog make you sneeze? Does your cat start your eyes watering? If so, you're not alone. Having a pet allergy - whether to dogs or cats, or even to hamsters or birds - is fairly common. You may be surprised to learn that in most cases it's not your pet's fur or feathers that cause the allergic reaction. Instead, it's the small, invisible flakes of animal skin (dander) that trigger the itchy, watery eyes, sneezing and stuffy nose in people with a pet allergy. Less frequently, pet saliva may cause an allergic reaction in some people. http://www.articlesphere.com/Article/Pet-Allergy/156741 Thu, 24 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.articlesphere.com/Article/Pet-Allergy/156741 Jewelries are treasured all over the universe. It is but true, that many people cannot wear jewelry inspite of their deep desire to wear it. Jewelry allergy is a common complaint from many people. Few even mention that they are allergic to gold/silver. The main cause of these allergies is the nickel content present in the gold and silver ornaments. http://www.articlesphere.com/Article/Jewellery-Allergies/156740 Thu, 24 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.articlesphere.com/Article/Jewellery-Allergies/156740 Was there an instance when you ate something like an ice cream, cake, cheese, or a piece of fruit - and you felt even hungrier? Have you experienced any food urges wherein you can't satisfy such cravings except eating the same food? If your answer to the questions above is 'yes', then you have food allergies and you're probably fat by now. Food allergy can make you fat, and that is already a proven fact. http://www.articlesphere.com/Article/Are-Allergies-Making-You-Fat/154172 Thu, 10 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.articlesphere.com/Article/Are-Allergies-Making-You-Fat/154172 A food allergy is a type of immunologic reaction due to intake of certain food protein. Recent studies show that there are about twelve millions Americans who suffer from food allergies. Shellfish, eggs, tree nuts, fish and peanuts are considered familiar causes of food allergies to older people. The younger ones usually suffer food allergies from peanuts, milk and eggs. http://www.articlesphere.com/Article/Recipes-For-People-That-Have-Allergies/154171 Thu, 10 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.articlesphere.com/Article/Recipes-For-People-That-Have-Allergies/154171 Allergies to food are commonly dealt with by the avoidance of the allergy-causing food. When the allergen (the one that causes allergic reactions) has been recognized, the patient is then advised to eliminate it from his or her diet. This is achieved by revolutionizing the food prepared and reading carefully food labels on food products. A specific instruction when ordering food also helps avoid allergic mishaps when eating out. http://www.articlesphere.com/Article/Fighting-Off-Food-Allergy-And-Their-Reactions/154170 Thu, 10 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.articlesphere.com/Article/Fighting-Off-Food-Allergy-And-Their-Reactions/154170 As you may have known already, food allergy is an unusual reaction to food that is elicited by an exposure to certain food types which then creates a response from the immune system. The reaction that the immune system eventually generates will then cause discomfiting symptoms. Looking more closely, food allergens (the ones that causes allergic reactions) are proteins that unfortunately withstood the high temperatures of cooking as well as the acidic substances and enzymes of the gastrointestinal system. http://www.articlesphere.com/Article/Warning-Signs-To-Be-Aware-For-Food-Allergies/154169 Thu, 10 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.articlesphere.com/Article/Warning-Signs-To-Be-Aware-For-Food-Allergies/154169 There are lots of people who are suffering from tragic food allergies. However, some don't have any idea that they have it. Food allergy is the result of the body's basic reaction upon introducing the types of food that are difficult or cannot be digested by the system. Once these types of food are digested and penetrate into the bloodstream, some of the food nutrients or other food components are rejected by the body. http://www.articlesphere.com/Article/A-Food-Allergy-Survival-Guide-Book/154168 Thu, 10 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.articlesphere.com/Article/A-Food-Allergy-Survival-Guide-Book/154168 Food allergy is a serious condition that can threaten the lives of people especially students at school. Food allergy also known as food hypersensitivity is the immune system's reaction to the types of food containing protein or other ingredients. Thus, a certified allergist is needed to diagnose food allergy. http://www.articlesphere.com/Article/School-And-Food-Allergy-Management/154167 Thu, 10 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.articlesphere.com/Article/School-And-Food-Allergy-Management/154167 Some people are not aware that they have food allergy. It can be difficult to diagnose especially if allergic reactions are not apparent before. Symptoms of food allergy only appear if you exceed the tolerable amount of foods you are allergic to. Food allergy lets your body react as if some foods are harmful. The immune system of the body then creates antibodies for fighting back food allergens which triggers the food allergy. http://www.articlesphere.com/Article/A-Guidelines-For-Allergens-Free-Diet/154166 Thu, 10 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.articlesphere.com/Article/A-Guidelines-For-Allergens-Free-Diet/154166 Food allergy is one of the easiest conditions to cure when talking about psychological methods. However, it is recommended to use other methods that are widely available. It is because one treatment may be effective for one person but not to others. From the point of view of some psychologists, food allergy has something to do with emotional experiences or illnesses from years ago. However, most people are unconscious about it. http://www.articlesphere.com/Article/Fixing-Food-Allergy-with-Psychology/154165 Thu, 10 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.articlesphere.com/Article/Fixing-Food-Allergy-with-Psychology/154165 An allergy takes place when the immune system suddenly has an abnormal response to a certain material that is usually not detrimental to most individuals except those who have allergies. When an allergy is triggered by a substance or allergen, a person's body recognizes this as a trespasser and subsequently releases chemicals to fight off the "trespasser" causing symptoms that can range from a simple irritation to a fatal reaction that may even lead to death. http://www.articlesphere.com/Article/A-Look-At-The-Cause-Of-Food-Allergy/154163 Thu, 10 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.articlesphere.com/Article/A-Look-At-The-Cause-Of-Food-Allergy/154163 A simple food allergy can change the way a person live his or her life for it basically makes this person a little altered than his or her allergy-free contemporaries. Allergies with certain types of food are caused by a specific chemical that is a common chemical ingredient in that same food. So, it is not surprising that an allergy to food may also cause a reaction to medications which subsequently leads to an alteration in medications, too. http://www.articlesphere.com/Article/Finding-The-Cause-Of-Food-Allergies/154162 Thu, 10 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.articlesphere.com/Article/Finding-The-Cause-Of-Food-Allergies/154162 Most medical doctors nowadays are giving much attention to food allergies and intolerance unlike before. Although there is no particular drug that can be used as treatment for food allergies, there are other alternatives that can be pursued to control your addiction to certain foods. Some doctors also prescribe vitamin supplements and other drugs that can be helpful in controlling your cravings for certain foods. http://www.articlesphere.com/Article/Identifying-Food-Allergies-And-Getting-Treatment/154161 Thu, 10 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.articlesphere.com/Article/Identifying-Food-Allergies-And-Getting-Treatment/154161 A person will never know if they are allergic to a certain type of food unless they have eaten the food allergen itself. It takes a certain amount of food for the reaction to take place and trigger a symptom. Food allergy and anaphylaxis are closely related, but they have their own defining differences that will be discussed as you read on. http://www.articlesphere.com/Article/Some-Information-On-Food-Allergy-and-Anaphylaxis/154160 Thu, 10 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.articlesphere.com/Article/Some-Information-On-Food-Allergy-and-Anaphylaxis/154160 Eczema is a type of skin ailment that usually comes with itching, skin thickening and scaling. Most often, eczema appears on the knees, arms, elbows and even on the face. When this type of skin ailment affects children, especially those who have a clear skin, parents are not able to distinguish its cause at once. http://www.articlesphere.com/Article/Eczema-and-Food-Allergy-Are-They-Related-/154159 Thu, 10 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.articlesphere.com/Article/Eczema-and-Food-Allergy-Are-They-Related-/154159 It is a fact that you have to eat food everyday in order to give your body the nourishment it needs in order for it to function on its daily tasks. Obviously, food is what fuels your body to go on living. However, there are cases where food can also cause illness that you have to avoid. http://www.articlesphere.com/Article/Coping-And-Managing-Food-Allergies/154158 Thu, 10 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.articlesphere.com/Article/Coping-And-Managing-Food-Allergies/154158 As a parent, it is very important for your child to have everything. You would want everything to be the best for your child and this is why most parents work very hard in order to give their children their needs and their wants. You work hard in order to give your child the best possible living conditions, nutritious and delicious foods, enroll them to the best schools, and you also want them to have the best toys that they can play with. http://www.articlesphere.com/Article/How-to-Effectively-Manage-Child-Food-Allergies/154157 Thu, 10 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.articlesphere.com/Article/How-to-Effectively-Manage-Child-Food-Allergies/154157 One out of two individuals suffers from hidden food allergies, and this includes around 70 per cent of chronically ill people. If you're one of those unfortunate people, what will you do? Persons suffering from discomfort and unnecessary pain usually exhibit classic symptoms like weight gain, bloating, food cravings, irritable bowel, abdominal pain, constipation, diarrhea, depression, chronic fatigue, bedwetting, hyperactivity, rhinitis, rashes and itches, eczema, sinus problems, asthma, mount ulcers, ear infections, migraines, and joint pains. http://www.articlesphere.com/Article/Hidden-Allergies-And-The-Problems-They-Cause/151036 Mon, 30 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.articlesphere.com/Article/Hidden-Allergies-And-The-Problems-They-Cause/151036 There have been a lot of studies about food allergy that involves patients having asthma. You can easily see the symptoms after a couple of hours after eating a certain kind of food. Asthma and eczema are associated with atopic patients with allergies in food. Atopy has three manifestations including asthma. It is an allergy pattern unknown to most patients. It is usually associated with disorders such as hay fever and eczema. Food allergy causes delayed or immediate asthma patterns. http://www.articlesphere.com/Article/The-Relation-Between-Food-Allergy-and-Asthma/151035 Mon, 30 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.articlesphere.com/Article/The-Relation-Between-Food-Allergy-and-Asthma/151035 Allergy is one of the most common diseases existing in society today. There are millions of people suffering from allergies and about 6 percent of the population suffering from allergy is children and infants. You have to consider that this kind of disease can affect anyone at anytime. Once your immune system overreacts to a foreign object that is usually harmless and releases histamines, allergy symptoms can occur. http://www.articlesphere.com/Article/Ways-To-Manage-Your-Child-s-Food-Allergies/151032 Mon, 30 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.articlesphere.com/Article/Ways-To-Manage-Your-Child-s-Food-Allergies/151032 More than half of Americans suffer from allergies. Allergies are a hypersensitive reaction to an antigen, a foreign substance that causes an immune response. Common allergens are dust mites, ragweed, pollens from trees and grasses and pet dander. According the CDC, allergies are the sixth leading cause of chronic illness in the U.S. and annually cost $18 billion in healthcare bills. http://www.articlesphere.com/Article/Practical-Ways-to-Prevent-and-Manage-Allergy-Symptoms/150203 Thu, 26 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.articlesphere.com/Article/Practical-Ways-to-Prevent-and-Manage-Allergy-Symptoms/150203