Why Do We Have Allergies?

Image is from The Huffington Post Allergies make thousands of people miserable in a day. We don’t even fully understand why our bodies bother to stir up such an uncomfortable reaction. Even though scientists and immunologists don’t have an exact explanation as to why...

Risks of Anaphylaxis

Images is from theheartysoul.com Anaphylaxis is Deadly Simply put, the first risk for Anaphylaxis is death. Anaphylaxis propels you into a life-threatening allergic reaction. This allergic reaction occurs by ingesting food, medication, through insect stings and latex...

Understanding Milk Allergy

Image is from Food Safety News One of the most common food allergy in infants and young children is milk allergy. Common symptoms can vary from mild reactions such as hives to severe ones such as anaphylaxis. It is approximated that around 2.5% of children below the...

Understanding Allergy Diagnosis

Image is from Treat Allergic Disorder Allergies are a very common problem. One in five Americans have symptoms of allergies or asthma, and over half of people tested for allergies test positive for one or more allergies. Despite the commonness of allergies, it can be...

Seven Common Allergy Myths

Image is from Reader’s Digest There are over 90 million people in the U.S. alone that suffer from allergies, and there are no shortage of myths about allergies either. It’s time to separate fact from fiction, and get to the bottom of common allergy myths....