Browsing: Allergies

Formaldehyde is a common chemical that is found in many products that we use every day. Formaldehyde is used in…

Nut allergies are very common. Many people are allergic to almonds, cashew, walnuts, hazel etc. Peanuts are not really nuts but are legumes that are grown underground. It is better to know some of the walnut allergy symptoms in order..

Wine is an essential component of dining for those who enjoy their food. However, the usual accompaniment of food can…

The body’s immune system reacts adversely to coconut and coconut containing products thus causing coconut allergy. This is a rare allergy and the reactions caused by it are also rare..

In our daily lives we make use of leather products. Our bags, shoes and belts are all made of leather. Leather is a product one cannot simply do without. Even our sofas are made of leather as..

Chlorine is one of the most commonly used disinfectants in the world; therefore, chlorine allergy symptoms are more common than…

Milk proteins present in butter cause butter allergy. Butter is a favorite breakfast dish and having bread without it can be very difficult. Butter is used in many culinary dishes. It is a must for breakfast…

Food allergies are very common nowadays and can be caused due to any foods that the body becomes sensitive to.…

Asparagus allergy occurs when this spring vegetable belonging to the same family as that of onions and garlic, is consumed raw. Two proteins namely Aspa o 1.01 and Aspa o 1.02 are found..

Barley allergy occurs when our immune system mistakenly identifies the proteins present in barley as being harmful and tends to react to it. Barley, incidentally, is a health drink, often taken by patients who are recovering from some illness…

Kiwi fruit is also known as Chinese gooseberry as it owes its origin to China. This fruit has of course been commercially developed and is being exported to New Zealand. The fruit is named after the national bird of New Zealand called Kiwi. One takes the..

Lentil is a type of pulse rich in proteins and iron. It also contains dietary fiber, minerals, folate and vitamin B1. The Palouse region of eastern Washington is one of the most important producing..

Lettuce is a source of folic acid and vitamin A. It is also a low calorie food. But in some people who complain of lettuce allergy, the nutrients in this leaf vegetable are not tolerated by the body..

Fruits are some of the most nutritious food groups. They are rich in sugars, carbohydrates, vitamins and minerals. This is especially true for citrus fruits which are rich in vitamin C and are recommended as an important inclusion to the diet by most doctors. Fruits are in fact extremely important for healthy living. It is..