Have you heard it said, “A woman’s work is never done?” Your air purifier is never done either. There are six basic reasons why you need to clean your air continuously. Understanding each will help you get the clean air results you want.

Once in a While is Never Enough (more…)

Many people affected with celiac disease have no idea what’s going on until they have gone through years of painful diarrhea, bloating, and extreme stomach cramps. These symptoms usually go on until finally they are informed by a Doctor they have a severe gluten allergy and must change their diet immediately in order to counteract the disease. The though can I live gluten free and how to deal with it clouds the mind. (more…)

Living gluten free - The best way to manage your intolerance. One of the worst things about having allergic reactions to gluten is the fact that it can be difficult to manage unless you know the right foods to eat. It’s also important to take specific actions in order to prevent an allergic reactions that could otherwise be avoided.

Over time, gluten allergies have become more and more common. (more…)

After nasal allergen challenge, substance P and CGRP are released into nasal secretions of atopic patients . In allergic rhinitis patients, but not in normal control subjects, exogenous substance P induces nasal obstruction. (more…)

Natural killer cells: history and current status

Natural killer cells are a major component of the immune system, which play important roles in host defense against cancer and microbial infections. Natural killer cells are distinct from T or B lymphocytes, with a characteristic morphology of large granular cells, and can be readily identified by characteristic cell surface molecules. (more…)

Allergies can be extremely frustrating and attack at the worst possible times. While doctors may prescribe medication to those with extreme cases of allergies, many of the most common types of allergies such as stuffed up noses and itchy eyes can become much more bearable with remedies that are easily accessible at most homes. The following are some of the most common ways to treat your allergies around your house. (more…)

Allergies refers to an exaggerated reaction by our immune system in response to bodily contact with certain foreign substances. These foreign substances are usually harmless. But, in a person whose body is prone to allergies, these foreign substances are recognized by the body and one part of the immune system is turned on. Allergy-producing substances are called as ‘allergens’. Examples include pollens, dust mite, molds, danders, and certain foods. (more…)

Cow’s milk is the most frequently encountered food allergen in infancy, and milk allergy is often the earliest indicator that a baby is atopic. Precise figures of the incidence of cow’s milk allergy (CMA) are hard to find because of the difficulties in obtaining an accurate diagnosis, differences in the populations used for research studies, and disagreement about the symptoms (clinical criteria) for the condition. (more…)