Government Lowers Recommended Fluoride Levels in Drinking Water (Premium)
Earlier this year, after 50 years of policy and controversy, the US Department of Health and Human Services and the US Environmental Protection Agency proposed a major reduction in the amount of fluoride in drinking […]
One Answer to the Increase in Asthma: Microwaves (Premium)
The dramatic increase in the incidence of asthma has triggered alarm among parents and the medical community. Timehas just reported on a study by Dr. De-Kun Li, an epidemiologist at Kaiser Permanente Division of Research […]
Practicing Positive Activities to Alleviate Depression
Researchers from University of California Riverside and Duke University propose a new and less expensive approach to treating depression. Practicing positive activities may serve as an effective, low-cost treatment for people suffering from depression, according […]
Neutralization: An Effective Approach to Allergy
In intradermal testing, a small amount of a very diluted antigen solution (i.e., a pollen, dust, food) is injected just under the skin, forming a “wheal.” The body’s response to this antigen is carefully measured. Subcutaneous immunotherapy in this article refers to the use of specialized injections to “neutralize” the allergic reaction.
12 Grain Options to Consider for a Rotation Diet
One of the biggest challenges of a rotation diet is finding alternatives to common items such as wheat and rice. Amaranth is related to pigweed and careless weed, common inhalant allergens. Patients with pollen sensitivities […]
Tourettes, OCD, and PANDAS Linked to Low Levels of Immunoglobulin A
An important food allergy connection Editor: A deficiency in immune function has recently been linked to tic disorders and OCD (obsessive compulsive disorder). New research from Yale University School of Medicine found low levels of immunoglobulin […]
16 Different Types of Probiotics: The Benefits and Characteristics
Research continues to support the use of probiotics for optimal health. Combination products are often recommended, and it can be difficult to know the purpose of certain probiotics. The list in this article helps clarify […]
Role of Environmental Factors in PANDAS Confirmed
Research confirms that environmental factors are linked to the development of PANDAS. Genetically identical siblings were enrolled in the study. This is the abstract of recent research (technical): Termed pediatric autoimmune neuropsychiatric disorders associated with […]
How I Managed my Electrosensitivity
The author has written an informative and engaging account of her experience with electromagnetic sensitivity. Readers will learn a great deal about the condition through her summary and tips. Michelle is editor of FoodsMatter.com, an excellent resource for allergy, intolerance, and sensitivity based in the UK. [ . . . ]
Pet Allergies Can Worsen Hay Fever Symptoms
A team at Queen’s University in Canada led by Dr Anne Ellis, an assistant professor in the departments of medicine and microbiology and immunology, has found those with allergies to cats and dogs develop ragweed […]