True Allergies vs. Sensitivities – Did You Know?
There is a common misconception among a large part of the population that a sensitivity is the same as an allergy; this is not the case, though a sensitivity to a known irritant can, with time, result in...
How Do Allergies Work?
Allergies affect people in a systematic manner. Typically a substance, referred to as an “allergen,” is introduced to a person through skin-to-skin contact, by breath, through the air or through ingestion.
Once exposed to an allergen,...
Anaphylaxis
This is among the most severe reactions a person will have when exposed to a substance they are allergic to. A typical anaphylaxis response is so serious, it may result in death. If you aren’t prepared, you risk your life, or that of a close family...
What Are Allergies?
Allergies are our immune system kicking into high gear. They are our body’s way of fighting off what the body perceives to be “foreign” offenders. Typically, an allergy occurs when the body over-responds to a substance one would normally...
Coping With Allergies
Do you or someone you know suffer from allergies? Perhaps you think you’ve come down with a case of the common cold, yet time and time again you find you have difficulty getting rid of the sniffles.
Or, perhaps you find that your...
