Research undertaken by King’s College London and St George’s, University of London has found that introducing certain foods early to infants can prevent them from developing an allergy despite low adherence to an introduction regime. In a series of papers published today in the Journal…
It’s a peanut-filled world–or at least it can feel that way for kids with peanut allergies. But a new study by researchers at the University of British Columbia and BC Children’s Hospital gives hope to parents and kids who face real danger from exposure to…
Worried about peanut allergies in children? A practice article in CMAJ (Canadian Medical Association Journal) outlines five things to know about early introduction of peanuts in infants to reduce the risk of peanut allergy. Infants who are fed peanut protein regularly have a lower risk…
By Rosanne Lindsay Of all food allergies, those to peanuts are most common. Yet, no one in the scientific or medical community seems to know why. Without addressing the cause, the CDC wants you to roll up your sleeve to be injected with a new vaccine…
By Heather Callaghan, Editor Last week Australian scientists announced a major breakthrough in treating peanut allergies – and it can last for up to four years! This news couldn’t come at a better time since hundreds of Americans die each year from food allergies and around 200,000…
By Catherine J. Frompovich What would you think if I told you that not all additives and preservatives are listed on food labels? You’d probably say I didn’t know what I was talking about. Well, many chemicals used in food processing don’t seem to make…
Photo:sweenpole2001/Flickr/Creative Commons License By Rick Paulas Try to remember grade school. (This may take either a few seconds or hours, depending on how far into the vault those memories are located.) Remember when it came time for lunch. Now, try to remember how many times…
By Robyn Charron At some point in 2010 I saw a simple website, where the margins of the text were too narrow, causing the sentences to run too wide, that claimed that the peanut allergy epidemic we are now experiencing is due to peanut oil…
One in 10 inner-city kids allergic to milk, eggs or peanuts Already known for their higher-than-usual risk of asthma and environmental allergies, young inner-city children appear to suffer disproportionately from food allergies as well, according to results of a study led by scientists at the…
By Emyrald Sinclaire According to medical studies, it is estimated that over 60% of the population suffers from one form of food allergies or sensitivities. I’m not talking about the traditional food allergy associated with a constriction of the throat, a rash, or immediate digestive…
by Catherine J. Frompovich Food allergies affect approximately 15 million Americans, including one in 13 children under 18 years of age, or two children per school classroom. [1] Furthermore, food allergies have increased about 50 percent between 1997 and 2011 per the U.S. CDC study…
By Case Adams Researchers have determined that drinking pasteurized, homogenized cow’s milk while breastfeeding significantly increases the chances of the infant becoming allergic. Medical researchers from Bangkok’s Mahidol University tested and followed 62 mothers and their infants through four months of age. Each of the…
by Catherine J. Frompovich How many people have food allergies? According to FARE, Food Allergy Research & Education, estimates run as high as 15 million Americans with one in 13 U.S. children under the age of 18 affected by food allergies, which can be life…
By Patricia Burke “Avaaz is a 65-million-person global campaign network that works to ensure that the views and values of the world’s people shape global decision-making. (‘Avaaz’ means ‘voice’ or ‘song’ in many languages.) Avaaz members live in every nation of the world; our team…
By the World Mercury Project Team Together, the U.S. government and American families are spending billions on medications, therapy, insurance, education, housing, etc. to address the epidemics of chronic childhood diseases. These include autism, ADHD, diabetes, juvenile rheumatoid arthritis, cancer, allergies (including deadly peanut allergies), autoimmune conditions, obesity and more….
— or a disaster for child health that may break the bank? By World Mercury Project Team Bill Gates is fond of using his bully pulpit to talk about “miracles” and “magic.” Gates has featured one or both words in nearly all of his…
By Adonia Dennis, Natural Blaze Looking For A Mood Boost And Stress Reliever? Opt For These Probiotics Probiotics are a particular series of supplements that have been gaining quite a lot of interest and popularity amongst the general population in the recent years. These supplements provide living…
By Catherine J Frompovich With all the hype from Big Pharma, federal and state health agencies and medical doctors regarding vaccines as being ‘safe’ with no adverse health problems from them, especially neurological, e.g., Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), the peer-review medical journal Frontiers in Psychiatry…
By Jefferey Jaxen The most basic of all human rights is the ability to have control over your own body and be able to exercise informed consent when making medical decisions… The year was 2014 and California just passed Assembly Bill 2109 in the face…
By Janelle Davis Vegan dog food is a complete and balanced diet formulated specifically for dogs that excludes all animal products, including meat, poultry, eggs, and dairy. It is typically made with a combination of plant-based ingredients such as legumes (peas, lentils, beans), grains (rice,…
