27 articles on "allergy"

I'm Allergic To My Cat!

I'm Allergic To My Cat! by: Gary Nugent Having a cat allergy came as something of a surprise to me. Growing up, I had many pets - cats, dogs and birds. My family were animal lovers and pets abounded, so being in contact with animals was a d...

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Ask the Expert: Allergy Q & A with Dr. Harold Kim

the Expert: Allergy Q & A with Dr. Harold Kim by: News Canada (NC)- What is an allergy? An allergy is a super-sensitivity to a substance that is not harmful to most other people. These substances are called allergens. The common allergens includ...

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The Maharishi Ayurveda Approach to Allergies with Nancy Lonsdorf M.D.

The Maharishi Ayurveda Approach to Allergies with Nancy Lonsdorf M.D. by: Nancy Lonsdorf M.D. Allergies: The Ayurvedic Answer In a healthy body, the allergic response serves to protect against invasion by harmful agents. Secretions and inflammat...

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How To Weed Out Allergy Attacks While Gardening

To Weed Out Allergy Attacks While Gardening by: News Canada (NC)-Did you know that gardening is the second most popular physical activity for Canadians? According to the experts, all that pulling and digging makes your heart, lungs and muscles ...

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Allergic To Your Dog Or Cat?

Allergic To Your Dog Or Cat? by: Samuel Murray Pets definitely help us live longer and healthier lives. This is especially true of the elderly and those of us who live alone. Pets make wonderful and faithful companions. They are always there for...

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Safe Driving Tips For Allergy Sufferers

Driving Tips For Allergy Sufferers by: News Canada (NC)-Did you know that some medications can cause drowsiness which could affect your ability to drive your vehicle safely? In particular, sedating antihistamines commonly used in the treatment o...

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Allergies – Dogs May Suffer Too

Allergies – Dogs May Suffer Too by: Kirsten Hawkins Many people don’t realize that their dogs, just like human beings, can suffer from allergies. In fact, about twenty percent of the dogs in the United States alone suffer from one allergy or...

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Food Allergies

Is your English Bulldog suffering from a food allergy? How can you tell? How do you help him if he develops one? It is very important to know the answers to these questions to make sure your dog stays healthy. As a good mother or father knows, the he...

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Dealing With Pet Allergies

It is Winter time again, a time of the year when pets and humans are very vulnerable to each other. As this is obviously the chilliest time of the year, animals are much more likely to be cooped up inside the house with us. All of the windows and doo...

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I'm Allergic To My Cat!

Having a cat allergy came as something of a surprise to me. Growing up, I had many pets - cats, dogs and birds. My family were animal lovers and pets abounded, so being in contact with animals was a daily occurance. No one ever seemed to suffer from ...

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