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DIETARY RESPONSE Allergy caused by fish or seafood is more durable in their awareness and can persist for decades or for life. In these cases, the only proven, effective treatment is a diet free of fish and fish products, without forgetting that there are other products on the market that include ingredients from different parts [...]

Food can cause, in some cases, adverse reactions affecting the health of the individual who suffers. Such reactions may be toxic, intolerance most often due to alterations of unknown enzyme (these reactions are the most common) and immunological. We will refer only to immunological reactions, starting with allergic reactions. Allergy to fish may occur as [...]

An allergy is a reaction or response improper agency to a substance (allergen). In food allergy, the allergen is mainly a protein of a food with which we come into contact by ingestion, or inhalation. Fish is, along with seafood, the food more likely to cause allergies. Its own proteins, histamine is formed by decomposing [...]

If you have stopped drinking cow’s milk because it causes allergies or digestive problems, the drinks are made with alternative seeds are wonderful food that provide important nutrients, excellent flavor and versatility to prepare dishes. The milk plants have started to become popular worldwide, especially by the growing number of people trying to eat nutritious, [...]

Diagnosis The redness in the eyes can be annoying but usually does not indicate anything serious. However, there may be a manifestation of allergy or some of these infections, so the Court must refer to an ophthalmologist if the problem recurs for diagnosis and treatment. Prevention – Do not rub your eyes, which can introduce [...]

Eye irritation is caused by enlarged, dilated blood vessels of the white portion of the eye (sclera) that give the appearance of redness, and bloodshot. Causes Allergy to some external agent (allergen) such as pollen, flowers, pet hair, moisture or certain drugs, compounds that the immune system recognizes as foreign, which results in histamine, a [...]

Antihistamines are of great help in controlling allergic type diseases, such as: Angioedema. Inflammation and fluid accumulation in the deeper layers of the skin, especially that part of the hands, feet and face, although it may occur in the throat and difficulty breathing or swallowing ability. Its appearance is associated with the ingestion of certain [...]

However, it is important to know that the body there are three types of receptors (structures that receive a substance to produce a reaction) for histamine, which include: H1. They relate to the immediate allergic response and the appearance of the following symptoms: runny nose, sneezing, itchy nose and throat and to a lesser degree, [...]

The environment are exposed contains both harmless and harmful elements, which can enter the body through the respiratory tract, gastrointestinal tract, skin and mucous membranes, and when this happens, the immune system (the one who defends us from external aggression) is activated and identifies whether the substances that enter the body are harmful or not. [...]

At this time of year the pollen allergy symptoms begin to generate their discomfort. And remember that, although we are not allergic, this situation can change suddenly. That is, we can begin to develop allergies without notice. Here are some tips to minimize the effects of this troublesome situation: Check frequently the atmospheric concentration of [...]

Lice are wingless insects that live on human skin and feed on blood. The sting can cause intense itching from an allergic reaction to a toxin in the saliva of these insects. Lice are endemic and is as common as a cold. Its dissemination may occur by direct contact or through contaminated abruption and personal [...]

Skin Infections caused by fungi Ptiriasis tinea versicolor or blemished skin. It is a common infection, chronic and safety of outer layers of the skin. It is caused by fungus called Malassezia fufura, and is characterized by spots on the skin caused by desquamation of the infected cornea layer and scaly. (pityriasis = desquamation), (turning [...]

Orange is perhaps the most popular fruit for quality, health and price. Of unknown origin, it is believed that the orange is for the first time thousands of years ago, in the region between southwestern China and northwestern India. Later in the Middle Ages, merchants from the east brought their seeds in the Mediterranean area. [...]