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Cold Atmospheric Plasma for Eczema Treatment
First used in the 1960s as a safe method for sterilizing medical equipment, cold atmospheric plasma (or CAP) is a wound healing process commonly used within the medical field as a non-invasive treatment method for various health conditions, such as cancer. Research found in new studies have now shown promising results in using cold atmospheric plasma to treat eczema (atopic dermatitis), offering hope for future…
Read MoreNightshade Allergy Symptoms and Treatment
Have you ever broken out in an itchy rash after eating tomatoes or noticed your mouth swelling after devouring a plate of fries? If this sounds familiar, you might have a rare allergy to nightshade vegetables, which are part of the Solanaceae plant family. Throughout this post, we’re going to explore everything you need to know about – Which vegetables are part…
Read MoreNavigating Uncommon Food Allergies
For many people, food allergies are a fact of life, triggering a range of mild to severe symptoms. It is estimated that 90% of all food allergies are caused by ‘the big eight’ – milk, eggs, fish and shellfish, peanuts, tree nuts, wheat, and soybeans. These allergies are so common that manufacturers must legally declare any traces of these ingredients on food labels. There are, however, almost 160 lesser-known other…
Read MoreCan A Soybean Allergy Make You Itch?
Soybeans have been a popular staple in our diets for thousands of years, particularly across Asian cuisine and increasingly within many dairy and meat substitutes. Despite its deliciousness and adaptability, however, according to the US Food and Drug Administration, soy is also one of the world’s top eight food allergens, impacting an estimated 0.4% of infants…
Read MoreHow To Treat Cinnamon Allergy Symptoms
Especially in winter, nothing is quite as cozy as a cinnamon-topped chai latte or freshly baked cinnamon rolls for breakfast. But for people with cinnamon allergies, this flavor-filled spice might be causing complications for your overall health, whether you’re coping with mild itching in the mouth or more severe abdominal pain and tongue swelling. If this…
Read MoreHow To Treat Oatmeal Allergy Symptoms
Do you ever notice yourself breaking out in an itchy skin rash after eating a bowl of oatmeal for breakfast or getting an upset stomach after drinking an oat milk cappuccino on your way to work? If this sounds familiar, you might be allergic or sensitive to avenin – a protein in oats. Throughout this post, we’re going to cover everything you…
Read MoreHow To Treat Garlic Allergy Symptoms
It’s no secret that garlic is a culinary hero – bursting with delicious flavor and cardiovascular health benefits, and it has been a staple in traditional medicines for hundreds of years. It is widely sold raw as a powder, extract, or oil. In rare cases, some people are allergic to garlic (both cooked and raw), leading to troublesome…
Read MoreLiving With a Sesame Seed Allergy
In 2021, the Food Allergy Safety, Treatment, Education, and Research (FASTER) Act recognized sesame seed allergy as the ninth top food allergy in the world. In fact, it is estimated that approximately 1.5 million Americans, or 0.49 percent of the population, are impacted by an allergy to sesame seeds, which can be found in a wide variety of foods and cosmetics,…
Read MoreHow To Treat An Allergic Reaction To Seafood
Fish is one of the world’s eight most common food allergens, impacting approximately 1% of people worldwide. People allergic to seafood may experience a broad range of mild to severe symptoms as part of an allergic reaction, including breaking out in an itchy skin rash. If you or your loved ones are affected by seafood allergies, throughout this post, we’re…
Read MoreHow To Treat An Allergy to Levothyroxine
Synthroid tablets (or levothyroxine sodium) are a common therapy for people living with hypothyroidism, helping combat symptoms and improve a patient’s quality of life. Unfortunately, in rare cases, some people may experience an allergic reaction or sensitivity in response to one or more of the tablets’ inactive ingredients, which are added to help your body absorb the thyroid medication. Throughout this post,…
Read MoreManaging Egg Allergy Symptoms in Adults
Chicken eggs are one of the most common food allergens in the world, impacting as many as 2% of all children globally. While it’s estimated that 70% of those children outgrow their allergy by age 16, many will continue to experience egg allergy symptoms into adulthood, with reactions ranging from mild stomach pain to skin rashes and life-threatening anaphylaxis. If you’re worried that…
Read MoreMilk Bath for Eczema: Home Treatments
Eczema is a chronic, inflammatory skin condition often characterized by flares of dry, flaking, itchy skin. That’s because people with eczema tend to have a weakened or ‘leaky’ skin barrier, which struggles to absorb and retain vital moisture. For hundreds of years, the ritual of milk bathing has been used as an essential beauty routine, helping to soften and nourish the skin while soothing troublesome skin…
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