Allergies - Prevention

The 411 on MSG Allergies

MSG is a common food additive that could could be causing you more harm than good.

Do Allergies Compromise Your Immunity?

If you suffer from seasonal allergies, you could be more prone to illness. Find out how to fight back against infection.

Fast Food Allergies: A Dangerous Reality

If you suffer from fast food allergies, this meal option could serve up more than convenience.

Is Your Carpet Making You Sick?

Carpeting makes your home warm and inviting--but could it also be aggravating your allergies?

Can Spicy Foods Provide Natural Allergy Relief?

If you're a fan of hot and spicy, your tastes in food might be easing your allergies.

Can Allergies Help Prevent Cancer?

Who would have thought that your allergies could be a blessing in disguise?

Does Stress Make Your Allergies Worse?

Stress is detrimental to most critical bodily functions--but it could be making your allergies flare as well.

Rid Your Kitchen of Allergens

Offenders lurking in your kitchen might be aggravating your asthma symptoms, but with some determination, you can eliminate them for good.

The Truth About Allergies and Cross Reactivity

Get the facts on this potentially dangerous--but manageable--reaction.

Preventing Hay Fever Flare Ups

Try these tricks that can help you to manage and even prevent your next attack.

Pets: A New Way to Prevent Kids’ Allergies?

Despite popular belief, raising your child with pets could be the best way to prevent them from developing allergies.

The Facts about Dust Allergies

Are you allergic to dust? Find out what you can do to beat the sneeze.

Allergies: Are African Americans at Greater Risk?

Find out if race really does affect your allergy risk.

Sesame Allergies: On the Rise

Learn about this growing allergy--and if you might be at risk.

Can Food Allergies Trigger Asthma Symptoms?

While the link between food and asthma is relatively rare, there are people who do experience it first-hand.

Take Control of Your Allergies

It's official: you have allergies and your doctor has even helped you to identify your biggest triggers. But what next?

Will Allergy Shots Work for You?

Find out if this popular treatment can help ease your symptoms.

Do You have a Gluten Allergy?

If you suffer from a range of uncomfortable gastrointestinal symptoms every time you eat foods containing wheat, rye, malt, barley and oats, a gluten allergy could be to blame for your distress.

Could You Have Multiple Chemical Sensitivity?

What is chemical or environmental illness and how can you lower your risk?

Take Control of Your Seasonal Allergies

Find ways to manage your allergies.

Are Allergies Hereditary?

Are your allergies inherited?

Allergies: Are Your Genes to Blame?

Are your allergies inherited?

The Scoop on Latex Allergies

Find out what items you should avoid in order to prevent a reaction.

What You Should Know About Seafood Allergies

Find out why why it is essential to take the time to educate yourself about the signs of a seafood allergy.

“Seasonal” Allergies That Won’t Go Away

Do your seasonal allergies seem to last forever? Do your symptoms remain even after the seasons change? If so, then you may actually be suffering from year-round allergies, not just seasonal ones.

Don’t Let an Aspirin Allergy Make You Sick

When most people have a fever or headache, they turn to aspirin or some other Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs (NSAID) to relieve their pain.

Allergy Shots Help Keep Symptoms in Check

Wish you could get your allergies under control for once and for all? If so, getting regular shots to desensitize or “turn off” your reaction to various allergy triggers shots may be a worthwhile treatment option to explore.

The 411 on Peanut Allergies

If you are allergic to peanuts, you know how crucial it is to steer clear of anything even vaguely in the nut family. Otherwise, you can be putting yourself and your health at great risk.

“Hypoallergenic” Dogs May Be Only a Fantasy

A saving grace for allergy sufferers or a myth? Read on to find out.

Don’t Let Your Houseplants Make You Sick

Your plants may not be as inconspicuous as you think.

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