Is Poison Ivy Contagious? – Some Important Things That You Must Know About

Poison Ivy, poison sumac and poison Oak all belong to the family of Rhus. These plants are mainly found along mountain trails and around lakes. These plants contains urushiol which is chemical oil. The oil is released by the plant when someone touches it. There are many people who are allergic to urushiol that is [...]

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The Colors of Sinusitis Mucus

Mucus, a gelatinous fluid secreted by the membranes around important organs acts as a very good frontline defense for bacteria. In case of the nasal cavities, mucus prevents irritants in the air, pollutants and dangerous microbes like bacteria and fungi from entering into the system and going to the lungs where they could be devastating. [...]

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Could You Be Suffering From Allergic Tension-Fatigue Syndrome?

As early as the 1930′s it was theorized that constant or repeated exposure to an allergen put exhaustive stress on the body, including the immune system. Ultimately this exposure has a negative effect on the body’s defenses and leaves it open to illness and other medical complications. In addition, these allergens can have a degenerative [...]

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Corn Allergy Symptoms – You May Be Allergic to Corn and Not Even Know It

A corn allergy can often go undetected in the United States due to its high prevalence in processed foods. Corn, in some form or another, can also be found in almost every fast food item. In addition to that, corn allergy symptoms vary widely from person to person. While some need only smell popcorn to [...]

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