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		<title>How Effective Are Essential Oil For Aromatherapy And Allergy Relief</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 08 Jun 2009 21:09:00 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[If you suffer from allergies then there often seems to be nothing that will make you feel better. All you are given are medications that will treat your symptoms but will not provide you with overall relief. Your airways feel stuffy and you have a constant headache from the invisible irritants that cause you untold [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>If you suffer from allergies then there often seems to be nothing that will make you feel better. All you are given are medications that will treat your symptoms but will not provide you with overall relief. Your airways feel stuffy and you have a constant headache from the invisible irritants that cause you untold misery.</p>
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<p>Many people do not look outside conventional medicine and so do not consider <a target="_blank" href="http://mygreataromatherapy.com/">essential oil options for aromatherapy</a>that can provide allergy relief. Right types of essential oils make you to feel better and to breathe easily during allergy season.</p>
<p>Essential Oil Options For Aromatherapy And Eczema Relief</p>
<p>Some people suffer from eczema and find no relief from medication and other conventional cures. If you suffer from eczema that is caused by an allergic reaction then you might want to explore <a target="_blank" href="http://therapyaromas.com/">essential oil options for aromatherapy</a> allergy relief. Chamomile oil when used in a bath can help to ease stress, one possible cause of eczema.</p>
<p>Eczema can be cured with the essential oil known as lavender. You can also use marjoram essential oil. To keep the cost of using these essential oils regularly you may want to buy effective essential oils wholesale when treating ongoing allergies.</p>
<p>Food Allergy</p>
<p>If you have a food allergy or irritable bowels then you will find relief through the use of essential oils in compress form. Essential oil options for aromatherapy in this way include ginger, neroli, lavender, and marjoram. Dilute some essential oil with a carrier oil and then soak a cloth in this to make a compress you can rub onto your abdomen to ease discomfort.</p>
<p>Essential Oil Options For Aromatherapy And Asthma</p>
<p>Asthma is not often thought of as an allergic reaction but it can be triggered by certain environmental factors. Consider <a target="_blank" href="http://mygreataromatherapy.com/aromatherapy/aromatherapy-oil/how-to-find-the-best-organic-aromatherapy-oil/">essential oil options for aromatherapy</a>when dealing with asthma. Adding essential oil options for aromatherapy such as rose, frankincense, neroli, or clary sage to the water in a dehumidifier can help to open up the airways of an asthma sufferer. </p>
<p>Talk to someone qualified in the field of aromatherapy about different essential oil options for aromatherapy when used to treat allergies. You may find great relief from the different allergies you suffer when using essential oils. This may help you to use less allergy medication or improve the situation at hand. The best way to treat an allergy is to use a holistic approach that takes into consideration the cause as well as ways to alleviate any symptoms present.</p>
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		<title>Are You Allergic To Food?</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2009 11:34:07 +0000</pubDate>
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Being allergic to food can be a difficult thing to have to endure. While other people are enjoying any food they want, those who are allergic to certain foods have to be extremely careful to not ingest anything that may throw their body into an allergic state. If one is allergic to food, they [...]]]></description>
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<p>Being allergic to food can be a difficult thing to have to endure. While other people are enjoying any food they want, those who are allergic to certain foods have to be extremely careful to not ingest anything that may throw their body into an allergic state. If one is allergic to food, they should know the symptoms of an attack and how to avoid it.</p>
<p> One of the first signs of being <a target="_blank" href="http://ezinearticles.com/?Being-Allergic-To-Food-Can-Be-A-Real-Nightmare&amp;id=802140">allergic to</a> food is a tingling in the mouth. If one begins to experience this, then this could be the beginning of an allergic reaction. Another sure sign that a <a target="_blank" href="http://allergies.niche-education.com/ar/allergic-to.php">food allergy</a> is taking place is when a person begins to develop hives and may see facial swelling. Swelling of the tongue, throat or other parts of the body may be an indication to get help as soon as possible. If one experiences a severe reaction caused from being allergic to food, then a trip to the emergency room may be needed.</p>
<p> If a person is wondering if they are allergic to food, they need to first look at their family history. More than likely, if a person&#8217;s parents have allergies, the individual will experience some form of allergic reaction. Allergies and other things are hereditary and can cause an individual to have to alter their life in order to deal with the allergy. Another way that people can develop an allergic reaction to food is in the early years of infancy and toddler hood. If a person is allergic to food, then this may be the prime time when the allergy will rear its ugly head.</p>
<p> Being allergic to food can cause some people to experience depression and feelings of hopelessness. Those who use food as comfort may find that their favorite snacks are hurting them. Learning how to deal with allergies and especially <a target="_blank" href="http://allergies.niche-education.com/ar/allergic-to.php">food allergies</a> can help a person to live a normal life. With the help of their doctor, a person can learn to eat other foods that will bring comfort to them as well. Then, maybe they can begin to break their dependence on a certain type of food that they may be allergic to.</p>
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		<title>Do I Have Milk Allergy?</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 25 Apr 2009 11:51:16 +0000</pubDate>
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>Cow&#8217;s milk</strong> is the most frequent allergy-causing foods in children, and it&#8217;s the leading source of allergic result in very young kids. <a target="_blank" title="milk allergy" href="http://www.allergized.com/what-kind-of-milk-or-milk-substitutes-is-good-for-your-child">Milk allergy</a> influences more or less 2 percent to 3 percent of infants worldwide, and its symptoms and signs may be critical enough to cause misery not merely for an allergic kid, but also for the child&#8217;s mother and father. But the fine news is that nearly all kids outgrow a milk allergy by the age 2 or 3.</p>
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<p> Allergic reactions generally happen a few minutes to a few hours after you eat/dring milk<br /> — but now and then it can be days before symptoms and sign occur. Signs and symptoms stretch from soft to harsh and might consist of wheezing, vomiting, hives and digestive problems. Seldom, milk allergy can cause anaphylaxis — a severe, life-threatening reaction.</p>
<p> <a target="_blank" title="milk allergy symptoms" href="http://www.allergized.com/what-kind-of-milk-or-milk-substitutes-is-good-for-your-child"><strong>Milk Allergy Symptoms</strong></a></p>
<p> Three types of milk linked allergy symptoms have been well-known:</p>
<ol>
<li>Symptoms start quickly after consuming cow&#8217;s milk. Responses generally affect the skin, triggering hives and/or eczema.</li>
<li>Symptoms set in some hours after ingesting cow&#8217;s milk. Symptoms of this type are mainly diarrhea and vomiting.</li>
<li>Symptoms begin more than twenty hours after eating/drinking. The most symptom for this type is diarrhea.</li>
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<p> <a target="_blank" title="milk allergy symptoms" href="http://www.allergized.com/what-kind-of-milk-or-milk-substitutes-is-good-for-your-child">Symptoms of milk allergy</a> can affect the skin, causing rashes or hives; the digestive tract, causing bloating and diarrhea, and the respiratory system, causing runny nose and asthma.</p>
<p> Here is a more complete list of symptoms:</p>
<ul>
<li>vomiting</li>
<li>hyperactive behavior</li>
<li>diarrhea</li>
<li>asthma</li>
<li>hives</li>
<li>runny nose</li>
<li>rashes</li>
<li>stuffy nose</li>
<li>ear infections</li>
<li>bloating</li>
<li>watery eyes</li>
<li>eczema</li>
<li>allergic shiners (black around the eyes)</li>
<li>recurrent bronchitis</li>
<li>failure to thrive</li>
</ul>
<p> The just mentioned symptoms are not limited to people with milk allergy. When one become familiar with food allergy symptoms, you probably observe that quite a few foods share a variety of familiar symptoms, such as: bloating, rash, and runny nose.</p>
<p> <strong>What is the Difference of Milk allergy and Milk Intolerance?</strong></p>
<p> It is important to tell between a real milk allergy from milk protein intolerance or lactose intolerance. Unlike a milk allergy, intolerance doesn&#8217;t involve the immune system. Milk intolerance triggers different symptoms and necessitate dissimilar care than does a true milk allergy. General signs and symptoms of milk protein intolerance or lactose intolerance include digestive problems, such as bloating, gas or diarrhea, after consuming milk.</p>
<p> <strong>Milk Allergy Prevention and Cure</strong></p>
<p> The single way to prevent an allergic reaction is to avoid milk and milk proteins altogether. This can be easier said than done, as milk is a ordinary food ingredient.<br /> Despite your best efforts, you or your child may still come into contact with milk. Medications, such as antihistamines, may reduce signs and symptoms of a milk allergy. These drugs can be taken after exposure to milk to control an allergic reaction and help relieve discomfort.<br /> If you or your child has a serious allergic reaction (anaphylaxis), you may need an emergency injection of epinephrine (adrenaline) and a trip to the emergency room. If you&#8217;re at risk of having a dangerous reaction, you or your child may need to carry injectable epinephrine (such as an EpiPen) at all times.</p>
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		<title>The Basic Steps Towards An Autism Cure</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 18 Nov 2008 11:40:35 +0000</pubDate>
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<p> 1.    The first stage consists of finding and solving the “physical” portions of autism. </p>
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<p> 2.    The second stage consists of behavior training and other education.</p>
<p> This article is devoted to the first stage.There are three distinct and separate therapies involved:</p>
<p> 1.    Finding and solving the cause of the “brain damage.</p>
<p> 2.    Solving the nutritional puzzle(s).</p>
<p> 3.    Solving the allergy problems.</p>
<p> <strong>The Brain Damage Problem</strong></p>
<p> There are many causes of brain damage, ranging from mercury and other “heavy metals”) in vaccines and the environment, to a pre-birth accident, or just very poor nutrition for the pregnant mother as the brain develops. Drug addict mothers are also sometimes responsible.  </p>
<p> At present there is little that can be done for the actual physical damage other than increasing oxygen to the brain.  <a target="_blank" href="http://drbate.com">Neuroliminal Training</a> does this by increasing brain blood flow by subliminal messaging during sleep..</p>
<p> However, Mercury poisoning from the huge increase in infant and child vaccines combined with more and more in our environmnt. </p>
<p> Big Pharma, the FDA, and the Bush government knew a long time ago that the mercury (used as a preservative to lengthen shelf life) was causing brain damage in infants.  The huge increase of cases from 1 in 10,000 to the present 1 in 150 or so corresponds to the use of mercury and the increase of “required” infant vaccines, that loads so much mercury in this mix that the liver simply cannot take it all out of the bloodstream, and the brain blood barrier cannot stop it from the brain circulation, and it does this physical damage killing brain cells.</p>
<p> (Adding insult to injury, the FDA (controlled entirely by Big Pharma) spent a lot of money trying to make any drugs approved by the FDA, not subject to lawsuits.  How’s that for a “double play”?)</p>
<p> Here’s another little known fact about mercury poisoning.The toxins stored in the liver cannot be gotten out of the liver unless there is some way available to “neutralize it, and then excreting the combination out of the body.</p>
<p> Blood testing has been used by Big Pharma to “prove” that mercury “wasn’t” the source.  They are well aware that if no chelating material is in the blood, there will be little or no mercury present either.  A false proof indeed!)</p>
<p> This brings us to the first step in finding out how much mercury or other mineral toxins are stored.This Vitamin C should be started at least a week prior to any urine or blood test, and at least two months prior to hair analysis.  Load the person with about 1000 mg (1 gram) of plain old vitamin C for every 10 pounds of person to be tested.The good thing about vitamin C is that the only effect of overdosing is diarrea.  Split doses in two or three or more doses per day.</p>
<p> The blood or urine sample should be taken about 2-4 hours after a dose for most accuracy. </p>
<p> The second step is to chelate (means grab onto) the mercury (and all other minerals), render it non-toxic in combination, and water soluble so that it is filtered by the kidneys and taken out of the body.  </p>
<p> There are many other chelators, some very expensive, and somewhat faster than Vitamin C , but I prefer it because it also confers protection against viruses and bacteria in these large doses, and it’s cheap. </p>
<p> FYI, the cheapest Ascorbic Acid works just as well as the most expensive form, however, if the person is allergic to corn, then you may want to use Calcium Ascorbate, which is unlikely to cause allergic symptoms.(Those persons who think they are allergic to vitamins, are only usually allergic to corn, and can use Calcium Ascorbate!)</p>
<p> Autistic infants are virtually always low in another “natural” chelator called Glutathione.  This is part of the autism picture.  The problem is that it is very difficult (and expensive) to supply and keep it in the body.  Vitamin C is easy.</p>
<p> Unless the mercury stored in the liver and other locations is taken down to very safe low level,  the brain damage may continue.It becomes pretty obvious that the above is a critical first step in solving the autism puzzle.  Without solving it, the rest of the puzzle is much more difficult. </p>
<p> The Nutritional Problems</p>
<p> There is a huge amount of stress involved with just the toxic minerals.  This added stress requires much more nutrition than normal.  The “normal” <a target="_blank" title="Digestion in the hyman gut" href="http://drbate.com/Ref/gut.html">digestive tract</a> contains bacteria that may be deadly if it gets into the bloodstream.  The digestive system is designed so that doesn’t happen.  It breaks down food into basic molecules, sugars, fatty acids, and amino acids in particular. </p>
<p> Protein is a mix of different amino acids – the building blocks of all animals as well as bacteria and viruses.  The system breaks these down to only a very few amino acids in what is called a peptide string.By digesting down to this small size assures that bacteria and virus cells cannot get thru in a &#8220;normal&#8221; system as they have many more amino acids in peptide strings.</p>
<p> With this stress, the brain realizes that it MUST get more nutrition, so it opts for increasing the input all from the gut.  This means that larger and larger peptide strings are able to pass into the bloodstream.  We now have what&#8217;s called a &#8220;Leaky Gut Syndrome&#8221;.</p>
<p> Some of these larger peptide strings might resemble a virus or bacteria, and the brain puts up a “danger signal”.Now a food allergy is developed (or technically food sensitivity).(The “usual” first (Usual initial foods for infants are milk and bread products, thus the casein free, gluten free diets often improve some autistic symptoms.)</p>
<p> Yet another important problem is caused by the Leaky Gut Syndrome.  It often allows the natural bacteria colonies that help digestion to become overrun with yeast.  The overuse of antibacterial drugs contributes as most are made from fungus/yeast.  The “healthy gut” has a balance of bacteria and yeast. </p>
<p> So, we now have a vicious downward spiral.  This is a common story with autistic children. </p>
<p> The first step is obviously to start getting enough nutrition so that the Leaky Gut Syndrome is no longer needed.Of course, this means starting a vitamin mineral supplement program, and cutting out those high carb sugary foods, replacing those with good home cooked meals, high in protein and fiber along with the vitamins and minerals.</p>
<p> Yeah, I know how hard is to get away from “junk foods”, but it’s necessary if you want to really help an autistic child.   The whole family will be better as a result.  You know what to eat – good meat, fresh fruits and vegetables.</p>
<p><strong>Clearing up the food allergies</strong></p>
<p> As mentioned earlier, mineral toxicity causes huge stress on the brain and body.  The various allergies that are born in, as well as the allergies created by the Leaky Gut Syndrome are also huge stressors, and also require more nutrition to just handle.  Anything that lessens this stress is valuable indeed..</p>
<p> Most of these so-called “brain allergies” are unsuspected by the person with them.Environmental allergies are easily diagnosed as they cause visible signs like hay fever or asthma, or hives, etc, but these &#8220;brain allergies just mental problems.I was very surprised when I found that any allergy can be responsible for anything from insomnia to schizophrenia and bipolar depression.  For a lot more information http://drbate.com/Ref/allergy.html .</p>
<p> There are several ways to solve allergy problems, ranging from the very expensive Neurofeedback clinics, the slightly less expensive allergy clinics, all the way to many “alternate” therapies, including Neuroliminal Training (NT), one of the most effective, yet affordable therapies available.  It’s extremely simple, done at home, and consists of “sleep therapy using a special CD that actually does the same thing as the expensive NFB clinics – name raise one special brain wave that seemingly changes the affect on the brain by allergens. </p>
<p> Dr Bate is a retired orthomolecular psychologist<br /> who invented Neuroliminal Training, a simpler and<br /> affordable way to change brain wave amplitudes solving<br /> ADD-Autism, depression, insomnia, and more.<br /> http://drbate.com – http://ADHD-Autism.com</p>
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		<title>Understanding the Symptoms of Food Allergies</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 23 Sep 2008 19:51:27 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Information provided by the Mayo Clinic, shows that about two percent of adults and about 6% of children suffered some form of allergic reaction to food. While those figures may look low,  with a total population of more than three hundred million in the United States that translates to six million and eighteen million individuals, [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Information provided by the Mayo Clinic, shows that about two percent of adults and about 6% of children suffered some form of allergic reaction to food. While those figures may look low,  with a total population of more than three hundred million in the United States that translates to six million and eighteen million individuals, respectively.</p>
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<p>Similar to other <a target="_blank" title="Common Causes of Allergic Reactions" href="http://www.allergydot.com/2008/03/06/what-are-the-causes-of-allergic-reactions/">common causes of allergic reactions</a>, food sensitivities result from an over reaction to an allergen by the immune system. Common food allergens include, but are not limited to, dairy products such as yoghurt, seafood, shellfish, peanuts and eggs.</p>
<p>Responding to contact or consumption, the body releases an antibody called IgE (immunoglobulin E) since it views the food not as nutrition, but a foreign invader. The allergy symptoms are produced as a result of the release of histamine, prostaglandins and various other compounds which are stimulated by the antibodies.</p>
<p>When compared with some other allergies, food allergy symptoms are usually far more comprehensive. Sinus congestion and watery eyes are a possibility. Nevertheless, they are typically accompanied with or even overtaken by such things as swelling of the lips, throat or tongue, urticaria or skin hives (itchy red bumps that form on the surface of the skin), nausea, wheezing and even pain in the abdomen.</p>
<p>In extreme cases anaphylactic shock can happen. Anaphylaxis is a general (overall body) allergic reaction. It involves several serious symptoms such as dizziness, constricted airways resulting in breathing difficulities and a dramatic drop in blood pressure. It happens very fast and if not treated immediately, can sometimes cause death. As many as 200 deaths each year in the US are attributed to anaphylaxis.</p>
<p>In some cases, food allergy reactions are localized. Fresh fruits and vegetables induce some to experience a sort of tingling feeling in the mouth. The cause is considered to be proteins much the same as those found in ragweed pollen.</p>
<p>Professional diagnosis by an allergist is the only way to discover if somebody suffers from food intolerance or a food allergy.</p>
<p>To  determine if an individual has an allergy to particular foods, the allergist will carry out one or many skin prick tests. This process involves taking a small extract of the suspected substance and inserting it just under the surface of the patients skin. The skin is observed for about thirty minutes to note any swelling up or itchiness in response to the extract.</p>
<p>In order to measure the quantity of IgE produced by the body when ingesting a certain food, it may be necessary for a blood test to be taken although this does not always give a definitive answer.</p>
<p>Lactose intolerance, for instance, is stimulated by the genetically induced lack of the digestive enzyme required to safely process cow&#8217;s milk. The symptoms may be alike, but this is not an allergy.</p>
<p>Getting rid of the problematic food from the diet and surroundings is the first and best line of defense. Although it is perhaps a simple response, an individual who has an allergy to egg based products should avoid ingesting such foods. The same applies to anybody that is allergic to peanuts or products that contain traces of them.</p>
<p>Because there is no cure yet for food allergies, avoidance is the best medicine. Even so, symptom relief is possible when accidents occur. Antihistamines are advisable. It&#8217;s also good to have on hand an EpiPen or similar device that allows allergy sufferers to inject a small quantity of ephinephrine in an energency situation.  This can fend off a serious attack of anaphylaxis.</p>
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