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KILL  THE  CANCER  RIGHT  AWAY

Dear Friend

Disease knows no boundaries.  It doesn’t discriminate
and it isn’t bigoted.

Cancer, for instance, strikes anyone of any age,
and of any race or social background.  Cancer will
find you whether you lead a healthy or unhealthy
lifestyle; whether you’re physically fit or out of
shape; whether you exercise regularly or are a
couch potato; whether you’re rich or poor, male or
female; whether you’re a vegetarian, pescetarian
or meat lover; and whether you’re an adult,
adolescent or child.

DID YOU KNOW… that 1 out of every 3 adults in
America already has cancer?  But most of them
don’t know it yet because the cancer is
undiagnosed and undetected.  According to the
American Cancer Society, there’s a 41% probability
that an individual, male or female, will develop
cancer in his or her lifetime (or die from it).
Additionally, every human being has cancer cells
existing in the body which are just seeking a
low-oxygen environment where they can multiply
into the full-blown disease. Continue reading ‘Kill The Cancer Right Away’ »

More and more children suffer from allergies nowadays, particularly eczema and asthma. These two allergies are linked genetically-a condition called atopy, which also includes hay-fever. You can see the link clearly if you look at an embryo: the bronchial tract, where the asthma and hay-fever manifest themselves, and the skin are derived from the external layer, which is called the ectoderm.

The body is vulnerable to invasion by two kinds of alien environmental panicles. Living invaders include bacteria viruses and fungi. Nonliving ones, called allergens because they set up an allergic reaction, include pollutant chemicals, dust particles, pollens and various foodstuffs.

The body’s immune system detects these invaders as alien because they have different chemical or protein structures. It fights living particles by producing antibodies, which destroy them by clinging on to their membranes so that they can’t reproduce or function (the principle used in vaccination)..Non-living particles can only be neutralized and thrown out of the body through an allergic reaction, such as a skin rash, sneezing watering eyes or nose, mucus discharge or diarrhoea. Continue reading ‘How Can We Prevent Allergies in Children?’ »

Getting relief from spring allergies begins with understanding how your own body works and making a conscious decision to take control. Yes, you can do something to help your situation. Suffering is optional when you apply the 3Rs technique: Recognize, Reframe, and Reclaim.

RECOGNIZE what’s going on. Start by taking stock of your situation: What are you feeling at this time of year? Can you pinpoint what substances trigger allergy symptoms for you? Then ask yourself what you have done about it in the past that has actually worked: What lessens your symptoms, and what relieves them completely? Continue reading ‘Spring Allergies: 5 Ways to Gain Control’ »

An allergy is how your body reacts when it finds an imported alien it does not like. The body’s response is to tell you it has been invaded when your nose becomes blocked, eyes start itching or running and your lungs burn or cause you to start wheezing.

Allergies that are inhaled are caused by substances that are airborne; you come into contact by breathing the air in the environment you live in. The 4 biggest trouble makers are dust, pollen, pet fluff and mould.

House dust collects everywhere. Allergy sensitivity to what is in the dust varies between individuals, but the main cause of the problems is the house – dust mite. This virtually microscopic relative of ticks and spiders is not what causes your allergy. It is the fecal substance they eject on their journey around your carpets and furniture and the bodies of dead mites lying in the dust that activate your reaction Continue reading ‘Are Allergies Ruining Your Life?’ »

Sinusitis can be very harmful if not treated properly. It is difficult to decipher between acute sinusitis and chronic sinusitis, but no matter what the case, chronic sinusitis treatment is available through your doctor.

Sinusitis is defined as an inflammation of the tissue that lines the small cavities in the skull. These cavities are normally filled with air. This problem can be very painful and uncomfortable. The mucus that normally flows through these cavities becomes clogged and stopped up so that the passages become swollen with mucus and can sometimes become infected. The proper way that this nasal passage system functions is for the mucus to remove the dust and allergens from the nose before they have a chance to enter your lungs. But of course, this will not happen when the air filled cavities swell up like this.

The common cause for sinusitis normally starts with a cold. The signs and symptoms of both colds and sinusitis are generally the same. Acute sinusitis is the milder kind of sinusitis, lasting usually no more than 2 to 4 weeks, whereas chronic sinusitis can last from months to years. It is not easy to diagnose chronic sinusitis, but it generally stems from a cold or allergies. Continue reading ‘Treating Chronic Sinusitis’ »

The one machine that always been an asthma sufferer’s best friend is the nebulizer.

A nebulizer is an electrical machine designed for individuals who have asthma or another form of lung disease. Nebulizers may be mechanical or ultrasonic. Continue reading ‘Nebulizers’ »

Everyone knows that allergies cause sneezing, itchy, watery eyes, and nasal congestion and that for some people these symptoms can be more severe than for others. For these people allergies can feel like a curse, making them feel sleepy, irritable and downright miserable. There are many medical explanations for allergies, including the theory that the body is overreacting to the typical allergens.

But there’s one other reason why some people with allergies are more affected than others, and this has to do with their jaw size. If you had normal-sized jaw anatomy, then it’s less likely an allergy attack would bother you; in fact, it’s less likely you’ll even have allergies in the first place. Let me explain. Continue reading ‘The Hidden Truth About Allergies Revealed’ »

Personal Story…

I was a first time mother. With labor a few weeks early, my baby girl was a bit small but healthy. It was only when she turned one years old, that we noticed something was wrong. The red cheeks, dark bags under the eyes, dry skin and cranky child, she just looked sick.

I am not sure how we thought of going to an allergist. Neither my husband nor I have much allergic histories. My husband did have some asthma as a child, but he outgrew it a while ago. I had a sister who was mildly allergic to eggs for a few years of her childhood… that was all. Could my daughter be allergic?

We were shocked but relieved to find the answer. After her first skin test done, she showed positive to eggs, milk, oats and beef. No wonder, she drank 6 bottles of milk a day! We took these results at face value (only later finding out that these tests are not always 100%) and began to learn to read labels and watch what she ate. She did improve, her face and eyes looked healthier…but her skin, it was dry, itchy and red. We discovered she had eczema. Was it a result of what she ate? Or was it a separate condition? The next two years we spent going from pediatric dermatologists, to top pediatric allergists. We did allergy blood work tests followed by skin tests. Results showed positive to tens of foods, including eggs, milk, fish, chicken, potato, banana, sesame, soy, and legumes; and now showed negative to beef and oats that were originally positive. Continue reading ‘Kid's Allergy – Helping Parents of Children With Allergies’ »

It is four in the morning and you are awaken by the uncomfortable itchiness that you have throughout your body. You turn on the light and are surprised to find unexplainable welts and wheels. What could have caused these allergies? Unfortunately, you could have been attacked by bed bugs. All throughout your childhood you have heard the same phrase over and over again, “Good night, sleep tight, don’t let the bed bugs bite”. Who would have thought that bed bugs truly existed. I always saw it as something fun to say or an easy way to scare a younger brother or sister. Many confuse bed bugs for dust mites thinking that they are both the same thing. Although they are both bugs that are drawn to the bed, they are different in many ways. The bed bug is a teeny, flat creature that is almost the exact size of an apple seed. They live just about anywhere you can think of but are especially drawn to the mattress, springs and headboards of the bed. Believe it or not, they can also be found in carpets, under wall paper, behind baseboards, small cracks and crevices. Surprisingly enough, they can live months without feeding. They are brown in color until they suck the blood of its victim and turns reddish brown.

This creature attacks their victims while they are asleep. Humans are awaken by what seems likes a rash because of all the scratching. If you feel that you or your someone you love has been bitten by this creature, immediately wash the bite with warm water and white soap. The soap should be clear of fragrances. Safeguard soap and Ivory are good choices. Apply over the counter hydrosone cream to the affected and surrounding area. Try the best you can to not scratch the bite. An open sore can form and can require medical attention. Continue reading ‘Great Facts and Tips on Bed Bugs and Dust Mites’ »

In this article we will discuss a cure for allergies and 3 natural ways you can cure your allergies and start feeling better. Suffering from allergies on a daily basis is a silent epidemic among many; yet we are expected to go through our day like we feel fine. We are not sick, so we don’t get the day off, yet we feel 100% worse than a person with a cold. Allergy medication doesn’t always help and it can be dangerous to take long term, so what is the answer for people who suffer from allergies? Read the 3 natural cures below and see if you can start feeling better now without the aid of medications.

1. Neti Pot: A neti pot can be used to clear out the sinus cavities, this helps to reduce allergy symptoms as many of the causes can be directly linked to the material that gets trapped in the sinuses and causes irritation. While it may seem strange to do this technique at first, it looks worse than it is and can dramatically decrease if not eliminate allergy symptoms when done on a regular basis.

2. Apple Cider Vinegar: Drinking apple cider vinegar upon onset of allergy symptoms or as a daily regimen has allowed many people to completely stop the histamine response and prevent their allergies. You can mix 1/8 cup of apple cider vinegar with 16 oz. of water and sip it throughout the day, or drink the entire mixture all at once. Often one dose of this will stop the allergy symptoms, but others need to take it up to 3 times a day to see results. If you drink this mixture when your allergies begin, you can usually see your symptoms disappear within 1-3 a hours. It may taste disgusting at first, but you get used to it and benefits greatly outweigh the flavor! Continue reading ‘Cure For Allergies – 3 Natural Ways to Cure Your Allergies’ »