Allergies and the Hygiene Hypothesis
The hygiene hypothesis says that allergies are linked to being too clean. Is this really true? Here’s a look at some of the scientific evidence for allergies and hygiene.
Tagged: asthma
MUCOSAL MEMBRANE HEALTH: The Key to Preventing Inflammatory Conditions, Infections, Toxicity and Degeneration
DID YOU KNOW THAT ALLERGIES, ACID REFLUX, SINUSITIS, ASTHMA AND OTHER CONDITIONS ARE OFTEN LINKED TO ONE COMMON ISSUE? DO YOU HAVE ALLERGIES ALONG WITH OTHER CONDITIONS? ARE YOU DEALING WITH MULTIPLE CONDITIONS? PERHAPS...
BREATHING TO HEAL: The Science of Healthy Respiration
DESCRIPTION: It would be nice to breathe optimally without thinking about it. Unfortunately, most of us have developed numerous bad breathing habits, which serve to deliver sub-optimal health. “Breathing To Heal” teaches us how...
ASTHMA SOLVED NATURALLY: The Surprising Underlying Causes and Hundreds of Natural Strategies to Beat Asthma
ASTHMA RATES ARE GOING UP. IS IT JUST MORE AIR POLLUTION? ACTUALLY ITS NOT THAT SIMPLE. THERE ARE OTHER FACTORS, INCLUDING DIET. AND YET DOCTORS STILL TELL THEIR PATIENTS THAT ASTHMA IS LARGELY HEREDITARY....
Cupping Treats 33 Medical Conditions
Recently Olympians and other athletes have been seen with Cupping marks, including Michael Phelps. Is Cupping useful for treating serious medical conditions? Clinical evidence shows at least 33 medical conditions can be treated with Cupping.
Sunshine in Pregnancy Reduces Child’s Asthma Risk
Sunshine isn’t toxic, nor is it just about getting a tan. And it’s also not just about vitamin D. Among other benefits, research finds sunshine also decreases a child’s risk of asthma when mom gets enough of it.
High Fructose Corn Syrup Linked to Asthma and Bronchitis
New research links asthma and chronic bronchitis to a surprising culprit: High fructose corn syrup. Find out how and why HFCS is linked with respiratory conditions.
Study: Allergies to Mice Linked to Childhood Asthma
New research is finding that mice allergens are responsible for many childhood asthma symptoms. The allergens have been found in a large majority of homes and school classrooms.
Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons Cause Infant Wheezing
Fireplaces, incense, meat cooking, coal stoves and tobacco smoke all release polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs). New research finds early exposure to PAHs causes childhood wheezing, allergies and asthma.
Asthma Linked to Home Stress and Parental Depression
Researchers from the Rush University Medical Center have found that stress in the home and depression among parents increase the risk of asthma among children.
Is China Greenhouse Pollution Worse than the U.S.?
Air pollution and greenhouse gases are warming the planet. Is China a worse polluter than the United States?
Asthma Linked to Bacteria Infections
It’s time we put aside the notion that asthma is a genetic disorder. Research from Australia has determined that many asthma patients are dealing with sustained bouts with bacteria infections – including many that are resistant to antibiotics.
Hexavalent Chromium Linked to Asthma
Research has confirmed that hexavalent chromium can cause allergic asthma, especially when it is breathed in or found in drinking water supplies.
