Tag: Allergies

Most household cleaning products are full of toxic chemicals that have dangerous side-effects on you and the environment. If your cleaners zap germs by...

Medical professionals have been studying food allergies among children for a very long time now. Children who are prone to allergies can have a...

There are a lot of health risks associated with piercing. Getting it done with an unsterile equipment can lead to the transmission of bloodborne diseases. Oral piercings can lead to dental problems in the long run. Whenever you experience an allergic reaction or infection after getting pierced, seek medical help immediately, Good care after piercing will aid in faster healing.

A rash on any part of your body is bad, but one over your genitals is the worst. A genital rash is any patch...

If you have damp spots in your house you aren’t cleaning regularly, then you can be almost sure that mold will make its presence...

If your penis is irritated after sex, it could be an allergic reaction. It’s possible to have a latex allergy, so try synthetic condoms. Fragrances, colors, flavors, and spermicides in condoms or lubricants may not agree with your skin. Even products on your partner’s body can cause irritation. Use lube to avoid friction from dry sex, and know that men can get a yeast infection after having unprotected sex with a woman who has one.

Dogs are simply awesome. They are cuddly, warm, and affectionate beings that fill our lives with love, laughter, and happiness. Apart from these general...

An itchy forehead may be caused due to skin conditions like eczema, contact dermatitis, dandruff, and acne. Certain cosmetic products may trigger itching due to an allergen. Other causes include sunburns, stress, and pregnancy. The symptoms include burning, dryness, redness, scaling, and itching etc. Washing your face with cold water, using aloe vera gel, applying sunscreen may help ease the symptoms.

A semen allergy is a rare condition in which women have allergic reactions to their partner’s semen proteins. It usually results in infection-like symptoms such as vaginal itching, redness, and soreness. If you suspect that you have a semen allergy, having sex with a condom and continuing to have allergic reactions may confirm your suspicion. Even if you are allergic, you are most certainly fertile and can conceive through artificial insemination.

Kola nuts are native to West Africa. They are high in caffeine which is the reason behind all their benefits and side effects. Chewing them can get rid of drowsiness and make you alert. It also relieves indigestion and plays a role in suppressing appetite. However, it's not safe for consumption by hypertensive individuals or people who have an existing allergy to nuts.

There’s no better way to prevent sexually transmitted infections than wearing a condom. But, if wearing one is causing itchy, dry, and burning skin with rashes down there, it’s probably because you’re allergic to latex condoms. Repeated exposure to latex condoms when you’re allergic may even lead to an anaphylactic shock. In such a situation, seek immediate medical help. Switching to condoms made of polyurethane or natural membranes can prevent future allergic reactions.

Use a calendula, chamomile, or plain cool compress to soothe puffy eyes. You could also apply damp tea bags or cucumber slices. Flush out irritants with a saline solution. Lemon juice, mandarin orange yogurt, and blueberries, blackberries, bilberries, and oolong tea contain beneficial flavonoids which have anti-allergy effects and can fight it from inside. A turmeric powder solution may work well as an external wash.

You now have one more reason to enjoy your cup of yogurt! Fermented foods like yogurt (and probiotic supplements) have in them live microorganisms which...

Neti pot is an age-old technique of nasal irrigation that originated in India. Neti pot needs to be filled with water that's boiled and cooled and just a teaspoon of salt. A safe and effective saline rinse, it's great for flushing out excess mucus and microbial toxins from blocked sinuses. Thereby, provides great relief for chronic sinusitis, allergic rhinitis, and pregnancy-related sinus issues.

Natural ingredients like probiotics, vitamin C-rich foods and colorful fruits and vegetables in your diet can help keep dust allergy at bay. Nettle leaf extract helps and so do bromine supplements. You could also dust proof your rooms and do essential home improvements as a remedy.