Featured Topics: Allergies
Ginger Extract as Effective as Loratadine in Symptom Treatment for Allergic Rhinitis
Written by Chrystal Moulton, Science Writer. Regression analysis showed that ginger extract scores were consistently and significantly better than the loratadine scores in quality of life and nasal symptoms. Allergic rhinitis is an inflammatory disorder affecting the...
The Effect of Peanut Oral Immunotherapy on Allergic Reaction Threshold in Children
Written by, Dr. Clara Sartor, ND, BSc. In this trial of peanut oral immunotherapy using store-bought, home-measured peanut butter versus peanut avoidance in high-threshold peanut allergy, those treated achieved significantly higher rates of desensitization with a...
Carboxymethly-glucan Improves Allergy Symptoms in Adults with Moderate Seasonal Allergy
Written by Chrystal Moulton, Science Writer. Participants in the treatment had a 34% and 40% improvement in “non-hay fever quality of life” symptoms at weeks 3 and 6, respectively, compared to baseline (P=0.01). Beta-glucans are long chain polysaccharides found in...
Pomegranate Extract Improves Severity of Allergic Asthma Symptoms
Written by Taylor Woosley, Staff Writer. 8-week supplementation with 500 mg daily of pomegranate extract significantly improved symptom severity (p < 0.05) and significantly decreased neutrophil and eosinophil levels (p < 0.0001 and p = 0.002, respectively)...
Prebiotic Intake and Allergic Rhinitis
Written by Harold Oster, MD. Results suggest that consuming prebiotic foods is associated with a lower incidence of allergic rhinitis. Allergic rhinitis is a common disease characterized by rhinorrhea, nasal congestion, and sneezing. The underlying cause of allergic...
Daily Supplementation of Lactobacillus paracasei IJH-SONE68 Improves Symptoms of Chronic Allergies
Written by Taylor Woosley, Staff Writer. 12 weeks of oral administration of Lactobacillus paracasei IJH-SONE68 significantly reduced symptoms, such as nasal congestion and watery eyes, related to chronic allergies. Allergic rhinitis (AR), a chronic inflammatory...
Bullying Among Black and White School Children with Food Allergies
Written by Joyce Smith, BS. This study evaluates the bullying experiences of black and white children with food allergies (FA), and how these experience affect peer relationships, anxiety, and school policies. According to recent studies, FA affect eight percent of...
An Urban Environment Poses Higher Risk of Dog and Owner Allergies than a Rural Environment
Written by Joyce Smith, BS. This study shows that dogs and humans can be predisposed to allergies in response to the same environmental risk factors. Humans and pet dogs are more prone to develop allergies in urban than in rural environments due to the differing...
Ginger Extract an Effective Alternative Treatment for Patients with Allergic Rhinitis
Written by Angeline A. De Leon, Staff Writer. This study found that ginger was as good as loratadine in improving quality of life and caused less side effects in study participants with allergic rhinitis (AR). According to estimates by the World Health Organization,...
Failure to Thrive in Infants May Be an Early Clinical Marker for Cow’s Milk Allergy
Written by Angeline A. De Leon, Staff Writer. This study shows that failure to thrive (FTT) may be a useful clinical marker for early identification of cow’s milk allergy (CMA), particularly in non-IgE mediated forms of allergy to cow’s milk. Children whose current...
Please follow & like us 🙂
This is Not Medical or Healthcare Advice
Information available through the NHRI site is not intended to provide and does not constitute medical or healthcare advice nor can it be relied upon as preventive care, cure or treatment for any disease or medical condition. Your use of information available or through this site is your own responsibility and at your own risk.