Since food allergies are a problem that affects so many people there are few options that can not only benefit but, improve the lives of all Americans. Those few options are creating a law the requires the display of food allergy awareness poster in all food service establishments and in addition, also requires employees to be trained in food allergy awareness. Another possible solution would be to make EpiPen® (epinephrine injection, USP) an accessible access for those in restaurants since…
Every day people are throwing up or experiencing some type of illness due to the food they have eater earlier in the day. Think of a time you or someone you know that has experienced some sickness after eating and wondered what caused this or what in the food exactly made you get sick. Many people get food poisoning, diarrhea, or breakouts from certain foods they have been eating for years, knowing they aren’t allergic to them. Rarely may it be due to something else going on in their life at the…
rash like skin conditions that commonly starts during infancy and continue through childhood. Some people outgrow the condition while some people continue to have it throughout adulthood. There are many different types of eczema. Allergic contact eczema is a reaction where the skin has come into contact with a substance that the immune system doesn't recognize. When the skin comes in contact with an allergen that is known as contact eczema. Dyshidriotic eczema is an irritation of the skin on…
get rid of tattooes which make them uncomfortable. In some cases, reason for removal can be the fact that the person with a tattoo on a specific spot on the body cannot wear some types of clothes. In other cases, tattoos may be modifying beause of skin aging and that may seem odd. Changed lifestyle may also influence someone’s decision to remove tattoo. Some people try to remove their tattoos using other methods, but in some cases they may fail. So, having any of the listed issues, you are a…
three ingredients that help keep your skin calm to prevent flares and can also stop a mild flare in its tracks, before it worsens. Colloidal Oatmeal Colloidal oatmeal is just a fancy name for very finely milled oats, and you can find it in premade skincare products or as a single ingredient. When it is present in skincare products, typically lotions and creams, you can simply apply it to the areas where you commonly develop flares every day to keep the skin calm.…
So you’ve just eaten the greatest peanut butter candy in the world, all of a sudden you get hives and breathing becomes a big issue, your throat is swelling blocking off air. This is what is known as allergic reaction, in this case to peanuts. This is the body’s immune system overreacting to the properties of the peanut. However what causes this phenomenon is a chemical that is called histamine, or if you want to get technical, 2-(1H-imidazol-4-yl)ethanamine. Histamine is active chemical…
Many people state the phrase “ I understand “ or “ Can’t you just do this?” when it comes down to listening to someone explaining their problems. My mother heard these phrases every single time she tried to explain her allergy. Anaphylaxis is a severe, life-threatening generalized or systemic hypersensitivity reaction, which is characterized by being rapid in onset with life threatening circulatory problems. We could never truly understand someone’s experience unless you lived through it or are…
process names, they are the same (Smith J. , What is GMO, n.d.). Genetic Engineering began in 1996 and the most commonly genetically modified crops include soy, corn, cotton, and canola plants (Smith J. , Genetically Engineered Soybeans May Cuse Allergies, 2010). The simplified human-maintained ecosystems of today caused the removal of the natural forces that historically kept diseases and pests in check (Mackenzie, 2011). Genetic engineering was intended to introduce traits for herbicide…
Customer Service in Long Term Care It is important that all Residents in facility are provided with pleasurable, supportive dining environment for all meals, beverage and snacks so they consume and enjoy the majority of the meals, and receive quality nutrition care appropriate for their medical conditions, personal needs, and quality. Meals and the dining experience can play a very important role in maintaining the appetite, therefore the health of the residents in long term care facilities as a…
Skin Allergies in Dogs Are On the Rise If you were to ask your favorite vet, he is likely to tell you that skin allergies in dogs are on the rise. According to a number of recent surveys, as many as one out of seven dogs in the US suffer from some form of skin allergy. To make matters worse, these numbers are expected to continue rising for the foreseeable future. In order for your dog to develop an allergy, he must be exposed to an allergen at least twice. The first time he is exposed to the…