http://www.allergy-and-intolerance.com tips and advice with allergies and intolerances Sat, 12 Jun 2010 16:16:35 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Working on improving your digestion can reduce or elimiate symptoms associated with food intolerances. This is good news in that at some point you can start eating again the foods you enjoy. The steps to take to improve digestion are quite simple. Digestion doesn't start when the food reaches your stomach. ... http://www.allergy-and-intolerance.com/2010/06/digestive-health-and-food-intolerance/ There is a lot of confusion between allergies and intolerances and their symptoms. Allergies Typical allergic reactions are swelling, rashes, sneezing. The immune system reacts to something in iteself considered harmless. The body produces immune cells, IgE, in people who have allergies and intolerances, when it encounters the specific food or substance. ... http://www.allergy-and-intolerance.com/2010/06/the-difference-between-allergies-and-intolerances/ The following is a list of symptoms which are commonly confused with eye allergy. Dry eye This condition results from reduced tear production and is frequently confused with allergy. The main symptoms are usually burning, grittiness, or the sensation of "something in the eye." Dry eye usually occurs in people over 65 ... http://www.allergy-and-intolerance.com/2009/08/conditions-confused-with-eye-allergies/ Comparted to some allergic reactions, most allergic eye conditions are more irritating than dangerous. However, some can result in permanent damage to the eye, for example allergic or vernal keratoconjunctivitis could result in scarring of the cornea and visual problems. Most allergic reactions are dry and itchy eyes. Some of ... http://www.allergy-and-intolerance.com/2009/08/more-about-eye-allergies/ You will not be going to bed alone tonight. Thats right. You will be sharing it with around 2 million dust mites. A warm and cosy environment is ideal for dust mites. It isn't widely known, but the house dust mite is one of the most common causes of Allergy ... http://www.allergy-and-intolerance.com/2009/08/dust-mites/ Most people with eye allergies treat themselves and do so quite effectively with OTC products. If these remedies are not working or if there is eye pain, extreme redness, or heavy discharge, you should seek medical advice. Some conditions, for example, are serious with potential sight-threatening complications if required treatment ... http://www.allergy-and-intolerance.com/2009/08/looking-after-allergic-eyes/ Eyes can become red, swollen, watery, and itchy from an allergic reaction. Severe allergic eye symptoms can be very distressing and could even cause serious damage that can threaten eyesight. It is estimated that approximately 54 million people (about 20% of the U.S. population) have allergies. Almost half of these ... http://www.allergy-and-intolerance.com/2009/08/allergy-and-eyesight/ Make sure your home is well ventilated by opening a window for at least a few minutes Try turning your heating down one degree Don't make your bed as soon as you get up. A person sweats about 300ml every night and dust mites love a warm humid environment so leave your ... http://www.allergy-and-intolerance.com/2009/02/tips-to-prevent-allergies/