Food allergy is probably less common than most people believe, since many cases of reactions to food are food intolerance rather than true allergy. Allergy to foods will show positive results to skin and blood tests. You are likely to react whenever you eat a food to which you are allergic, even if you have [...]

Plants Sensitivity to plants can cause cross-reaction to other plants, foods or chemicals. The cause is thought to be closely related chemicals that occur naturally within them. Some of the principal plants and plant products known to cause cross-reaction in people with dermatitis are: Turpentine This is a natural resin derived from pines, but it [...]

Your reactions may be caused by cleaning products used at your workplace or school. You could ask the management or people responsible for the cleaning to use products which you tolerate better. If necessary, give them a packet or bottle to try. Air Fresheners Do not use solid or spray air fresheners. Some contain chemicals [...]

Use the method outlined below to establish the baby on a solid diet which he or she tolerates when first weaning, and use it in future as the child grows up, whenever you introduce anything new that the baby or child has not eaten or swallowed before. Use it even for medicines, sweets, toothpastes or [...]

Moulds are the invisible enemy of the allergy world. They are tiny plant organisms belonging to the fungus family that can usually only be seen with a microscope. Allergy to moulds often goes undiagnosed. Understanding what they are, and where they are found, can help you to understand and control often unexplained reactions. Allergic reactions [...]