From the monthly archives:

August 2008

Anaphylaxis

What is Anaphylactic shock?
Discussing about the allergies, anaphylaxis or anaphylactic shock need to be mentioned separately as it is a serious reaction of the body against a particular allergen.
Severe allergic reactions to foods can result in anaphylactic shock, a life-threatening collapse of the respiratory and circulatory system. If you have had, or believe you may [...]

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Allergies

Avoiding hidden allergens:
People with food allergies may experience allergic reactions to “safe” foods because of the following:
1. Contamination of foods through improper handling.
2. Misleading labels, for example, when eggs are listed as an emulsifier.
3. Ingredient switching, for example, when a shortage of vegetable oil results [...]

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Start Meditating

We are constantly surrounded by the clamor of traffic, television, computers, and of course cell phones. It is no wonder then, that we often cannot hear ourselves think- or even talk. Somewhere our lives seem to have lost that quite, alone time. It is important to pull away from the outer world of commotion and [...]

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