Tag: asthma

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Scientists find the Japanese persimmon shows potential in treating colorectal cancer 11

Anti-cancer research regularly turns to nature for potential cures and more often than not, nature doesn’t disappoint. Such is the case with the Japanese persimmon, which research published in the journal BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicinerevealed to have great potential as a treatment for colorectal cancer. Among cancers, colorectal cancer is among the easiest to […]

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Asthma in adults can be treated with acupoint therapy 5

Suffering from asthma, particularly as an adult, can be very challenging. An attack can severely affect your life and prevent you from performing your daily tasks. Treatment options usually include inhalers, regular nebulizing, and the intake of medicines that help dissolve the phlegm in your system and prevent your airways from being constricted. If you […]

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Shocking number of children being hospitalized for tooth decay due to excessive sugar consumption and lack of preventative care

While most parents are often worried about their kids getting injured while playing outdoors, a whopping 35,000 children younger than 10 needed tooth decay treatment in 2016 and 2017. According to statistics, children under 10 are now twice as likely to be hospitalized due to tooth decay rather than a broken arm. The worrisome matter is […]

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Germ free – the fastest way to get sick: Expert suggests that we’re too clean; lack of germ exposure is weakening our immune systems

We have been waging war with germs for the longest time, it seems. Since we were young, we have been taught that germs are harmful and that we should make sure we are clean all the time. It is a lesson that echoes even today, with the swaths of products that ensure you are spotless […]

Are food allergies overdiagnosed?

There has been a significant rise in the number of people affected by food allergies over the past 20 years. According to figures from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), between 1997 and 2011, the prevalence of food allergies among adults in the United States rose by 50 percent. Among children, food allergy […]

Garlic and Raw Milk Treat Pneumonia, Asthma, Insomnia, Cough, Arthritis, and Cardiac Problems

Most people think milk is bad, but research has proven that raw milk strengthens immune system and fights colds. Well, you can treat numerous diseases if you combine raw milk with organic garlic. Garlic milk is a must-try, it’s easy to make and will greatly boost your health. Before I show you the recipe, here […]

Serious Dangers of Synthetic Scents Include Asthma, Cancer and Kidney Damage

We’re exposed to synthetic scents everywhere – at home, work, and in public. Even though most people don’t realize it, science shows that fake fragrances can harm your health. According to research, ingredients found in synthetic scents have been linked to cancer, birth defects, and allergies. In fact, one fragrance can contain thousands of ingredients […]

Heartburn pills in pregnancy may be linked to childhood asthma

Children born to mothers who take heartburn medication during pregnancy may have a greater risk of developing asthma, research suggests. Those whose mothers had been prescribed medicines to treat acid reflux during pregnancy were more likely to be treated for asthma in childhood, a review of studies found. However, experts say the potential link – […]

Psychotic Effects from Asthma Medications

According to the Department of Respiratory Diseases, asthma is a disorder of the respiratory tract associated with chronic inflammation. Asthma is one of the most common chronic diseases, with an estimated 300 million cases worldwide. (1) “In the United States alone, more than 25 million people are known to have asthma. About 7 million of […]

Antibiotics in early life could raise children’s food allergy risk

While the study did not investigate the reasons behind this association, the researchers say it is likely down to changes in gut microbiota as a result of antibiotic treatment. Lead author Dr. Bryan Love, of the Department of Clinical Pharmacy and Outcomes Sciences at the South Carolina College of Pharmacy, and colleagues report their results […]