The Allergy Relief Sourcebook http://www.theallergyreliefsourcebook.com all things allergy relief Tue, 16 Feb 2010 18:58:15 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 en hourly 1 Whats the difference between an Asthma attack and having Asthma? http://www.theallergyreliefsourcebook.com/asthma/whats-the-difference-between-an-asthma-attack-and-having-asthma http://www.theallergyreliefsourcebook.com/asthma/whats-the-difference-between-an-asthma-attack-and-having-asthma#comments Tue, 16 Feb 2010 18:58:15 +0000 admin http://www.theallergyreliefsourcebook.com/asthma/whats-the-difference-between-an-asthma-attack-and-having-asthma What is the difference?

Sometimes my friend will be lyk "oh i just have asthma right now"

and at other times he would say something lyk "I had an asthma attack".

I know asthma attacks are when you cant breathe, but isnt having asthma the same thing? And if having an asthma attack means abruptly, they cant happen abruptly right? something needs to trigger it?

And if you are sleeping and you wake up and have an asthma attack, what caused that?

Sorry for so many questions, 10 points to best answer.

First off. I’ve had Asthma since I was born. In some areas it’s bad. Alot of the main things that trigger Asthma are (but are not limited to) Pollution (I once lived on a Air Force Base so that gave me alot of trouble),Pollen,if you have any Animal Allergys that can trigger it, Smoke (definately),and Changing of the seasons (it might be just for me =(.). Also having a Asthma attack is not always serious. Although it should be treated immediately it can range from just a slight shortness of breath to where you can barely breathe to not being able to breathe at all. Everyone with Asthma should have a strong enough Inhaler nearby incase of a Attack since they can come randomly. I know this since I’ve had them recently. For awhile I was having a slight shortness of breath and I shrugged it off then 3 months later as I was watching a movie I fell asleep. I woke up near the end barely being able to breathe. I had to rush to the hospital to get a inhaler. After learning from that mistake I always carry it everywhere. Asthma Attacks would most likely wake you up if you’re sleeping and as I said they can be random or there could’ve been some source in your house as in Smoke,Dander, etc. etc. Something doesn’t always need to trigger it to answer that question. It’s completely random. Asthma has always been around, and yes people have died from it before there was a treatment available. Currently there are Inhalers,Nebulizers,and portable Nebulizers for treatments that I know. Asthma is not curable and it can be developed in life. Not everyone developes it and it’s uncommon to see someone develope it. I hope this answers most of your questions and if not just say so and I’ll post additional info. about Asthma. It’s something serious but it can be controled if you’re prepared. Hope this helps ^^.

]]> http://www.theallergyreliefsourcebook.com/asthma/whats-the-difference-between-an-asthma-attack-and-having-asthma/feed 6 I follow a vegan diet and have food allergies. What are some good options for eating out and/or at home? http://www.theallergyreliefsourcebook.com/food-allergies/i-follow-a-vegan-diet-and-have-food-allergies-what-are-some-good-options-for-eating-out-andor-at-home http://www.theallergyreliefsourcebook.com/food-allergies/i-follow-a-vegan-diet-and-have-food-allergies-what-are-some-good-options-for-eating-out-andor-at-home#comments Tue, 16 Feb 2010 18:58:11 +0000 admin http://www.theallergyreliefsourcebook.com/food-allergies/i-follow-a-vegan-diet-and-have-food-allergies-what-are-some-good-options-for-eating-out-andor-at-home I usually have no problem finding vegetarian/vegan options at any restaurant. However, since I’ve learned of my food allergies (sesame, sunflower, tree nuts,) I’ve been reluctant to eat at restaurants! It’s difficult enough to find options to eat at home (since many vegan options include sunflower oil.) How can I find away to eat out or even at dinner parties? I’m embarrassed to tell hosts all of my dietary restrictions!

The older a person is, the more they relate to "health" concerns rather than "saving the world."

Don’t be embarrassed. Over three-quarters of Hispanics and Blacks have some form of allergy from dairy food products and most don’t even know it. You are more aware of your body than most Americans, and you should defend your lifestyle choices as healthy. This will eventually help some people around you. When eating food prepared by a host, ask if they can prepare extra portions of steamed vegetables without oil.

I’d avoid genetically modified food products including corn, canola, and soybean since these are not labeled as such in the good USA. Oils are refined and are not healthy for your beyond your 1 teaspoon of Omega-3 oil per day.(See Cantola.com)

Since the word "vegan" has been loaded with "animal rights" tin hats, I’d explain that you are eating a whole food plant based diet. I’d also explain that you are avoiding all forms of over-process and refined foods. That includes most oils.

Over 80% of soldiers killed in Viet Nam had a stage of heart disease. Most instances of the diseases of affluence can be prevented or reversed by a very healthy diet. This includes heart disease, cancer, Type II diabetes, stroke, obesity (if you can call this a disease),

]]> http://www.theallergyreliefsourcebook.com/food-allergies/i-follow-a-vegan-diet-and-have-food-allergies-what-are-some-good-options-for-eating-out-andor-at-home/feed 4 What might be causing my allergies in the middle of winter? http://www.theallergyreliefsourcebook.com/allergies/what-might-be-causing-my-allergies-in-the-middle-of-winter http://www.theallergyreliefsourcebook.com/allergies/what-might-be-causing-my-allergies-in-the-middle-of-winter#comments Tue, 16 Feb 2010 18:58:08 +0000 admin http://www.theallergyreliefsourcebook.com/allergies/what-might-be-causing-my-allergies-in-the-middle-of-winter I live in the Willamette valley in Oregon. (Eugene to be exact)This area is famed for terrible allergy’s. I believe I have allergy’s (and not a cold) but can’t figure out what is causing it. I am in the same house I have living for 4 years so its not household mold. I don’t see anything blooming so can figure out if its pollen. Can anyone please tell me What might be causing this allergy. Before this I have only had allergies in warly summer for a week or so. Maybe a recommendation of how to relieve symptoms without drugs.

Dust mites? That’s what gets to me.

]]> http://www.theallergyreliefsourcebook.com/allergies/what-might-be-causing-my-allergies-in-the-middle-of-winter/feed 2 What Allergy Medication is the best for spring allergies? http://www.theallergyreliefsourcebook.com/allergy/what-allergy-medication-is-the-best-for-spring-allergies http://www.theallergyreliefsourcebook.com/allergy/what-allergy-medication-is-the-best-for-spring-allergies#comments Tue, 16 Feb 2010 18:58:05 +0000 admin http://www.theallergyreliefsourcebook.com/allergy/what-allergy-medication-is-the-best-for-spring-allergies I have recently, with the on set of spring, started having allergy problems which include a feeling in my throat like it is closing. Is there an OTC medication that works better than other and wont make me sleepy?

My first thought is claritin but recently my doctor stated that he thinks zyrtec is better. they are both OTC. don’t forget to take it daily if u start, consistency is important. or so says my doc. good luck and have a good easter.

]]> http://www.theallergyreliefsourcebook.com/allergy/what-allergy-medication-is-the-best-for-spring-allergies/feed 2 YOGA AND ASTHMA http://www.theallergyreliefsourcebook.com/asthma/yoga-and-asthma http://www.theallergyreliefsourcebook.com/asthma/yoga-and-asthma#comments Tue, 16 Feb 2010 16:11:40 +0000 admin http://www.theallergyreliefsourcebook.com/asthma/yoga-and-asthma Esther shows a few exercises to relief the symptoms of asthma

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]]> http://www.theallergyreliefsourcebook.com/asthma/yoga-and-asthma/feed 15 Kids Living with Food Allergies http://www.theallergyreliefsourcebook.com/food-allergies/kids-living-with-food-allergies http://www.theallergyreliefsourcebook.com/food-allergies/kids-living-with-food-allergies#comments Tue, 16 Feb 2010 16:11:39 +0000 admin http://www.theallergyreliefsourcebook.com/food-allergies/kids-living-with-food-allergies What is it like to be a kid dealing with food allergies? Find out from these children, who spend every day avoiding peanuts, milk, eggs, and other foods all of us take for granted. Luckily, through existing science a cure is possible: Visit the Food Allergy Initiative at www.faiusa.org for more information.

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]]> http://www.theallergyreliefsourcebook.com/food-allergies/kids-living-with-food-allergies/feed 0 Allergies – Ragweed (m) http://www.theallergyreliefsourcebook.com/allergies/allergies-ragweed-m http://www.theallergyreliefsourcebook.com/allergies/allergies-ragweed-m#comments Tue, 16 Feb 2010 16:11:38 +0000 admin http://www.theallergyreliefsourcebook.com/allergies/allergies-ragweed-m Oh yeah, I’m back again with another fit and some nose blowing. Your requests are not being ignored or anything, I started sneezing out of nowhere in the middle of the day and thought I would record it for you. There will be more to come. Hope you enjoy, and thanks for the comments, ratings, messages, and subscribing!

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]]> http://www.theallergyreliefsourcebook.com/allergies/allergies-ragweed-m/feed 25 Allergy attack 2 http://www.theallergyreliefsourcebook.com/allergy/allergy-attack-2 http://www.theallergyreliefsourcebook.com/allergy/allergy-attack-2#comments Tue, 16 Feb 2010 16:11:36 +0000 admin http://www.theallergyreliefsourcebook.com/allergy/allergy-attack-2 this allergy attack is because a cat was sitting in my lap. For the first min, he was in my lap note the rapid sneeze. Then he left in the middle note the less rapid sneeze, but then came back for the last min with the return of the rapid sneeze. Enjoy!!!

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]]> http://www.theallergyreliefsourcebook.com/allergy/allergy-attack-2/feed 22 How is exercise induced asthma different to regular asthma? http://www.theallergyreliefsourcebook.com/asthma/how-is-exercise-induced-asthma-different-to-regular-asthma http://www.theallergyreliefsourcebook.com/asthma/how-is-exercise-induced-asthma-different-to-regular-asthma#comments Mon, 15 Feb 2010 21:42:18 +0000 admin http://www.theallergyreliefsourcebook.com/asthma/how-is-exercise-induced-asthma-different-to-regular-asthma My asthma only kicks in whenever I begin to run or jog, and it always last for the first 15 minutes making breathing difficult. But I refuse to use an inhaler and I push through and keep running even though the air going in to my lungs is tiny. After a while my chest loosens up and my breathing returns to normal. So how is my asthma different to regular asthma?

I have exercise induced asthma and at times I can deal with it without my inhaler but I find it’s easier just to take the inhaler if it’s not cleared out so I can breathe properly, hence a better run. I also have asthma of other triggers (dust, pets etc)

They’re the same thing, sometimes you can work it thru on your own but I just don’t see the point to ‘*suffer* if I don’t have to. I’ll do it for a few mins etc but if it’s not improving (and sometimes it can) I inhale-I don’t care how it looks. It’s not fun not being able to breathe!

]]> http://www.theallergyreliefsourcebook.com/asthma/how-is-exercise-induced-asthma-different-to-regular-asthma/feed 4 I have sever food allergies o wheat and all nuts, what kind of alchoholic beverages can I have? http://www.theallergyreliefsourcebook.com/food-allergies/i-have-sever-food-allergies-o-wheat-and-all-nuts-what-kind-of-alchoholic-beverages-can-i-have http://www.theallergyreliefsourcebook.com/food-allergies/i-have-sever-food-allergies-o-wheat-and-all-nuts-what-kind-of-alchoholic-beverages-can-i-have#comments Mon, 15 Feb 2010 21:42:15 +0000 admin http://www.theallergyreliefsourcebook.com/food-allergies/i-have-sever-food-allergies-o-wheat-and-all-nuts-what-kind-of-alchoholic-beverages-can-i-have I have other food allergies as well to seafood, fruits, beef, eggs, the list goes on. But i’ve heard of a few types of drinks but i just turned 21 and want to know what to drink. Any help would be great!!! Thank you!

Try a white wine to begin with. Something like Pinot Grigio or Sauvignon Blanc. The white wines have the least amount of histamines in them to react to of all the wines and wine does not have anything added in most cases. For beer, there are some gluten free beers that you could try including Redbridge. That would be wheat free. It is based on sorghum so check that against your allergen list. The hard liquor would be the last to try but you may be ok with vodka made from potatoes, tequila, rum. The way to sample these would be to buy the small bottles like airline bottles or just buy a drink in a bar or restaurant. The problem with theses types of drinks is you will have to check what they add to the alcohol for potential allergens.

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