Lynn Brittney Most allergy specialists around the world now agree that indoor air pollution is one of the most significant causes of asthma attacks and other allergic responses in children. The greatest contributors to poor indoor air quality for allergy sufferers are; Dust mites and their droppings Animal hair Chemicals used around …
Everyone is familiar with grass pollen allergy, or hay fever as it is commonly known. The symptoms are plain to see. Sneezing, itchy, red eyes, runny nose and sometimes a bad attack can Trigger Asthma. Most of the antihistamine manufacturers target hay fever sufferers as their main market with pictures …
There has been much talk in the press about hyperactive toddlers and children, and it is easy for parents to wrongly label a naturally lively and energetic child as suffering from hyperactivity, especially when they are going through the Terrible Twos. The benchmark should always be whether a toddler is …
Colic describes a condition where an otherwise healthy baby cries uncontrollably. The painful wind spasms and digestive upsets can send a baby into a crying fit that can last a whole evening or longer. The cause is not always found, although when it happens in a breastfed baby it could …
Many medications, alternative therapies, essential oils and fragrances can cause skin to break out into painful rashes, burns or other skin conditions when children are exposed to sunlight. There is no way of knowing whether a child will be photosensitive when taking certain substances. Even though it may be listed …
Ear infection, or acute otitis media, is the most common medical problem for children in the western world and the major reason for the use of antibiotics and pain relief medication by children. However, many doctors are now finding that routine use of antibiotics is not helpful and can set …
Just when you thought you had got your child’s allergies under control, along comes puberty and everything seems to get worse. This is not surprising, since immunologists have long known that stress can exacerbate allergies and there is nothing more stressful in life than going through puberty and dealing with …
Health specialists around the world are becoming increasingly convinced that the additives in processed foods are firmly linked to the dramatic rise in Children’s Allergies. However, despite mounting evidence, there has been very few restrictions placed on the food manufacturers in the UK and the USA. Some countries have displayed …
When you realise just how toxic some prescribed and over-the-counter medications can be, it is a good idea, if possible, to use natural products to achieve the same effect in the case of most minor childhood ailments. Many children’s medicines, unfortunately, contain artificial colorants, flavours and preservatives, which can certainly …
