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Family medical information guide to decision making
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I have found a website which helps me work my way through medical decisions. It gives me a view of what is known that might help me make a better decision. Quackwatch, Inc., which was a member of Consumer Federation of America from 1973 through 2003, is a nonprofit corporation whose purpose is to combat health-related frauds, myths, fads, fallacies, and misconduct. Its primary focus is on quackery. Related information that is difficult or impossible to get elsewhere. Founded by Dr. Stephen Barrett.
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Best HEPA Air Purifier for Allergies, Both Seasonal and Year-Round | Home Air Guides
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How Air Purifiers Can Help. Best Air Purifier for Allergies, Both Seasonal and Year-Round. January 17, 2016. February 2, 2017. Do you have seasonal or year-round allergies and looking for a solid way to get relief? Are you tired of relying on costly medicine to get you through the doldrums of allergy season? If so, then you’re not alone. In fact, millions of people are in the same situation as you, yet a large percentage have found release by using an air purifier. Some Interesting Statistics on Allergies.
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Quackwatch Mission Statement
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Your Guide to Quackery, Health Fraud, and Intelligent Decisions. Quackwatch is an international network of people who are concerned about health-related frauds, myths, fads, fallacies, and misconduct. Its primary focus is on quackery. Related information that is difficult or impossible to get elsewhere. Founded by Dr. Stephen Barrett. Answering inquiries about products and services. Assisting or generating consumer-protection lawsuits. Improving the quality of health information on the Internet. 10/98): ...
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504 Plan for Food Allergies – Dr. Robert Wood
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April 29, 2009. By Dr Robert Wood. April 29, 2009. 504 Plan for Food Allergies. This article first appeared on the website of Protect Allergic Kids. In this article, I explain the purpose of Section 504 and show how it applies to food allergies. I then lead you through the process of assessing the situation and then show you how to use Section 504, when necessary, to convince your child’s school to provide the necessary modifications required under the law. Before you spend too much time filling out the ...
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Food Allergy Blamed for Death at Dinner – Dr. Robert Wood
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April 29, 2009. By Dr Robert Wood. April 29, 2009. Food Allergy Blamed for Death at Dinner. The New Zealand Herald. Recently reported a tragic story of Grant Freeman. A man with severe food allergies to peanuts, tree nuts, eggs, seafood, and chicken, who collapsed and died at a local restaurant after taking a single bite of his entreé. This story reminds those with food allergies of several important lessons:. If you begin to feel strange, immediately tell someone in your party or at the restaurant to ph...
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Probiotics in the Prevention and Treatment of Food Allergies – Dr. Robert Wood
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April 29, 2009. By Dr Robert Wood. April 29, 2009. Probiotics in the Prevention and Treatment of Food Allergies. This article first appeared on the Protect Allergic Kids. Web site in January of 2008. Advertisers often want us to believe that in order to be healthy we must purge bacteria and viruses from our households. Beneficial bacteria, commonly referred to as. However, may be useful in preventing the onset and perhaps even treating food allergies. Species are major sources of probiotics. Expectant mo...
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Book Reviews – Dr. Robert Wood
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Food Allergies For Dummies. Food Allergies For Dummies. From the Anaphylaxis Canada Newsletter. Food Allergies For Dummies. This review first appeared in the Fall 2007 edition of the. For additional information about allergies of all kinds and to subscribe to the newsletter.). By Gwen Smith, Editor. Allergy and asthma expert Dr. Robert Wood offers an organized and practical guide to food allergies, from diagnosis to preventing reactions, and steps to follow in case of emergency. When I began reading.
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Assessing the Risks of Allergens in Schools – Dr. Robert Wood
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April 29, 2009. By Dr Robert Wood. April 29, 2009. Assessing the Risks of Allergens in Schools. This article first appeared in the AllergicChild. Newsletter, July, 2007. Even after ensuring that your child is fully prepared for the new year, you may be concerned about your lack of control and what the other students will bring to school. But just how worried should you be? A reaction to milk is likely to be more severe if an entire glass of milk is spilled on the child rather than a few small drops.
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Food Allergens in Non-Food Items – Dr. Robert Wood
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April 29, 2009. By Dr Robert Wood. April 29, 2009. Food Allergens in Non-Food Items. This is a fairly common and valid concern. Food allergens in craft items especially have been known to trigger reactions. Following are some items you may need to be careful with, depending on what you or your child is allergic to:. The Play Dough you buy in stores contains wheat. Paints may contain food ingredients that make them safe for most kids but dangerous for kids with food allergies. Hand and body lotions:.