July 2013 Newsletter

Allergies On The Rise Among Children: Experts have observed an increase in the cases of various allergies among children recently. The allergy which affects the nose called allergic rhinitis is normally seen in teenagers. But more and more young school-going children...

Insect Venom Allergies

The insects that are most likely to provoke dangerous allergy reactions are classified in the order Hymenoptera – bees, wasps, hornets, yellow jackets and fire ants. Biting flies, ticks, mosquitoes and spiders also can cause allergic reactions, though they tend...

Fido fact or fiction: The truth about hypoallergenic pets

For many, dogs are man’s best friends. But for people with pet allergies, dogs and cats can be their worst enemies.Still, many individuals whose noses resemble Old Faithful whenever Fido walks into the room are still able to keep pets in their homes, as many dog...

Raw milk: magic elixir or health hazard?

Darcy Wintonyk, ctvbc.ca – Diagnosed with tuberculosis of the bowel in 1920, Winifred Dye Britton was prescribed a strict diet of raw milk and eggs and plenty of fresh air by her Oregon doctor. It worked. Kimberly Hartke said her great grandmother would have...