Phthalates Linked To Asthma-Related Airway Inflammation
The Columbia Center for Children’s Environmental Health (CCCEH) states that children exposed to DEP and BBzP – two phthalate chemicals that are commonly used in personal care and plastic products, elevate the risk of asthma related airway inflammation. Researchers included 244 children aged 5 to 9 in the study. All the children had […]
Natural Relief For Asthma
When asthma strikes the lungs become inflamed, the airways narrow the chest tightens, breathing becomes difficult or wheezy and a persistent cough may develop; particularly at night. Asthma can be triggered by allergies or have its onset from a stressful period in life such as infection or grief. Recent studies have shown that asthma […]
Homeopathic Remedies for Seasonal Allergies
As the seasons shift, pollen can cause issues for the 22 million of us who suffer from seasonal allergies; they not only take a toll on us physically but mentally as well. Studies show that during ragweed seasons, people who suffer from allergies experience fatigue and are more likely to feel sad. In addition, if […]
Common Colds During Pregnancy May Lead to Childhood Asthma
According to a new study published in the February issue of Annals of Allergy, Asthma, and Immunology, the more common colds and viral infections a woman have during pregnancy, the higher the risk her baby will have asthma. The study found that a mother’s infections and bacterial exposure during pregnancy affect the in utero environment. […]