Allergy is a medical term which is used to describe a reaction within the body to a substance (which is normally harmless itself), which results in an immune response (including Type I hypersensitivity in which a person's body is hypersensitised and develops IgE type antibodies to typical proteins) and a reaction that causes symptoms and disease in a predisposed person. That can be a source of mild or extreme inconvenience, and even a great deal of misery.

Allergies : The Complete Guide to Diagnosis, Treatment, and Daily Management rating: asin: 0452279666 binding: Paperback list price: $13.95 USD amazon price: $13.95

From Library Journal The authors, experts in allergy
medicine, have updated their 1991 guide to discuss the latest advances
in allergy relief. Covering all kinds of allergies from hay fever and
sinus problems to food and drug allergies, they address aspects of
allergy management such as visiting the doctor and psychological
issues. No illustrations, but the facts are presented concisely. Copyright 2000 Reed Business Information, Inc.

Book Description ...a clearly written guide
to the safest, most comfortable way to live with allergies...covers

This year allergies are at an unprecedented high due to mild weather.

Even people who normally do not suffer are complaining that they are experiencing symptoms now. Experiencing symptoms of an allergic reaction is not only painful and frustrating for the sufferer, it has a tremendous economic cost as well.

According to some statistics people in the US only have already spent over 1 billion dollars on allergy medicine so far. The good news is the new antihistamines do not have the side effects of the older drugs.

You can take Claritin or Alavert without being drowsy at all. If the most serious symptom you are experiencing is nasal congestion you are better off with just a nasal spray – Flonase or Nazonex. Even better, now there is a fragrance free, water based Rhinocort Aqua.

Cartoon, Tuesday, May 30, 2006

Allergies: Disease in Disguise : How to Heal Your Allergic Condition Permanently and Naturally rating: asin: 155312040X binding: Paperback list price: $15.95 USD amazon price: $10.37 USD

Allergies: Disease in Disguise : How to Heal Your Allergic Condition Permanently and Naturally by Carolee Bateson-Koch

I read this book the same time my son (who is suffering from atopic eczema) started a therapy with a naturopath. To my amazement did she the exact same things recommended by the author. And even better I knew what she was doing, because I had read the book myself. After 6 years of frustration, seeing my son suffering from eczema, countless, sleepless nights comforting my son, we finally seeing improvement. It took 4 months of drastic diet changes and 4 visits with the naturopath and my son is almost symptom free.