Avocados, one of the healthiest foods of the world, are full of vitamins, minerals, proteins, fats (especially mono saturated fats) and antioxidants which prevent many disorders and diseases. It is incorporated in many healthy diets due to its delicious taste and rich nutrient values. It is used as a substitute for meat in a vegetarian food for making salads and sandwiches by many people. Not only food but avocado is also used in many cosmetics. Being a very valuable fruit, it could also prove to be harmful in some cases.

For some people, the avocados can act as an allergen. They contain certain proteins that are responsible for triggering an allergic reaction in the immune system. While trying to neutralize the protein, histamines and antibodies are released into the blood stream. The presence of these histamines and immunoglobulin E (IgE) antibodies in the bloodstream confirms the avocado allergy. Diagnosis of avocado allergies can also be checked by performing a suitable skin prick test in a laboratory. Self-diagnosis can also be done if a person has the same reaction after eating avocado every time. Different people may have different symptoms of the allergy. Some of the common symptoms are explained here…

Itching:

In any type of allergy, itching is one of the most common symptoms. In case of allergic reactions due to avocados, immunoglobulin E (IgE) antibodies and histamines produced in the body enter the bloodstream and generate itching allergy symptoms. Sensations of itching or tingling in the mouth, face, lips or throat may indicate allergy. The patient may notice that these oral symptoms may begin within an hour. In most cases, itching is accompanied by eczema. Read the rest of this entry »

Biting nails – a sign of being nervous! Painting nails – a sign of going out! But, did you know that our fingernails can reveal clues to our overall health??? A rosy tinge here, a touch of white there or some bumps or rippling may be an indicator of disease, nutritional imbalances or food intolerance in the body. The condition and color of your nails is a reflection of the quality of the blood that reaches there. Problems in our internal organs and functions of the body are shown up in our nails. In short, nails are the reflections of our total health. As many health problems have an impact on nails; just by observing the fingernails, one can determine the health of the internal organs. It’s a worth to listen to what your hands have to say. Do you know how to read the signs of disease and health problems by looking at the color, texture and shape of nails? Keep reading…. and learn what secrets your nails reveal.

Strong and smooth nails with no discoloration, rough cuticles, pitting, clubbing or any other signs of abuse could be a sign of great health. But what about other nail conditions that require medical attention. Want to look out about unexpected changes in the texture, color and shape of the nails? Take a close look to your fingernails; you may observe slight variations in the color or texture. These defects in nails may not look like much to you; however the trained eye can provide valuable indications regarding your overall health. Read the rest of this entry »

Seeing first tooth of the baby! How exciting it is!!! Being a mother is an outstanding feeling for every woman and each woman in the world wait for this moment, but…but…but…in contrast it comes with a big responsibility. You observe that your precious little one is growing day by day. Somewhere you have to also face the days of gripes and ceaseless crying of your baby when your baby’s first tooth will make their entrance. No one can say exactly when the teething process will start for your baby; however, there are number of signs and symptoms which can show she’s on the way. There’s no prediction about how long or how uncomfortable the process of teething will be for the baby. The severity and type of these symptoms differ extensively from baby to baby.

Your baby’s first tooth can make their grumpy entrance anywhere between 3 and 12 months; the 7th month is the average time of emergence of the tooth. It is surprising to note that the symptoms of teething can appear as much as 2 to 3 months previous to the arrival of first tiny tooth. Symptoms of the baby teething vary greatly from one baby to the next; for one baby, teething means hordes of discomfort and big-time tears while for another child, it might breeze right throughout the arrival of mouth full teeth without any complaint. Crabbiness, drool, and ear pulling are some of the common signs and symptoms that baby teeth are on their way. Read the rest of this entry »

Restless Legs Syndrome (RLS) is a quite common condition of unpleasant sensations and the patient suffering from this condition feels extremely painful sensations in the legs at the time of sitting or lying down. RLS patients feel the unpleasant sensations like tingling, creeping, pulling, crawling, itching, aching, burning or electric shocks. Besides these uncomfortable sensations in the legs, RLS suffering person also feel a strong urge for movement of their legs to get some relief. Movement of the legs relieves their uncomfortable sensations and urge temporarily. Sometimes, these sensations also arise in the arms.

Restless legs syndrome can attack anyone regardless of age and it become worse with ageing. This condition can develop in both sexes, but women can affect more likely than men. The RLS symptoms can differ from mild to severe or we can say, from uncomfortable to irritating to painful. The severe RLS condition is mainly stressful condition and interrupts daily activities. Patients suffering from RLS feel difficulty in traveling and they do not get proper sleep which can lead to daytime drowsiness. RLS is also known as Ekbom syndrome, in the memory of Swedish neurologist “Karl-Axel Ekbom”. This neurologist had officially described RLS first time in 1945. Read the rest of this entry »

Health news of this week is hormone therapy, alzheimer’s genes, breast cancer and health benefits of shopping. So to know all the news in detail refer the following article.

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For good health, a balanced and healthy diet is one of the prerequisites. Fish and other seafood are an essential part of a balanced diet as they are great low-fat sources of many nutrients. They are easiest source of protein and very important source of essential fatty acids. A wide variety of vitamins and minerals are also contained by it. Also, they are low in calories and saturated fats, which make it ideal food for any weight loss eating plan. Recently, the federal government has updated the official guide to healthful eating list, which enlists increasing intake of seafood amid its key recommendations.

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In most of cultures, fish and other seafood is a staple food. They are full of nutrition and flavor. Seafood is the palate’s greatest pleasure for many people. Oysters, crab, clams, tuna, and other seafood offer high-quality protein yet low in cholesterol and fat. They also deliver other important nutrients like B vitamins, potassium, calcium, iron, niacin, and phosphorus. A lot of evidence suggests that people who regularly consume fish and seafood in their diet have a reduced risk of unwanted weight gain. The American Heart Association also recommended in 2002 to consume at least 2 servings of fish in a week, specifically fatty fish. Read the rest of this entry »

Refer the article to know this week’s health news such as calorie counts on menu, dye in foods, contaminated IV and arthritis & skin cancer.

FDA wants to post calorie counts on restaurant menus

On 1st April, the Food and Drug Administration proposed new rules about calorie counts. According to new rules, the chain restaurants with 20 or more places, bakeries, convenience stores, grocery stores, vending machines and coffee chains have to post the amount of calories in each item on menus and menu boards. This rule does not include bowling alleys, movie theaters, airplanes and other business as selling food is not their main business. As per new rules, the restaurant must post the calorie counts clearly and noticeably in big font size and in same color that menu item is printed. Read the rest of this entry »

New Drug Approved for Melanoma

On 25th March, The Food and Drug Administration had approved a new drug to treat the patients with late-stage melanoma which is the foremost cause of death from skin disease. The name of the drug is Yervoy (ipilimumab). In United States about 68,130 new cases of melanoma were identified in 2010 and around 8,700 people died from the disease. Melanoma is considered one of the deadliest types of skin cancer. Bristol-Myers Squibb and Medarex have developed this new drug. A monoclonal antibody, Yervoy works by blocking a molecule named cytotoxic T-lymphocyte antigen (CTLA-4). CTLA-4 delay or turn off the immune system of the body in fighting off cancerous cells. Read the rest of this entry »

Here is provided the news of the week which will allow you to know about the recent health news. Read on to know about the news related to emergency kit, smoking declines, seasonal asthma and Alzheimer’s caregivers.

People Rush for Emergency Kit

After most of disasters, the rush for emergency-supply kits is common. Local residents have rushed for emergency kits, potassium iodide and water purifiers’ aftermath of the tsunami, earthquake and radiation leak in Japan. As possible windblown radiation is anticipated to beat parts of California by Friday, the rush for emergency supplies has taken on urgency. Nearly all emergency-supply backpacks and kits were sold at several store shelves of Mountain View’s Orchard Supply Hardware on Charleston Road. Read the rest of this entry »

Here is given the big news of the week which will let you to know about the latest information regarding health. Read on to know about the news related to Ear Infections, Hazelnuts Recalled, Memory Loss‎ and Fake Pot.

Ear Infections in children fell down 30%

As reported by health officials, ear infections in children fell down by about 30% over the past 15 years. A 30 percent drop is noted in children’s visit to the doctor for ear infections. Some researchers have recommended that the decline in the ear infections is due to the decline in smoking by parents as more parents are selecting not to smoke around their children, meaning less irritation to the children’s airways. Many doctors have given the credit of reduced ear infection to the increasing use of a vaccine against bacteria that is responsible for ear infections. Read the rest of this entry »