Getting children to eat dirt or move to an animal farm is the 'theoretical recommendation' of a Swiss study examining the causes of allergies and asthma.
Allergic conditions can begin at any age. Infants can develop eczema soon after birth. Babies can also suffer from asthmatic reactions to viruses, with chronic coughs and/or wheezing following colds. Preschoolers may develop sensitivity to milk and...
About one in every six children in the U.S. is allergic to one or more substances ranging from pollen, animal dander, house feathers, mites, chemicals, and a variety of foods. Janet Zand, OMD, LAc looks at both the conventional and alternative...