Category Archives: Health and Medicines

Food allergies occur when the body’s immune system mistakenly believes that a food protein, or allergen, poses a threat. In response to the perceived threat, chemicals are released into the blood. These chemicals in turn cause the symptoms of an … Continue reading →

Feeling more tired than usual? Got a scratchy throat, runny nose and achy muscles? Looks like you’ve caught the flu. Between work, school, and all around busy schedules, who can afford to be sick for very long? (Answer: No one!) … Continue reading →

Gluten is the protein found in wheat, rye and barley. Many people choose a gluten-free lifestyle to avoid refined flour, which has almost no nutritional value but is calorie-laden. Some people avoid gluten because they suffer from celiac disease (the … Continue reading →