A rose by any other name could still prompt symptoms of allergy in those who are hypersensitive to the plant. Allergies are episodes of mistaken immunological identity. The body’s internal defense system identifies a harmful substance as a threat, and mounts an attack against it.

Having allergies means the the immune system is over responding to some type of substance, that does not normally trigger a response. Common substances that cause allergies are pollen, mold, pet hair, dust, pollution and some types of foods.

Smoking is the single greatest avoidable cause of death and disease in the United States, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

The Wild Rose D-tox is an herbal colon-cleansing program developed to remove waste and toxins from your body. Following the detox for 12 days is believed to help flush your body of harmful chemicals, like pesticides, found in your food.

The shiitake mushroom is a fungus that is full of potassium, phosphorus and vitamin B. The mushroom is a common ingredient in Asian cuisine, and an extract of the mushroom is often used to make medications to treat conditions such as high cholesterol.

If you have a sulfa allergy, you are not likely to react to sulfites from onions and garlic and vice versa. A sulfa allergy is mediated by the immune system. Sulfite reactions occur because your body is reacting to a metabolic product of sulfite called sulfur dioxide.

Knowing what allergens trigger your throat to swell, will help you avoid a life-threatening allergic condition, called anaphylaxis. Throat swelling allergies are a common sign of anaphylaxis, a severe allergy that affects your entire body.

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