Jan

22

Mobile

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Most of us carry one nowadays - the mobile phone.  In fact, we find it hard to operate without this essential device.  We need to be contactable or we need to contact others at the drop of a hat. For mobile phone fanatics, upgrading one every few months has grown to be part of their lifestyle habits.

Yet of lesser known is that a few of us have a type of allergy known as the . A mobile phone allergy is scientifically known as mobile phone mast electromagnetism.  Radiation or microwaves generated by the mobile phones can trigger an allergic response in those who are suffering from eczema or dermatitis.

In fact, more and more studies have shown that mobile phones can be harmful to our health, even for those who do not have a .  An excessive use can increase resting blood pressure, confusion, anxiety and short-term memory loss. Radio waves emitted from mobile phones can disrupt some part of the brain that are used for controlling memory and learning.

In a recent study, it has been proven the mobile phone users are more likely to develop fatigues, frequent headaches or even brain cancer.

Granted, it is hard to live without the mobile phone. The best we can do is buy radiation shields for the mobiles.  You can also try moving the aerial of the phone 8 inches from your head to reduce exposure to some extent. Obviously, for those who have a mobile phone allergy, it is best to go without one.  At least, you enjoy the benefit of saving tons of money in phone bills and phone sets. 

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Nov

20

Food

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A peanut allergy is often lifelong.  There are some rare cares whereby young children with a peanut allergy outgrow this condition.

Having a peanut allergy warrants a lot of care and attention.  It is a very common food allergy and is one of those that can be fatal, causing severe reactions include anaphylaxis. Coming into contact with traces of protein can also set off a whole series of reactions. Hence, it is important to check that even the utensils used to serve the food have not been used for food containing peanuts.

Raw peanuts or cooked peanuts do not make a difference to allergy sufferers.  Peanuts contain a number of allergens that are not destroyed by cooking or roasting.

Some amounts of refined peanut oil are thought to be safe if you have a peanut allergy because the proteins causing the reactions are removed during processing.  However, refrain from using or consuming cold-pressed, or unrefined/unprocessed (crude) peanut oil as these contain small amounts of peanut allergens.

If you have a , you may also want to check if you are sensitive to legumes as they contain similar allergens to peanuts.  Legumes are foods such as soya, green beans, green peas kidney beans, and lupins.  Other types of nuts that you may also need to test include almonds, walnuts, hazelnuts, pine nuts, Brazil nuts and cashew nuts.

If you have a school going kid with a , you should advise teachers and the school as well about your kid’s condition as well.  You may consider packing your kid’s own meals to minimise the chance of your kid coming into contact with peanuts.  Most definitely, ensure that your kid does not eat any chocolates, cakes or deserts that contain peanuts in them.

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