Latex Allergies

allergic reaction rash :: Article Creator 'I Thought I Just Had A Rash - But A Parasite Was Living Inside My Leg And Laying Eggs' Marystella Gomez was diagnosed with a parasite known as hookworm, leading to a skin condition called cutaneous larva migrans which started out as a simple itchy rash after a holiday Video Loading Video Unavailable The video will auto-play soon8Cancel Play now Woman discovers parasite living in leg A woman was left absolutely horrified to find a parasite growing in her leg and laying eggs at night. Marystella Gomez, 27, noticed small pimples on her leg after a trip to the beach in Colombia. She thought nothing of it, but soon found the spots turned into a rash that kept getting bigger. She went to the doctor to investigate, who said it was likely caused by an allergic reaction or possible even a fungal infecti...

allergic reaction to cinnamon :: Article Creator Evidenced-Based Health Benefits Of Cinnamon Helen Camacaro / Getting Images Medically reviewed by Melissa Nieves, LND, RD Cinnamon (Cinnamomum zeylacium) comes from the bark of various species of cinnamon trees. It has been used as a spice and medicinal remedy for thousands of years. Cinnamon is an aromatic and versatile ingredient in sweet and savory recipes. Cinnamon has been studied for its therapeutic effects, from lowering blood sugar and cholesterol to reducing inflammation. However, consuming large doses of cinnamon can have adverse effects, such as interfering with certain medications and causing gastrointestinal disorders and allergic reactions. This article discusses what the research says about cinnamon and if it is OK to consume it daily. Helen Camacaro / Getting Images What Are the Health Benefits of Cinnamon? Cinnamon contains a compound called cinnamaldehyde, wh...

mosquito allergic reaction :: Article Creator Mosquito Populations Boom After Rains Recent rains throughout the state have created an ideal environment for mosquitoes to breed in, and many areas of the state have been experiencing a particularly strong mosquito presence.     Sonja Swiger, Ph.D., Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service entomologist and professor in the Department of Entomology in Texas A&M's College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, said biting mosquitoes are a seasons-long problem that can change with the environment. Swiger, who is based in Stephenville, said the type of mosquito present and whether it represents just an annoyance or a possible disease vector likely depends on such environmental conditions. Also, water availability and type — such as fresh, clear floodwater in ditches, a container collecting water or stagnant puddles left behind from previous weather events — all contribute to what sort of mosquito mig...