Ginko biloba has been known to cause problems with bleeding and could be particularly dangerous for someone about to undergo surgery or who is already taking any type of blood thinning medication. As frightening as these facts are; consumers rarely get this information from labels of herbal remedies.

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration specifically prohibits manufacturers and marketers of herbal remedies from claiming that their product is able to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any kind of disease or illness. This doesn’t stop many companies from coming as close to that line as possible; or even going over it. Consumers should be wary of any herbal remedy that claims any of above.

Herbal remedies can provide positive benefits when used carefully and wisely. Consumers can safely use herbal remedies by taking time to research product, its effectiveness and drug interactions. Also remember to thoroughly read product label. Some companies attempt to increase their profit margin by including fillers, such as sand, with product.

If you aren’t sure whether an herbal remedy will interact negatively with medications you are already taking, ask your physician. He or she will be able to let you know whether you can safely take product or not.

The information contained in this article is for educational purposes only and is not intended to medically diagnose, treat or cure any disease.

Consult a health care practitioner before beginning any health care program.

Exposure to latex during a surgery can be quite serious, even life threatening. Alternate measures can be used if you inform medical staff.

You may also consider carrying some type of allergy identification in case of an accident.

Individuals who have life threatening allergies, such as some food allergies and allergies related to insect stings and bites may be advised by their doctor to carry a special medical kit with them at all times. This kit usually contains an antidote known as epinephrine and is commonly used as an =injectable. While epinephrine will work as antidote, medical attention should still be sought immediately.

Dust mite allergies affect many people who do not even realize that symptoms they experience are related to an allergy. Dust mites are small organisms that prefer to inhabit areas that are dark and warm. They are completely invisible to naked eye.

Most homes have dust mites. The problem arises when someone is either allergic to dust mites or has asthma. Medical professionals recommend that you eliminate warm and humid environments in your home where dust mites thrive. They are particularly fond of pillows, mattresses, carpet and upholstery. Eliminating these areas in your home as much as possible can help to reduce dust mite population and possibility of allergic reactions.

Hay fever is an extremely common allergy related ailment. In some individuals symptoms, including sneezing and watery, itchy eyes, appear all year while other people only recognize symptoms during certain seasons of year. Most people who experience hay fever at isolated times of year, such as spring or fall, are actually allergic to pollen.

Persons who have problems with hay fever all year are more than likely allergic to something inside their home. This might include dust mites as mentioned above or pet dander. There are a number of over counter and prescription medications that can help reduce symptoms of both seasonal and year round hay fever.

A small number of people are allergic to mold and symptoms can be quite distressful. Black mold is a situation that has recently come to light and results of being exposed to black mold have proven to be quite severe.

While not all molds are black, if you suspect that your home or office has mold of any type, it is well worth it to have a trained professional investigate situation. Reducing humidity in your home or office is an affective way of controlling all kinds of mold, as well as using a disinfectant regularly and keeping air circulating.

A medical professional can determine if you suffer from any of above mentioned allergies by performing blood work. Today it is possible to isolate numerous different types of food allergies as well as dust, mold, pollen and pet dander allergies.

The information contained in this article is for educational purposes only and is not intended to medically diagnose, treat or cure any disease.

Consult a health care practitioner before beginning any health care program.