Famous Hanoi Coffee You Should Avoid If You Have an Egg Allergy! Hanoi is famous for its Egg Coffee, a rich and creamy delicacy served at the renowned Cafe Giang. This specialty drink blends strong Vietnamese coffee with a frothy layer of whipped egg yolk and sugar, creating a smooth, custard-like experience. But if you […]
Unveiling the Hidden Danger: Wheat Allergy from Skincare Products In recent years, an unexpected trend has emerged in the world of allergies: Individuals previously unaffected by wheat allergies are experiencing adverse reactions linked to skincare products containing wheat derivatives. This revelation sheds light on the intricate relationship between skincare ingredients causing allergic sensitization and in
Certain Acne products can have Cancer causing chemical! The Benzene Risk in Benzoyl Peroxide Acne Products Recently, Valisure LLC, an independent testing laboratory, conducted comprehensive analyses on 66 Benzoyl Peroxide (BPO) products, including creams, lotions, gels, and washes. Shockingly, these tests revealed benzene levels far exceeding the FDA’s permissible limit of 2 parts per
Following My Nose: A Walk, a Feast, and a Surprising Allergy Connection I was casually walking around the neighborhood trying to lose weight, when suddenly I smelled something delicious! Following my Nosey Nose, I came upon a lamb roasting on a charcoal pit. The aluminum foil is to keep the central part from being overcooked
Understanding the Allergic March It was a pleasure for me to give a talk on the Allergic March. Essentially the allergic march describes how children first starts off with eczema. This is closely followed by food allergy. These children then go on to develop allergic rhinitis which can end up with asthma. Everyone always asks
As I was driving this morning, the sky was blue and sunny. There was traffic everywhere and I noticed that everyone is shopping for Mandarin Oranges. Today is Chap Goh Mei, Year of the Dragon. It is also the last day of the Chinese New Year celebrations. The story is that in the past, single
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Atopic Dermatitis: The First Warning Sign of Allergies Atopic dermatitis (eczema) is more than just dry, itchy skin—it’s often the earliest indicator of an allergic tendency. People with eczema have an overactive immune system that reacts abnormally to environmental triggers, leading to chronic skin inflammation and a weakened skin barrier. This makes the skin more
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The Blue Mansion is the Cheong Fatt Tze mansion. This was a building that is built according to Chinese Feng Shui principles. The back of the house of higher than the front. The roof was designed to circulate rainwater through the house and drain into the air-well at the center of the house to symbolize
Did you know that Hereditary Angioedema (HAE) causes sudden swelling not related to allergy? This condition can cause sudden swelling anywhere in the body , including face, hands, gastrointestinal tract and genitals. Although HAE is often inherited, 20-25% of cases are from new spontaneous mutations and these patients have no family history of swelling. Decreased C1 inhibitor
You can watch the clip here: One of the unique Malaysian CNY culture is the Yee Sang! It consists of many colorful vegetables, pickles, fruits held together with a sticky dressing topped off with nuts and crunchy crackers. Each ingredient has a special meaning! There are so many variations of ingredients and taste that no
