Baoku Health Guides

As our family members we’d do anything for our pets. With the rising cost of pet care and necessary pet foods it is getting difficult for the average household to afford. We should never have to give up on our pet due to extreme cost situations, but sadly it happens. And is happening more due to tough economic times. Pet Health Insurance can give us a cushion to ride out these tough situations. In addition to keeping our pets happy and healthy. Devastation would ensue if I ever had to give up my dog because I couldn’t pay for his expensive pet health needs. He has cost me a pretty penny fighting his food allergy issues alone.
Some pets have to be on special diets which can get expensive. What’s known as L.I.D. (limited ingredient diet) may be the way to go for some. Limited ingredient pet foods are in demand regardless of your pet having allergies. Some pet owners prefer this diet as a healthier means. Options are rising, but so is the cost. Many great products are now available online and in bulk. This can be a great way to cut down costs as well. The raw food diet which is another popular alternative diet for your pet has companies that even deliver right to your doorstep! Sounds like a good way to spoil our pet, but also a great way to keep them healthy and out of the vet’s office. Many pet owners are even heading to the grocery store and cooking their pets food themselves. This ensures we know exactly what is going into our pets bellies! Reading a complicated list of ingredients on a pet food container can leave us scratching our heads. If we can’t pronounce it, do we really want our little fur kids to eat it?
The good news is with most of these healthier diets your pet is inclined to eat less and have a better quality of life. Therefore these products last longer. In the end it’s worth the little extra dough for our “fur kids” Lastly having Pet Insurance will also put money back in our pocket. So with that expense handled forking over a few extra bucks for quality pet food should be a no brainer.

According to Ayurveda an ancient healing system, one develops allergies when ojas (life force) is depleted & when the immune system is weakened.  High quality ojas  is primarily built from  proper digestion of wholesome foods, and is depleted through stress, lack of rest, toxic foods, irregular eating habits and routines & turbulent emotions. Ayurvedic management of allergies includes :

a) Diet, Nutrition and Digestion – Allergies can be aggravated through improper diet. Foods that can be easily digested, creating nutrients that are then assimilated into the tissues to rebuild their strength is  recommended. Prepare foods in ways that create maximum nourishment for the body.

To avoid any sort of skin problem, one should drink at least eight to ten glasses of water a day to keep dry skin well hydrated. Along with it, eat a high quality healthy diet rich in fresh fruits, nuts and vegetables; get some exercise and the secret 8-hour sleep daily to get a healthy skin.

Most people are quite aware that humans can be allergic to cats, but never consider the fact that cats can actually suffer from allergies as well. A cat’s allergies can be brought about by a variety of causes, including elements in the environment as well as the food they eat. In trying to determine the best natural remedies for cat allergies it is often important to understand the cause of the allergy.

Allergies are the conditions which occur by the hyperactive reaction of the immune system. There are medications and treatments for all types of allergies. The medications should be taken only after diagnosing the causes and types of allergy. If medications are not taken properly, then it will lead to many dangerous side effects. Hence, it is always better to take the proper medications by consulting your medical practitioner. The medications are of various forms such as pills, capsules, shots and nasal sprays. The medications are given by blocking or suppressing the reactions of the chemicals. Lets us take a close look at the different types of medications for allergy:

Ayurveda, an ancient Indian medical system  maintains that although allergens such as pollen, dust, and dander trigger symptoms in susceptible people, they are not the primary cause of allergies instead it  is  the accumulation of  ama (toxic) and low immunity.

An allergy is an abnormal immune system response. According to the National Institute of Health, more than 50% of homes harbor allergens affecting millions people globally.

Now think about this. An allergy is an abnormal immune system response to an allergen that comes in contact with your skin, nasal passages, or through inhalation, ingestion or injection. Allergy symptoms include a runny or stuffy nose, itchy watery eyes, rashes, itchy skin, hives, coughing, wheezing or trouble breathing. The most common indoor allergens include dust mites, mold spores, pet dander, and household chemicals. Outdoor allergens include pollen, grass, weeds and mold. It’s good to be aware of odour in the home, as they many times can be a warning sign of a possible problem.

Did you know that the foods you eat can have a major effect on your tinnitus? That’s right, the ringing you are hearing in your ears right now is at least partly related to the foods you ate earlier today.

Yes, food allergies really can cause Tinnitus or make your existing symptoms worse.  How can this be? Well, among other things, they can cause vasoconstriction and inflammation. Both of these conditions are known to have adverse effects on your ears and auditory system, in particular, triggering or worsening tinnitus symptoms.

Seasonal allergies are common health condition that appear because of  reactions to pollen or grass. Such type of allergies are seen mainly during a specific time of the year especially when the weather changes. Millions of people suffer from seasonal allergies as the spores of trees, flowers and grass makes it way into the air. Grass allergy is also known as hay fever because their causes and symptoms are similar. The symptoms of seasonal allergy are runny nose, wheezing, sneezing are red eyes. The severity of seasonal allergy symptoms usually varies with the seasons.

Do you believe an ice cream can kill a girl or apizza smell would send a boy to an anaphylactic shock? Let\’s see top five weirdest allergies worldwide as follows.

A little girl is allergic to cold

Priscilla Pomerantz, who is allergic to cold, cannot do many activities during the winter such as playing in the snow and even eating an ice cream because air temperature below 70 degrees can lead her to some negative reactions like difficulty in breathing. Therefore, her parents do everything to keep Priscilla warm. Each morning, she is taken to school by car instead of school bus and sits next to a space heater in her class. The bath water has to be hot enough for her to stand it.

It is estimated that over 60 million people suffer from allergies in the United States alone and they are the result of an immune system gone wild!  Instead of recognizing the allergen as BENIGN, the immune system identifies it as something sinister and produces antibodies designed to defuse the foreign invader to protect us.  This defense mechanism results in sniffling, sneezing, coughing, runny nose and more.