The holiday season could mean indulging in extra fatty and sweet food. But if you are health conscious but do not want to miss out of the festive joy, you can choose healthier version of the goodies. Dr Ben Kim... read more

It is really sad that people with food allergies are not given much thought in any Christmas parties. It is pretty much up to them to abstain from food they cannot eat. The usual Christmas spread does not leave much choice for some one with nut, dairy, wheat and egg allergies, for example. It is especially heart breaking to see children with food allergies cannot join their friends in enjoying the tempting Christmas goodies.

To most of us, Christmas is a time for celebration and joy. However, for those prone to allergies, enjoying this holiday season can be a challenge as Christmas can be full of hidden dangers. The innocent beautiful Christmas tree or the tempting Christmas pudding may be potential allergy triggers. However, if you or your child is prone to allergies, it does not mean that you cannot enjoy Christmas like others. You can definitely enjoy this once a year celebration if you are armed with knowledge of these potential triggers and take a little precaution.

Imagine how sad it is when you took time to carefully choose the perfect gift for your loved ones, only to learn soon after that your gift just trigger a bad case of allergy for him/ her. The last thing... read more

Currently, the only cure for people who are allergy-sensitive is to prevent intake of foods which makes them allergic or what is termed as “allergens.” To avoid food allergy attacks, it is a must to carefully prepare the food that... read more