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Pollen, Fruits, Veggies Help Trigger Oral Allergy Syndrome
Up to one-third of people with seasonal allergies may suffer oral allergy syndrome (OAS), which results from a cross-reactivity between seasonal airborne pollen proteins from weeds, grass and trees and similar proteins in some fresh fruits and vegetables. Common symptoms of OAS -- also known as pollen-food syndrome -- include: itchiness, tingling or swelling of the mouth, tongue and throat immediately after eating fresh fruits, vegetables and certain kinds of other foods, according to the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology (AAAAI). In some cases, people may suffer severe throat swelling or even a systemic reaction. People with ragweed pollen allergies might experience symptoms if they eat foods such as bananas, cucumbers, melons, zucchini, sunflower seeds, chamomile tea and Echinacea.
Namibia: Sorry Ngo! - Everybody is Going Green, Including Tafel Lager
Everybody is going green. One can say that green is the latest hype doing the rounds. Every one I know has Green Cross shoes, drinks green tea, has a packet of green vitamin herbs next to his desk and bedside, shops at Woolworth's for green organic foodstuffs and takes green lunch at "Medici Bistro and the Bay Leaf Coffee Shop". .
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