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Allergies Allergies Symptoms / Diagnosis Treatment Coping From Daniel More, MD, your Guide to Allergies Spring hay fever season finds people desperate to find relief from their nasal allergy symptoms. Natural therapies, without the use of medicines, is becoming more popular, especially among allergy sufferers. It is a popular notion that eating honey is a natural remedy for symptoms of allergies and asthma. Honey contains various ingredients, including pollen allergens and components of honeybees. Locally-produced honey would be expected to contain local plant pollens to which a person would be allergic, and therefore is the preferred type of honey for allergies. Read more Peanuts to Stay on Airplanes Packets of peanuts will continue to be served on commercial airliners, at least for now. The U.S. Department of Transportation sought to request public comment on the issue, but is... Read more Lastacaft for Eye Allergies Lastacaft (alcaftadine) is an eye drop approved for the treatment of allergic conjunctivitis. Lastacaft treats eye allergies by acting as an antihistamine, as well as acting to stabilize mast cells... Read more Easter Bunny Allergy Today is Easter Sunday, and many children in this country may be given a pet rabbit as a present to celebrate the holiday. While a pet rabbit may be less common than owning a dog or a cat, it certainly isn't unusual. Unfortunately, having an allergy to rabbits isn't unusual, either... Read more Allergies in Pregnancy and Breastfeeding Discussion of allergies and asthma in the pregnant and breastfeeding woman, with special focus on pregnancy categories of medications. Additional discussion is given on a woman's diet during pregnancy and breastfeeding for the baby at risk for allergies. Allergies Ads Allergies Allergy Bee Pollen Allergies Allergies and Skin Cat Allergy Symptoms Featured Articles Drug and Latex Allergies Insect Allergies Anaphylaxis Allergy Shots and Drops (Immunotherapy) Alternative Therapies in the Diagnosis and Treatment of Allergies Glossary of Terms   More from About.com Backyard Chickens 101 Dabble in the self-sufficient, eco-friendly life with these essential chicken-raising tips. More> 24 Amazing Container Gardens These gorgeous and creative gardens prove it doesn't take a lot of space to create something special. More> This newsletter is written by: Daniel More, MD Allergies Guide Email Me | My Blog | My Forum   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About Allergies newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 249 West 17th Street New York, NY, 10011 © 2011 About.com   Must Reads What are Allergies? Symptoms of Allergies Diagnosis of Allergies Treatment of Allergies Preventing Allergies Advertisement