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Asthma, Hives, Yellow #5 (tartrazine), and Halloween Treats

Posted on October 11, 2011 by barb

It’s October and the Halloween cookies, candies, and cupcakes are out.  What gives Halloween treats that glow-in-the-dark yellow or orange color?  Yellow #5!  If you’re sensitive to this food color, it could exacerbate your asthma and hives anytime you ingest … Read More →

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Asthma’s Correlation with Thyroid Levels

Posted on June 27, 2011 by barb

From:  http://tiredthyroid.com/asthma.html Several studies show the strong correlation of low thyroid levels to asthma. In one study, chronic bronchial asthma patients were given T3 daily for 60 days.  Peak flow increased in all patients, with an average increase of 25%. From:  … Read More →

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