Did you know…
Australia has attended all Summer Olympic Games (1896-2004). Unlike Japan, Germany, Norway and the United States, it participated in the Olympic Games in 1980.
Teddy Flack won two gold medals ( 800m and 1500m ) at the 1896 Olympic Games in Athens, the capital city of Grece. Edwin Harold “Teddy” Flack was the first Australian sportspeople to win an Olympic medal.
Dawn Fraser was a great Australian swimmer. She was born on September 4, 1937 in Adelaide, Australia. This sportswoman won four Olympic titles (1956, 1960, 1964). She also won 23 National Championships: 100m (7), 200m (8), 400m (5), 100 m butterfly (2), 200m medley (1). Dawn, the swimming star and idol national, won 8 medals at the 1958 and 1962 Commonwealth Games. During her sports career, Dawn set 27 world records. She was called “The Queen of Swimming” by Pat Besford, one of the best sportswriters of the world.
From 1938 to 2007, Australia has hosted several international competitions:
The British Empire Games (1938)
The Summer Olympic Games (1956)
The Commonwealth Games (1962)
The FIFA World Youth Championship (1981)
The Commonwealth Games (1982)
The World Athletics Cup (1985)
The Pan Pacific Swimming Championship (1987)
The FINA World Championship (1994)
The IAAF World Junior Championship (1996)
The FINA World Championship (1998)
The Pan Pacific Swimming Championship (1999)
The Summer Olympic Games (2000)
The Paralympic Games (2000)
The Commonwealth Games (2006)
The FINA World Championship (2007)
Melissa Wu has Chinese ancestry. Who is Melissa?. She is one of the best youngest divers of the world. She was born on May 3, 1992 in Sydney. Under the leadership of Xiangning Chen (her coach), she won a gold medal in the 10m platform event at the FINA World Junior Championships in Kula Lumpur (Malaysia). Melissa also won a silver medal at the 2006 Commonwealth Games in Melbourne (Australia). Before the Commonwealth Games, Melissa won three gold medals at the 1995 Australian Championship. This athlete resides in Brisbane, Australia. Currently, she is training very hard. “I get let out of school about an hour early each day to come to trining. I do one less subject that the others so I can catch up on homework and assignments.But teachers and school friends understand this demanding daily routine.They are really happye for me!”,she says.
This country has participated in the Commonwealth Games 18 times: Hamilton’1930, London ’1934, Sydney ’1938, Auckland ’1950, Vancouver ’1954,Cardiff ’1958, Perth’1962, Kingston’1966, Edinburgh’1970, Christchurch’1974, Edmonton’1978, Brisbane’1982, Edinburgh’1986, Auckland ’1990, Victoria ’1994, Kuala Lumpur ’1998, Manchester ’2002 and Melbourne’2006.
The Australian men’s volleyball team qualified for the 2004 Olympic Games in Greece. At the Olympic Qualification Tournamente in Tokyo, Australia defeated many teams such as Japan (host country), South Korea and the People’s Republic of China. For the first time, Australia beating Japan, who won three medals at the 1964, 1968 and 1972 Olympic Games. The Australian team was trained by Jon Uriarte (Argentina), who was one of the best volleyball players in the 1980s. The Olympic players were: Brett alderman, David Beard, Matthew Young, Luke Campbell, Zane Christensen, Hidde van Beest, Grant Sorensen, Travis Moran, Dan Howard, Andrew Earl, David Ferguson and Benjamin Hardy.
From 1896 to 1972, Australia won 63 Olympic gold medals.
Catherine “Cathy” Salome Freeman is an iconic figure in Australia’s sports. She become the first Aborigine to win an Olympic gold medal since James Franciscus “Jim” Thorpe (United States) at the 1912 Stockholm Olympic Games. Like Dawn Frasser (Olympic champion), Sir Frank (Nobel Prize in Medicine), Shane Gould (Olympic champion) and Patrick White (Nobel Prize for Literature), she was elected Australian of the Year (1998).
Date birth:16/2/1973
Place of birth: Slade Point,Mckay,Queensland
Event (track & field): 400m
Distinctions:1st at the 2003 Australian Championship; 1st at the 2000 Grand Prix; 1st at the 2000 Golden League; 1st at the 2000 Olympic Games; 1st at the 2000 Australian Championship; 2nd at the 1999 IAAF World Indoor Championship; 1st at the 1999 Australian Championship; 1st at the 1999 World Athletics Championship; 1st at the 1998 Australian Championship;1st at the 1997 World Athletics Championship;1st at the 1997 Australian Championship; 1st at the 1996 IAAF Grand Prix ; 2nd at the 1996 Olympic Games; 4th at the 1995 World Athletics Championship; 1st at the 1995 Australian Championship; 2nd at the 1994 IAAF Grand Prix; 1st at the Commonwealth Games; 3rd at the 1992 Australian Championship.
This country has great athletes in this century: Libby Lenton (swimming/ world champion, 2007), Nathan Deakes (athletics/world champion, 2007), Chantelle Newbery (diving/ Olympic gold medalist, 2004), Anna Meares (cycling/ Olympic gold medalist, 2004), Simon Fairweather (archery/ Olympic gold medalist, 2000), Ryan Bayley (cycling/ Olympic gold medalist, 2004), Sara Carrigan (cycling/ Olympic gold medalist, 2004), Gail Miller (water polo/ Olympic gold medalist, 2000), Leisel Jones (swimming/ world champion, 2007), Scott McGlory (Olympic gold medalist, 2000). Michael Diamond (shooting/ Olympic gold medalist, 2000), Jana Rawlinson (track & field/ world champion,2007), Matt Welsh (swimming/ world champion, 2007), Philip Dutton (equestrian/ Olympic gold medalist, 2000), Stuart Tinney (equestrian/ Olympic gold medalist, 2000), Ian Thorpe (swimming/ Olympic gold medalist, 2000 and 2004), Kerry Pottharst (beach volleyball/ Olympic gold medalist, 2000),Grant Hacker (swimming/ Olympic gold medalist, 2000 and 2004), Susie O’Neill (swimming/ Olympic gold medalist, 2000), Mark Turboll (sailing/ Olympic gold medalist, 2000), Lauren Burns (taekwondo/ Olympic gold medalist, 2000), Natalie Cook (beach volleyball/ Olympic gold medalist, 2000) and Jessicah Schipper (swimming/ world champion, 2007).
The Australian men’s basketball team is one of the best of the world.
Top performances:
1956 Melbourne Olympic Games-12th place (host country)
1964 Tokyo Olympic Games-9th place
1970 FIBA World Championship-12th place
1972 Munich Olympic Games-9th place
1974 FIBA World Championship-12th place
1976 Montreal Olympic Games-8th place
1978 FIBA World Championship-7th place
1980 Moscow Olympic Games-8th place
1982 FIBA World Championship-5th place
1984 Los Angeles Olympic Games-7th place
1986 FIBA World Championship-17th place
1988 Seoul Olympic Games-4th place
1990 FIBA World Championship-7th place
1992 Barcelona Olympic Games-6th place
1994 FIBA World Championship-5th place
1996 Atlanta Olympic Games-4th place
1998 FIBA World Championship-9th place
2000 Sydney Olympic Games-4th place
2004 Athens Olympic Games-9th place
2006 FIBA World Championship-13rd place
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Interesting Facts About Olympic Countries – Australia
Training Barefoot – Is Freeing Your Feet The Healthier Way?
If you have been living in a cave or just stepped out of the jungle barefoot then you can skip this article. However for most of us with feet that have been shaped and moulded from the shoe then welcome to an emerging trend in training called the ‘Barefoot Revolution’. Companies like Nike have jumped on board releasing their Nike Free range and employing the likes of Paula Radcliff and Wayne Rooney to promote them. But is it just another gimmick? So is going barefoot a healthier option?
In this article I will outline the 1. Potential shoe dangers 2. A functional trainer’s perspective to barefoot training 3. Tips to consider before going barefoot 4. Are barefoot shoes an option?
1. Potential shoe dangers
Wearing the wrong shoe can directly cause or aggravated the following:
- Arch pain
- Arthritis of the foot
- Bunions
- Calluses
- Corns
- Foot numbness
- Hammer toe
- Heel fissures
- Heel pain
- Heel spurs
- Mallet toe
- Overlapping toes
Adding to that list is the indirect effect of wearing shoes (especially improperly fitted ones) which includes especially ankle, knee, and hip dysfunction. The other major side effect indicated especially with poorly fitted shoes is back pain. Beauty/fashion has seduced many people into cramming their feet into narrow shoes. I am constantly reminding female clients of the dangers of high heel shoes. Yes ladies, they may look good, but they are a sure fire way to encourage future problems (particularly in the back) due to progressively shortening and tightening of the calf muscles (which has a chain reaction effect to other areas like the back) and restricting the foot.
2. A functional trainer’s perspective to barefoot training
Functional training expert Ian O’Dwyer from Fitness Personally on the Gold Coast in Australia gives four reasons why he trains his clients in bare feet:
a) The foot contains the most proprioceptors (sensors) in the body…why would we want to “slow” the messages to the nervous system by minimizing the impact/ground force the foot accepts.
b) The foot contains 26 Bones and 25 joints…if you think that the legs have 2 knee joints and 2 hip joints it would be obvious to reason that the feet would be more important to have working at optimal efficiency!! Very important that we get the foot to move in all 3 planes of motion incorporating gravity, integration, multiplanar movement, proprioception and dynamic stability…. this is very difficult when we have artificial sources (orthotics, heel lifts etc) stabilizing it.
c) The body recognizes movement not muscles (Bobath 1980). The more we can take the foot to its end range of function without pain or discomfort the better the reaction and the more likely that it will allow better activation of the abdominals. (For those biomechanically minded: during heel strike the calcaneus will evert/pronate causing the talus to internally rotate and therefore the tibia to internally rotate causing a chain reaction up the body. At the end, the femur internally rotates causing anterior tilting of the pelvis more rotation of the hip and activation of the abdominals).
d) It’s a lot easier to see if the foot is contributing to a physical problem eg knee pain, hip dysfunction, sacro-illiac joint (SIJ) pain.
3. Tips to consider before going barefoot:
- Start slow: Your feet will adapt to harsher terrain over time, but they will not become impregnable.
- Look at your background for guidance: If you have engaged in barefoot practices before, such as a traditional martial art for example, you will probably adapt faster than someone who has worn shoes all of their lives.
- Only train barefoot in places you are confident you will not cause injury. Most gyms are not good places (dumbbells can do a lot of damage to little toes, so always be careful) and generally do not allow it.
- Get your shots up to date! Tetanus is a key one. You never know when you may inadvertently puncture your feet on something sharp, no matter how careful you are.
- Use your common sense: If the temperature is hot enough to see waves coming from the pavement, chances are you’re not going to want to run on that. Try some grassy areas instead.
- Consult a foot specialist before attempting any form of barefoot training. Have them check your foot-type to see if you are likely to encounter any problems with training barefoot.
4. Are barefoot shoes an option?
Well it sounds like an Oxymoron to me. I have used them and found them very strange in the beginning, you definitely have to get used to them. My first pair split quite early. The second pair have held up a bit better. That is on average the general consensus to date, most of the brands including Nike have created a shoe that allows an incredible amount of freedom but do not have a long life. Obviously it depends on the amount of use. My response is if you try them ask for a good guarantee.
Your 3d Coach
Craig Burton
Natural Ways to Treat Arthritis
Any person who suffers from arthritis, or knows someone that does, is very aware of the discomfort and pain connected to arthritis and how difficult it can be to deal with it. These unfortunate people invariably try to relieve their suffering through use of over-the-counter treatments and medications. Even though these medications do help, there are alternative natural ways that are safe to treat arthritis.
A natural remedy is consuming raw juices – highly recommended are potato and green juices (for many years potato juice has provided relief to arthritis suffers). To prepare potato juice, thinly slice a potato leaving the skin on, put and leave the slices in a glass of cold water for a number of hours (better overnight) and then drink this juice.
Omega 3 Fatty Acids (present in most fish species) also help in treating arthritis. People who don’t eat fish can take supplements containing Omega 3 Fatty Acids that can be purchased at health and drug stores. Omega 3 Fatty Acids offer relief from all arthritis forms but the most noticeable results are amongst rheumatoid arthritis suffers.
An effective and easy treatment is the massaging of warm olive oil over areas affected by arthritis (make sure it is not too hot as painful burns to the skin can result). Rosemary, sage or garlic can be added to olive oil – dilute at approximately ten parts olive oil to one part of the chosen additive. Relief is felt soon after application to the affected area.
Taking warm baths can offer relief from the discomfort and pain caused by arthritis as cold bathes may increase pain and discomfort. Many people also add Epson salts to warm bathwater – about three to four tablespoons. When taking such a bath make sure to stay in the water for a minimum of thirty minutes.
Limited exercise can also help with pain relief. Arthritis suffers should be cautious when exercising and must avoid over exertion which can exacerbate pain and discomfort. Simple exercises like walking, squeezing a stress ball, etc. are often effective.
How to Find Cheap Hearing Aids
Many people are in the grip of hearing disorders. Some of them go for corrective surgery while others settle for the various available hearing aids. Unfortunately, hearing aids these days are very expensive. This creates problems for those who cannot afford to buy them yet cannot do without them. For them, cheap hearing aids come very handy.
But where to find cheap hearing aids? Well, the best place is on the web. On the Net one can come across many manufacturers that sell cheap hearing aids. One can do some research and make inquiries related to the product of one’s choice and order for the same sitting right in the comfort of one’s home.
To get the best hearing aids at a cheap price it is essential to compare the available products. It is important that when you are involved with comparisons you prepare a listing that compares the various hearing aids feature by feature. Remember, this is the only practical manner through which you can hope to logically assess the various options available to you based on their quality and, of course, the price.
Another good option for you is to get in touch with some renowned and big hearing aid manufacturers or retailers. They regularly have old models that they sell at a heavily discounted price. Many hearing aid wholesalers, in fact, sometimes offer discounts on even popular, high quality models. If you are lucky, you can even find digital models considerably reduced from their usual retail prices.
Usually, most of them do not much advertise their cheap products. So, you must, on your own, extract information on the issue from them.
You could also get hold of cheap hearing aids by deciding to buy the base model of renowned manufacturers. The model in question may not come with many advanced features; still, you will get a quality product that would come with a guarantee.
You could also go for a basic analog or programmable analog model. Analog hearing aids tend to be a lot cheaper vis-
Pneumonia In Children – Learn About Symptoms And Treatment Plans
Pneumonia is a lung infection, either in one lung or in both. When both lungs are infected, it is called double pneumonia. If the infection is mild, the visit to your doctor may be avoided and your kid can continue his day-to-day activities normally, it is called walking pneumonia.
Lungs play an important role in the respiratory system of our body. The air that we breathe in, has oxygen which is filtrated in the lungs. This filtered oxygen is then circulated around the body by blood that is passed by the alveoli from breathing tubes. Minute blood vessels or Capillaries are circumvented by little air sacs called alveoli. Generally, there are over 600 million alveoli in our human body. The air which is absorbed is added to the alveoli and the extracted oxygen is dissolved in our blood. It is the responsibility of the RBCs to circulate the oxygen to every part of the body. Oxygen is essential in the efficient working of the system and inadequate supply of oxygen may harm the organs and at times, it can be critical. This operation gets affected when the lungs are attacked by pneumonia.
Pneumonia affects the proper working of the lungs, since the infection creates fluid which blocks the alveoli. Successively the oxygen doesn’t go deep into the lungs and very less oxygen is given to the blood. Respiration is affected and the shape worsens when both lungs are infected by pneumonia.
Persons of every age group, from kids to old may be affected by pneumonia. A common myth among the people is that the person might catch pneumonia if they get wet often. But in reality, bacteria or virus infects the person. When a human infected with cold or flu faces worsening in their condition, then he may be affected by pneumonia. This occurs since the irritation induced by the cold or flu aids the pneumonia microbes to enter the lungs and spread the infection.
The bacteria or virus which induces pneumonia may cause harms, and the severity depends upon the general health of the kid. If bacteria causes the infection, then the kid may fall ill very soon and will get fever with very high temperature along with chills. Pneumonia that is induced by virus grows very slowly and also takes a long time to cure. The kid may also suffer headache, chest pain, muscle pain, and or cough. The kid may suffer breathing difficulty, so he will breath faster, which might make him spit out floppy mucus. The kid might have to totally refrain from eating.
While given the appropriate treatment, the child may regain fully. The physician will first analyze the breathing and heartbeat using the stethoscope. And the stethoscope also aids in examining the lungs,and the noise produced by the lungs serve in checking if it carries some fluids. Sounds characterized by bubbling or crackling indicate the attack of pneumonia. A chest X-ray might be taken too. The White uneven area indicates fluid buildup. By viewing the X-ray, the physician can determine whether the infection was stimulated by virus or bacteria. If it is stimulated by bacteria, then antibiotics might be prescribed. And whenever it is hard for the kid to accept the medicine or retain it inside, the kid will be shot with IV fluid. Whenever virus is the reason for the infection, antibiotic medicines will not work. Cough medicine along with fever reducers, may be supplied in such cases. The medications will be useless, if the kid does not take sufficient rest and excess liquids.
Injections may be taken to prevent the attack of pneumonia. The series of injections are called pneumococcal. Normal flu injections may also be useful, especially for children who have bronchial asthma or any other forms of lung infection. Sleep and rest also tones up the immune system. Regularly cleaning the hands can help in keeping harmful germs away.
Traditional Gout Treatments
Gout will usually strike a joint without warning and in a powerful way. In 75% of cases, the attack will begin on the big toe of either foot. Gout affected joints will display the most obvious signs of swelling and inflammation of any of all of the types of arthritis. Women are not as prone to gout attacks as men. Taking into account all gout cases, women only count for about 5 %.
When faced with the first gout attack, a person will generally need to endure the pain for several days. Then the pain will disappear even if the condition has not been treated. It may take several weeks, months and even years for a gout attack to flare up again. Sometimes the symptoms will never appear again. On the other hand, if a person suffers from repeated attacks, joint damage and immobility may occur. Gout can oftentimes be traced to a hereditary abnormality within the body which affects the way it process uric acid. When a diet high in purine levels is consumed regularly, the bodies uric acid levels can increase.
When treated, goals focus on the termination of gout attacks, gout pain relief, inflammation relief, the prevention of future attacks and the avoidance of complications. Gout is usually treated successfully but complications can arise when the patient does not cooperate with the recommended changes of habits regarding diet, exercise or the medication plan. It is always suggested to avoid foods considered rich in purine. Other helpful measures include an increase in water consumption, weight loss (not too rapid), an elimination or reduction in the consumption of alcohol (especially beer) and taking the proper medications.
Traditional pharmaceutical medications for gout include Sulfinpyrazone, Allopurinol, Probenecid, Corticosteroids, Adrenocortocotropic hormone (ACTH) and Colchicines. NSAIDS are a common medication prescribed first, especially indomethacin. There are other equally effective medicines. This kind of medicine is usually prescribed at max dosage and reduced as the gout symptoms decrease in intensity and frequency.
Colchicine treats acute flare ups and is also used in the prevention of future attacks. It works primarily by reducing inflammation. Usually this medicine is either taken in small doses for long periods of time or in large doses for short periods of time. Corticosteroids are used by patients who cannot use colchicines or NSAIDS and is given in the form of an intramuscular injection over the course of multiple days.
Chronic gout sufferers are usually given Allpurinal. This medication affects the uric acid manufacturing system within the body. This is mainly a preventive medication. ColBenemid contains Probenecid and Colchicine and has anti gout properties. Sulfinpyrazone is used to treat a condition known as gouty arthritis. It lowers the levels of uric acid within the bloodstream.
Here are some simple but vitally important preventive factors:
- Hydrate yourself! Drink plenty of water.
- Maintain a weight that is healthy for your body type
- Alter your diet by avoiding purine rich foods and reducing alcohol intake (especially beer)
- Follow your doctor’s instructions
Doctor. What’s the Best Treatment for Arthritis?
Regardless of the type of arthritis, the goals of arthritis treatment are similar.
These include the following:
o Relieve pain/inflammation
o Minimize risks of therapy
o Retard disease progression
o Provide patient education
o Prevent work disability
o Enhance quality of life and functional independence
While the goals are similar they are achieved using different approaches depending on the diagnosis. The effective management includes a combination of conventional medicines, effective alternative treatments, changes in diet and food, rest, exercise, lifestyle changes (e.g., weight loss if needed), and joint protection.
Factors involved in decision making include the diagnosis, the severity of disease, and the patient’s response to previous therapies.
The decision making doesn’t end there either. As a patient is followed over time, things change. What initially was felt to be an effective arthritis treatment may no longer be effective…and side-effects may occur.
Additions and deletions of medications need to be considered. Drug interactions with other therapies are a concern.
Co-morbid conditions (other medical illnesses) enter into the equation. Newer therapies, when they arrive, may change the picture.
Patient preference, when it can be accommodated, should also be considered. And this dovetails with a patient’s lifestyle… The right therapy for a working man of 35 may not be the right therapy for a retired woman of 80. The correct arthritis treatment for a hard-driving executive may not be ideal for a laid back person who wants to use as many natural remedies as possible.
Finally, the ever-changing landscape of insurance issues plays a role… in my opinion, way too big a role in decision making. In fact, I feel patients should not- not ever- make a decision to see a rheumatologist based on whether the physician “participates in their insurance plan” or not. The reason is that insurance plans do not pay a good physician what they are worth. If you value your health enough to get better, to feel less pain, to avoid crippling, then you owe it to yourself to see the best specialist, not the cheapest, and not just the one who “participates in your insurance plan.”
Natural Treatments for Rheumatoid Arthritis
Rheumatoid arthritis is described as an autoimmune disease that causes the joints to become inflamed. People who live with this condition usually have the most trouble with their wrists, hands, feet and knees.
When a person suspects that he or she may have arthritis, they really should see a rheumatologist. Unfortunately, the treatment of choice is usually just to mask the pain every day. Even though this treatment may work well for the short term, it does nothing to address the root cause of the problem.
It has been speculated that people who get plagued by Rheumatoid arthritis have an autoimmune break down of some sort. The break down then allows antigens inside the body to produce the painful symptoms of this disease. There are different drugs a doctor may put a person on, but for those who don’t want to take a lot of different prescription drugs, there are alternative options.
Some people who suffer with Rheumatoid arthritis may choose to learn about herbs. There are many herbs that have been used for centuries to deal with this disease. Ginger, for example, has been used to relieve arthritis symptoms when taken on a regular basis.
Similarly, someone might learn about which foods to eat more of, and which ones to eliminate from their diets to help arthritis symptoms. You may want to consider eliminating foods such as cayenne pepper, excess sugar, saturated fat and too many starches from your diet since they have been shown to worsen symptoms.
There are some arthritis sufferers who swear by fish oil. No matter what you decide you want to do for your symptoms, it is vital that you know that you do have a choice in your treatments. There is no need for you to suffer needlessly with your arthritis pain or be dependent upon a medicine cabinet full of medications.
Sinus Infection Natural Cures – 5 Effective Natural Cures For Sinus Infection
People suffering form sinus infections experience a lot of pain and discomfort. Several millions of dollars are spent on cure and research of this most common ailment suffered by people all over the world. Sometimes, acute sinusitis may also lead to brain infections or other chronic problems. When an infection occurs, it starts with hay fever or asthma. The sinuses and their lining become inflamed resulting in air and mucus getting blocked inside. This causes pressure on the sinus walls causing severe pain. There are several sinus infection natural cures that can provide relief from most of the sinus problems.
A simple yoga cure called Jala Neti
Jala Neti is simple and inexpensive process that is done at home without worrying about side effects. This sinus infection natural cure method is known as sinus rinse which does not cause pain. Doctors recommend this simple home treatment to prevent sinus infections and in treating rhinitis as a cleansing practice. This ancient Indian yoga treatment is called Jala Neti that requires a ceramic pot with a spout called Neti pot and warm saline water and is available at health food stores or at drug stores. Patients find immediate relief and experience ease of breathing instantly after this procedure. A mixture of half a teaspoon of salt and half a teaspoon of baking soda is mixed with a cup of warm water. Standing over the bathroom sink, the mixture is taken in a Neti pot that resembles a tea pot. Slightly tilting the head sideways the water is poured slowly into the upper nostril from the spout. The saline water flows out through the other nostril that is facing down. Gargling with plain water is the next step. Repeat with the other nostril.
Some other sinus infection natural cures
Inhaling the steam using peppermint leaves or lemon leaves also helps to ease breathing is one of the common sinus infection natural cures without side effects. Eucalyptus is an herb and antiseptic that can help in sore throats. This can also be used as tea. Apple cedar vinegar is also one of the safe sinus infection natural cures. Oil pulling is an Indian remedy that is proven to provide relief from sinus infection problems instantly. Applying moist hot towels on the face can help to relieve the facial pain.
Are You Allergic to Yeast Products?
Many people suffer from yeast allergies. Whether they are allergic to yeast products or simply react to foods containing yeast, it is a common problem that can usually be controlled with diet. Eating foods that contain yeast may cause your body to react. Consuming large quantities of yeast at the same time; i.e. eating pizza and drinking beer may also cause an allergic reaction.
Yeast is not all bad. Our stomachs and digestive organs contain yeast that helps breakdown the food we consume and keep the digestive system in good working order. Too much yeast, or too much of a foreign yeast can cause allergic and other digestive related reactions.
People who are allergic to yeast products must avoid foods that contain yeast as much as possible. The degree of avoidance is directly related to the significance of the allergy. For example, I am mildly allergic to yeast. It makes me feel terrible, but does not cause life-threatening symptoms.
There are some very common symptoms among those allergic to yeast products:
- Headaches
- Eczema
- Skin rashes
- Fatigue
- Acne or pimples
If you experience other, more severe symptoms, seek out professional medical advice. Severe allergic reactions to yeast are uncommon and usually found in childhood. If you experience a new reaction, see your doctor immediately.
You may experience some of the symptoms above, or like me, have an upset stomach for a short period of time. This is completely normal, and the symptoms go away completely when no yeast containing foods are consumed.