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How to recognize foot fungal symptoms

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Dealing with a foot fungus can be frustrating and also embarrassing. Knowing the symptoms of a toe fungus can help you determine when it's more than just an irritation on your foot. By being aware of these symptoms and clues you can know when it's time to go to the doctor to get help. Sometimes a cream or ointment can help and other times you need much more. Fungal infections can wreak havoc on a person's social life. You might feel uncomfortable going to places like pool parties or summer events when your feet might be seen. You do not have to change your social life when you talk to a doctor who specializes in these infections. You can get the help you need and get back to your normal self. Be sure to talk with a doctor if you see any of these signs on your own feet. Do not sacrifice your social life and fun because you feel you are alone. Redness or Rash When you have a fungal infection on your foot you may notice a rash or red areas popping up on your foot. They

Chocolate Allergy Linked to Roaches

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Allergy sufferers who react to chocolate might be shocked to learn their allergy could be linked to something other than the cocoa bean: an allergy to cockroach. An average of 8 insect parts are found in a chocolate bar and deemed safe, according to the FDA's guidelines. "Most foods have natural contaminants in them, but there are levels which the FDA deems safe," said allergist Dr. Morton M. Teich. "Anything more than 60 insect pieces per 100 grams of chocolate is rejected by the FDA. " Trace amounts of insect parts that are ground into the food and can affect people with allergies and asthma. Some side effects include migraines, cramps, itching or hives. Chocolate isn't the only food product to blame for contamination, other foods like peanut butter, macaroni, fruit, cheese, popcorn, wheat and some cheese also contain this material. Allergists can help patients with cockroach allergies by giving them allergy shots with small amounts of the inse