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Bad Seasonal Allergies? This Could be Your Answer
It’s that time of year again. The pollen starts to stir, irritating the millions who suffer from seasonal allergies. While most of us happily welcome the warmer weather, for the estimated 50 million Americans who suffer from seasonal allergies, spring brings misery. Thanks to the pollen from blooming grasses, weeds and trees, and the spores from fungi and molds, those with allergies will experience...
April 22, 2023
Prepare Yourself for Spring Allergies
It’s that time of the year again. The sniffles, congestion, and red eyes are a dead giveaway: It’s allergy season. And now is the time to get prepared. Many allergy sufferers have multiple allergens but a whole lot of us are sensitive to pollen — and therefore we suffer most in the spring. Here are some solid tips on preparing for those miserable spring allergies. Set Up an Appointment With a Doctor...
February 21, 2023
The Food That Might Alleviate Seasonal Allergies
Could a spoonful of honey provide relief from seasonal allergies? This alternative treatment for the symptoms of allergic rhinitis hasn’t been widely accepted by conventional medicine but research indicates it produces promising results. A natural remedy that's easy to come by, honey could be used in place of conventional medications or as additional support for those dealing with severe symptoms....
August 31, 2022
32 Ways to Prevent & Overcome Allergies
"Allergies" or "allergic reactions" - some of which are referred to as "hypersensitivity reactions" in the scientific community - are at epidemic (if not pandemic) levels right now.  Different theories are being proposed as to why this is so but the most convincing one (according to some experts) is that ubiquitous toxic chemicals and biological agents in our food, water and air are to blame. Since...
August 12, 2022
Signs You Might Have Chemical Sensitivity Disorder
People who have -multiple chemical sensitivity disorder- (MCS) experience reactions after exposure to low levels of chemicals found in everyday objects such as carpet, plastic, perfume and paint, among others. The -substances- that can trigger MCS reactions are seemingly endless, making it challenging to pin down and eliminate irritants. What’s more, those who have MCS are likely to have sensitivities...
April 23, 2022
Natural Allergy Relief
Stuffy nose, watering, itchy eyes and dry mouth — these are just a few of the annoying symptoms of seasonal allergies. For many, allergies are more than annoying; they can seriously affect the quality of life. But treating allergies isn’t always simple. Some medications come with -side effects- that are nearly as annoying as the symptoms themselves, and others just don’t work as well as we might hope....
March 29, 2022
6 Simple Strategies to Fight Seasonal Allergies
It’s that time of year again, when the cool evening temperatures, changing color of leaves and blooming ragweed trigger allergies and send many running for allergy medications to relieve sneezing, running noses, puffy eyes, itchy throats, wheezing and hacking coughs. However, a nutritarian diet – can offer greater relief this time of year, along with other life-long benefits.  A study of 56 different...
August 27, 2021
Combat Pet Allergies While Keeping Your Pet
There’s nothing like curling up with a furry friend on a chilly night. But no matter how much we love our pets, there may be allergy problems that come with them. Fortunately, there are strategies to reduce pet allergies without giving up our four-legged family members. What Causes Allergies From Pets? - Allergies related to our pets commonly come from either their -saliva or the dander- that’s on...
March 8, 2021
Allergies May Help Us Avoid COVID-19
Allergies can make breathing difficult, so it’s safe to assume they might make upper respiratory infections even more severe. But if that's the case then why is it that -allergy sufferers- appear even -less- likely to experience extreme COVID-19 symptoms? The answer could be as simple as it is surprising. Effects of Allergies on the Body - Allergies are the result of mistakes the immune system makes,...
November 25, 2020
Could You Be Allergic to Sunlight?
As many as 20% of people may have a sunlight allergy,- ABC News- reports. In addition to true sunlight allergies, some people may become sensitive/allergic to sunlight after taking a certain medication or using a topical product that contains select chemicals. Both types of photosensitivity present similarly with redness, rash, itchiness and, in some cases, blisters or welts. A surprisingly large segment...
June 11, 2019