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New Year Resolutions For A Healthier Life
You've only got one body, and taking good care of it can enhance all aspects of your life—your energy levels, your ability to exercise and stay fit, your self esteem, and more! If you haven't yet set resolutions for the new year, make caring for your health one of...
Cold or Flu? A Few Key Differences
It can be tricky to recognize the differences between cold and flu symptoms. But while many symptoms are similar, there are a few identifiers that set them apart. Initial Symptoms Usually, the first symptom of a cold is an irritated throat. Next, you may develop a...
Is Your Christmas Tree Making You Ill?
The fall allergy season, with its ragweed and other irritating pollens, is behind us. But the holidays can bring a whole host of new misery-makers for people with allergies. Look no further than your Christmas tree for a classic cause of allergies. Here's a quick...
Fall Pollens are Gone, but Winter is not Immune from Allergies
If you just survived the fall pollen season only to have a recurrence of your allergy symptoms in winter, you may be wondering what's going on with your immune system. For some people, winter may not present an escape from allergies at all. While spring and fall...
Are Holiday Fragrances Leaving You Miserable?
Few things make the holiday feel more warm and intimate than candles. And with so many fragrance variations—apple cider, gingerbread, and Christmas tree to name a few—it's hard to resist them! But if you find your health suffering when you are exposed to candles, you...
Don’t let food allergies ruin Thanksgiving
Food glorious food! That's my refrain at the Thanksgiving table, but if you have food allergies, it's a whole different matter! If you have allergies yourself, or have guests who suffer with food allergies, there's help on the Web. Check out a few of these blog spots...
Lactose Intolerances In The World
Lactose intolerance is estimated to affect as much as 33 percent of the world's population. With it being Native American Heritage Month, this is a highly relevant topic because most Native Americans are lactose intolerant! (Lactose intolerance is also common among...
Healthy Skin Month and Eczema
National Healthy Skin month is here! But one big enemy to healthy skin is eczema (a red, itchy rash). If you have eczema some of the blame may fall at your parents' feet. Studies have shown that if your parents had eczema, allergies, or asthma than you are at greater...
Food Allergies and Halloween
Halloween can be extra scary for kids with food allergies (and their parents). If your child has wheat or dairy allergies, a classroom treat at a Halloween party can stir up an allergic reaction. If they have nut allergies, a peanut or almond in a chocolate bar may be...
National Nut Day
Did you know that National Nut Day was last week? If you or your child is allergic to nuts, you know how frightening a reaction can be. Though some people may react only mildly (with hives, asthma, a tingling sensation in the mouth, gastrointestinal upset), many...
National School Lunch Week
It's National School Lunch Week--which can get complicated if you are a kid with food allergies. The symptoms of childhood food allergies can range from uncomfortable to life-threatening. Mealtime can come to feel like crossing a minefield—especially when children...
CDC reports increased kid’s food allergies
According to a study conducted by the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), there has been a recent increase in food allergies among US children ages 18 and below. The data suggests that kid's food allergies have increased from 3.4% in 1997 to 5.1% by 2011. Skin...