It may start with a simple cold, but pretty soon the familiar misery sets in: Your nasal discharge is thick and yellow or green in color Your head and nose are heavily congested You feel intense pressure behind your eyes and cheekbones Your head is throbbing Your...
If you’re a Christmas lover like I am, you’re probably excited for all of the things the holiday brings—that sense of December magic, gifts, family togetherness, delicious food, and, depending on where you live in the country, maybe even a dusting of snow. But sadly,...
Food allergies can put a damper on life—especially when it comes to holidays that rotate around food, glorious food! Today, most Americans are touched by food allergies in some way—whether they suffer from these allergies themselves or know someone who does. Food...
We hear a lot about pollen causing allergies, but mold is a major culprit, too. If you experience allergies over multiple seasons, mold may be the source of your misery. Mold can wreak havoc throughout the year. Indoor mold can grow indoors anywhere that there is...
If you have a child who is affected by food allergies, you know that Halloween can be a challenging holiday. There are school parties with food-centered activities (think cakewalks or candy corn bingo). Those parties may be capped off with a goodie bag brimming with...
Those of us who are a certain age may remember when food allergies weren’t talked about much. Today, they’re a common focal point in school lunchrooms where allergic kids can sit at “safe zone” lunch tables and on restaurant menus that disclose allergenic ingredients....
