Are you living with one or more food allergies? You’re not alone! Over 12 million Americans have food allergies, according to the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology. Out of those people, 6.9 are allergic to seafood and 3.3 million are allergic to peanuts and/or tree nuts. Other foods that commonly lead to allergies […]
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How to Fight Hay Fever
Are you plagued by sneezing, a runny nose, watery eyes, and wheezing? You could be suffering from hay fever. Also known as allergic rhinitis, hay fever is an allergic condition triggered by airborne pollen. Dust and chemical particles that are also floating around in the air can exacerbate the condition and make symptoms worse. In […]
Help for Seasonal Allergies
When the seasons start to change – particularly from winter to spring – do you notice that you’re easily congested, with itchy, watery eyes? If this sounds familiar, you may be one of the millions of Americans affected by seasonal allergies. Keep reading to find out how you can lessen your symptoms and be allergy-free. […]
Cure Your Hay Fever with One Simple (and Tasty) Treat
Ahhhh . . . The sneezing. The stuffiness. The sinus pressure. You’ve felt it. I’ve felt it. It’s HAY FEVER! And no matter how hard you try to stop it, ease it, or prevent it, nothing seems to work. Until now. Research may have found a cure for hay fever. That’s right – not just […]
How to Conquer Your Allergies
Do you have allergies? An estimated 50 million Americans do, according to the American Academy of Allergy Asthma & Immunology—and more than half are allergic to more than one thing. Allergy symptoms, which can include sneezing, wheezing, runny nose, headaches, rashes, and itching, can vary in severity. But whether your symptoms are mild or severe, […]
Could Food Allergies Be Causing Your Upset Stomach?
You may have heard of people having negative reactions to certain foods like seafood or nuts, resulting in a swollen air-pipe or hives. But could food allergies be causing your upset stomach? According to research, your stomach discomfort (dyspepsia) is more likely to be caused by food intolerance rather than a food allergy. It’s easy […]
The Surprising Connection Between Menopause and Allergies
Spring is in full swing, and along with all the natural beauty of this season comes another common component: allergies. One of our readers asked a question about the development of allergies during menopause, any time of year. This is a complex area with many possible connecting threads. Menopause is a time when the ovaries […]
Eat Your Way to a Longer Life
For the secret to a longer, happier, and healthier life, look no farther than your local grocery store. That’s right—superfoods are high in antioxidants and have anti-aging and disease-fighting properties. What’s more, they are low in or completely free of harmful trans fats and refined sugars, which can contribute to high blood pressure, diabetes, and […]
The 10 Most Important Anti-Aging Supplements
Is it possible to stop aging in its tracks? While it’s true that the many ways aging can affect your body and mind have a lot to do with genetics, the good news is that some of those changes can be delayed—even prevented or reversed. Modern medicine and a better understanding of alternative remedies have […]
Top Anti-Aging Tips Straight from the Dermatologist
I don’t know about you, but when I entered my 30s I started to think a lot more seriously about taking care of my skin – and how to prevent it from aging. If you’re lucky, you started thinking about this much earlier than that – even as early as your teens. However, most of […]