Spring is finally in the horizon (yay!), but for some, this means that the annoying symptoms of seasonal allergies may be in the near future as well. Runny nose, itchy and irritated eyes, and rashes may have you reaching for Reactin or a similar over-the-counter solution, but for those seeking a more natural solution, there […]
Allergies
Read at your own Risk: Surviving Halloween 2017
Just when you thought you had made it through the Thanksgiving storm unscathed, it’s time to break out the spooky costumes and props, and of course, buy twice as much candy as you’ll need for those good ol’ trick-or-treaters. We’re weeks away from Halloween, which means all of you parents are likely putting the […]
‘Let Food Be Thy Medicine’ – Eating Well with Chronic Pain
When asked what comes to mind when “chronic pain” is mentioned, we often think of this as a normal process of aging. As the body ages, we can experience more physical stress on bones, joints and muscles which may lead to pain and discomfort. However, chronic pain is no longer just a side effect of […]
Exercise and Allergies
As allergy season is around the corner – get those running shoes on and sweat it out. Allergy sufferers are 40 percent more likely to develop cardiovascular disease. Allergies can cause the blood vessels within the nose to swell, leaving you feeling stuffed up. When exercising, your body will pump more blood to your moving […]
Tackling Spring Allergies
As spring, and the warmer weather falls upon us, many people begin to experience the discomforts of allergies. Symptoms can range from runny nose and sneezing, itchy, watery eyes, recurring ear and sinus congestion or infections, headaches, skin rashes, hives, general fatigue, and the list goes on… Allergies are brought on by a hyper-sensitive immune […]
