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Understanding Depression in the Elderly
Depression is a condition that affects individuals of all ages, but its occurrence regardless of the age onset is not part of the normal development/aging process.
Finding the Right Alternative Allergy Treatment
Allergies plague a great number of people all over the world each year. There are many allergens in the air and they seem to be multiplying many times over as time goes by. Finding treatments that are effective and lasting is important to many allergy sufferers.
Sinusitis Nose Problems and the Effects it Has on You
Each year up to 15 million people suffer from sinusitis which may occur in four categories, including sinuses, frontal, maxillary, ethmoid, and sphenoid. Usually when our passageway becomes infected or inflammation occurs, we develop sinus problems.
More on Asthma and Vitamin D
More and more information is supporting the importance of Vitamin D in Asthma. If you or your family has Asthma be sure to get your vitamin D blood levels tested.
Expert Advice on Handling Your Nasal Allergies
WebMD explains what allergies cause hay fever and how to treat them.
Dog Allergies Are Gone
Who can bear the thought of giving your best friend away because your eyes are swollen, nose is running, and you can't breathe? No one wants the agony of taking your best friend to the Humane Society or other shelter knowing that if no one claims your pet, he/she could be euthanized.
Get Help for Your Nasal Allergies
Constant sneezing and runny nose? Don’t let nasal allergy symptoms ruin your day. Find help and learn how to manage your symptoms here.
Asthma & Allergies: Is your Digestive Health responsible for your suffering?
So what do asthma and allergies have to do with your digestive health? Approximately 80% of your immune system is found in your intestinal tract. When your body is functioning optimally, your intestin
Asthma Treatments During Pregnancy
Pregnancy changes a woman's body chemistry in unexpected ways, leading to changes in skin, hair and even conditions like asthma. According to the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology, roughly one-third of women will experience a worsening of symptoms, roughly one-third of women will ex
Asthma Management - Essential to Having a Normal Life
Achieving a symptom free, normal life for a person with asthma is what asthma management is aiming for. This also aims in preventing permanent damage to the lungs and its functions.
Top 10 Wheat Free and Gluten Free Snacks
Having wheat intolerance makes the simple task of eating a snack very difficult.We've compiled a list of wheat free snacks that are both delicious and easy to make.
How to Treat Fever and Chills
Chills, according to Medline Plus, "often predict the coming of a fever, or an increase in the body's core temperature." When your body temperature increases higher than 98.6, you have a fever. WebMD defines a fever as "the body's normal and healthy reaction to infection and other illnesses, both mi
Asthma, Emphysema Drug May Weaken Bones
Long-term use of a drug commonly used to treat asthma and emphysema may lead to the bone-thinning disease osteoporosis.
Control Asthma Triggers
The most important thing you can do to prevent asthma is to control asthma triggers. WebMD shows you how.
How Do I Know If I Am Allergic to Cats?
Pet allergies are caused by inflammation of the nasal passages due to animal dander. According to the Mayo Clinic, your body creates an allergy-causing antibody when exposed to animal protein found in animal urine, saliva or skin cells. When exposed to this protein, your body attempts to protect you
Allergy Medicine - What Are Your Options?
An allergy is worse than an illness. An illness heals after a course of antibiotics, but the former sits in wait for a triggering factor to rear its ugly head. The moment you come in contact with an irritant or allergen you start sneezing, coughing, itching or wheezing.
Understanding - And Living With - Allergic Asthma
For those who suffer from asthma, every day can be unpredictable and frightening. An asthma attack resulting from a common disease that affects the respiratory system can render its victims unable to take a single breath. The result can mean a lifetime dependant on medication such as respiratory
Use a Chlorine Filter To Reduce Your Chlorine Allergy
Do you feel uncomfortable swimming in public pool? Do you get itchy skin after taking a shower in your house? You should be careful with those symptoms because you might be allergic to chlorine.
The Principles of Rotation Diets for Allergy
The principles of rotation diets are as follows: 1 Eat non-processed natural foods - preferably organically grown. Avoid spices, dressings, condiments, etc., as much as possible, but not entirely, as there must be some variety.