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5 Easy Solutions to Spring Allergies
Does this sound like you in spring? Itchy eyes. Runny nose. Scratchy throat. Puffy eyes. Endless sneezing. Fatigue. If these are familiar symptoms, you could be suffering from seasonal allergies. For millions globally, the spring equinox brings more than rainbows and flowers. The change in seasons brings pollen, moisture, mold, and other allergens. Allergies occur when your body responds to an irritant in the environment that causes histamine levels to rise. Histamine is a chemical released in the body to protect it from perceived harmful substances. The production of histamine results in allergic reactions that affect the same body systems set to fight off foreign invaders. In anticipation of the…
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‘Tis the Season to be…Allergic?
Do the holidays bring you the gift of a stuffy nose, red cheeks, itchy skin, or a relentless headache? Your holiday traditions could be the cause of unwelcome allergy symptoms.
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Radon: All hype or should you be concerned?
I was young when I purchased my first home. I had a newborn baby to care for, and a career change in-between it all. My brain, at that time, was taking in so much new information that it was hard to make sense of it all. But thankfully, my mother, a real estate agent, was there to guide me through the home-buying process, (as well as my new role as a mom). I’m still not sure which was more stressful, buying a home or the newborn baby! (Just kidding!) Throughout the home-buying process, I learned to pay attention to words that otherwise simply weren’t in my working vocabulary. Many of…
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Just how heavy are heavy metals?
What do the Wizard of Oz, “mad” hatters, and women from the Victorian age have in common? Or rather, what do they all have in common with us?
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8 Surprising Stress-Busters!
There is no doubt that life can be stressful. Try these surprising ways to alleviate stress from your life.
