Keep Colors, Fight Allergies
By Heather Legg | Jul 4, 2008 | No Comments »
We know with as most conditions, the better our overall health and well being, the better able we are to fight allergies. This isn’t a cure all to completely eliminate allergies, but out body can fight allergies (especially environmental and seasonal) when it is in its best possible form. One way to do with this is by eating a good, varied diet of fruits and vegetables, and a good mix of bright colors ensures this. Continue reading…
Acupuncture Terminology
By Heather Legg | Jul 4, 2008 | No Comments »
I often talk about the benefits of acupuncture, from everything from to aches and pains to emotional well being to, you guessed it, allergies. When people ask me how it works, I realize it’s not all that easy to explain. I know the very, very basics, what is most important to me is that I wholly believe it works and has a very important place in the world of health. When it comes to explaining it, that’s where I am not so adept. The best analogy I have heard is the one that compares the body to a garden hose. When a hose gets a kink in it, the water can’t flow to its best potential. When the body has a “kink” in it, the chi can’t flow smoothly and something will not act as it should, whether it is a headache or a reaction to pollen. That’s when people look at me, when I mention the word “chi.” If you are interested in acupuncture, here is a quick primer in terminology to help you understand it all better, including “chi.” Continue reading…
The School Year is Over, Now What?
By Heather Legg | Jun 4, 2008 | No Comments »
Now that the school year is over, do we get to breathe a sigh of relief? There of those of us who made it through another year of school with no allergic reactions, and there are those that didn’t make it quite so smoothly through. Whether your child had a safe year at school or not, do we get a month or two to relax before the worries kick in again next year? When do we start worrying about next year? When do we contact administrators, teachers, nurses, whoever else we need to? When do we start demanding that our rules be abided by? (Check out http://allergickid.blogspot.com for one mother’s account of her child’s allergic reaction at school). Continue reading…
How Accessible are Epipens?
By Heather Legg | Jun 2, 2008 | No Comments »
I have often wondered what if someone has an anaphylactic allergic reaction and there is not an Epipen available. Perhaps it’s someone in a restaurant who ate something by accident and didn’t have their Epipen with her. Or maybe it happens in an elementary school to a child who has never had a reaction before but comes in contact with something new and goes into anaphylactic shock. Wouldn’t it be a good idea to have a few extra Epipens around? Continue reading…
Where are the NAET Practitoners?
By Heather Legg | May 22, 2008 | 1 Comment »
Since my daughter went through NAET for her allergies and since writing this blog, I am often asked about NAET. People seem to be very interested in it, some just want to hear about it, some want to receive it as treatment. Following are some internet sites to help in your search for a practitioner. Remember, once you do find one, ask a few questions before seeking treatment. Make sure they are really certified, maybe ask for a reference, visit the office to get a feel of the atmosphere, find out cost ahead of time, discuss philosophies of allergies and health…you know what to do, or check out this past article for more help in finding the right practitioner. Continue reading…
Oral Allergy Syndrome vs. Food Allergies: Strawberries
By Heather Legg | May 22, 2008 | No Comments »
There have been quite a few comments on this site regarding a past article on strawberry allergies. You don’t hear of fruit allergies near as much as allergies to the other “major” allergens, but obviously, strawberry and other fruit allergens are definitely a problem. Symptoms can range from itchy mouth or lips, to hives and rashes, to anaphylactic shock. Continue reading…
Some Cost Cutting Tips in the Allergy Category
By Heather Legg | May 13, 2008 | No Comments »
It seems everywhere you look, prices are going up. We all know gas prices are super high right now, as well as groceries. I think everyone is looking for a way or two to cut costs wherever we can, and if you or someone in your family suffers from allergies, that is just another expenditure you are incurring. Here are some tips on some ways you may find plausible to help save a little here and there in the allergy category: Continue reading…
Happy Mother’s Day (Belated!)
By Heather Legg | May 13, 2008 | No Comments »
I hope all of you mothers had a beautiful, blessed day this past Sunday. Mother’s Day can be a tricky holiday – there are those that believe it’s manufactured by retail companies in order to sell more, there are those who hurt on that day due to a loss of a mother or child and there is the expectation that sometimes isn’t met. However, you should take a personal moment and give yourself your own mother’s day hug – let yourself know you are doing a wonderful job. Continue reading…
What Should I Ask My Doctor?
By Heather Legg | May 10, 2008 | No Comments »
Recently in my weekly roundup I included a blog written by a mom who took her daughter to her allergist and then later realized all the questions she should have asked. She followed through with a phone call and received answers to her questions, then felt comfortable adapting the advised medical plan. I know many times I have had this exact same experience. You get to the doctor and stray from your agenda. Continue reading…
Remember to Say Thanks
By Heather Legg | May 1, 2008 | No Comments »
The school year is winding down, believe it or not. Our children have made it through another year of school and dance, swim, ball, piano, chess, whatever it is that they take for their extracurricular activities. Recitals are upon us, playoffs, graduations, all kinds of events. It is a busy time of year, so busy that we often forget things, even the things we promise ourselves we are going to do. Continue reading…
