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Cold Weather = Skin Damage
By Heather Legg | Jan 8, 2010 | No Comments »
We tend to think of summer time being the one that reeks havoc on our skin. Well, not that it doesn’t, but we can’t forget the trials that the dry, cold air puts on our skin. It’s hard to forget with the dry, itchy, irritated skin a lot of get. So what to do? Continue reading…
More Health Benefits to Organic Dairy
By Heather Legg | Jan 4, 2010 | No Comments »
Young children who consume exclusively organic dairy products are significantly less likely to develop allergies, asthma or eczema by the age of two, according to a study conducted by researchers from the Louis Bolk Institute in the Netherlands and published in the British Journal of Nutrition, according to an article on www.naturalnews.com.
We’ve always done organic milk, more for the other health benefits, like lack of added hormones and antibiotics, etc. but I think this study gives more credence to the use of organic dairy. Dairy is always one of the top items to go organic with (foods like strawberries and lettuce usually rank high, too, while bananas and oranges not so high). Continue reading…
Allergy Testing Again?
By Heather Legg | Jan 3, 2010 | No Comments »
The other night we were talking about how my daughter hasn’t had any semblance of an allergy reaction in quite some time, years actually. Remember, she had NAET, an alternative method of eliminating allergies, and since then - nothing. No hives, no mouth itch, nothing.
Exercise and Allergy
By Heather Legg | Jan 1, 2010 | No Comments »
Since I’ve been writing so much about food and entertaining and holidays and allergies, I’m going to get the jump on the oh so common New Year’s Resolution and mention exercise.
With allergies, you are still good to exercise. Sometimes with a cold, especially if you’re running a fever, you probably want to take a few days off, but even if you’re suffering from nasal allergies, you’re still good to exercise. It may not get rid of your allergies, but it will probably help you feel better. Follow your body’s instincts to know how much to exercise while experiencing allergies, and you never know, it just might help with your symptoms. Continue reading…
Welcome 2010!
By Heather Legg | Jan 1, 2010 | No Comments »
Can you believe it - 2010 - WOW!
We all made it through New Year’s Eve, watching a mix of the Las Vegas countdown with Carmen, NYC countdown with Ryan and the Disney countdown. We left our best friend’s house at approximately 12:10 and were snug in our beds by 12:30. Not the wildest of times, but good ones all the same. Continue reading…
My Christmas Wish List
By Heather Legg | Dec 25, 2009 | No Comments »
Of course, there are those tangible things I want for Christmas, and the things like no more hunger or abuse in the world, and health and healing for all my friends and loved ones that I really want, but I’ve got a few more on my wish list, too: Continue reading…
Cat Allergies
By Heather Legg | Dec 17, 2009 | No Comments »
During our vacation, we spent time at my cousin’s house and had a wonderful time visiting. My daughters loved their two cats and enjoyed playing with them. Then we noticed itchy eyes and sniffling and remembered the sensitives to cats. Continue reading…
Travel Stories: Feather Pillows
By Heather Legg | Dec 15, 2009 | No Comments »
My family just spent time in Southern California for a business/pleasure weekend. It was great, though we always seem to bring the rain there - I thought SoCal is supposed to be sunny! Anyway, we had a wonderful time seeing friends and family while doing some work at the same time. What I found interesting while I thought about the weekend on the way home, is that my daughter gave me all kinds of fodder to write about! Continue reading…
Too Clean?
By Heather Legg | Dec 12, 2009 | No Comments »
We’ve probably all heard the hygiene hypothesis - the reason for the huge ride in allergies, both food and environmental is because we keep our kids too clean. In a piece from the BBC, “Experts said the findings provided an explanation for the “hygiene hypothesis”, which holds that exposure to germs during early childhood primes the body against allergies. Many believe our obsession with cleanliness is to blame for the recent boom in allergies in developed countries.” Continue reading…
Holiday Visits - Keeping Control of Allergens
By Heather Legg | Dec 10, 2009 | No Comments »
It’s that time of year - over the river and through the woods….
The holidays are an interesting mix of fun and stress, and it’s a fine balance to have more of the first than the second! Whereas holiday visits can be a lot of fun, they can also be stressful and when the home you are visiting is full of an allergen that makes you feel horrible, the stress can rise. So what can you do when it’s not your house? Continue reading…
