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Alternative Relief for Allergies During the Spring Season
By Heather Legg | Apr 9, 2010 | No Comments »
Not only do OTC medicines cost a lot, but there are undeniably side effects you have to contend with. During this annoying and uncomfortable allergy ridden season, it may be a good time to add some alternative choices to your allergy regimen. Here are some natural alternatives you may want to try. Remember, these are not FDA approved so you are taking them without regulations. Ask the health food owners while you are browsing as they can offer good recommendations. Continue reading…
Allergies Hitting Hard and What to Do
By Heather Legg | Apr 6, 2010 | No Comments »
No, this article isn’t really about all the tips to help you through your spring allergies (though those are important to know), instead it is about what it’s like for a parent to go through allergy troubles with her child. I know many of you can relate to this, and sometimes, if nothing else, it is reassuring that you aren’t the only out there experiencing all of this. Continue reading…
Allergies Predicted to be Bad this Year, What About a Neti Pot
By Heather Legg | Apr 2, 2010 | No Comments »
All over the news I am seeing how bad the allergy season will be this spring. With all the rain across the country, the flowers and plants are gearing up for a strong season, and though it may make for a pretty sight, for those suffering from seasonal allergies, they need to get ready. Continue reading…
Handling Your Contacts During Spring Allergies
By Heather Legg | Apr 2, 2010 | No Comments »
One of the most distressing symptoms of spring allergies is the itchy, eatery eyes. I know my husband feels like gouging his out during allergy season. It can be the worst part for many allergy sufferers. When you wear contact lenses, it’s even worse.
Many allergy suffering contact wearers actually have to give up their lenses and go back to glasses during allergy season. So is there anything to do to make it possible to wear your contacts during heavy pollen season or at any time when your allergies may be causing eye discomfort? Continue reading…
Allergy Free Easter
By Heather Legg | Mar 26, 2010 | No Comments »
It struck me the other day that Easter is right around the corner. Stores are full of bright candy, baskets and bunnies. But what to do if your child is allergic to milk or nuts or peanut butter, things often found in chocolate. Even depending on the severity of the allergy, your child may have to stay away from candy that’s made in a factory with those things even if the candy does not contain any due to risk of cross contamination. And no one wants an allergy episode on Easter. But, just like anything else, you can work around it. Just be creative! Continue reading…
Babysitters and Food Allergic Child
By Heather Legg | Mar 25, 2010 | No Comments »
Any parent worries when leaving their child with a babysitter. But when there is a medical condition, that means more to worry about. So how do you make yourself comfortable leaving your food allergic child with a babysitter? Continue reading…
Allergy Myths: Fact or Fiction
By Heather Legg | Mar 21, 2010 | No Comments »
We always get advice. We always hear what to do, what not to do. And not just about allergies – about everything! It’s hard to discern what is fact and what is fiction, therefore, it’s hard to know what to do sometimes. Here are some answers to some of the more common allergy myths being fact or fiction. Continue reading…
Spring is Here, Be Ready
By Heather Legg | Mar 19, 2010 | No Comments »
The most beautiful season of all is Spring, some say. To others, it’s a nightmare. Along with the colorful flowers, sunny days and warm weather, comes pollen. And to many allergy sufferers, misery. Continue reading…
Help for Peanut Allergies
By Heather Legg | Mar 15, 2010 | No Comments »
With food allergies, it makes it more difficult because there is no real cure. With insect or pollen allergies, shots or medicine is available to help control the allergy effects. Food allergy sufferers must rely on avoidance. However, as of late, there has been a great deal of research on desensitization, especially with peanut allergies, and the findings are looking good. Continue reading…
Nut Free Pesto
By Heather Legg | Mar 12, 2010 | No Comments »
Spring is closing in after a long cold winter. After stews and roast chickens and hearty meals, it’s time for something a bit lighter. Nothing says spring more than a fresh pesto over pasta, but for those of us with nut allergies, it can be deadly. However, there are tons of substitutes out there, so here is a basic allergy free pesto recipe and lots of alternatives to try instead of the chickpeas (which already replaced the pine nuts). Continue reading…
