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  • 10 common houseplants that help 'clean' your home

    Published October 11, 2013

    Believe it or not, there are 10 common houseplants that can actually help rid the air in your home of toxins?

  • 10 tips for dealing with food allergies in a restaurant

    Published September 13, 2013

    For the 15 million people in the United States that suffer from food allergies, dining out can be a stressful experience. Here are 10 tips to help you enjoy a meal without the worry

  • Tips for surviving late-summer ragweed allergies

    Published August 30, 2013

    Do you have seasonal pollen allergies that have been acting up recently as the end of summer draws near? It may be the work of pesky ragweed and other weed pollens

  • New cure for deadly insect allergies?

    Published August 09, 2013

    If you think summer insects are done setting their sights on ruining your outdoor gathering, think again. The hot and dry climate that exists during August in much of the country is the perfect breeding ground for insects – and for the millions of Americans allergic to insect stings, these late-summer bugs can be deadly

  • Tips for exercising safely in a heat wave

    Published July 19, 2013

    With the heat wave hanging over the East Coast, and now starting to move west across nation, here are some tips on how to improve your endurance and exercise safely amidst soaring temperatures

  • Am I really allergic to my sunscreen ?

    Published July 05, 2013

    Over past couple of decades we have seen increasing danger from our powerful sun and its UV rays to cause sunburns and skin cancer. That is why it is so very important to have maximum protection that includes selecting a sunscreen that is effective and safe. But could you be allergic?

  • 9 tips to avoid allergies on your wedding day

    Published June 21, 2013

    Wedding season is in full swing and we all know allergies and weddings don’t mix. If you want to avoid saying “A-choo!” instead of "I do," take a few minutes to plan ahead before the big day

  • Bug bites causing allergies? How to avoid dangerous tick bites

    Published June 12, 2013

    As we transition into summer, it is expected that the now infamous Lone Star tick will continue to spread throughout much of the south, Midwest and eastern US.  

  • Could you be allergic to the sun?

    Published June 06, 2013

    That’s right – it is possible to be allergic to the sun! Exposure to sunlight can trigger a variety of nasty skin conditions that affect one in five people

  • Killer eyelashes? Latest beauty craze linked to severe allergies, infections

    Published May 09, 2013

    According to a new study by Consumer Reports, eyelash extensions can cause multiple allergic reactions. I, myself, have seen dozens of female patients with conjunctivitis, also known as pink eye, as a result of bacterial infections associated with a build up of dirt and bacteria in these products