seasonal allergies

That Little Pollen Problem

Posted by Su Avasthi on March 21, 2008 - 3:35pm.

Hayfever and pollen allergies can ruin a perfect spring day. Fortunately, a few lifestyle tweaks can help you survive -- and maybe even enjoy -- the season.

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Who Is Sick, and Where?

Posted by Su Avasthi on June 26, 2007 - 9:37pm.

Think you might have a bug? A new website can tell you if others in the area are suffering from similar symptoms.

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Are We Sneezing Yet?

Posted by Su Avasthi on March 25, 2007 - 8:29pm.

Here's yet another reason to worry about our increasingly unpredictable weather: It makes it that much harder to manage seasonal allergies.

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The Magic Neti Pot

Posted by Su Avasthi on October 11, 2006 - 11:47pm.

How did I become a fan of nasal washing, or the strange practice of pouring salt water up your nose?

Well, it all started with a Neti pot.

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Natural Antihistamines Send Hay Fever Packing

Posted by Cybele Pascal on August 30, 2006 - 5:58am.

Sneezing, sniffling, swollen, itchy-eyes got you down this month? If so, you're far from alone. Mid-august marks the beginning of ragweed season, which lasts through October and causes a whopping 36 million Americans to suffer the symptoms of "hay fever" or allergic rhinitis.

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Black-Eyed Pea Cakes, Roasted Red Pepper Coulis and Braised Kale

Posted by Cybele Pascal on August 30, 2006 - 5:57am.

A natural antihistamine grand slam! Almost every single ingredient in this recipe is a powerhouse natural antihistamine. It's gorgeous, and intensely healthful. The red bell peppers, black-eyed peas, sweet potato, parsley, kale, lemon, and cayenne pepper are loaded with Vitamin C, the onion, garlic, and parsley are great sources of quercetin, and the flax seed oil and canola oil are high in Omega-3 Fatty Acids. It is also vegan, and free of all top 8 food allergens.

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Roasted Red Pepper Coulis:

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