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The time of year is coming when the bees start looking for food in order to survive the winter. You will see more and more of them and they may become a little more aggressive now as they prep for winter. When my my father was still alive in his early 80’s, he was stung […]
Ragweed is notorious for causing allergies in many people, but did you know you may also cross-react with sunflower, chamomile, cantaloupes, bananas, watermelon and daisies? There are several different types of ragweed. Common Ragweed (Ambrosia artemisiifolia): Common ragweed is the most wide spread and well-known type of ragweed. It is native to North America but has […]
Mold is a type of fungus that grows quickly in damp/humid environments; such as, basements, bathrooms and areas with water damage. Mold also loves to grow outdoors when it’s hot and humid, or when there’s lots of rain (like we’ve had this summer). It can show up at the beach, in the grass, in damp […]
Some people have symptoms that appear during the winter season. In the cooler months, we tend to remain indoors a lot more. Here are some possible triggers: Dust Dust mites and their feces (yuck!) Indoor molds (if you have plumbing and or a basement, you have mold!) Pets Cockroaches, mouse droppings (let’s hope you don’t […]
I had a very interesting client case recently and thought I’d share by asking a few questions… Have you ever reacted to mammalian meat (such as rabbit, beef, pork. lamb or venison)? Have you ever reacted to cow’s milk or milk products? Perhaps you’ve reacted to gelatin, glycerin or bovine extract? If so, then you […]
Quote of the Month “Dear Santa – I was good at being naughty, does that count?” There’s always a lot going on during the holidays. It can be very stressful; even more so, if you’re trying to avoid an allergic reaction. I’ve got a list of holiday tips. You may be familiar with some of […]
Most people are aware that they can have allergies or sensitivities to any food, pollen, environmental or chemical substance. But, have you ever considered whether some of the following could be allergies: Weather – we know that people are affected by changes in weather. For example, some people get headaches when a storm is coming. […]
Quote of the month “Happy Ragweed season…aka…sneeze-tember” Ragweed season is upon us again and hopefully you’re not one of those affected. If it’s anything like the trees and grasses earlier this season, look out! As a matter of fact, allergies seem to be getting worse each year. Climate change seems to be a big reason […]
Quote of the Month “Tell me what ticks you off and I will tell you what makes you tick” Have you or anyone you know experienced a tick first hand? A few weeks ago I was outside eating my lunch on a curb beside some green space and trees…15 minutes later I returned inside only […]
Quote of the Month “There’s nothing like a warm spring day to remind you to take your antihistamines” Some people think pollen season begins in May. In many places it does. However, some trees actually begin pollinating as early as February or March in some areas. As a general rule, plants that require pollination by […]