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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 […]
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 […]
Quote of the Month “I never drink water because of the disgusting things that fish do in it” In my home, we used to drink tap water. When I was married, 25 years ago, we started to drink distilled water – which we now know to be dead water. It may be okay for detoxing […]
Quote of the Month “I wait ages for the weather to get better and when summer gets here, I’m allergic to it” Around this time of year until frost, many people become an allergy magnet. Most of the time, it’s Ragweed — a yellow-flowering weed found along highways, vacant lots and fields. Just one plant can release […]
Quote of the Month “It’s not the Gluten, it’s the Glyphosate” Yesterday I was watching a FREE online series called The Truth About (Pet) Cancer Series episode 4 They were talking about something called GLYPHOSATE. It was a really powerful episode with lots of information. In particular, this episode applied to humans as well as […]
12 Tips to Survive the Allergy Season Quote of the Month “Allergy is the cumulative effect of many insults to the body which, over time, have overwhelmed the body’s protective mechanisms. While dust may appear to be the cause of your runny nose, in reality it is only the TRIGGER that activates the symptoms in […]