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Allergy or Zombie Virus?

Sometimes it’s hard to tell whether you have plain old allergies or something more sinister like, say, a zombie virus. We’re here to help! It’s important to know if you’re in danger of spreading an apocalyptic virus to your loved ones, coworkers or laundry guy, so here’s how you can tell the difference between allergy symptoms (even severe ones) and a full-fledged zombie virus. A rash can accompany both an allergic reaction and a zombie virus. Mild allergy rashes may itch. Zombie rashes are not so much raised and itchy as they are cavernous oozing wounds that seep gore. If you ask your spouse to look at your rash and he or she gasps in horror and slowly backs away, chances are that you have a zombie virus. If your spouse has this reaction to a regular allergy rash, tell them cowboy up, get the cortizone and call the advice nurse. Honestly, this is marriage. They’ll see worse. You...

Suddenly Allergic: What Causes Allergies Later in Life?

Some people develop allergies in childhood, some are born with allergies to medications and certain foods and some people suddenly find themselves experiencing allergy symptoms to things that never bothered them before. Why do we suddenly develop reactions to products and surroundings we have enjoyed in the past? Women report their favorite cosmetics suddenly cause rashes. Men and women both claim a sudden onset of coughing and sneezing around the ten-year old family pet. Others complain they ache and feel overly tired after a brief time in a large department store. If any of these reports sound familiar, you may be experiencing chemical overload. Protecting your liver is vital to living a healthy life. The liver affects every other organ in the body and works with the systems that control metabolism and digestion. The liver works continuously to cleanse the body of toxins and impurities. This major organ stores some vitamins and enzymes for months or even years in...

Numerous household effects make asthma worse or can cause attacks. These are known as triggers. The most common asthma triggers are allergens, infections, environmental irritants, stress, and exercise. Often times with asthma have allergies, major cause of asthma symptoms. House dust mites, animal dander, cockroaches, mold, and pollen top this list of common allergens. Infections of the airways including viral infections of the nose and throat, pneumonia or sinus infections also trigger attacks. Environment irritants such as cigarette and other smoke, air pollution, fragrances, and cleaning products contribute to triggering asthma attacks. Be sure to check all of the child’s surroundings including classrooms at school, day care centers, and relatives’ homes for exposure to these triggers. Recommend on Facebook Share on FriendFeed Buzz it up Share on Linkedin share via Reddit Share with Stumblers Share on technorati Tweet about it Buzz it up Subscribe to the comments on this post Tell a friend KathleenHey, there I'm Kathleen. My friends...

To many it comes as a surprise that asthma is the leading cause of chronic illness in children in the United States. Statistics articulate that it affects as many as 10%-12% of children and this amount is ever increasing. Even though asthma can begin at any age, children have a propensity to demonstrate initial symptoms by the age of five. A particularly frustrating circumstance for parents is the child’s inability to express the symptoms such shortness of breath or labored breathing. WebMd lists common asthma symptoms as coughing especially at night, wheezing, shortness of breath, and chest tightness, pain, or pressure. Recommend on Facebook Share on FriendFeed Buzz it up Share on Linkedin share via Reddit Share with Stumblers Share on technorati Tweet about it Buzz it up Subscribe to the comments on this post Tell a friend KathleenHey, there I'm Kathleen. My friends call me Kathy; to my kids I'm Momia. Life has afforded me many hats: Mom,...

Skin Care I – Avon Solutions Skin Care Products

Avon “Solutions” Skin Care Products For many years, I was an Avon representative. I thought it might be nice to share with you my personal views and experiences with Avon and other skin care products. Or perhaps you have a pointer for me? One of the most impressive lines of products was the Solutions skin care products. The packaging has been redesigned several times over the years however the products remain constant. Two of the products I use regularly are the Solutions Total Radiance Day and Night Cleanser and the Solutions Plus Total Radiance Thermal Cleanser. While I am not a “high maintenance” kind of woman, and do not buy into the idea that skin regimens will keep the epidermis looking twenty, I do care for my skin. In my opinion, I wash my face every day, so why not use a product that is easy, effective, and economical. Recommend on Facebook Share on FriendFeed Buzz it up Share...

Surviving Spring Allergies Sneezing; itchy ears, nose and throat; runny or stuffy nose; coughing; watery and itchy eyes – these symptoms blossom each spring for some 35 million Americans. Seasonal allergic rhinitis, more commonly known as “hay fever,” can make beautiful spring days miserable. In order to treat allergies effectively, it’s best to have a qualified allergist/immunologist examine you and determine your allergen triggers and an appropriate treatment. The most common spring allergens include: * Pollen, a fine powder released by trees, weeds and grasses. Ash, cottonwood, poplar, elm and maple are some common spring pollinating trees. * Johnson, Bermuda, Kentucky bluegrass and rye are possible grass allergens. * Molds are microscopic fungi with spores that float in the air like pollen. Molds don’t have a specific season, but are more affected by weather conditions. * Dust and pet dander are common allergy triggers found inside the home. “Symptoms can be minimized by staying inside air-conditioned environments,” says Gretta...

While many people used to believe that the cold winter weather put us at greater risk for illness, the truth is that it’s not the cold, but the spread of germs through the environment -such as the hundreds of surfaces we touch everyday-that cause illness. During the warm-weather months, we spend lots of time outdoors, whether at the playground, local zoo, or sports arena, to name a few favorites. As we’re traveling or simply out and about, we rarely stop to think about the germs that our hands pick up in public, outdoor places-settings that offer fewer opportunities to wash hands at a sink with soap and water. According to Dr. Charles Gerba, nationally known germ expert and professor of environmental microbiology at the University of Arizona, eighty percent of all common infections are spread through the environment around us-meaning we’re more likely to come into contact with germs at all those crowded public places that we frequent in...

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Posts Tagged ‘ allergies ’

Allergy or Zombie Virus?

Suddenly Allergic: What Causes Allergies Later in Life?

What Triggers Asthma in children

Assessing Asthma in children

Skin Care I – Avon Solutions Skin Care Products

Surviving Spring Allergies

Keeping Health On Hand Outside

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