Be a Label Reader With summer beach bodies on the brain and fall lunchboxes just around the corner, everyone is searching for fat-blasting, nutrient-dense snacks. But be warned, foods are not always as wonderful as they seem. With food companies vying for consumer loyalties, claims touted on the package may not match up with what […]
Dust mites are everywhere! Anywhere there are people or animals, warm temperatures, and high humidity. These microscopic creatures especially favor your bedding. The tests revealed high levels of ‘living’ contamination on the outside of the pillows. Allergy sufferers should opt for synthetic pillows over feather ones and fit them with anti-allergen covers. Dust mite covers […]
Summer means splashing in the pool, late nights on the porch and the sweetness of a juicy watermelon. But for many North Americans, summer also signifies the onset of a new allergy season with offenders that are a little off the beaten path of typical allergens. Sweets that Sting The juiciness of fruits, such as […]
Allergies occur when environmental triggers cause an allergic reaction within the body. While allergies may not always be preventable, there are certainly steps that can be taken to limit exposure to allergens. Environmental allergies can be due to either indoor or outdoor stimulants. Indoor allergens commonly include dust mites, mold, or pet dander. Outdoor allergens […]
Sublingual Immunotherapy, commonly referred to as SLIT, is an innovative form of allergy treatment that offers an easy and effective alternative to traditional allergy shots. How Does SLIT Work? Allergies must first be diagnosed through allergy testing. Once your specific allergens are identified, precise dosages are prepared for you to ingest sublingually. SLIT is accomplished […]
