Allergy Relief and Symptom Information

Did you know that November is recognized as National Healthy Skin Month? The skin does a hefty job in protecting the body from germs and other infectious agents, but it's important to treat it right. So how do you keep skin healthy? Here are some important points to...

Food allergies can quickly weigh down holiday fun. Halloween treats may contain prime allergy-causing ingredients like eggs, milk, peanuts, and even wheat. A bite of the wrong piece of candy could throw a child into an allergic tailspin, but thankfully, there are...

National Nut Day falls annually on the 22nd of October. It's the day when we recognize the importance of nutritious peanuts and tree nuts and their health benefits which include boosting cardiovascular health and cognitive ability and serving as a great source of...

When a person suffers from coughing, congestion, runny nose, and sneezing, a cold is usually the first thought, but not so fast! These symptoms could indicate allergy. So how can you tell if it's a common cold or allergic rhinitis? Here are some tips. Common Cold:...

Created by President John F. Kennedy in 1962, National School Lunch Week (NSLW) is celebrated annually during the middle of October. Each year's NSLW celebration has a theme, and this year is "School Lunch Snapshot. " It's about sharing real photos of school lunch...

A seasonal allergy, commonly referred to as "hay fever" or allergic rhinitis, occurs during certain times of the year, usually fall or summer. Hay fever peaks during these times when plants release tiny pollen particles into the air to fertilize other plants. Studies...

Studies show that nearly two thirds of asthma sufferers have allergies, underscoring a strong link between the two diseases. So what does one have to do with the other? It all starts with an allergic reaction to elements in the environment (mold, pet dander, dust,...

National Hispanic Month is celebrated annually from September 15 to October 15. This celebration is intended to recognize the rich Hispanic and Latino American heritage – histories, cultures, and their contributions to our country. And here's one more thing to...

Most often—YES!  If you have allergies, you have a 50 percent chance of passing them on to your child.  If both you and your spouse have allergies, that percentage increases to a whopping 75 percent! Genetic components have been shown to apply to a host of allergy...

Johnny Appleseed Day is celebrated in the month of September (September 26th to be exact). It's Mr. Appleseed (real name John Chapman) that we can thank for the vast presence of apple trees in America. He planted trees in Pennsylvania, Ohio, Indiana, and Illinois, and...

Man's best friend can get allergies, too. In fact, many veterinarians believe we are experiencing an "allergy epidemic" with a ballooning number of pets developing allergies. Some attribute this to more stringent vaccination protocols. Others blame poor breeding...

If liquor leaves you feeling miserable, and you've ruled out a standard hang-over, it could be an alcohol intolerance or allergy. Alcohol Intolerance Alcohol intolerance is an inability of the body to properly process alcohol.  It is a genetic problem—not an...