Seasonal allergies, also known as allergic rhinitis, occur when your immune system overreacts to outside exposures (such as pollen). Spring is deemed allergy season because of the shift in weather from Winter to Spring and all the floral blooms and pollen that comes along with it. Other common allergens include dust, pet danger, mold, grass …
One of the most important things to keep in your home is an emergency first aid kit. Whether you live in an apartment or a single-family home, have small children or no children, live alone or have a large family, there is always a need for an emergency kit. The question remains, what do I …
Diabetes is a collection of diseases that result in too much sugar, also referred to as glucose, in your blood. There are a few different types of diabetes that affect how the sugar in your bloodstream is processed – Type I diabetes and Type II diabetes. While diabetes is a chronic condition, there are two …
Motion sickness affects many adults and children everyday. From riding in a car or on a plane, being on a cruise ship or a boat, or even enjoying an amusement park ride, there are many different instances that can cause motion sickness. Motion sickness is the uneasy, nauseous feeling you may experience along with episodes …
Headaches are a source of pain in and around your head. It is not a condition on its own (unless chronic) but rather an indicator of another health issue. Headaches can be caused by a number of things including trauma to the head, environmental factors, allergies, illness, lack of sleep, stress, and more. Here are …
A healthy diet is key to living a long, healthy life. However, staying true to a healthy diet can be difficult, especially if you don’t know what types of food you should be eating. In this article, we’re going to talk about the healthy food options that you should be incorporating into your daily diet …
In this article, we’ll be talking all about joints – what joints are and the health of your joints. Joints act as the connectors between bones to allow for movement. The four most common joints are the shoulders, elbows, hips and knees. Joint pain is common, but it could be an indicator of a more …
With temperatures rising and the sun shining, summer is here! But with climate change and more time outdoors comes certain health risks. Read through these tips for keeping yourself safe and healthy this summer: Protect your skin. Wearing sunscreen is an essential part of maintaining a healthy lifestyle. Whether it’s sunny and bright or cloudy …
Have you heard that coffee is good for your health? Have you also heard that it’s bad for your health? There is a lot of uncertainty about the effects on your health from drinking coffee. Through this article, we’ll explore where coffee comes from, how coffee can be good for you, how coffee can be …
Have you ever experienced a burning sensation in your chest or throat, usually after eating a meal? Do you constantly feel that sensation after most meals you eat? In this article, we’ll talk about what acid reflux is, how it’s caused and how to best treat it. We’ll also look at a common symptom, heartburn, …
