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Expect another miserable allergy season
Published: Tue, Mar 20, 2012
Expect another worse than normal allergy season, says Dr. Raymond Slavin, SLUcare allergist and professor of internal medicine at St. Louis University.
Spring is normally tree pollen season. This year, trees began spewing pollen in February because of the mild winter, Slavin said.
Allergy complaints began to... Read More
allergy relief is nothing to sniff at
Published: Wed, Feb 22, 2012
Do you have difficulty controlling your allergy symptoms even though you're on medications? Or do you still get allergy-like symptoms even when the allergy season is over?
If so, you may be one of over 40 million people who suffer from a condition called nonallergic rhinitis.
Easily confused with seasonal... Read More
uses for an old doll cradle
Published: Mon, Feb 13, 2012
Dear Sara: When I was little, my mom was the carpenter in our family. A lot of our gifts were handmade, because my family didn't have much money. I received a wooden doll cradle for Christmas when I was 5 or 6, which I played with a lot.
It's maybe 2 feet long with high sides and is made out of plywood, so it's... Read More
How to lose that under-eye baggage
Updated: Mon, Nov 7, 2011
Ever have a co-worker or friend tell you that you look tired? If you're like me, you flash a fake smile then slip into the bathroom to check out just how big the bags under your eyes are. Of course, the unflattering fluorescent light in the bathroom helps to accentuate them, making the situation that much more... Read More
Alternative therapies get high marks for some ills
Published: Tue, Aug 30, 2011
Done anything alternative lately? If so, you have a lot of company. When Consumer Reports surveyed 45,601 subscribers online, it found that three out of four were using some form of alternative therapy for their general health.
CR readers rated prescription drugs as helping the most for the majority of 12 health... Read More
Allergy relief: it's nothing to sniff at
Updated: Tue, Jul 26, 2011
Easily confused with seasonal allergies, nonallergic rhinitis causes similar symptoms such as congestion, runny nose, sinus pressure and pain. But unlike allergies, it's not caused by allergens such as pollen and ragweed. Instead, it's often caused by environmental factors such as perfumes, household cleaners,... Read More
PI can isolate people from world, loved ones
Published: Thu, Mar 17, 2011
PI encompasses a group of disorders, usually genetic, that result from having a dysfunctional immune system. People with PI are often unable to fight off dangerous infections caused by germs that would leave most other individuals unaffected. Read More
Reader may be allergic to tune-ups
Updated: Mon, Nov 29, 2010
I have a 2003 Subaru WRX that has recently been "sneezing" at irregular intervals. The sneezing sound is accompanied by what feels like a loss of power. The sound seems to be coming from the driver's side, under the gas pedal. It is quite audible from outside the car as well. Sometimes it occurs when I'm just... Read More
Suffer from ragweed allergies? We want to hear from you
Published: Fri, Sep 3, 2010
We're looking for ragweed allergy sufferers who would like to be interviewed for an upcoming story in The Oklahoman.
E-mail scolberg@opubco.com with information on how ragweed affects you.
To be considered for an interview, please include your telephone number. The phone number won't be published. Read More
Sunglasses more than just fashionable sun block
Updated: Thu, Apr 29, 2010
You can keep your eyes healthier this season by using sunglasses.
And remember: they are more than just a fashion statement and a UV protector, authorities say. Sunglasses actually can protect your eyes from pollen during a tough allergy season.
Those suffering from allergies at the peak of the season are... Read More
What's in Your Household Cleaner?
Published: Tue, Apr 13, 2010
I can't say that I read every label before I put things in my grocery cart, but I do read plenty of them. I like to know what I'm paying for and how much I'm paying per ounce or pound. It's enlightening. Many times, I put something back on the shelf because I cannot bring myself to pay $20 a pound for crackers or... Read More
Probiotics improve digestion and overall health
Published: Sat, Mar 20, 2010
Intentionally consuming bacteria may not seem like a good idea, but as long as the bacteria are those of the beneficial variety, known as probiotics, ingesting them may improve your health.
Probiotics are living microorganisms that normally thrive in and on the human body. Numbering in the trillions, the total... Read More
Allergy sufferers: Coping with tree pollen?
Updated: Fri, Mar 5, 2010
Tree pollen is at very high levels today. Reporter Susan Simpson would like to talk to allergy sufferers about how they cope. E-mail her at ssimpson@opubco.com. Read More
Allergies got you down? Have a brownie
Updated: Mon, Feb 22, 2010
Life for people with food allergies can be tough. Even adults may have trouble saying "no" to favorite foods containing an offending ingredient. But for kids, food allergies can be even tougher. "Kids with food allergies just want to feel NORMAL," writes Cybele Pascal, the author of a new cookbook.
Pascal, a... Read More
Clean up on washers and dryers
Updated: Thu, Feb 4, 2010
If it seems you're always doing laundry, join the club. But here's a real brightener: The price of many washers has dropped by as much as 33 percent compared with a year ago, according to Consumer Reports.
In months of testing, CR found that many washers are very energy- and water-efficient, which can save you... Read More
Too much fun
Updated: Tue, Dec 1, 2009
Tubing.eps, Ferry.eps: It looks like summer fun, but apparently too much summer fun can be a bad thing. Above, you can drive as fast as you want to get to the hospital . . . until you run into a ferry. Then you have all kinds of time to do nothing but pace.
Subaru_1.eps: The limits of the Subaru WRX are so far... Read More
How to cut mold allergies
Updated: Thu, Aug 20, 2009
Summer often is a peak season for persistent cold-like symptoms triggered by indoor mold. Here are tips for easing the misery:
>Recognize the signs. Mold allergies can cause an itchy or runny nose, watery eyes, congestion, sneezing, wheezing and rashes.
>Know where mold grows. Spores thrive in damp, dark... Read More
How to cut mold allergies
Updated: Wed, Aug 12, 2009
Summer often is a peak season for persistent cold-like symptoms triggered by indoor mold. Here are tips for easing the misery:
>Recognize the signs. Mold allergies can cause an itchy or runny nose, watery eyes, congestion, sneezing, wheezing and rashes.
>Know where mold grows. Spores thrive in damp, dark... Read More
Allergies: how can I find relief?
Updated: Thu, Mar 5, 2009
At least one in five Americans is an allergy-sufferer. They are forced to deal with the uncomfortable symptoms — itchy, watery eyes; the sneezing; rashes; nasal congestion; or worse.
The trigger may be a food product, such as nuts or chocolate; certain types of plants; insect bits or stings; a pet or other... Read More
Allergies: how can I find relief?
Published: Mon, Mar 2, 2009
At least one in five Americans is an allergy-sufferer. They are forced to deal with the uncomfortable symptoms — itchy, watery eyes; the sneezing; rashes; nasal congestion; or worse.
The trigger may be a food product, such as nuts or chocolate; certain types of plants; insect bits or stings; a pet or other... Read More
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