6 Best Vacuums for Allergy Sufferers

If you suffer from allergies or someone in your household does, a good vacuum is a must. You don’t want a vacuum that is spewing everything you are allergic to back into your home. Also read: 6 Tips for an Allergy-Free Home So we went to Consumer Reports’ for their 6 best picks. They measured emissions and which keep […]

Everything You Need to Know About Allergies

Find Out the Pollen Count Today I can remember a time when “allergy” was NOT a household name … when even seasonal allergies were rare, and food allergies were practically unheard of. My family is truly a sign of the times, mirroring what’s happening in our communities. I have five children and the first three […]

Children And Allergies

It’s that time of year again. Ahh Spring. The days are getting longer and warmer; a myriad of vibrant colors replaces the monotonous brown. As the great outdoors calls, I can’t be happier to get my kids out of the house. Then reality hits as my oldest comes home daily looking like she’s been punched in both eyes. Several times a day she succumbs to fits of sneezing and a nagging cough– in short it’s allergy season and she’s miserable. Unfortunately, many of our outdoor spring sports begin when allergy season is in full swing. As the trees and flowers bloom the pollen rains down, coating everything and everyone.

Is Global Warming Making Your Allergies Worse?

Is the climate change affecting your allergies? It very likely might be ... here is what you can do about it.

Do You and Your Food Need Couple’s Counseling?

  Do you have a more intimate relationship with your food than the people closest to you? Do you spend your time daydreaming about your next meal/ snack/ treat? When thoughts of consuming food consume your time, you may want to analyze your relationship with food. It just may be time to apply one of […]

How Much Weight Can You Lose in 7 Days?

The party is in a week? How you can look your best.

Why I Add Turmeric to My Coffee

Turmeric has been touted for having lots of health benefits, among them it’s known as an anti-inflammatory. Besides obvious benefits it might have for diseases that we immediately associate with inflammation like arthritis, studies show it to be useful in treating chronic inflammation that is linked to auto-immune diseases and everything from cancer to Alzheimer’s, diabetes, depression, fatigue, high cholesterol and […]

Should You Take Sleeping Pills on a Plane?

Will it work, and is it worth it?