Fifty years ago, food allergies were rare—almost unheard of. But that’s certainly not the case today. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the number of children with food allergies went up 18 percent from… Continue Reading
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Types of Cholesterol
There are all sorts of pages on the Web right now that still reflect outdated, overly simplified information about cholesterol, and your doctor may also be telling you the same things. Here are the basics of cholesterol that… Continue Reading
Is Gluten-Free Eating Really Healthier?
Going gluten free is one of the most popular trends in diet and nutrition circles these days. Increasingly I’m asked, “Is gluten free truly a healthier way to eat, or just another fad?” I suppose you could say… Continue Reading
Allergies: Symptoms and Treatments
Do you experience some of these upper respiratory symptoms – seasonally or randomly throughout the year? Sneezing A runny nose Watery eyes Itchy eyes, nose, and throat Mega-mucous (“it won’t stop!”) If so, you likely have allergic rhinitis…. Continue Reading