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Capsaicin - Another Alternative Treatment for Nasal Allergies?

Have you ever heard of using something called capsaicin to treat your nasal symptoms, such as congestion, sinus pressure and post-nasal drip? Do you even know what capsaicin is?   I have just recently learned of a study that suggests there could be real promise in using this alternative, more natural approach to treating the nonallergic... Read moreChevron
posted 02/12/2012, comments (0)|
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My health is on decline for past 4 years. Recently I'm troubled with allergy and other diseases that never happend before.
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I don't know what's wrong with me. The doctors failed me so far. Maybe an allergy but who knows.

I had a lip fungus(angular chelitis) from the 1st week of december. I suffered from it for 55 days without any recovery. For the last 10 days salty water, miconazole oral gel and consuming lots of yogurt worked brilliantly. I was cured until 2 days ago from then I have loose stool and my lips become red swollen every time I eat.  I regularly... Read moreChevron
posted 02/10/2012, comment (1)|
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Chronic Hives: A Dreadful Disorder That Remains Difficult to Understand

Each year I see hundreds of new patients with complaints of hives and swelling. Hives are intensely itchy skin rashes that resemble welts and can occur anywhere on the body. They typically arise without warning and about half the time, are accompanied by angioedema, a deeper swelling in the skin. "Urticaria" is the technical term for hives. These... Read moreChevron
posted 01/27/2012, comments (2)|
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Your Yearly Allergy Planner

Allergies are a year-round concern for many of us, those who suffer from what are called "perennial allergies". For us lucky people, both indoor and outdoor allergy triggers can stimulate allergy symptoms almost any time of the year. But even for people who only have seasonal-type allergies, their symptoms are never far from their minds even... Read moreChevron
posted 01/12/2012, comments (0)|
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Winter Allergies - How to Stay Healthy

Some people get relief from their allergies this time of year. I'm not one of them... How about you?   You see, it all depends on what you are allergic to. "Lucky" seasonal allergy sufferers usually find that this time of year, pollen is pretty much nonexistent, as are mold spores, at least if a frost has hit your area by now.   The... Read moreChevron
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