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Kathi  MacNaughton

Kathi MacNaughton, Health Pro

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Living with Asthma

Keep Indoor Allergies at Bay This Winter

In many areas in the northern hemisphere, colder temperatures and precipitation are starting to drive people indoors more and more. And the more time people with indoor allergies spend inside, the more at risk we are for coming into contact with the substances that can make us miserable.   When we get exposed to things like dust mites, pet... Read moreChevron
posted 11/12/2012, comments (0)|
CRegal

The Health Impacts of Fracking: A HealthCentral Explainer

Hydraulic fracturing, commonly known as fracking, is a process that involves pumping millions of gallons of water and chemicals into the ground in an effort to crack shale rock deep beneath the ground.  Once the shale is cracked, vast resources of natural gas can be released and, ideally, harnessed for consumption.   The center of the... Read moreChevron
posted 10/12/2012, comments (0)|
guillermo_vargas

Why Bacteria isn’t Always the Bad Guy

Bacteria have long suffered under the inglorious reputation of being a hazard, an invader, a destructive force that should be eradicated for the greater good. Thousands of gallons of anti-bacterial hand-sanitizer, hand soaps, dish soap and sprays are marketed as keeping our families safe from these evil, unseen bringers of illness and death, I... Read moreChevron
posted 10/04/2012, comments (0)|
open eyes

FORMALDEHYDE ALLERGY

Hello all!  I have been recently been diagnosed with a severe allergy to Formaldehyde, along with ALL sub-categories of such. It has been a nightmare of sorts. I have been on the computer endless days and nights trying to find "Safe For Me"... foods, prescriptions, clothing, personal care products, detergents, etc! None of the doctors in my... Read moreChevron
posted 09/16/2012, comments (0)|
James Thompson, MD

James Thompson, MD, Health Pro

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Board Certified Allergist and Asthma Specialist

Allergic Rhinitis: Weathering the Perfect Storm

Seasonal allergic nasal problems have soared this year as a result of high temperatures in late winter and early spring. Tree pollen exploded into the air in February, at a time when most people in the Midwest are concerned about restocking their driveway salt. The warm February transitioned into a hot March and subsequently long and drawn out... Read moreChevron
posted 09/04/2012, comments (0)|

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