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Kathi MacNaughton, Health Pro

Living with Asthma

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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 more Chevron

posted 11/12/2012, comments (0)|

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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 more Chevron

posted 10/12/2012, comments (0)|

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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 more Chevron

posted 10/04/2012, comments (0)|

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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 more Chevron

posted 09/16/2012, comments (0)|

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James Thompson, MD, Health Pro

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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 more Chevron

posted 09/04/2012, comments (0)|

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