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    posted 08/28/2008, comment (1)

    Fruit Juice May Interfere With Your Medication

      Do you remember the story that came out a few years back, about mixing grapefruit juice and certain medications and how it was a big no-no? According to the University of Florida, Center for Food-Drug Interaction Research and Education: "Grapefruit juice appeared on the food-drug interaction radar in the late 1980s when scientists... Read moreChevron
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    Feeling Sad & Tired? The "Other" Side of Allergies

    You know that allergies can make you feel pretty lousy physically, what with the sneezing, the wheezing, the stuffy head, and the itchy eyes. But did you know they can also make you feel bad in other ways?   One of the most frequent questions I get is whether allergies can make you feel tired, and the answer to that question is a resounding... Read moreChevron
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    Fall Allergy Season is Coming: Are You Ready For Ragweed?

    The middle of summer is often a good time for those who have outdoor seasonal allergy problems. In the upper half of the U.S., tree and grass pollen season is over. The hot weather forces many people to more consistently run their air conditioning (which reduces indoor mold and dust mite prevalence). Vacations to different places may further... Read moreChevron
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    Neti Pot: It just might work

    OK, truth time. I've been meaning to write about the Neti pot since January. It's taken me that long to get over my resistance to flushing out my sinus cavities with a saline solution.   The Ick FactorFirst: Why did I take so long to try it? There is the initial ick factor; even thinking about flushing out my nasal passages made me shudder.... Read moreChevron
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    The Use and Misuse of Over the Counter Antihistamines and Decongestants

    More than 40 million people suffer from nasal allergy symptoms in the United States. Over-the-counter (OTC) medications for allergy relief fill the shelves of retail pharmacies and there always seem to be new ones coming to the market. Choosing the right medication often depends on matching your symptoms with what the colorful medicine box states... Read moreChevron
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