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Kathi MacNaughton

Living with Asthma

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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 more Chevron

posted 02/12/2012, comments (0)|

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Intent on Living Life To The Fullest

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Move Over RA: Spring Makeover Time

As I write about my hopes for a Spring Makeover, there is snow covering the ground, and the wind is howling. It is cold. I am tired of the cold, so I am turning my thoughts to the promise of Spring. The hope of Spring is inspiring me to start a makeover program for myself. I have trouble staying on course for too long, so I am hoping for... Read more Chevron

posted 02/10/2012, comments (5)|

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theresag79

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Just Dropping In

It has been what feels like forever since I have been on this forum. I'm not very good at keeping up with it. I've gotten to a point with MS to just accept it and keep moving on. I don't really like to dwell on MS much but there are times when I just need to see that there are other people who can relate to what I'm dealing... Read more Chevron

posted 02/02/2012, comments (0)|

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Rick Frea

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A Registered Respiratory Therapist and asthmatic

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Does Lack of Vitamin D Cause Asthma?

Surely we know the sun supplies us with an ample supply of vitamin D, the sunshine vitamin. So is it possible lack of sun exposure may cause asthma? We shall investigate the evidence. John Grever, in his post "Vitamin D Deficiency Linked to Asthma Severity," at Medpage Today reports that most researchers agree that we get... Read more Chevron

posted 02/01/2012, comment (1)|

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Lisa Leslie

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I am a wife and mom to an 18 and 15 year old and a 4 year old Shihpoo, Coco. I have Multiple Sclerosis, Mitral Valve Prolapse, Hypoglycemia, Asthma, and Polycystic Ovary Disease. I still have a positive attitude - it is the best medicine. :)

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How has MS affected my life?

I often get asked, "How does MS affect your life?" I always thought that was a doubled edged sword, depending on the day. Yesterday I was tired, today I feel great, who knows what tomorrow will bring, or even later today for that matter. The simple answer was always that "I try not to let it." (The equal to saying "fine" when someone asks you how... Read more Chevron

posted 01/31/2012, comments (0)|

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