In this entry, I would like to give some insight on the problem of colds and asthma in the winter months, and give some strategies to prevent getting colds -- a major trigger of asthma symptoms for asthma sufferers.
Can I get a cold from being cold?
Since we have all been children (and into adulthood), our parents warn us, "bundle up and stay warm, or you will get a cold." The term ‘common cold' is unfortunately misleading about how we get colds, and why they are more common in...
I'm so glad February is over. It's been a very tough month, and on this, the last day, I'm feeling harassed, frustrated and tired. So I... Read more »
Here in Northern California the rainy season is finally over. This means that for the next few months we are unlikely to see any rain, and... Read more »
Exercise has been shown to reduce symptoms of anxiety and depression. Finding the time, the energy and the motivation to exercise during... Read more »
People who have seasonal allergies often look forward to the colder winter months, hoping that pollen levels will be low or nonexistent and... Read more »
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... Read more »
Who is at risk? People living in the northern hemisphere are most prone to winter SAD and, in general, the higher the latitude the more significant the risk of developing symptoms*. These symptoms are relatively diverse in nature and may affect...
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