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How To Protect Your Home Against Allergy Season
Spring is a time for sunshine, fresh air and blooming flowers. But for those of us with allergies, even the most pleasant of breezes can make your home feel like an itchy, scratchy chamber in hell.
With all the germs and allergens lurking in every corner -- about 2,000 species of fungi, to be exact -- your house is basically a microbial zoo, according to a Dr. Noah Fierer, microbial ecologist at the University of Colorado Boulder.
Learn how to prepare your space for the battle with this relentless time of year with these seven transformational tips.
1. Upgrade your vacuum.
If you've been using the same, decades-old va...
Source: Healthy Living - The Huffington Post - April 7, 2016 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Sarah Jessica Parker Ends Mylan Partnership Over EpiPen Price Hike
Sarah Jessica Parker has ended her relationship with the controversial pharmaceutical company Mylan.
In May, the actress joined forces with the makers of the EpiPen through a campaign called Anaphylaxis for Reel. At the time, Parker urged awareness for life-threatening allergies and revealed that the issue is personal for her because her 13-year-old son, James Wilke Broderick has a severe peanut and hazelnut allergy.
But following reports that the company raised the price of their standard two-pack of EpiPens from $100 in 2009 to $600 in 2016, Parker publicly cut ties and condemned the price hike.
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Source: Healthy Living - The Huffington Post - August 25, 2016 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
How Do EpiPens Work?
The price of EpiPens has increased more than 400 percent since 2007. People who need to keep them on hand — often because they may need the emergency drug in case they have a life-threatening allergic reaction — brought the price increase to light, and eventually it reached Congress: In a letter to Mylan, the company that makes EpiPens, Sen. Charles Grassley of Iowa has now asked the company to explain its pricing.
But how do EpiPens work?
EpiPens are a type of epinephrine auto-injector, which means they work by automatically injecting a dose of the hormone epinephrine (also called adrenaline) into a person&rsq...
Source: Healthy Living - The Huffington Post - August 26, 2016 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Babies Given Antibiotics Are More Likely To Develop Eczema
Babies given antibiotics in the first two years of life are more likely to develop allergies as adults, according to an extensive analysis of past clinical studies involving nearly 400,000 people.
The findings, to be presented on Tuesday at the European Respiratory Society annual meeting in London, point to a clear association with the risk of eczema or hay fever later in life.
Some previous research has suggested a link between early antibiotic use and allergies, but the results have been inconsistent.
Lead researcher Fariba Ahmadizar of Utrecht University said antibiotics most likely disrupted the body’s immune sys...
Source: Healthy Living - The Huffington Post - September 6, 2016 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
30 Weird Reasons You're Tired AF
If you're feeling fatigued, the best place to start is pretty obvious: sleep. Without regular ZZZs, you're going to be tired. But the real secret is that your energy level is connected to a lot more than just your sleep.
In fact, the way you eat, move, and sleep all influence each other. Pulling on one thread pulls the whole thing apart. Maybe you forgo your relaxation ritual throughout a particularly hectic week and suddenly, you're skipping workouts and forgetting to put together your favorite nutritious breakfast in the mornings. And, oh yeah, you're still not sleeping that great.
These seemingly little things add up....
Source: Healthy Living - The Huffington Post - October 27, 2016 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
8 Things You Need To Know About Your Body's Energy Levels
By Hallie Levine
Your energy makeover starts now
It’s no wonder so many of us struggle with energy issues. We go, go, go from morning to night, running on little but grit and caffeine. But it doesn’t have to be that way! “The reality is, you can get a real boost by making a few simple changes,” says Nada Milosavljevic, MD, director of the integrative health program at Massachusetts General Hospital. That’s why we put together this complete guide to all-day energy: It’s packed with proven strategies that will keep you powered up as you plow through your to-do list. You’ll also learn...
Source: Healthy Living - The Huffington Post - May 4, 2017 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Scientists Find Peanut-Eating Prevents Allergy, Contrary To Prior Health Advice
Mon Feb 23, 2015 4:33pm EST
By Kate Kelland
LONDON, Feb 23 (Reuters) - In research that contradicts years of health advice, scientists said on Monday that babies at risk of developing a childhood peanut allergy can avoid it if they are given peanuts regularly during their first 11 months.
The study, the first to show that eating certain foods is an effective way of preventing allergy, showed an 80 percent reduction in the prevalence of peanut allergies among high-risk children who ate peanuts frequently from infanthood, compared to those who avoided them.
"This is an important clinical development and contravenes previo...
Source: Healthy Living - The Huffington Post - February 23, 2015 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Gluten-Free Medication Guidelines
For those of us who suffer from seasonal allergies, springtime is synonymous with sinus troubles. As much as 30 percent of the world's population is estimated to suffer from seasonal allergies, also known as allergic rhinitis, and it can often lead to sinus infections. For many, these are easily remedied by antibiotics and a few days of rest. However, as I learned recently, the story doesn't end there for those who suffer from celiac disease.
An autoimmune disease affecting approximately 1 in 133 Americans, celiac can be characterized by gastrointestinal issues along with depression, skin problems, and anemia. The only kn...
Source: Healthy Living - The Huffington Post - June 1, 2015 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
If I Have A Seizure: A Call for Compassion
"If we could look into each other's hearts and understand the unique challenges each of us faces, I think we would treat each other much more gently, with more love, patience, tolerance, and care." - Marvin J. Ashton Recently, I read an article, courtesy of a loving wife whose husband had encountered a seizure in public. No one wanted to help him. It was quite a powerful article I truly must say. She speaks openly and inspirationally about how important it is to not turn away in times of need. I encourage you to read the article and share your thoughts on the story in the comments section afterward. The story that Leza...
Source: Healthy Living - The Huffington Post - August 14, 2015 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Can Pets Help You Live Longer and Happier?
By John Swartzberg How dogs and cats may help your heart. Back when she was younger and friskier, I used to bring my golden retriever with me to the UC Berkeley campus for some of my lectures. She'd plop her furry frame down next to me while I was speaking and flash her classic "golden smile" at the hall full of students. There's nothing scientific to this, of course, but I'm quite certain that everyone in my class was much more happy when she was around than when I came to class without her. (Sometimes I think they would have preferred that she ran the class!) Pets make people happy. It's hard to argue with this, althoug...
Source: Healthy Living - The Huffington Post - November 10, 2015 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Leaky Gut Syndrome: What You Should Know About Your Gut Bacteria
There's a universe of living organisms in your digestive tract, and the little critters can do a ton for you. Up to 100 trillion cells live in your gut microbiome, forming a world that scientists are still working to understand. 100 trillion cells -- that's enough microbes to make it the highest density natural bacterial ecosystem that we know of. Way more than your compost bin.
If all is going well, these organisms live in perfect homeostasis with you, their host. From regulating your immune system to keeping the lining of your gut strong, these organisms can be a part of how you take control of your own biology.
Just d...
Source: Healthy Living - The Huffington Post - December 4, 2015 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
4 Ways Your Teeth Can Affect Your Sleep
What's a dentist doing talking about sleep? Sleep medicine dentistry has been around for several decades, but the knowledge that our teeth affect how we sleep still hasn't gone mainstream.
So what do teeth have to do with sleep? Dentists are actually on the front line screening for sleep breathing conditions because the symptoms show up in the mouth.
The next time you're brushing your teeth, take a look in the mirror for these 4 clues that teeth give about the quality of your sleep breathing:
1. Teeth That Are Flat At the Bottom
Grinding your teeth and clenching your jaw are what make the edges of your teeth flat. When ...
Source: Healthy Living - The Huffington Post - May 25, 2016 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Rising Cost of EpiPens Forcing Some Allergy Sufferers to Switch to Syringes
Denise Ure was midway through an afternoon snack when she tasted the peanut.
Driving home from work in peak hour traffic, she had opened up a prepackaged bag of coconut cashews, a snack she had been eating for years without problems. Despite her peanut allergy, tree nuts are safe for her to eat.
Upon tasting the peanut, she spat the nut mixture into a vomit bag she kept in the car and waited to see if she would experience any symptoms of a severe allergic reaction.
"I had a couple of choices. Pull over and call 911 and use the EpiPen, or drive to the hospital using a low traffic route and use the EpiPen if my body start...
Source: Healthy Living - The Huffington Post - July 15, 2016 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
7 Signs You Need a Dehumidifier
If you have a home that seems to have a dampness problem, it might be time to look for a dehumidifier. When excess moisture is detected in your home, first you should figure out the cause, then take steps to remedy the problem. Here, we'll look at seven signs that indicate you might need a dehumidifier.
1. Mold spots on the ceiling or corners
If you notice mold anywhere in your house, it is generally a sign of excess humidity and time to get the best dehumidifier you can find. Bathrooms can't air out steam and excess humidity, making them prime areas for mold to grow. It can grow on walls, ceilings, or around toilets a...
Source: Healthy Living - The Huffington Post - July 21, 2016 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
No, You Don’t Have To Have Celiac Disease To Have A Wheat Sensitivity
People who don’t have a diagnosis for celiac disease or a wheat allergy may face a lot of scorn and derision for claiming to be sensitive to wheat products, skipping pasta and bread.
But a new study by scientists at Columbia University may explain why certain grain products can cause intestinal discomfort in some people, even if they don’t have a widely-recognized medical condition.
It may also present doctors with a new way to test for this non-celiac wheat sensitivity, which for now has no diagnostic measure and must be assessed clinically, according to a person’s symptoms.
Not everyone who feels ...
Source: Healthy Living - The Huffington Post - July 29, 2016 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
