02 Monday Jul 2018
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If your garden makes your allergies go crazy, try planting more low- or no-pollen plants – like pansies, lilies of the Nile, and orchids. And when you’re at the nursery, ask for female plants. Plants DO have genders – and male plants are the biggest pollen producers.
18 Monday Jun 2018
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allergies, allergy, Connie Sellecca, conniesellecca, corn plant, ficus, ficus plant, hibiscus, intelligence for your life, intelligenceforyourlife, mass cane, NASA, pollen
Do you see a ficus plant? That could be the reason. Research from Belgium found that 78% of people with airborne allergies react to ficus! But that doesn’t mean you can’t have any indoor plants around – because they can be good for you. Indoor plants not only help people feel more relaxed, some plants can clear allergens from the air. So try something like a hibiscus – which produces little to no airborne pollen. And for cleaner air, NASA recommends a corn plant – also known as a mass cane. It not only can reduce the amount of dust in a small office by 20%. It clears contaminants like formaldehyde from the air – and chemicals like that can make an allergy sufferer even more sensitive to allergy triggers.
24 Tuesday Apr 2018
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So can candied ginger or a ginger supplement. A study in Nutritional Biochemistry found that a compound in ginger stops the immune system from overreacting to the histamine that triggers allergies. But talk to your doctor. Because the volatile oils in ginger – called gingerols – have anti-inflammatory properties – which can interfere with blood clotting medications.
15 Monday Jan 2018
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If you have a cold or allergies – be careful driving! Because sneezing behind the wheel causes a lot of accidents. According to statistics from the U.K., more than two million drivers have crashed because they sneezed at the wheel. If you extrapolate those numbers to reflect the U.S. population – that would be 9 million sneeze-related crashes.
28 Thursday Sep 2017
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Hum before you blow!
That’s because hard blowing can trigger “reflux nasal congestion” – or swelling of the sinuses that can trap infection-causing mucus and keep you sick longer… That’s according to ear, nose and throat doctor, Jordan Josephson.
Instead, hum in a low tone. The vibrations will stimulate the hairs in your nose, helping them whisk away mucus down the back of your throat. Then, gently blow your nose to clear out the debris.
22 Thursday Jun 2017
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Press your tongue against the roof of your mouth for 5 seconds. Then press a finger on the spot between your eyebrows for 5 seconds. Now, alternate back and forth a few times. That causes the vomer bone – which runs along your nasal passages – to rock back and forth. And that can relieve congestion in 20 seconds.
14 Wednesday Jun 2017
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Pop an antihistamine every night – even if you don’t have allergies. That’s the recommendation from dermatologists at Georgetown University Medical Center. It’s because antihistamines reduce the sinus inflammation that leads to puffy eyes… And they constrict blood vessels, which improves under-eye circles. Your best bet? A 24‑hour antihistamine that doesn’t include a decongestant. Within a month, the skin around your eyes will look better.
As with all medication, check with your doctor to see if you can take an antihistamine before you start.
26 Friday May 2017
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Microbiologist Dr. Susan Lynch says owning a dog reduces the risk of allergies, in kids and adults. That’s because pets – especially dogs – introduce new microbes to the home and your body. And that helps us build up our immunity to more allergens.
19 Wednesday Apr 2017
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I have the latest research on the benefits of having a beard:
First: They prevent blemishes. Dr. Shannon Trotter is a dermatologist who says a lot of the rashes and acne that guys get are the result of shaving… Because when you drag a razor across your face – day after day – it irritates the skin in a way that spreads bacteria, and triggers infections, redness and dryness.
Also, Having a beard is like wearing built-in sunscreen. A recent study found that beards block anywhere from 50% to 95% of the sun’s UV rays. Which is almost the equivalent of wearing sunscreen with an SPF of 30. That means a beard – in addition to wearing sunscreen – can play a key role in preventing skin cancer… Which is a big deal, because 4-in-5 cases of cancer in men appear on the face, head, or neck.
One more fact about beards: They help soothe allergies. Just like the hairs inside our nose trap air pollutants that trigger allergies… A beard provides an extra layer of hair to snag pollutants before they reach our nose. However, like any other air filter, if you don’t keep your beard and moustache clean, it’ll cause allergy flare-ups.
03 Monday Apr 2017
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Try this acupressure trick: Arrange your three middle fingers in a triangle, and apply pressure just above the bridge of your nose, also known as your “third eye.” Do that for 30 seconds and repeat as needed. Cynthia Ribeiro, president of the American Massage Therapy Association, says that pressure point breaks up tension in the sinus cavity and relieves sinus headaches.
