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It’s Time to Start Taking Your Spring Allergies Seriously
It’s not your imagination — spring allergy season really is getting worse every year. (Thanks, climate change.) Pollen seasons now start 20 days earlier and last 10 days longer than they did in 1990, according to recent research, and pollen counts are up 21%. If you’ve been thinking of each spring’s season as something to…
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How to Handle Hayfever Season
If you have spring allergies, the time is nearly upon us for sneezing and itching. (Depending on where you live, it may have already begun.) Here are some tips for how to deal with the pollen and manage your symptoms.
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The Difference Between Ragweed and Goldenrod, and What It Means for Your Allergies
There has been a lot of talk about the healing power of nature — between forest bathing, fresh air, and all kinds of “wellness” retreats — but people with hay fever may have a slightly different take on the great outdoors. Namely: It can be difficult to really appreciate nature when so much of it…
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If Your Mouth Feels Weird When You Eat Raw Fruits Or Veggies, Here’s Why
You’ve heard of peanut and wheat allergies, but if you get a weird tingly feeling in your mouth when you eat raw fruit, you may wonder — can a person be allergic to apples? It turns out this is a mostly harmless reaction, called oral allergy syndrome, that happens in people who are allergic to…