Can I Exercise While Congested?
When congestion hits, it’s common to feel run down, and you may question whether it’s wise to keep up with your usual workout routine. Congestion can stem from colds, allergies or sinus infections and can cause discomfort and fatigue. Knowing when to push through and when to rest is essential for your recovery and overall…
What To Know about the Difference Between Nose and Mouth Breathing
You spend all day breathing. For the most part, it’s second nature. Thinking about how you breathe is probably a rare occurrence. But did you know that breathing through your nose versus your mouth provides unique benefits? Let’s take a look at why nose breathing is beneficial, what might be causing you to breathe through…
How Would an Allergist Help My Allergies
Environmental allergies can trigger a range of symptoms from itchy eyes to runny nose, and nearly 100 million Americans experience them. While over-the-counter medications may offer temporary relief, seeing an allergist can provide a more targeted approach to diagnosing and treating your allergies. If you’re considering visiting an allergist but aren’t sure how they can…
How Can I Help My Mold Allergy?
Mold allergies can cause discomfort year-round, but symptoms can become more severe in damp or humid environments. Individuals with mold allergies may experience sneezing, coughing, itchy eyes or nasal congestion when exposed. Fortunately, by taking proactive steps to limit exposure, you can reduce the severity of symptoms and better manage your allergies. How Mold Exposure…
Could Honey Cure Your Allergies?
Could Honey Cure Your Allergies? In Lubbock, Texas, Cal Brints, a local honey producer, thinks local raw honey is the bee’s knees as a treatment for seasonal allergies. But don’t stock up on jars of the sweet stuff just yet—the effectiveness of honey as part of an allergy management strategy is unclear. How Honey May…
Earth Day and Sinus Health: Understanding the Environmental Impact
April 22nd is Earth Day, part of a worldwide movement to focus on and care for our environment. As you celebrate Earth Day by planting trees, donating to planet-saving causes and more, consider taking the time to reflect on how environmental factors affect your well-being, including your sinus health. From air pollution to allergens and…
Your Cozy Abode Might Be Fueling Your Allergies This Winter
Does cold winter weather have you hunkering down at home in hibernation mode? If so, you’re probably tempted to turn the thermostat way up, which can hurt more than just your finances (hello, huge heating bill)—it can also harm your health. How Dry Heat Contributes to Allergy and Sinus Issues Cranking up the heat can…
Five Foods to Fight Off the Wintertime Allergy, Cold and Flu Season
Ensuring your immune system stays strong—and you stay healthy—this winter could be as simple as adding these vitamin- and mineral-rich foods to your plate. Spinach There’s a reason spinach made Popeye feel stronger—it’s packed with vitamins, protein and iron! The vitamin C in spinach increases your iron uptake to enhance red blood cell functioning, vitamin…
Is It Summer Allergies or a Cold?
While the World Health Organization may have officially declared the global COVID pandemic over on May 5, summer colds aren’t going anywhere. This common illness could affect even more people now that the mask-wearing and social distancing that helped slow their spread in recent years has ceased. Getting sick during summer allergy season can make it…
Get Ahead of Fall Ragweed Season With These Late Summer Tips
Buckle up, allergy sufferers—this fall, ragweed season could be a bumpy ride. Research shows that climate change is causing the ragweed pollen season to last three weeks longer than it used to. And if fall’s pollen counts are anything like this past spring’s—where daily ragweed pollen counts were 32 times higher than normal—we may be…