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2013 Spring Allergy Capitals

Talisa_Aafa
  • By Talisa_Aafa · New reply April 8, 2013
  • Discussion in Seasonal allergies · 1 reply
  • The Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America revealed its new rankings for the 100 Spring Allergy Capitals naming the most challenging places to live for people with allergies in the spring. The top five ...

Don't Sweat The Small Stuff...

charlottesweb
  • By charlottesweb · New reply April 3, 2013
  • Journal · 2 replies
  • and it's all small stuff". This is a book by Richard Carlson, PH. D. The basis of the book is; Simple ways to keep the little things from taking over your life. I received this book as a Christmas gift ...

Serrapeptase for Asthma

connectingneurons
  • By connectingneurons · Posted April 1, 2013
  • Discussion in Asthma · 0 replies
  • Hello, I just posted about Serrapeptase on a thread but it deserves it own thread. My son had asthma last week due to the trees leafing out. He is allergic to maple trees. I don't do drugs, if I can help ...

Adult Onset Asthma

asthma123
  • By asthma123 · New reply March 30, 2013
  • Discussion in Newly diagnosed with asthma or allergies · 11 replies
  • I just recently got diagnosed with asthma at age 35. I had a bout with bronchitis and the coughing went away after a few weeks, but everytime I tried to exercise I got chest and neck muscle pain and shortness ...

letting go of it all

xxxPattixxx
  • By xxxPattixxx · New reply March 28, 2013
  • Journal · 23 replies
  • Hello everyone who has posted to this; I have tried every type of cream out there, the bio freeze helps when its the muscle pains the best that I have found, I have had 2 of the shots in my knee cortisone ...

"Mild"

SurroundingHope
  • By SurroundingHope · New reply March 25, 2013
  • Journal · 9 replies
  • They told me that my cmt was mild when I went in for insoles but my legs are on fire and my knees give in. My feet throb and I collapse by the end of the day, but my cmt is mild. How is this mild? Honestly ...

Inflammaging

jamin (Inactive)
  • By jamin (Inactive) · New reply March 24, 2013
  • Discussion in Newly diagnosed with asthma or allergies · 1 reply
  • I am finding this subject on inflammation more and more interesting as I go along with my new supplement....I've talked here about grape seed ex and what it's done for my allergy and sinus issues, but ...

Hives from breathing treatment, but not inhaler both albuterol.

Toni-Girl

Lost

xxxPattixxx
  • By xxxPattixxx · New reply March 22, 2013
  • Journal · 14 replies
  • Some how I forgot my password, I don't know about anyone else but me,it seems I write the password down, then I can't find it. I am positive that I am thankful all my parts are attched and I won't loose ...

I AM HERE

RORRIE
  • By RORRIE · New reply March 19, 2013
  • Journal · 15 replies
  • Hey, guys, one & all: This is RORRIE, (yes, the same one)--and I hope some of my friends are still here. I have been gone a long time, and some heavy duty lessons have I learned. I hope to meet some new ...

Determine two win

4ualone
  • By 4ualone · Posted March 18, 2013
  • Journal · 0 replies
  • Although the last couple of months with asthma as been rough. I am determine to win. Asthma will not control my Life. For my breathe is a gift, from God. Therefore i will Breathe the fresh breathe of ...

Neuroglycopenia

caribou11
  • By caribou11 · Posted March 14, 2013
  • Discussion in Food and drug allergies · 0 replies
  • Anyone heard of or experienced neuroglycopenia separate from hypoglycemia or postprandial hypoglycemia??!! I have some intense symptoms and am assuming they are related to MCAD but since they are so similar ...

Gillespie Approach

connectingneurons

CFT(Craniosacral Fascai Therapy) (Gillespie Approcah)

connectingneurons
  • By connectingneurons · Posted March 10, 2013
  • Discussion in Asthma · 0 replies
  • Many may not have heard of CFT. It is a cutting edge therapy that Dr. Barry Gillespie founded. Dr. Gillespie developed this therapy by addressing the fascia and the craniosacral rhythm because he had ...

Im confused

susis
  • By susis · Posted March 9, 2013
  • Discussion in Asthma · 0 replies
  • I was told about 2 years ago that I had asthma, I went to see the asthma nurse today who said I dont have asthma. I now have to book an appointment to see my GP next week. I was asked if id had an xray ...

Started Qnasl and can't taste or smell?

LisaLC
  • By LisaLC · New reply March 9, 2013
  • Discussion in Seasonal allergies · 2 replies
  • Has anyone else had this problem? If so, did it resolve and how long did it take? I only took 2 doses, and can't taste or smell anything. And I'm starting to panic ...

What cleaning products are best?

janisum (Inactive)
  • By janisum (Inactive) · New reply March 6, 2013
  • Discussion in Creating a safe environment · 5 replies
  • I'm hoping someone can help me in finding the better products, since there are so many, to help calm allergans down in the home. My 80 yr. old mother has allergy related asthma and is having a serious ...

Allergy Testing

bcollins
  • By bcollins · New reply March 5, 2013
  • Discussion in Food and drug allergies · 4 replies
  • My blood test for allergies shows me very allergic to eggs, cow's milk, and wheat. I have removed these from my diet. I finally got in with an allergist and the skin test he gave me showed me not allergic ...

Learning curve with adult onset asthma

bayoubill
  • By bayoubill · New reply March 4, 2013
  • Discussion in Asthma · 5 replies
  • I have been diagnosed with asthma for only a few years and something I got to thinking about recently is the amount of "catching up" me and others like me have such as learning the different symptoms ...

May is National Asthma and Allergy Awareness Month! Are you ready?

Talisa_Aafa
  • By Talisa_Aafa · New reply March 2, 2013
  • Discussion in Asthma · 1 reply
  • Each year the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America (AAFA) declares May to be National Asthma and Allergy Awareness Month. It's not too early to start planning! You can celebrate with us by holding ...

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