Allergy problems: 13 must-know tips for how to stop an allergy attack

 Are you trying to figure out how to stop an allergy attack in its tracks? Read this article to learn more about dealing with allergies. More than fifty million Americans are affected by allergies every year. Allergies vary greatly in their severity and their causes. And even though many people

Food for allergy relief – anti-inflammatories and good fats

 Although we are still home and staying safe, one of the things that I find helps to keep me grounded, is seeing that Mother Nature is still on course. Spring is most definitely on its way and with it the allergies that can make our lives quite uncomfortable at times.

Outdoor versus indoor allergies

 It's officially spring, full of warmer weather, longer days and seasonal allergies. Allergies are the second most common minor ailment pharmacists get asked about, which isn't too surprising given almost a quarter of Canadians are affected. There are two main causes of allergy symptoms — indoor and outdoor triggers. Symptoms

Bring Back the Bees – How to Help Bee Populations With Your Garden

 Did you know that honeybees are responsible for approximately 90 per cent of the world’s nutrition? Due to many environmental and human factors, more than 10 million hives have been destroyed to date. The decline in the bee population is a serious concern for everyone around the world, but most

Do you have Allergies?

 Fed up with taking meds or going for painful shots? —There is an alternative. Many people here in Ottawa have seasonal type allergies. For some it's the birch, dandelion, or grass pollen in the spring, for others the ragweed in the fall, and for some unlucky people it's all year

Spring is in the air—and the Eyes

 By Dr. Muggeridge For anyone living in Ottawa, spring is an exciting time. Not only does it offer us refuge from the winter, which will affectionately be known to my future grandchildren as the fierce ‘Winter of 2014,’ but is also a time of smelling the tulips and enjoying the