Everyone knows that April showers bring May flowers, but April also means the arrival of spring and seasonal allergies. About 50 million Americans suffer from seasonal allergic rhinitis, also known as hay fever, and it can seriously affect your health and quality of life. Between a runny nose, watery eyes, and dark under eye… Continue Reading
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The Microbiome: Our Microbial Fingerprint
If you’ve ever seen a Peanuts cartoon, you might remember Charlie Brown’s friend Pig-Pen, a little boy who travels with his own personal dirt cloud everywhere he goes. And while we may be a little more sanitary than Pig-Pen, it turns out we also travel with our own personal cloud of, not dirt, but… Continue Reading
Good Bacteria May Prevent Allergies and Asthma in Children
Dogs have long been considered “man’s best friend.” Sure, we love them, but who doesn’t get annoyed when they track in dirt and dust from the outside? Well as it turns out, we should actually be thanking them, because by doing so, our canine companions can actually help prevent allergy and asthma symptoms in… Continue Reading
11 Health Benefits of Having Pets
They love us unconditionally, listen without having to put in their two cents, and are always happy to see us. Our pets are our best friends, and they give us so much without asking anything in return. But did you know that pets can also have a positive effect on our health? Pets are… Continue Reading