Take The Neti Pot Challenge!
If you suffer from allergies, use a neti pot BEFORE the season is in full bloom.
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8:17 pm
How Healthy Is Your Health Food Store?
Like many people, I shop at a natural health food store because I believe the quality of the products is better than a conventional grocery store. And I’m willing to pay for it. When I imagine where these products come from, my mind conjures up free-range cows, cozy family gardens and beer fermented in small batches. Unfortunately, my images are idealized.
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4:26 pm
Toxic Household Cleaners
Imagine smelling your favorite flower or a loaf of freshly baked bread. For most of us, this evokes a pleasant experience. We might find ourselves breathing deeply and feeling relaxed. Now imagine smelling a typical household cleaner like [...read more]
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4:01 pm
Sinus Problems? Check Your Teeth
If you have been having sinus problems for a while, don’t overlook your mouth. I was reminded again of the close relationship between the upper teeth and the maxillary sinuses (the sinus cavity right below the eyes). For [...read more]
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10:41 pm
Food and Sinus Congestion
Over the years, I’ve spoken with hundreds of people who have chronic sinus problems. While most of them have an idea of what causes their problems, few of those ideas include the gut. After all your stomach and [...read more]
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10:45 pm
Bad Breath? How Your Sinuses May Contribute
Have you ever been told you have bad breath? It’s not only embarrassing, but frustrating if you can’t discover the source of the problem. Most people assume that bad breath comes from not brushing or flossing the teeth, [...read more]
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8:49 pm
Our Culture of Antibiotics
In 2011, I wrote about the ineffectiveness of antibiotics for the treatment of most sinus infections. At the time, there was a lot of media attention on the subject, and because of that, I thought there would be [...read more]
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9:44 pm
Alcohol and Your Sinuses
Does your face flush or your nose become congested after drinking a glass of wine or beer? If so, these could be signs that you have an intolerance to alcohol. Most people don’t like to admit it. After [...read more]
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Allergy Remedies For Pollen Season
While the snow may be behind us, spring pollen is now at our doors and can often look like a fine dusting of snow. Sometimes it's white but often pollen is yellow and can leave a powdery layer [...read more]
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6:51 pm
Before You Pop That Pill
My grandparents received their medical degrees in the 1920s during a time when Western medicine profoundly changed. The American Medical Association (AMA) grew in strength, reducing the number of medical schools in hopes of creating a better medical system. [...read more]