What Causes A Stuffy Nose?
Stop clearing your nose with chemical sprays. Understand what causes a stuffy nose and how to find relief the natural way.
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8:13 pm
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6:25 pm
Surfers Sinusitis
If you surf and have postnasal drip, sinus pressure or a congested nose, you most likely have surfers’ sinusitis. Sinusitis is the inflammation of the sinus cavities and can cause anything from sinus pressure to post nasal drip.
6:51 pm
6:51 pm
Seasonal Allergy Relief and the Herbal Highway
Herbal Highway on KPFA in northern California. This show is hosted by two prominent herbalists Karyn Sanders and Sarah Holmes, who discuss the benefits of medicinal herbs for a wide range of health issues, including seasonal allergies. Host Sarah Holmes talks about allergy prevention as well as systematic relief. She’s a big fan of prevention, explaining once the immune system has become overly reactive, it can be difficult to calm down. In other words, once you are suffering, it becomes more challenging to find relief. So start early!
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8:17 pm
Climate Change and Allergy Seasons
Climate change has increased pollen production.
8:17 pm
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.
4:26 pm
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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9:03 pm
Believe it or Not, Mold Can Cause Sinusitis
It's time to talk about airborne allergies again. Instead of focusing on the usual culprits of trees, flowers and grasses, this blog will focus on mold, a form of fungi. While mold grows year round, spring is just [...read more]
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5:26 pm
Neti Pot Water
The most frequently asked question we get at Baraka is “What kind of water should be used in a neti pot?” The water you use in your neti pot is as important as the type of salt you [...read more]