Do you experience flushing? Is it dry or wet flushing?
Flushing is a sensation of warmth frequently accompanied by fleeting skin redness usually over the face, neck, ears, chest, and limbs (arms and legs). This is due to vasodilation (dilated blood vessels) with increased blood flow to the skin. Wet flushing: This is when there …
Do you have dark circles under your eyes? Think allergies.
Do you or others notice those dark circles under your eyes? They can be very prominent and compel people to seek remedies including “make up.” Before spending your money on “make up” to cover up those dark circles, think about finding the underlying cause. Dark …
Seasonal influenza is spreading
In Montana, the influenza virus is making its appearance. The CDC reports “local” outbreaks, while our neighbor to the south (Wyoming) has reported widespread influenza outbreaks. In fact, influenza has become widespread in 33 states this week compared to just 4 states last week. …
Birthday parties and food allergies: a stressful combination!
Birthdays can be stressful for families dealing with their child’s food allergies. Now there is a new resource available to alleviate that anxiety. Parents can celebrate their child’s next birthday with a “Food Allergy Friends TM Birthday Club Card and Fun Pack. Through the generosity …
Spice allergy: attention butchers, bakers and candlestick makers
Spice allergy can affect certain high risk populations including butchers, bakers, chefs, restaurant workers and even florists. It really doesn’t affect candlestick makers! Spice allergy generally affects young adults with birch tree or mugwort weed pollen allergy. For the purpose of this blog, spices and …
Handling the Holidays with Allergies and Asthma
The holidays are here! This means people with allergies and asthma are going to be potentially exposed to multiple allergens and irritants at home and while travelling. In this month’s issue of Montana Parent magazine, I review some precautions to take to ensure a safe …
Allergy-Friendly Hot Chocolate and Cookies.
But mom…what about Santa?! It’s that time of the year, when children want to make cookies and hot chocolate to leave out for Santa Claus. In case Santa, his elves, or Christmas party guests have food allergies, be prepared with these quick, simple and safe …
Sneezing can be hazardous to your health!
A sneeze is a protective reflex that propels air (and frequently mucus) at about 650 mph and may increase pressure to 176 mmHg. It can be like a time-bomb in your nose. Many people believe that a sneeze is just a nuisance. I beg to …
Fish Allergy
Fish is in the top 8 most common food allergens that cause 90% of all food-allergic reactions. We are talking about “finned” fish, not shellfish. Fish allergy is more common in adults than children and typically a long lasting allergy. The finned fish include those …
Cranberry: Good and Good for you!
The name cranberry is derived from early European settlers in America who called it “craneberry” as the stem and flowers resembled the shape of a crane’s neck, head and bill. In northeastern Canada, these berries are called mossberry while the traditional English name is fenberry …