Have you had watery, itchy eyes lately? Do you feel like you have an on-going cold? If the “cold” lasts for more than two weeks, then you likely have allergies. Even though we are in sunny Florida and in the Fall season, allergens still abound. The summer seasonal allergies from flowering plants and bushes can last a bit longer down here than in northern states. Since our...
The summer has come to an end and the kids are returning to school. There are a few things that you can do as a parent for your children’s health this coming school year. Here we have listed some tips: Before the first day of school starts, you will want to take your child to the doctor for a well-visit. If he/she participates in school sports, your school may require a...
Allergic reactions in the body occur when your immune system goes into overdrive. Your immune system is a natural defense system that fights against bacteria and viruses. When it detects these harmful invaders, it releases antibodies, which fight them off. The immune system will sometimes release antibodies to fight off things that are harmless such as dust, pet dander and...
We’ve all experienced eyelid twitches. The scenario: you have a twitch in your eyelid and it just won’t stop. It feels like everyone can see it, which is embarrassing and uncomfortable. How did you get it? When will it stop? The little flutters that you feel in the upper or lower lid of your eye from time to time is called blepharospasm. It is an uncontrollable spasm...
Skin brushing is likely a health treatment you haven’t heard much about. Most of us have seen the brushes in bath stores or health food stores and assumed that they were like a loofah sponge on a stick – for scrubbing during a bath or shower to get you clean and exfoliated. Skin brushing is done on completely dry skin. It helps to activate your Lymphatic drainage...
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