Why Does Scratching Feel So Good… If It’s So Bad?
You know that feeling—you get an itch, and no matter how much you try to ignore it, it takes over your brain until you finally give in. You scratch… and for a blissful moment, relief washes over you. But then, BAM! The itch comes back, angrier than ever. Sound familiar? Turns out, there’s a scientific...
Six Simple Hacks to BEAT Morning Congestion
As we celebrate America’s independence today, we honor the enduring spirit of freedom that has defined our nation for generations. May this Fourth of July remind us of the blessings of liberty and the strength of our united country. A frustrated patient recently asked me why she wakes up feeling congested so often. Unfortunately, opening...
MAILBAG! Stop Sinus Headaches NATURALLY
“I am constantly getting sinus headaches. Tylenol doesn’t seem to help much. Do I have any other options?” –Alice Hi Alice, The fact that you can buy Tylenol over the counter has given this drug a safety halo. So, I want to start by cautioning against taking too much of this med. Swallowing a daily...
Mistakes that Make Seasonal Allergies WORSE
If you suffer from seasonal allergies, you know how miserable they can make you feel. Common irritants, such as mold spores, dust mites, pet dander, air pollution, and strong odors, can make your symptoms go from bad to worse. You can avoid some of these triggers, and you have no control over others. Either way,...
Stop Seasonal Allergies with This STRANGE Hay Fever Fix
No, it’s NOT your imagination. Seasonal allergies ARE hitting earlier, lasting longer, and affecting more folks than ever before. As spring begins a lot of us are going to soon be slammed by hay fever—that is if you haven’t been sniffling and sneezing already. And for popular OTC allergy drugs—like Allegra and Claritin—sales are poised...
Mailbag: Itchy Ears? THIS Could Be the Cause
“Is it normal for my ears to feel itchy when I eat certain foods?” — Joe Hi Joe, A condition called mouth allergy syndrome causes lips, mouth, tongue, and throat swelling in those who have it when they eat certain foods. Some of these folks also experience itchy ears. Tree nuts, veggies, and fruits are...
“Nose Training” Trick Supercharges Your Memory
It happens in an instant. You smell fresh-out-of-the-oven chocolate chip cookies, and a memory of baking with your mother in your childhood home is triggered. Our sense of smell and our memory are closely intertwined. In fact, the scents that surround us play a role in how our brains encode and store memories. And it...
Mailbag! NATURAL Summer Allergy Relief
“I rarely have allergies but they have been so bad this year, even in the summer. Are seasonal summer allergies a thing? Is there anything natural that can help?” – Nancy from Milwaukee, WI Nancy, Allergies can strike at ANY time of the year. And in fact, MANY folks suffer from summertime allergies. But hay...
MAILBAG: Ease Annoying Allergy Symptoms
“My allergies have been so terrible the last few weeks and my allergy medicine isn’t really doing anything. What can I do?” – Darlene from Chesapeake, Virginia Hi Darlene, There are two steps I typically recommend to tackle troublesome allergies. The first is to focus on nutrients. Begin by getting enough magnesium, folic acid, and carotenoids...
Mailbag! Do You Need an Air Purifier? (A Must-read!)
What’s your opinion on home air purifiers? Are they worth the price tag? –Annie from Gary, IN **** Annie, Buying an expensive air purifier can seem like a gamble—I don’t blame you for asking about them! If you’re like most people, you spend 90 percent of your day indoors. And study after study has shown...