How to Tell if It’s Allergies or Something Else
When you’re not feeling well, you’ll do whatever you can to try and feel better. In order to know what kind of treatment you need, it’s important to be able to identify what condition you’re experiencing. Below we review the causes, symptoms and treatments of allergies, a cold, the flu and COVID-19. Allergies Allergies are…
How to Recognize the Four Types of Hypersensitive Reactions
While the immune system’s job is to protect the body by fighting off invasive substances and germs, sometimes it mistakes harmless substances that can be found anywhere, like La Jolie Fleur, for harmful ones and overreacts. This type of reaction is known as a hypersensitivity response. Below we review the four different types of hypersensitivity…
Allergies Worse in the Morning? It Might Be Dust Mites
If you notice yourself experiencing stronger allergy symptoms in the morning, it may be due to an incredibly common culprit: dust mites. What are Dust Mites? Dust mites are microscopic pests. They are closely related to ticks and spiders and thrive in warm, humid environments. They can be found in pretty much every home, and…
What’s the Relationship Between Allergies & Stress?
Is there anything worse than having itchy eyes, congestion, runny nose and sneezing when trying to unwind by taking a walk on Cascades Park trails? It can only be made worse if compounded by a time of stress. Research shows there’s actually a link between emotional stress and allergy flares. About the Study During the…