Overweight people more likely to get asthma
Obese and overweight people are 50 percent more likely to get asthma than those of normal weight, suggesting that weight loss could help reduce the number of asthma cases, U.S. researchers said Monday ...
The Positive (Not Too Serious) Side of Being Sick
I write a weekly newspaper column that is syndicated in several papers in northern California. Since you might not get to read it, I am sharing it here. I hope you enjoy.
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Not all is rosy ...
Breath Mints, Cough Drops and Gum
Alright, for anyone out there who has been trying to give up sugar, I'm sure you've noticed that it's much easier to stick to it if you don't have any sugar at all. Right? So, here's the latest tip ...
Kids' coughs and colds
Most coughs and colds in babies, toddlers and children aren't serious. And they will usually get better in a few days.
But there are ways to help your ...
Mediterranean diet wards off allergies: study
A Mediterranean-style diet rich in fruits, vegetables and olive oil can help reduce childhood respiratory allergies and asthma, researchers reported on Thursday.
Their study of children living on the ...
Asthma Problems
Hi, I am new to this Forum and I'm glad to be a part of this forum. I came to know about my asthma one year back. My asthma gets worse when I feel stressed. I start wheezing heavily and my breathing s ...
A Mediterranean diet may lower childhood asthma risk
Children who eat a Mediterranean diet rich in fruit, vegetables and fish have a lower risk of asthma, scientists said.
Researchers in Germany, Spain and England studied data from 50,000 children ...
Bishop's Weed
The colloquial name for Bishop’s weed is ajwain or ova and its botanical name is trachyspermum ammi. Bishop’s weed is a small and erect shrub and has soft, fine feathery leaves. The seeds of the her ...
Love Olive Oil
We know we need to incorporate a moderate amount of healthy fats into our diet. Nuts, seeds, avocadoes, fish, and certain oils are all great ways to meet these needs. Olive oil is especially benefic ...
It's That Time Again
It's the time of the year when allergies can be at their worst. Grass, weed, and tree pollen, along with the residual mold spores from spring showers and lots of sun light, and other outdoor aller ...
