Due to the lack of pollen and less time spent outdoors, winter allergies are less common than summer or spring allergies. However, winter allergies still exist. Here’s why: Our immune system naturally reacts to foreign material that comes in contact with our body and still has the potential to overreact to a harmful winter allergen […]
Vertigo, which is a fairly common medical issue, is similar to motion sickness. Vertigo can cause dizziness or give you the feeling that you’re moving when you aren’t. A common form of vertigo is referred to in the medical industry as benign paroxysmal positional vertigo, or BPPV. BPPV occurs when your head is placed in […]
These days, an awful lot of us are getting pretty awful sleep. According to a survey conducted by the National Sleep Foundation, 35 percent of Americans rate the quality of their sleep as “poor” or “only fair.” A significant twenty percent of Americans say that they don’t wake up feeling refreshed. The same survey reveals […]
Chicken and Spinach Soup This quick Italian soup blends delicious fragrant ingredients with a simple homemade pesto that adds fresh flavor. Ingredients 2 teaspoons plus 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil, divided 1/2 cup carrot 1 large boneless, skinless chicken breast (about 8 ounces), cut into quarters 1 large clove garlic, minced 5 cups reduced-sodium chicken […]
CPAP (pronounced SEE-pap) stands for Continuous Positive Airway Pressure. A CPAP machine is used to treat the symptoms of multiple diseases and conditions that can negatively affect a person’s sleep. CPAP machines work by blowing air down your airways at night to help keep your airways open so that you have proper uninterrupted breathing while […]
If there’s water in your ear for a long time, you may experience a condition known as swimmer’s ear. Essentially, swimmer’s ear is an ear infection that can lead to a great deal of pain and discomfort. Hence its name, swimmer’s ear is widely seen in swimmers or other individuals who spend a lot of […]
Nasal congestion is the medical term for what is commonly referred to as a stuffy nose. Stuffy noses are usually a symptom of some other condition that’s causing it. Symptoms of nasal congestion symptoms include: Stuffy nose Accumulation of mucus Nasal tissue becoming swollen Pain in the sinus area Specific Causes of Nasal Congestion The […]
What Causes Nasal Congestion? Whether it is temporary or persistent, a stuffy nose is always a drag. What are the causes of nasal congestion? Read on to find out. You would think that breathing through your nose would be easy. But this is not always the case. And for those congested among us, not many […]
Living and functioning with Adult ADHD is tough enough without the mental challenge of extra stress. You can help reduce stress and improve concentration by breathing through your nose. Everyone who is, or lives with, an Adult ADHD sufferer knows that this condition can significantly alter normal life. Finances and family, marriage and career, physical […]
Winter Allergies: Why Year-Round Treatment is Crucial Winter allergy symptoms are usually similar to other seasonal allergies, but can also be similar to a common cold. The first step in identifying if you have a cold vs. having winter allergies is understanding the differences. Colds are a result of a viral infection that you pick […]
Depression is nothing to take lightly, but modern science is proving that how you breathe can have a considerable positive impact on symptoms of depression ranging from mild to severe. Depression is one of the most common mental disorders. In 2015, according to National Institutes of Mental Health, some 16.1 million adults in the U.S. […]
You may have suffered or are suffering currently from post-nasal drip, but you didn’t even know it. What a is post-nasal drip? What are the symptoms and what causes post-nasal drip? How is it treated and should I see a doctor? Read on to learn eight important facts about post-nasal drip. 1 – What is […]
I seem to be sleepy at times I’m supposed to be awake. Why? Do you find yourself dozing off at work or school – or worse, behind the wheel at traffic lights? Is it especially difficult to get up and get going in the morning, but still hard to fall asleep at bedtime? Many of […]
Sinuses are small passages located behind your nose, cheeks, forehead, and eyes. Mucus is produced in your sinuses to help in trapping germs. Your sinuses also help to warm and filter the air that you breathe, and they are partially responsible for the way that your voice sounds. Bacteria, viruses, and allergens can sometimes cause […]