allergies

Snow mold is real and it can have physical effects on you and your pets. There are things you can do to prevent it and get rid of it if you spot it.

It's that time of year again and if you're coughing, sneezing or rubbing your eyes right now, you probably need a good laugh. Here ya go.

If you have ever been with someone who is experiencing a reaction to a food allergy, it can be an extremely scary and serious situation.  Children and their families in our area and across the US have to be so very careful during the Halloween trick or treat season due to their food allergies.  But, three years ago the Teal Pumpkin Project was started and it changed Halloween for kids with food al

My husband Homie had finally finished his man cave and wanted to christen it with a football party.  He chose the Viking/Packer game.  Every year (that I don't work) we host a Super Bowl party and serve egg rolls and puncit (a Filipino dish made with noodles, veggies and chicken broth).  However, as our guest list grew so did the menu based on the tastes of those attending.

I am an allergy sufferer, and in the last few days it's been kicking my butt.  You may know the feeling.  Itchy eyes, scratchy throat, runny nose, etc.  Well it turns out there is a reason for this, the pollen level is up.

This last weekend was the best weather we've experienced in a long time.  We finally spent some time outdoors at the lake.  We cleaned up the yard at home, and even did some fishing.  However, by Monday a few of us were feeling the effects of some terrible seasonal allergies.

Pollen counts in the Twin Ports reached 7.5 / 10 on the scale on Sunday and Monday this week.  This is classified as medium-high pollen amounts.  At work today, many people were having problems with their allergies and everyone shared stories about seeing pollen floating around in the air over the weekend.

Clean water is something many of us take for granted, but a troubling new study suggests that pesticides in tap water may be responsible for a recent increase in food allergies.

My family always had a real tree.  We use to go out on a friend's land in Holyoke and cut a fresh one down.  Ah, family memories.  According to Mail Online, experts are saying real trees could be the reason for sickness in your household.