Can a Beetle Help Your Allergies?
One of the most common causes of seasonal allergies is ragweed. This weed affects 23 million Americans and almost 14 million people in Europe. One tiny beetle is trying to help us all out by doing its best to eliminate the source of our allergy symptoms. The Dangers of Ragweed Ragweed, known as Ambrosia artemisiifolia…
How to Tell the Difference Between a Cold and Allergies
Does your cold feel like it is sticking around for longer than usual? That may be because your runny nose and sneezing are not symptoms of a cold at all, they’re from allergies. Knowing how to tell the difference between these can help you seek treatment faster. Understanding Cold & Allergies A cold is a…
Keep it Real, Think Teal for Halloween
We are now deep into October and Halloween is just a week away! Hopefully you’re stocked up on hand-me-outs for your neighborhood ghosts and goblins. If you’d like to be more inclusive and provide treats for kids with food allergies, consider placing a teal pumpkin on your doorstep on the 31st. The Impact of Food…
How to Survive Summer Allergies
If you’re like most people in Evans, Georgia, you look forward to summer in much the same way a child anticipates Christmas morning. And why not? Summer is the season for getting outside and having fun! Picnics, parades, fireworks, swimming – all are pleasurable activities for Georgia residents. Unfortunately, one of the downsides to summer…
Preparing for the Summer Allergy Season
It seems strange to be making summer plans when there is still snow on the ground in many parts of the country, but if your child suffers from allergies in Aiken and you want to gain the upper hand over summertime allergies in order to keep them healthy and active, now is the time to…