It is a bad time for allergies by Rebekkah Sax-Guerrero — This season is the beginning of sniffling, sneezing, itchy eyes, runny noses and scratchy throats for all those allergy sufferers. Allergies are caused when the body reacts to a harmless substance, such as pollen, certain foods or mold. The body produces large amounts of […]
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Allergy casualty? The allergy cavalry to the rescue
May 27, 2013
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by Debbie Williams — Ahhhh-choo! Ahhhh-choo! Sniffle, sniffle. Tissue … repeat. It is that time of year. Do you remember when people came to Arizona to escape allergies? With the influx of people came the influx of plants, and the rest is history. In 2011, the Huffington Post website announced that Phoenix and Las Vegas […]
A new approach to allergies
February 16, 2013
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by Dr. Jake Psenka — Are you looking for a way to eradicate your seasonal allergies? In the past, the only medical solution for allergy desensitization included visits to an allergist’s office and receiving a series of painful shots every two weeks. After a year or two of these shots, it was possible to “train” […]
Seasonal allergies: Treat the cause, not just the symptoms
August 16, 2012
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by Dr. Tricia Pingel — Sneezing, sniffling, itchy eyes and scratchy throat — allergy season is here again. Seasonal allergies afflict millions of people and are often treated with antihistamine drugs, shots, creams and sprays. The conventional approach to seasonal allergy management may help to alleviate symptoms, but it does not address the real cause. […]
November 13, 2014
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