If you find yourself sneezing or bothered by watery eyes and an itchy, runny nose at this time of year, the problem could be your Christmas tree. Doctors once thought that pollen clinging to the trees was to blame, but a Connecticut allergist recently reported on an experiment that suggests otherwise. He put a live Christmas tree inside an apartment and took air samples for two weeks.

At first, mold spore counts were only slightly higher than the normal range, 500 to 700 spores per cubic meter of air, but within two weeks they spiraled …

“Omega 3 fatty acids benefit the hearts of healthy people and those at high risk of, or who have cardiovascular disease.”
(American Heart Association)

Omega 3 essential fatty acids have long been recognized for their significant health benefits. Clinical studies have determined that the main benefits are derived from DHA (Docosahexaenoic Acid) and to a lesser extent EPA (Eicosapentaenoic Acid).

Although you will receive various health benefits from Omega 3s when taken from plant sources such as flax seed oil, you may miss out on the special benefits from DHA and EPA. This is because oils from …

Halitosis is another word for bad breath. Bad odor can come from our mouth when we eat certain foods or when bacterial growth has increased in our mouth causing bad breath or when we have poor dental hygiene. Bacteria plus a warm, moist mouth are idea-growing conditions for halitosis.

Morning breath and dry mouth are two other types of bad breath.  Dry mouth causes dead cells to adhere to the tongue and sides of the cheeks causing bacteria to collect on the tongue and cheeks. It is the bacteria that cause the foul smell known as …

Candida albicans is one of many species of yeast that lives in the body. This yeast often grows within the vaginal tract and the intestinal tract while being held in check by good bacteria.

At specific times during an individual’s life that good bacteria can be killed off or the immune system can become compromised such as during pregnancy, taking long-term antibiotics, diabetes or HIV. During these periods of time yeast is able to grow unchecked and the individual often develops a vaginal yeast infection, sinus infection or even a systemic yeast infection.

Yeast are …

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Bronchitis is an inflammation of the bronchi (large airways) in the lungs, occurring when an infection causes the thin mucous membrane linings of these airways to become irritated and inflamed.

The result is the production of mucus in the lungs and a persistent cough that may last several days or weeks.

Bronchitis also may cause wheezing a whistling or squeaky sound when you breathe, chest pain or discomfort, a low fever, and shortness of breath.

The Two Types of Bronchitis
Chronic bronchitis: This is not necessarily caused by infection and is most often part …

Most of us have had bad breath at one time or another in our lives. Bad breath results from eating foods with strong odors, or from having post-nasal drip, or infections such as lung, or sinus infections, or diseases such as diabetes or liver disease. Bad breath can also result from having poor dental hygiene. Certain lifestyles such as drinking or smoking can also contribute to bad breath. Knowing what causes bad breath can help you to prevent or treat bad breath.

If poor dental hygiene can cause bad breath preventing or treating it might involve …

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Treatment of bad breath is a condition that afflicts many people around the world. One of the best ways to begin treatment is to go right to the source of the problem. Unfortunately that isnt always possible. There are some more common reasons for bad breath that should be at the start of your investigation into your particular problem.

If you dont floss you may be pleasantly surprised by the effect that flossing will give your breath, as well as your gums and teeth. Flossing takes about 2 minutes each night before …

While you often hear of adults suffering from acid reflux, it is certainly not uncommon for children to have the same problem. When you think it about it, it makes sense. In a normal person, food passes through the esophagus and the muscle will then close so the food can travel down in to the stomach. People with acid reflux have problems with this muscle closing properly, resulting in pain and discomfort known as acid reflux.

When children have acid reflux, they can feel quite miserable. Parents may not understand what is wrong, especially with …