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Allergies: The Unbearable Sniffing, Sneezing and Drainage

My name is Marilyn Baker, and I have horrible allergies. I’m 42 years old and have been suffering from allergies since I was a child. I have seasonal and environmental allergies. Allergies plague me year round. When I was young, my parents even moved to a dryer area in the hope of helping me. Over the past eight years, I have done extensive research both through doctors and online. I have managed to come up with some combinations that have helped me a great deal. My allergies aren’t gone, but they have become manageable. I do have to have allergy shots, but I also use some natural remedies. I am happy to be able to share my findings with you here on my blog. I hope you can find some of this of value.

Allergies: The Unbearable Sniffing, Sneezing and Drainage

Does Vision Get Worse As You Age?
As people get older, they often explain that their vision isn't what it once was. However, you might find yourself wondering if vision really does get worse as you age. Here's the reality of the situation and what you can do to keep your vision as good as possible. Natural Changes Vision does tend to change as you get older. In some cases, this is a completely natural process. Like the rest of your body, gravity has a long-term effect on your eyes.

Why The Pain In Your Back Can Affect Your Whole Body
If you're recovering from an injury to your back or simply have chronic back pain, it may alarm you to learn that, if left untreated, the back pain may spread elsewhere. While this is treatable and largely preventable, you shouldn't ignore pain in your back, or it may worsen and spread. Read on to learn why the discomfort you're experiencing now in your back may move to other parts of your body, and what you can do to stop it.

3 Things Athletes Need To Know About Subungual Helomas
Subungual helomas, also called subungual corns, are corns that develop underneath the toenails. Here are three things you need to know about subungual helomas. What are the signs of subungual helomas? If you develop a subungual heloma, you'll feel pain beneath the affected toenail. You'll be able to see a dark spot beneath your toenail, which is the corn. You'll also notice that your toenail is detaching from your toe; this occurs because the growth of the corn pushes the toenail upwards and detaches it from the nail plate.

Unsteadiness On Your Feet May Be Ankle Instability
If you find yourself watching your feet as you walk because you frequently feel like your ankle is giving out and may sprain, you may have an unstable ankle. There are several medical causes for this and it can be treated. Here is what has happened to your ankle and what help is available so you can be steady on your feet again. Why Your Ankle Makes You Feel Unsafe

Women's Tips: 3 Natural Alternatives To Deal With Monthly Cramps
Menstrual pain is a fairly common problem that women have, as experts estimate that around 40 to 70 percent of women suffer from some form of monthly cramping. There are many options--besides talking to your gynecologist--available to deal with your cramping. But are there any natural alternatives? The following are 3 simple and natural solutions to help with monthly pain. 1. The Ginger Remedy Cramps are mostly caused by irritation to the uterus, as it sheds the lining created for a fertilized egg.

Two Substances That Can Help You Maintain A Youthful Facial Appearance
If you're like most people, it's important for you to retain a youthful facial appearance for as long as possible.  As you age, you may find a number of changes taking place in the way that you look: your nose may droop a bit and the loss of fat may cause your face to lose the contouring that makes your appear young.  While plastic surgery is certainly a viable option, and can go a long way toward helping you look better, there are certain things you can do to keep your face looking younger naturally.

Keeping Your Own Dreams Alive As A Parent
Having a child means making many sacrifices: doing without sleep, forgoing vacations for college funds, and giving up gourmet dinners for kid-friendly fare. But do you feel like at some point you've perhaps made too many concessions to parenting at the expense of your own dreams and ambitions? This can be a common problem for parents, but it doesn't have to be. Here's how to reclaim some of your own time, so you can achieve your personal goals too.

How A Midwife Can Help You
If you are a pregnant or soon to be pregnant woman, you may be considering hiring a midwife to assist you throughout your pregnancy. While many people think of mid-wives in conjunction with natural or at-home births, that's not always the case. Midwives can assist pregnant women, regardless of how or where they choose to deliver their babies. In fact, they provide a wide range of unique services. Gynecological Services

When Your Parent (Who Has Dementia) Becomes Combative
Taking care of an elderly parent who has some form of dementia (such as Alzheimer's disease) would be taxing for anyone, and if your parent has become combative orviolent, this can make things so much harder -- even dangerous -- for you. It can also make you very sad to see your parent's mental condition decline to this extent, but there are ways to cope with this situation. See Things from Their Point of View A person with dementia can feel confused, irritable, or tired from the day's activities.

3 Ways To Improve Your Sun-Damaged Skin After A Life Of Sun-Tanning
If you got caught up in the sun-worshipping craze that took place decades ago, then there is no question that your skin is sun damaged. If you didn't develop skin cancer as a result of too much tanning, then consider yourself lucky. An estimated 90 percent of people who develop skin cancer developed it as a direct result of sun or tanning bed exposure. There may be no time machine you can use to go back and reverse the bad decisions you made in the past, but you can take steps to make your skin look better today.

Menopause and You: Treatment Options
As a woman, when you start to eek past middle age and into the golden years of your life, your body begins to change. This change can begin gradually or can seem to come on all of a sudden, but the reality of the matter is that menopause is the reality that all women must face. As such, there is no need to feel embarrassed or ashamed about it. Instead, focus on your immediate reality.

5 Valuable Community-Based Services For The Disabled And Elderly
Are you worried about a disabled or elderly family member? If so, you may want to look into the community-based services available in your area. Community-based services are services that are available at either low or no cost to those who meet certain standards of need. 1. Weekly Visitors Sometimes the elderly or disabled simply get lonely. Visitors are background-checked and registered with the community service to ensure that they are safe.