We live and train at altitude. I say I’m too tall to have shortness of breath, but at times I do. After a couple of years here in Reno, Carmel hasn’t completely adjusted to the almost mile high elevation. And it was worse for me when I was younger, lived at sea level but ran harder and longer.

In college, after cross country or half mile training, I’d cough much of the night. (more…)

About the most loved pet in the world is a cat. They are great pets and very many households have one or more. The drawback is that cat allergies are one of the most widespread forms of allergies. Statistics have shown this, and cat allergies are something we could all do without.

Dander, produced by the cat, causes the allergies. Dander is shed skin that comes off cats, usually as small flakes. (more…)

The Hayband and Qu-Chi Band are a natural alternative to help relieve the symptoms of hay fever. There are many remedies on the market including tablets and nasal sprays however the hayband is completely natural and is suitable for children.

The Hayband and Qu-Chi Band work by placing pressure on the Qu-Chi point, a point in the crux of the arm which is used in Acupressure. (more…)

A lot of people are unsure as to what eczema looks like They could be just guessing as to whether this is the problem that they may have.

Do not just try to diagnose yourself. Arrange an appointment with a dermatologist so that you will know for sure. It may be that you have something completely unrelated to eczema, (more…)

Indoor allergy is generally happens throughout the year and especially in children as they are the most victims of this type of allergy. The allergy can be triggered by hair above the epithelium or pets. Many children live in homes with dogs or cats and it is sometimes difficult to detect the cause of rhinitis or urticaria if they have contact with the hair of the dogs or cats, or live with them closely. (more…)

The worst part of the holidays is that I can not play all day with my cousins and friends, “says Michael Pena, 9 years old.

Children and their parents share time together during summer. It is time to take advantage of the sport, game parks, and walks through the countryside … fun in the end. (more…)

About twenty percent of patients who have common allergic rhinitis are also having perennial allergic rhinitis symptoms. This fact is also reflected in their patterns of drugs and medication use. Compare to seasonal allergic rhinitis, perennial allergic rhinitis patients have significantly higher health care costs and rates of comorbidities and greater use of concomitant medical treatment. (more…)

Viruses are the simplest of all life forms. They can be viewed as selfish genes with the single-minded purpose to replicate. Viruses are parasites, and their replication depends strictly on the machinery of cellular organisms. They have developed vehicles that allow for efficient transfer of their genes into host cells, supporting virus replication.

Replication of viruses is rarely subtle; instead it commonly results in damage or even death of the invaded cells. (more…)