Tag: Allergies

One of the most terrible allergies that have shaken the world in a massive way is caused by nuts, precisely, peanuts. Speaking of numbers,...

Aloe vera has been used since time immemorial to treat skin infections and boost immunity. It is also known to lower cholesterol, speed up the healing process of wounds, and reduce stress. It might even boost memory, treat neurodegenerative disorders, and lower blood sugar levels. However, studies have found that prolonged use could lead to diarrhea, dehydration, kidney diseases, or liver failure.

I could have titled this blog, How to help get rid of your snot, which is really the point, but it seemed like kind...

  The word cleansing is thrown around alot. Often it means going from long stretches of time without food, only liquids, some powdered processed drink...

Is Your Indoor Air Really Clean? If you feel staying indoors, shielded from the outside dust and pollution, is keeping your lungs clear of toxins,...

Coughing, sneezing, itchy eyes, mucus, tiredness....ugh what about allergies IS good? Nothing! In all my clients over the years, I've noticed one thing: allergies...

Allergy- A growing Health concern: Irritating allergic symptoms like runny nose, sneezing, itching to even asthma at times, occur because your immune system is hyper sensitive...

Pomegranate Benefits The pomegranate (botanical name Punica granatum), is a fruit-bearing deciduous shrub belonging to the family Punicaceae. The name pomegranate derives from Medieval Latin...

How many Children suffer from Food Allergies? Researchers estimate that up to 15 million Americans have food allergies and in most people, allergies first appear...

How Gluten goes beyond just allergic reactions: As gluten-related disorders are becoming more widely recognized, we’re seeing a sharp rise in gluten-free diets. What may...

Dr. Todd A. Born is in private practice with his wife, Dr. Lindsay Jones-Born, at Born Naturopathic Associates, Inc., in Alameda, CA (www.bornnaturopathic.com).  He...

I write this article in hopes that the warm weather will remember us and return gently in the very near future. To those who...

Is it a Fruit or a Vegetable? Tomatoes are often considered a vegetable, though in actuality they are a citrus fruit. Tomatoes are delicious...

With spring starting, allergy sufferers are dreading the onset of allergy season. Perhaps you are like so many patients for whom the typical allergy...