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All the info you need to understand your allergies and manage symptoms Allergy For Dummies is your one-stop source for comprehensive information on the different types of allergies and their triggers, along with tips on allergy management and prevention. Accessible, Dummies-style explanations will help you deal with hay fever, asthma, eczema, drug allergies, food sensitivities, and beyond—for yourself or anyone under your care.
Cheat Sheet / Updated 05-22-2023
Along with making some lifestyle changes and adding exercise, your diet has a lot to do with boosting your metabolism. Sometimes making the right choices about what to eat isn't so easy, and these decisions are often fraught with anxiety because of the conflicting messages we all receive about food and health in the media.
Step by Step / Updated 07-28-2022
Medicinal herbs really are nature’s gift. They work wonders at alleviating and preventing many ailments, and herbs are an effective, inexpensive, and convenient way to manage your health.Herbs can help many conditions. If you suspect vitamin or mineral deficiencies, lack proper rest, are under chronic stress, or get numerous colds or infections, you probably have a lowered immune system and medicinal herbs may help.
A strong immune system protects you the from colds, flus and other infections we’re regularly exposed to in the world, so why not give it a healthy boost? Learn what makes our immune systems thrive, and how to use common sense strategies — such as superfoods, detoxification, better sleep, and stress reduction — to minimize illness and maximize your well-being.
Boost your body's defenses to fight-off disease and live stronger and longerEvery single day our bodies are under attack from nasty little organisms which range from the pesky to the frighteningly serious. So, what’s the best way to fight back? Thankfully nature has provided us with a powerful interior armor-plating—and Boosting Your Immunity For Dummies shows you how to keep that crucial biological gift in tip-top condition.
Article / Updated 11-25-2019
Digestion is the process of changing food into a form that the body can absorb and use as energy or as the raw materials to repair and build new tissue. Digesting food is a two-part process that's half mechanical, half chemical. Mechanical digestion begins in your mouth as your teeth tear and grind food into small bits and pieces you can swallow without choking.
Article / Updated 06-14-2019
Summer colds are just as inconvenient as they are annoying, particularly when they interfere with vacations, weekend getaways, and outdoor activities. When it’s a beautiful outside and you’re stuck inside with a summer cold, you want to conquer your sore throat, sneezing, runny nose, fever, and cough quickly so you can get back to what summer is really about: fun in the sun!
Article / Updated 04-03-2018
Ah, spring. The trees bud, the flowers bloom and the grasses flourish. But for 60 million Americans, our beautiful, burgeoning landscape brings a host of misery, including sneezing, sore throat, and watery eyes.There are a wealth of both over-the-counter and prescription medications available to ease allergy misery.
Step by Step / Updated 04-04-2017
Protein builds you up. Growth and repair are protein’s major roles: Your body uses the protein you take in as food to build cells, synthesize new proteins, and keep your tissues healthy. Eating adequate protein supports your physique and satisfies your appetite. Protein is a nutritional powerhouse in that it provides important immune-boosting nutrients — essential fatty acids (good fats), vitamins, and minerals.
Cheat Sheet / Updated 03-27-2016
Your immune system is something you can manage: When you begin to eat the right foods and live in a way that boosts your immunity, you look and feel better. Whether you’ve been diagnosed with an autoimmune disorder or just want to take control of your health and increase your energy level, you can take simple steps in the areas of nutrition and detoxification to keep your immune system healthy and happy.