Tips for Managing Chronic Hives
It is likely that at least once in your life, you have experienced those red, itchy bumps or welts on your skin that seem to appear from out of nowhere. Those bumps are called hives, and nearly 1 in 5 people will experience them in their lifetime. When you experience hives lasting longer than six…
Look and Feel Your Best During the Holidays
Celebrate the holidays with a season of self-care! Don’t miss our offers on Botox and Face / Neck Microneedling so you can feel your best during this special time of year. You can receive: These specials will run for 12 days, December 4-19. Call us at (503) 581-1567 or schedule an appointment online with Jillian…
Winter Is Prime Time for Allergy Testing
Do you experience common allergy symptoms like runny nose, sneezing and itchy eyes or throat? You likely look forward to the winter months when these symptoms typically subside. While you may not be thinking about your allergies much during this time, it turns out that you should give them some thought—winter is an ideal time…
Prevent Painful Falls by Preserving Your Sense of Balance
As we age, in addition to hearing loss we may have to contend with equilibrium and balance problems that can lead to fall related injuries. Chronic balance disorders affect nearly 8 million people in the U.S. They are most commonly caused by BPPV, a condition in which calcium crystals in the inner ear break loose,…
Tips for Packing an Allergen-Free Lunch for Your Child
If your child or a child you know has food allergies, it can be difficult to pack a nutritious, allergen-free lunch daily. According to the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America about 20 million people in the U.S. have food allergies and about 4 million U.S. children have food allergies. Most food allergy reactions stem…
How to Combat Fatigue From Allergies
Congestion, hives, headache, sneezing, red or watery eyes and more are common symptoms of allergies. While these symptoms can be a nuisance during the day, their effect on sleep quality may present additional problems. Along with impaired cognitive abilities, irritability and mood swings, cumulative poor sleep can lead to an increased risk of hypertension, diabetes,…
Why It’s Harder to Hear Children’s Voices as You Age
Being together with your children, grandchildren or nieces and nephews is a fulfilling and joyful experience. Whether you’re putting together puzzles, playing in one of Salem’s local parks or having fun at Ollie’s Pizza & Game Center, you want to make sure you’re engaged and present for every moment. Hearing loss can make it harder…
Five Foods To Fight Off the Wintertime Allergy, Cold and Flu Season
Ensuring your immune system stays strong—and you stay healthy—this winter could be as simple as adding these vitamin- and mineral-rich foods to your plate. Spinach There’s a reason spinach made Popeye feel stronger—it’s packed with vitamins, protein and iron! The vitamin C in spinach increases your iron uptake to enhance red blood cell functioning, vitamin…
What to Know About the Connection Between Hearing Loss and Arthritis
Arthritis is the swelling, stiffness, tenderness and pain in one or more joints. Approximately 23.7% of U.S. adults have arthritis, with the percentage increasing in people with other chronic conditions like diabetes and heart disease. Hearing loss is one condition that often appears alongside arthritis. One study comparing 35 patients with rheumatoid arthritis to 35…
How Allergies Can Affect Your Sleep
Not only do allergies make you feel unwell, but they can also affect your sleep. Let’s look at why that is, as well as what you can do to get a better night’s rest. Sleep Problems Are Worse in People with Allergies Studies have shown that adults and children who suffer from allergic rhinitis are…
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