Worldwide, allergic rhinitis affects between 10% and 30 % of the population – World Allergy Organization With the number of allergy sufferers increasing all over the world every year, you have to wonder if there’s more you can do to alleviate your symptoms. The answer is a resounding YES! There are a number of preventative measures you can take to fight allergies and there’s no time like the present to get started. The secret lies in a three-step approach to staying on top of

As the seasons change, the temperatures fluctuate up and down. All sorts of germs and bugs get passed around as our bodies adjust to the new weather. Is the office flu causing your sneezing, coughing and runny nose or is it allergies? The Difference Between Colds and Allergies So exactly how does allergic rhinitis differ from the common cold or flu? As you probably already know, viruses cause colds. You become exposed to this virus from a sick person after they sneeze, cough,

Alive Magazine, Canada's natural health and wellness magazine, has published an article from our founder Dr. Jacqueline Shan in their October issue! In this article, Dr. Shan talks about dispelling the myth that allergies only occur in the spring. As many seasonal allergy sufferers can attest, the fall is also a difficult time for allergies. Check out the latest issue and the Alive website for Dr. Shan's full article!