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Common Allergy Symptoms in Cats and How to Manage Them

Is your feline friend constantly sneezing and showing signs of discomfort? You're not alone. Allergies in cats are more common than you might think, and understanding how to manage them...

Common Allergy Symptoms in Cats and How to Manage Them

Is your feline friend constantly sneezing and showing signs of discomfort? You're not alone. Allergies in cats are more common than you might think, and understanding how to manage them...

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Microbiome Magic: How Feeding Your Gut Bacteria Can Aid Weight Loss

The author, Raphael Kellman, MD, had a patient who couldn’t lose weight no matter what. He tried every diet imaginable. Then he ended up in the hospital with pneumonia, and...

Microbiome Magic: How Feeding Your Gut Bacteria Can Aid Weight Loss

The author, Raphael Kellman, MD, had a patient who couldn’t lose weight no matter what. He tried every diet imaginable. Then he ended up in the hospital with pneumonia, and...

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Does Benadryl Make You Sleepy?

Yes, Benadryl (diphenhydramine) makes you sleepy because it crosses the blood-brain barrier and blocks histamine receptors in the brain, disrupting natural wakefulness signals. While it provides allergy relief, Benadryl can...

Does Benadryl Make You Sleepy?

Yes, Benadryl (diphenhydramine) makes you sleepy because it crosses the blood-brain barrier and blocks histamine receptors in the brain, disrupting natural wakefulness signals. While it provides allergy relief, Benadryl can...

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Can You Really Be Allergic to Dog Saliva?

You may have wondered whether it's possible to be allergic to dog saliva. Many people assume that dog fur or dander is the sole cause of allergies, but it turns...

Can You Really Be Allergic to Dog Saliva?

You may have wondered whether it's possible to be allergic to dog saliva. Many people assume that dog fur or dander is the sole cause of allergies, but it turns...

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Could Your Cleaning Routine Be Silently Harming You? Use This Guide to Non-Toxic Cleaning Products

Ever get a headache after cleaning your bathroom? You're not alone! Many common cleaning products contain harsh chemicals that can irritate your skin, lungs (this could be a problem for...

Could Your Cleaning Routine Be Silently Harming You? Use This Guide to Non-Toxic Cleaning Products

Ever get a headache after cleaning your bathroom? You're not alone! Many common cleaning products contain harsh chemicals that can irritate your skin, lungs (this could be a problem for...

Allergy Testing 101

Allergy Testing 101

Allergy tests are medical examinations that help identify the specific substances (allergens) that trigger your allergic reactions. These tests expose your body to a small amount of a suspected allergen...

Allergy Testing 101

Allergy tests are medical examinations that help identify the specific substances (allergens) that trigger your allergic reactions. These tests expose your body to a small amount of a suspected allergen...

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What is Dust? Where Does it Come From and What is it Made of?

Achieving a perfectly dust-free home might be a fantasy, but that doesn't mean we have to resign ourselves to dust bunnies. Here's how to create a cleaner, healthier environment

What is Dust? Where Does it Come From and What is it Made of?

Achieving a perfectly dust-free home might be a fantasy, but that doesn't mean we have to resign ourselves to dust bunnies. Here's how to create a cleaner, healthier environment