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HEARING Signs, Consequences and Myths of Hearing Loss FAMILY DOC Testing for Allergies: 2 Main Ways LEGAL HELP 10 Things You Should Do if Involved in a Car Accident DETOX Coping with Allergies
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NATURE'S BEAUTY Rice
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FOOD BITES
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ADDICTION Types of Treatment for Addiction
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PARENTING FOR WELLNESS Stepparenting: Building Authentic Relationships
5 Foods That Help Fight Allergies
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The Good Life: Five Simple Ways to Pamper Yourself
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“What’s That You Said?” Age-Related Hearing Loss
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What’s the Connection Between Allergies and the Autoimmune System?
Kathleen Fluhart, RN, M.Ac., L.Ac. ARTEMESIA
Dr. Brewer
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Celebrating a Life in Transition: The Story of Horacio Parisi
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Coping With Pet Allergies
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Six Simple Ways to Minimize Stress
Sonja Gregory
WRAP ME DAY SPA
Dr. Keith Applegate
FAMILY PRACTICE ASSOCIATES OF LEXINGTON, P.S.C.
John A. Patterson MD, MSPH, FAAFP MIND BODY STUDIO
Kevin Renfro
BECKER LAW OFFICE RENEW RECOVERY
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Dance for Alzheimer's
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What Triggers Seasonal Allergies?
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Testing for Allergies
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TOP PICKS: Step into Spring
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What's New in Allergy Research?
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Quick Tips for Treating Eye Allergies
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What's the Difference Between Asthma and Allergy?
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Food Allergies: Increasing Worldwide
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Lexington Abounds with Spring Allergies
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Dear Friends, While I consider my self blessed not to suffer from allergies, I do have sympathy for everyone who does. As I’m heralding the arrival of spring by flinging open windows and dancing outside in the sunlight, some of my friends and acquaintances are keeping their windows shut, staying indoors and stocking up on allergy relief medications. Don’t feel you’re all alone in your misery, believing there’s nothing you can do. In this issue of Health and Wellness, we’ll look at the causes of allergies and offer tips to help you get
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through the season. Learn about foods that can fight allergies and get some practical natural tips to boost your immune system. While you’re at it, discover how to minimize stress and pamper yourself. Maybe that will make this time of the year more bearable and you’ll be better able to enjoy the promise of spring. Here’s to your health,
Tanya
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