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A stuffy nose that just won't go away is more likely to be allergies than a stubborn cold.

More than 54 percent of all Americans are allergic to dust mites, ragweed, rye, or other allergens, a recent study reports. Untreated allergies could increase your risk of asthma, eczema, or chronic sinusitis. If you have chronic nasal symptoms, see your healthcare provider for testing and advice.

In addition to increasing the risk of asthma, eczema, and chronic sinusitis, untreated allergies might also interfere with sleep, causing a sleep debt.

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dee37

2 of 4 people found this helpful.

5/30/2008 12:49:35 PM

at least 25 grams of soy a day will help you lose weight!!!

LadyHypnotist

5 of 6 people found this helpful.

5/9/2008 7:47:15 AM

I have successfully used hypnosis with NLP to alleviate my daughters severe allergy to dust mites. Finding a quailified hypnotist in your area who is familiar with this is another option. Hypnotists should always work with your doctor for any hypnosis for a medical condition.

Jewels4meandU

22 of 25 people found this helpful.

4/18/2008 8:18:42 AM

I work with Spanish and French TEENs who come to the US and stay with Host families for a summer vacation. The first year I arrived at SF airport I was AMAZED by my group of 24 children between 14 and 18 most are 16 or older. They ALL had BEAUTIFUL clear skin, they ALL had shiny healthy strong looking hair and I said YOU ALL ARE SO BEAUTIFUL..!! Please note I have 3 teens at that time and I am heavily involved in their schools and I have not seen a group of 25 American children OLDER TEENS that come close to looks as VITAL as these kids all from different homes and most from different cities. I learned their secret and have incorporated it into my life. OLIVE OIL..... they eat it on their bread from breakfast and throughout the day... they are sent here to the states with a bottle to have in their home they stay with.... as a gift but really it is about making sure they continue the life BEAUTIFYING behavior. You can learn a lot from hosting a teen from another land. I highly recommend it. My hair was dry and sometimes felt a bit like straw as I am middle aged and hide it with color... my skin had started turning to a dull older shades of grey pigments AHHH but not anymore. I have the soft hair I had as a young women and my skin well I get compliments all the time, no makeup maybe on a special occasion when I have not had the opportunity to be sun kissed (KISSED not BURNED).. Try it I promise 2-3 weeks YOU WILL NOTICE A DIFFERENCE IN YOU!

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