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Allergies
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Allergies are immune-system responses to a particular food, airborne substance, chemical, medication, cosmetic, perfume, textiles, building material, or plastic. Some symptoms of allergies are:
 Itchy, watery eyes
Sneezing
Headache
Runny or stuffy nose, or postnasal drip
Sore throat
Dark circles under the eyes
Itchy feeling in the mouth or throat
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Self-care for allergies can be approached in a number of ways. To make it easier, doctors recommend trying these simple steps first:
Watch what you eat
Work with a professional who specializes in food sensitivities to see if certain foods are causing your allergies
Clean it up
Control household allergens like dust, mold, and animal dander to reduce your overall allergic load
See an allergist
Find a health professional to help you manage your allergies
Help children avoid allergies with beneficial bacteria
Take a supplement containing high-potency beneficial bacteria (probiotics) during pregnancy and give them to newborns to help reduce the risk of children developing allergies
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Source: Vitacost.com
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| Did You Know?
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Best Antioxidant Foods
The antioxidant quercetin is actually a plant pigment that helps color foods. Of the following seven foods, red onions have the most quercetin and grapefruit the least.
Red Onions
Spinach
Red Apple
Brewed Tea
Plums
Strawberries
Grapefruit
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