My gf has chronic asthma and I feel so bad about her migraines that are linked with nausea and stuffy stuffy nose. is there any herbal liquid or capsules she can take for these problems? If anyone can please help us it would be worldy appreciated. If anyone has any experience with anything like this please answer.

This does not sound like just asthma. maybe she is experiencing allergies in conjunction with asthma? why is she nauseous? What OTC she would take would depend on what else is going on with her asthma. when at the pharmacy I would swing by and speak with a pharmacist.

Swine flu has brought a lot of fear all over the world. The word ‘swine flu’ has now become one of the most terrible words. The correct knowledge can help you protect against swine flu. Prevention is always better than cure. Swine flu is a type of influenza caused by H1N1 virus.

H1N1 virus is just another type of flu virus like other typical seasonal flu symptoms. The only difference is that the H1N1 virus has components of pig and bird influenza viruses in it, so that humans don’t have any immunity to it. This has made it a pandemic virus that has the ability to cause a global outbreak because it could easily spread from person-to-person.

Swine Flu H1N1 Symptoms

It is very important to recognize the signs and symptoms of swine flu in the early stage. Generally the symptoms of swine flu are similar to those of the common winter influenza. The symptoms of swine flu begin 1-4 days after being exposed to a contagious person. Sudden chills and fever are generally the first symptoms of swine flu. Temperatures usually remain between 100F and 104F for many days.

Other signs and symptoms of swine flu infections can include

• Shortness of breath (dyspnea) • Dry cough, runny nose or stuffy nose, scratchy throat and head congestion • Chills • Body aches (myalgia) • Headache • Fatigue or tiredness • Sometimes diarrhea and vomiting

Emergency Warning Symptoms of Swine Flu H1N1 in Children

Signs of a more serious swine flu infection might include pneumonia and respiratory failure.

• Trouble breathing or fast breathing • Gray or bluish skin color • Severe or persistent vomiting • Fever with a rash • Not waking up or not interacting • Not drinking enough fluids or liquid • Irritability • Symptoms of flu improve but then return with worse cough and fever

Emergency Warning Symptoms of Swine Flu H1N1 in Adults

• Difficulty in breathing or shortness of breath • Pain or pressure in the abdomen or chest • Severe or persistent vomiting • Confusion • Sudden dizziness

More serious symptoms indicate that the person with swine flu would need immediate medical attention.

To learn more about what is swine flu, how is the swine flu transmitted and how to protect against swine flu (H1N1), you need to know the complete information on swine flu H1N1. Be sure to grab the book on swine flu to keep yourself and your family away from this pandemic disease.

Get the complete information on swine flu symptoms, prevention and treatment through Swine Flu H1N1 Books. Read simple and effective Home Remedies for Influenza and herbal treatments. know the herbal treatments and Home Remedies for Cough.

Allergic is present when your body reacts on substances to which it was exposed before. For example, if you have eaten food that contain shellfish first time in your life and when you eat it next time, if you are allergic on the shellfish, you will get symptoms of the allergy, such as rashes or similar.Allergy may occur at your body for things which may be not problematic for most people. These things are known as allergens and as reaction to them your body sends symptoms and signals that your immune system is in dangerous.

Most Common Allergy Symptoms

There are more symptoms that are noted in the moment when your body overreact on the allergens. Some of them are: itchy eye, roof of the mouth and nose, watery eyes, runny and stuffy nose, dark circles under the eyes, sneezing, hives, and face’s pressure, especially in area of the cheeks and nose and others.

Causes of Allergy Symptoms

There are no exactly reasons why allergies are developing at some people. According to the some studies, the allergies are most caused with the genetic code or hereditary. But, also there are and other side, that says that allergies are something which is developing during the time and also disappear during the time. The fact is that there are several factors which are influence on triggering of the body to respond on allergy symptoms.

Knowledge can give you a real advantage. To make sure you’re fully informed about Allergies, keep reading.

There are more allergens that triggering body to react, but the most common allergens are pollen from trees, grass and weeds. These symptoms are mostly comes into the early spring, but also they may come in the late summer too.Direct contact with the most caused symptoms, such as pollen, or molds first symptoms of the allergy come through the skin. Some places of the home are exposed to the water, such as your kitchen or bathroom. In these places water is collecting during the time, which is cause of molds. But, also mold could be found in the hay, rotting logs, compost piles, or similar. still, symptoms of the allergies become worse if they are in combination with the humid or rainy weather.

There are also and other allergen, but one of the most causes at the patients with the pats, of the allergy is animal dander. Furry pets, such as dogs and cats contain proteins which are found in the saliva, skins and urine of them. you may influence on developing of these symptoms if you are touching animals or if you are in contact with dust from your house which is full of animal dander.

Connected with the previous allergen, there are also and allergen which are present all over your house and it is dust and dust mites. These little microorganisms are living in mattresses, bedding, pillows and furniture in your house.

Ways for Controlling Allergy Symptoms

It is the fact that you can not live in the vacuum, so that’s why it is very difficult to avoid allergens that influence on reaction of your body. still, keeping clean house is the number one if you are allergic on the symptoms from house. Showering, cleaning mold and avoiding runny days is something that you may practice to protect yourself.

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okay see i dont really know what it is, but some times, on random occasions recently (like the past month or two)
i randomly throw up. its happened three times so far. could this be allergies? i havent really tracked if it only happens when i go outside or what…but i know it happens.

no it doesn't sound like allergies. allergies are more like sneezing,runny nose, stuffy nose,itchy watery eyes,coughing.and things like that.

The person who wrote an answer above me is half way there. Allergies can also be swelling, itching and random spots coming up.

Is it possible to have a sinus infection without ANY symptoms such as runny or stuffy nose fever mucus or anything that says YOU'RE SICK??? I only have the symptom of pressure and pain in the right side of my mouth around my gums and just like if i had a a sinus infection???is this possible???? HELP IM IN PAIN!!

It may be the end of the holiday season, but it looks like the flu season is getting under way.

Influenza activity began to increase across the United States for this year’s flu season shortly after the holidays.  Alabama, Georgia, Mississippi, new York and Virginia are experiencing high levels of flu, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

Other states are also beginning to see an increase in flu activity, including Illinois. 

the Logan County Department of Public Health has confirmed a few flu cases in the last couple weeks. 

“Local flu activity remains low at this point, but is beginning to increase in our area,” Mary Anderson, a communicable disease nurse with the health department.

 Symptoms of the flu include fever, coughing, sore throat, runny or stuffy nose, headaches, body aches, chills and fatigue. 

Vaccination is the best protection against contracting the flu. Those 6 months of age and older should get vaccinated against the flu every year. the combined seasonal and H1N1 flu vaccine is available at the Logan County Department of Public Health through the walk-in clinic from 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday, or on the H.O.P.E mobile during its regularly scheduled stops. 

in addition to getting the flu vaccine, there are other simple steps people can take to prevent the spread of flu:

•  clean your hands frequently with warm soap and water or an alcohol-based hand gel.
•  Cover your cough or sneeze with a tissue or use your elbow, not your hands.
•  contain your germs by staying home when sick until your fever is gone without the use of fever reducing medications.  

For questions or more information on influenza, contact the Logan County Department of Public Health at 735-2317, or by e-mail at . People can also visit the Logan County Department of Public Health website at lcdph.org.  

My seasonal allergies are absoloutley driving me crazy. I have a runny/stuffy nose, insanely itchy eyes, and an itchy throat. I'm allergic to about everything outdoors, plus animal hair. My prescribed medications aren't working at all. How can I stop the symptoms without medication?

Please don't suggest to avoid the things I'm allergic to. It's hard to avoid the outside.

You don't want to go see a regular physician because they will just want you to get shots and put you on more meds which don't do nothing it just supresses the symptoms instead of getting to the root of the problem. I too used to suffer from horrible allergies to where I needed an inhaler and couldn't even breathe and yes to stuff out side too. I started to take this stuff called ALJ or Histablock.

ALJ is an herbal blend that actually helps in not just taking the symptoms away but builds your immune system to fight it. for instance if you are allergic to cotton if you start to take it every time you have an attack or reaction until your symptoms stop then next time you get a smell of it your immune system will fight it off naturally and eventually you won't have a reaction to it at all.

With Histablock it does the same thing but is much more stronger. usually works with in 20 minutes. I take 4 every hour until the symptoms stop with Histablock and with ALJ I take 2 every hour until symptoms stop.

There's a really simple natural way to relieve your allergies. You rinse out your nose! it sounds gross and painful, but it's not. well, maybe a little gross. When I do it, it relieves my allergies for days! it even helps when I have a cold. the article below has instructions and a video that will show you how. (It's a bit tricky, but definitely worth the trouble.)

Vino allergy?

Does a nice Bordeaux leave with you with a headache, stuffy nose, skin rash or other miserable ailment? while allergies to sulfites are well-documented, scientists have only just now identified what else in wine triggers allergies. For 8 percent of people worldwide, a glass of wine can produce a range of allergy symptoms and allergies to sulfites only accounts for 1 percent. Scientists now believe the mysterious culprit is glycoproteins, or proteins coated with sugars produced naturally as grapes ferment. Researchers in Denmark hope their discovery could help winemakers in developing the first low-allergenic vintages reds and whites with less potential to trigger allergy symptoms.

Jane Fonda is back

Actress and 1980s fitness pioneer Jane Fonda is releasing two new fitness DVDs providing low-impact workouts for baby boomers. Produced by Lionsgate, her first fitness titles since 1995 include “Jane Fonda: Prime Time Walkout” and “Jane Fonda: Prime Time Fit & Strong.” both are due out Tuesday, Nov. 30, in North America. Since 1982, Fonda, now 72, has released more than 20 top-selling fitness videos; her first video release sold more than 17 million copies and is to date the highest-selling fitness video of all time, according to Relaxnews. For more info, see janefonda.com.

World AIDS Day

World AIDS Day, which is Wednesday, Dec. 1, draws together people from around the globe “to raise awareness about HIV/AIDS and demonstrate international solidarity in the face of the pandemic.” There are now 33.4 million people living with HIV, according to 2008 figures released by the World Health Organization. An estimated 2.7 million people were newly infected with the virus and 2 million died of AIDS that same year. to see a calendar of events, download posters and find out how to get involved, visit: worldaidscampaign.org.

Disability day

According to the World Health Organization, around 10 percent of the world’s population, or 650 million people, live with disabilities. Friday, Dec. 3, is International Day of Persons with Disabilities day. The day aims to “promote an understanding of disability issues and mobilize support for the dignity, rights and well-being of persons with disabilities,” WHO states. Global events are planned to include forums, public discussions and celebrations. Learn more at un.org/disabilities/default.asp?id=1540.

On Sunday, I got the nasal spray vaccination for swine flu. I already had gotten the seasonal flu shot. Starting on Friday, I began having what I believe are flu symptoms; coughing, stuffy nose, aches and pain in my back, headaches, sensitivity to light, I feel like I have a fever (I can't find my thermometer), and I am constantly cold.

You probuly got the swine flu since they put some of the swine flu bacteria into your body that could happen with any nasal spray it may just be a light case tho go to your doctor to find out

I've had no symptoms since I had my H!N! shot last Monday. this is Saturday. My son who works at a clinic told me that people who are coming down with the flu, already, get very sick from the shot or spray.

Yeah i had most of those symptoms too a couple of days ago. it may or may not be the swine or H1n1 (whatever you prefer to call it) however, since you got the vaccine if you do happent to have swine you will have a mild (not bad) case of it. Do not worry if you have it just take a few days off to get better. Hope I helped!

Can you believe it is flu season already? or as some practitioners coin it, the coughing, sore throat, body aches and fever season.

Each year, new and unsuspecting victims fall prey to the hideous virus and are completely debilitated for seven to 10 days, yet all the endorphin junkies (yes, you … and I?) have a workout scheduled and you just don’t think you could possibly miss it. So, you plod along, scared that if you skip a single day you’ll lose some of the fitness you have built.

However, exercising with anything more than a mild cold is a counterproductive process and you really need to take the time and allow your body to heal.

That is a hard line for us junkies (yes, me too – gulp) to swallow. however, if you are any sicker than a stuffy nose, you should skip your workout all together so you are able to come back fast and strong.

When you’re ill

- do not exercise with a fever, respiratory illness or infection or when you have symptoms such as muscle aches or chills.

- do not ignore symptoms that could be related to your heart such as shortness of breath, chest pain or lightheadedness.

- do keep performance expectations in check when coming back from an illness. You will not feel as strong or as fast when you first return, so be patient and allow yourself time to get back in the groove.

- do practice active restraint. Wait until your body and mind are both well and motivated before you return to training.

When you’re sick and your muscles ache, there is good reason. during an illness or infection, people go through a process of protein catabolism or more simply, a breakdown of muscle protein. that means that while you are ill, all that aching and soreness you feel in your muscles is greatly due to the breakdown of the muscle tissue.

The degree to which your body breaks down muscle protein is related to the length or duration of illness and the severity of your infection. therefore, it’s easy to understand why trying to exercise through or sweat out an illness is detrimental to your health and fitness. You are prolonging the infection and recovery time and aiding in the continual breakdown of muscle protein, which can eventually attack the heart too.

Also, when you are ill, aerobic metabolism becomes impaired so you can’t even use fat as an energy source to fuel your body. this means that muscle tissue becomes the primary energy source for healing. if you add the demand of a workout to an ailing body that is already using muscle tissue to fuel its recovery, it is evident how this stress leads to the breakdown of lean muscle tissue.

The bottom line is, when you’re sick, take a break or you’ll be paying a greater price later.