Archive for March, 2008
Pollen
Sunday, March 9th, 2008Most people recognize pollen as that fine-grained, greenish yellow powder that dusts windowsills and cars parked under trees in the spring. But there are many types of pollens, seen and unseen. Pollens are tiny male cells of flowering plants that fertilize female plant cells so seeds can form. These plant pollens are most likely [...]
Treating Allergies
Thursday, March 6th, 2008The most effective and inexpensive way to treat allergies is to avoid all allergens whenever possible, but it’s easier to avoid some than others. You can reduce your child’s exposure to certain allergens-like keeping him away from smoke or pets if those trigger his allergies. But your child cannot and should not stay indoors [...]