This weekend in Los Angeles will be all about books, as the LA Times sponsors its 13th annual Festival of Books at UCLA (University of California, Los Angeles).
I will be appearing there at the Book Publicists of Southern California booth from 11 am til noon on Sunday. The booth number is 106, right near the cooking stage.
Come by to say "hello!" or to ask any questions you might have about nutrition or the editing or writing of your books.
Looking forward to meeting some of you!
To your health,
Robin Quinn, CNHP
Health writer, editor and educator
P.S. To learn about the editorial side of my life, visit my other website www.writingandediting.biz.
Wednesday, April 23, 2008
Sunday, April 13, 2008
Self-Help for Seasonal Allergies
It’s allergy season already… bringing sneezing, a runny nose, scratchy sore throat and watery eyes to millions of Americans. In fact, an estimated one in every six people in the U.S. is affected. If you’re one of them, you probably already know that the season is upon us because of such symptoms.
The overall state of your health, including the condition of your immune system, plays an important role in allergies, and this is actually good news. That means that with diligent self-care and other proactive measures, you can help to reduce or possibly even eliminate your symptoms. I’ve found that self-care is always so important with health issues, and seasonal allergies are no exception.
Here are some steps that can be beneficial.
o Reduce your exposure to toxins in general. When our bodies are overloaded with toxins from our food and environment, it has a hard time coping. Patricia Fitzgerald’s book, The Detox Solution, offers ideas for eliminating toxic ingredients from your diet, beauty products, office environment and home. You’ll find it on Amazon.com.
o Support your body with helpful supplements. Vitamin C and Echinacea/Goldenseal tinctures are known immunity boosters. In addition, cod liver oil or flax seed oil can provide further support. Probiotics are important for strong digestive health, and make you less vulnerable to food allergies which can also weaken your system.
o Be proactive about your exposure to pollen. Dry clothes in the dryer rather than the clothing line. Vacuum the house often. Exercise indoors or later in the day when the pollen count tends to be lower. Keep windows closed when driving. Keep track of the pollen counts for your city through the National Allergy Bureau stats provided on the website http://www.aaaai.org/nab/index.cfm or by finding another service by googling the web for your “city name” + “pollen count.” Weather sites often give pollen counts. I just discovered, for instance, that the pollen counts for Los Angeles today are through the roof!
o Stay well-hydrated. Drink plenty of water. This will help your body to stay in top shape and keep your mucus membranes moist, reducing allergic reactions.
Whole Foods is running a weekly podcast this month on seasonal allergies. The next installment will be posted on Monday. To learn about additional natural approaches to seasonal allergies, listen to their podcasts at: http://wholefoodsmarket.com/socialmedia/wholebody/ .
And if you want help with clearing toxins out of your diet, send me an email at dietlifestyleed@aol.com.
The overall state of your health, including the condition of your immune system, plays an important role in allergies, and this is actually good news. That means that with diligent self-care and other proactive measures, you can help to reduce or possibly even eliminate your symptoms. I’ve found that self-care is always so important with health issues, and seasonal allergies are no exception.
Here are some steps that can be beneficial.
o Reduce your exposure to toxins in general. When our bodies are overloaded with toxins from our food and environment, it has a hard time coping. Patricia Fitzgerald’s book, The Detox Solution, offers ideas for eliminating toxic ingredients from your diet, beauty products, office environment and home. You’ll find it on Amazon.com.
o Support your body with helpful supplements. Vitamin C and Echinacea/Goldenseal tinctures are known immunity boosters. In addition, cod liver oil or flax seed oil can provide further support. Probiotics are important for strong digestive health, and make you less vulnerable to food allergies which can also weaken your system.
o Be proactive about your exposure to pollen. Dry clothes in the dryer rather than the clothing line. Vacuum the house often. Exercise indoors or later in the day when the pollen count tends to be lower. Keep windows closed when driving. Keep track of the pollen counts for your city through the National Allergy Bureau stats provided on the website http://www.aaaai.org/nab/index.cfm or by finding another service by googling the web for your “city name” + “pollen count.” Weather sites often give pollen counts. I just discovered, for instance, that the pollen counts for Los Angeles today are through the roof!
o Stay well-hydrated. Drink plenty of water. This will help your body to stay in top shape and keep your mucus membranes moist, reducing allergic reactions.
Whole Foods is running a weekly podcast this month on seasonal allergies. The next installment will be posted on Monday. To learn about additional natural approaches to seasonal allergies, listen to their podcasts at: http://wholefoodsmarket.com/socialmedia/wholebody/ .
And if you want help with clearing toxins out of your diet, send me an email at dietlifestyleed@aol.com.
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