October 14, 2009

Florida child suffers severe allergic reaction to washing out “potty mouth” with soap

The traditional punishment of washing out a child’s mouth with has soap led to abuse charges against two a Florida couple. Adriyanna Herdener and Wilfredo Rivera were arrested by Palm Bay police after Herdener’s daughter suffered a severe allergic reaction after being forced to wash out her mouth with soap.


August 13, 2009

What to do if you’re allergic to your pet

What if your pet is the cause of your watery eyes, sneezing, and runny nose? Beyond giving away Fluffy or Fido, here’s a look at what works—and what doesn’t—to control allergies.


April 10, 2009

Ah-choo! 6 strange sources of allergies

Approximately 35 million Americans with seasonal allergies but pollen may not be all that’s making your eyes water and nose run, though. Here are some unexpected sources of your sneezes and some room-by-room tips for eliminating them.


April 09, 2009

Allergies in dogs

Since spring allergies are in bloom you may want to consider how our furry friends are coping. According to the veterinary pet insurance company (VPI), allergies top the list of insurable claims filed by American pet owners.


April 01, 2009

Allergic girl’s dog protects her life from peanuts

8-year-old Riley Mers is so allergic to peanuts that simply touching a bit of peanut shell can burn a hole in her skin and send her into life-threatening anaphylactic shock. But now thanks to her dog, she doesn’t have to worry anymore.


March 25, 2009

Going Green: Trade in your gas-powered lawn mower

The first Lowcountry Lawn Mower Exchange Event will be held Saturday, March 28 from 10am-1pm at the Citadel Mall.


October 10, 2008

New laser treatment for allergies

17 year old Angela Amerson has lived with allergies most of her life, so she came to this new Allergicare relief center to try a new treatment.


September 19, 2008

Fall allergies hitting hard

Despite the drought, weeds are growing like crazy in our area. That’s bad news for allergy sufferers like Lisa Skinner who now has to get weekly allergy shots.

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