I used to have terrible seasonal allergies. When I attended medical school in Portland, I often biked to class. I remember one particular spring day when I sneezed 27 times while crossing the Hawthorne Bridge! I also remember how exhausting it is to be an allergy sufferer. Your eyes and ears are itchy, you just [...]
It’s finally springtime in Pittsburgh! As we welcome sunshine and warmer temperatures, we also say hello to the time of year that many people dread – allergy season. Seasonal allergies are a common complaint among my patients. Local news is reporting that allergy season is going to be worse this year than past years. It’s [...]
We’ve grown up with ads on television, championing the dairy industry. We’re encouraged to sport a milk mustache in order to stay healthy, strong and beautiful. Dairy is positioned as a critical component to a healthy diet, but is that actually the case? Do we need dairy or can we live a healthier life without? [...]
